Dr Ashwin, an endodontist, who is very passionate in sharing his ideology of rubberdamology and stress free dentistry is ready to take you to the next level in RUBBERDAMOLOGY, which surely benefit your daily clinical practice for a life time!

With the ‘Rubberdamology: One Day Master Class & Hands-On by Dr Ashwin’, organized by Malaysian Dental Association (Southern Zone), you will be able to learn to make the best use of rubber dam to ensure optimum dental treatment outcome in every single restorative cases. Dr Ashwin is the designer of a very useful set of clamps which include winged, wingless and gingival retractor (brinkers) clamps, and each participants will receive a set of the beautiful clamps to bring home.

Date: 11 February 2018 (Sunday)
Time: 8am – 6pm
Venue: Bake N Frost Restaurant, Adda Heights, Johor Bahru
Fee:
MDA members: RM 1650 (inclusive of GST)
Non-MDA members: RM 2000 (inclusive of GST)
Fees are non-refundable.
Any enquiries, kindly contact :
Chun Jie
Contact No – 017-5812966
E-Mail - dentalsurgeon92@live.com

Dear Students,

The 19th Dental Students' Scientific Conference will be held on the 8th of March 2018 at Balai
Ungku Aziz, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya.
Selection of Mode of Presentation
Selection of the mode of presentation online does not confirm your choice. The Dental Students
Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine the mode of selection for each group.
However, your preferred mode of presentation will be taken into account during the decision
making process. The committee will announce the mode of presentation for each group by 19 th
February 2018.
Choose your preferred mode of presentation carefully. There are limited places for each mode of
presentation. Priority will be given on a first-come first-served basis.
Only ONE person per group is allowed to make the selection for their group. If more than one
person per group has made more than one selection, their choices will be defaulted and priority
will be given to the other group who was not able to make the selection.
Groups may choose either “Option 1 : Oral Presentation” or “Option 2 : Poster
Presentation”.
Students will be allowed to upload abstract and choose mode of presentation from 12 am on
the 8th February 2018 (Thursday) and 12 am on the 12th February 2018 (Monday).

Abstract Submission Guidelines
Students should submit an online copy of the abstract using Word document when choosing the
mode of presentation.
Please ensure that your supervisor has approved your abstract prior to submission. The
Committee will inform if you are required to amend the abstract and you MUST submit the
corrected version by the 16 February 2018.
 Format of abstract to be submitted (Example given below)
Use : Times New Roman font (size 12). Total word count should not exceed 250 words.
1.      Title of the project : Bold the title
2.      Authors : List each author’s name with surname followed by first and middle initials.
3.      Please include the affiliated department of the authors.

Content of the abstract
a.       Objectives : The content of abstract must contain a brief statement of the objectives of the
investigation.
b.      Methods: The content of the abstract must also contain a brief description of the
experimental methods used.
c.       Results : Essential results including data and, where appropriate, statistics should be clearly
stated in the abstract content.
d.      Conclusions : Should not be underlined.
e.       4-6 Keywords

Hosted by University of Malaya's Dental Science Research

9-11 MAC, 2018

VENUE: ISTANA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

This conference is the first of its kind in Malaysia, where several specialists societies have joint hands to conduct it.. These societies are: College of Dental Specialists (CODS), Academy of Medicine Malaysia; Malaysian Association of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery (MAOMS); Malaysian Association of Dental Public Health Specialists (MADPHS); Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (MAPD); Malaysian Association for Oro-Facial Diseases (MAOFD), Malaysian Society of Periodontology (MSP) and Malaysian Association of Prosthodontists (MAP).

THEME/TOPICS

The theme: “DENTAL SPECIALTIES: TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL TOMORROW”, is general enough to encompasses all specialties and how in many situations combine management can be beneficial to the patients. The organizer has assembled excellent speakers from all over the world to share their knowledge and experience. This conference will also be a good platform for the different specialties to present, share and discuss each aspect of the topics in focus.

The topics in focus of this conference are :

• PAIN
• HYPODONTIA
• DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH and RESEARCH
• etc.

So, why wait. Book your dates and come and join this awesome conference.

ALL ARE INVITED

**Synopsis**
The research on the bioactive lipid sphingosine 1-phosphate has focussed specifically on the role of sphingosine kinase 1 and 2 (the enzymes that catalyse formation of sphingosine 1-phosphate) and
sphingosine 1-phosphate receptors in the control of cell biology in health and disease. Specific investigation has been on the functional interaction of S1P receptors with oncogenes in cancer and
the role of receptors in micro-environmental niche interaction between cancer cells and fibroblasts. The research has also investigated the role of sphingosine kinase in regulating cell survival, migration and growth of cancer cells. Sphingosine kinases and S1P receptors represent targets for a potential therapeutic intervention in the treatment of cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases and infection. Their role in disease and opportunities for novel drug discovery in this area will be discussed.

**Speaker Biography**
Professor Nigel Pyne obtained his BSc in Biochemistry in 1982 from the University of Birmingham (UK) and his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester (UK) in 1985. He undertook his
post-doctoral work at the University of Glasgow with Professor Miles Houslay on insulin signalling. Since, 1989, he has worked within the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
(SIPBS) at the University of Strathclyde, where he was head of research (2006-2009). With Professor Susan Pyne he has studied the bioactive lipid, sphingosine-1 phosphate since 1994 and has published approx. 100 papers in this area (178 papers in total) and as an H index of 52 with ~ 8300 citations. Professor Nigel Pyne is a recipient of the Sandoz Prize (awarded by the British Pharmacological Society) for contributions to Pharmacology. He is an elected member of the Academy of Science of the Institute of Bologna (founded in 1690) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. He served as Editor in Chief of the international scientific journal, Cellular Signalling and is a co-founder of Mironid Ltd. He has trained over 30 PhD students and 15 post-doctoral researchers.

The Malaysia International Dental Show (MIDS) 2018, being the 3rd fair in this upcoming year, is the leading international show of its kind to be held in Malaysia, organized by both the dental institution together with trade association. It is jointly organised by MAHSA University and the Malaysian Dental Dealers Association (MDDA).

This year’s theme – Technological Advancement Towards Excellence in Dentistry, is expected to draw a crowd of over 2,000 comprising of dentists & dental professionals both private and government, exhibitors, industry leaders both local and overseas. At MIDS, you will have the privilege to:

• To learn from the industry’s top-notch speakers and improve your knowledge and understanding of modern dentistry
• Network with dentists, practice manager, hygienists, dental nurses, technicians and laboratory owners
• Witness the latest display of dental technologies and most innovative products in the market
• Surprises in the form of special offers & promotions on products and services to be given by traders during the exhibition

MIDS 2018 Event Particulars:

May 7-9, 2018 | Rome, Italy

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 2^nd International Conference on Dentistry (Dental-2018) from May 7-9, 2018 at Rome, Italy. Dental 2018 conference is a professional association that focuses on research in the field of dentistry. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity and join us at this exceptional event. It is a great way to build relationships with colleagues, gain knowledge, experience and support within the conference. 

Dental-2018 The event aims to improve dental health through public education as well as continuing education of dentists, nurses, dental technicians, and allied health professionals in order to raise the standard health care delivery, safe and effective disease prevention measures for overall improvement of dental health in the country.

The main aim of 2nd International Conference on Dentistry is to promote research in all fields of dental and related sciences, to encourage improvements in methods for the prevention and treatment of oral and dental disease, to improve the oral health of the public through research, and to facilitate cooperation among investigators and the communication of research findings and their implications throughout the world. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with more than 200 of your peers and celebrate your profession.

Dental-2018 proceeds with the vision for advancing the dental health care in the country; Dental-2018 puts together a platform for world-class professionals to share their expertise and knowledge through lectures and workshops in various multidisciplinary topics. Topics emphasize upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields.

Venue: KLCC Convention Centre

Implementing A Risk Assessment Strategy In Clinical Practice: Emphasis on Occlusion - Dr. John Kois

The fundamental rationale for a comprehensive treatment approach is a long-term strategy for dental health commensurate with an enhanced level of wellness for our patients. Understanding parameters of disease expression is sometimes confused because of misguided science or parameters that have led to patient adaptation. Formulating specific treatment needs based on an individual’s risk assessment has created new challenges for both the dentist and the patient. Until we have more objective data with better metrics, much of our clinical decision making will remain emotionally driven and empirical.

For example, our knowledge about occlusion has been based on gnathologic principles. These concepts are the basis of a mechanical system with focus on posterior determinants and mutual protection. If it is that simple, why can’t we predict when or why occlusal pathology develops or why can’t we always create a therapeutic occlusion? This program will focus on biologic principles necessary for developing a functional occlusion. New paradigms will be presented to enlighten participants about understanding occlusal problems.

Learning objectives:

1. A systematic approach for treatment planning every patient in their practice. 
2. To focus on the four most important diagnostic categories.
3. Understanding the difference between occlusal disease and functional adaptation.
4. To develop critical risk parameters to minimize failures and maximize successful results.
5. Protocols to implement treatment planning strategies. 

New Perspectives on Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation - Dr. Istvan Urban

Vertical and horizontal augmentation presents one of the greatest challenges of bone regeneration in implant dentistry.  This is primarily due to the difficulty of the surgical procedure and its potential complications. Patient selection, patient preparation for surgery, precise surgical techniques and postoperative management are the key factors in reducing the rate of bone graft complications. 

To predictably achieve successful bone augmentation angiogenesis, clot stability and space maintenance should be employed. 

Another important factor is flap closure during bone augmentation.  The key to achieving wound closure is not only the clinician’s ability in obtaining tension free release flap but also good soft tissue quality and quantity. In an attempt to achieve wound closure and hence graft stability, the buccal mucosa are often broadly released, and this often results in a severe apical translocation of the mucogingival line, loss of vestibule and keratinized mucosa (KM).

Recent research on vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation as well as soft tissue reconstruction will be presented.

Utilizing these procedures may lessen the need of harvested autogenous bone and may generally lead to decreased morbidity and therefore increased patient comfort and satisfaction associated with these regenerative procedures. 

Learning objectives:

1. Understand the biology of the incorporation of the bone graft.
2.       Understand the surgical anatomy of the floor of the mouth
3.       Learn the surgical principles of ridge augmentation surgery
4.      Learn the surgical principles of the reconstruction of the vestibule and keratinized tissue after ridge 
         augmentation.

Optimizing Peri-Implant Esthetics: Ortho-Perio-Restorative Connection - Dr. Joseph Kan

Achieving anterior implant esthetics is a challenging and demanding procedure.  To create implant restorations with harmonious gingival contour that emulate nature is a fusion of science and art.  Understanding the biologic and physiologic limitations of the soft and hard tissue will facilitate predictability in simple to complex esthetic situations.  

This presentation encompasses the Science, Art and Limitations of Orthodontics, Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry on esthetic implant reconstruction. Current implant treatment philosophies and methodologies for replacing currently missing teeth and the management of patients who will be losing a tooth or teeth in the esthetic zone will be discussed.  Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical and prosthetic management of soft and hard tissue for optimal anterior implant esthetics. 

Leaning Objectives

1. Interdisciplinary Diagnosis & Treatment from single to multiple teeth replacement in the esthetic    
     zone
2. Identify prognostic variables for predictable implant esthetics
3. Implant papilla management
4. Immediate tooth replacement: IS it a viable procedure?
5. Myth & reality of prosthetic emergency profile
6. Current concepts on flap & incision designs
7. Bone and gingival grafts: What is possible, what is not possible?
8. Orthodontics site development: What we know, what we do not know?
9. Complications management

Hosted by Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malayaand University of Malaya's Dental Science Research

Conference title:
1st International Conference on Digital Technologies in Education and Clinical Dentistry (IDTECD)

Theme:
Breaking through challenges to move towards digitization in dentistry.

Aim:
Pioneering digital technologies in education and clinical dentistry

Target group:
Academician, clinicians, dental students, technicians, researchers, industries

3rd Annual Malaysian B&B Dental Implant Symposium and Workshop. Guest speakers, Dr. Ioana Datcu from Italy and renowned implantologist, Dr. Firdaus Hanapiah, will be exploring many topics over the span of the 3-day course which include:

1) Patient Selection & Case Planning
2) Incision, Suture & Surgical Planning
3) Implants in the Aesthetic Zone
4) Soft Tissue Management
5) Implant Surgical Protocol
6) Demo Case Patient Review
7) Planning & Live Surgery
8) Post Extraction Implants