dentists Archives

20 February 2026

Letter

Fasting And Oral Health — Dr Ashwini M. Madawana

From a dental standpoint, there is no medical evidence that careful toothbrushing compromises health. Skipping brushing increases bacterial load and worsens gingival inflammation. During fasting periods, oral hygiene should be more intentional, not less.

4 August 2025

Malaysia

In U-Turn, Government Threatens Drug Price Display Compounds From October

The govt broke its pledge to extend the drug price display grace period until a judicial review outcome. MOH and KPDN announced compounds for repeat offences from Oct 1, 2025, and full enforcement from Jan 1, 2026, as there's no court order for a stay yet.

1 May 2025

Malaysia

Dentists First To Fold In Drug Price Display

Dentists were the first to acquiesce to the medicine price display mandate, with the Malaysian Dental Association urging members to comply with the KPDN order. The Malaysian Medical Association, on the other hand, is organising a doctors' protest.

29 April 2025

Malaysia

Dentists Raise Medico-Legal Risks From Drug Price Display

The Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association opposes drug price display, saying a price list can mislead patients into thinking that they can choose their own medications. Misinterpretations expose dental clinics to potential medico-legal risks.

2 December 2024

Malaysia

The Year Of The Payer: Malaysian Health Care In 2024

2024 is the Year of the Payer in Malaysian health care, with three major policy decisions that benefited payers for health care: health insurance copay mandate, IJN's mandated shift to generics, and the staggered rollout of doctors' on-call allowance hike.

26 June 2024

Letter

Keadaan Memilukan Di Klinik Pergigian Seri Kembangan — Warganegara Yang Sedih

Seorang rakyat Malaysia yang datang ke Klinik Pergigian Seri Kembangan di Selangor berkata beliau berasa sedih melihat keadaan staf bekerja di bawah panas terik kerana sistem elektrik sedang dibaiki dan mungkin akan berterusan hingga hampir akhir tahun.

8 February 2024

Letter

Avoid ‘Roadside Dentists’ In Pasar Malam — Dr Cheah Chia Wei

Most of these illegal “dental practitioners” look for their victims in the pasar malam where enforcement officers are off-duty. They move from area to area, and the victims can never track them down to ask for a refund when things go wrong.

31 January 2024

Letter

The Unlikely Pair Of Susuk And Dentistry — Assoc Prof Dr Lim Ghee Seong & Dr Nurul Huda Hamzah

Susuk and dentistry, this seemingly unlikely pair, might just well be the sweet spot where practitioners may play a pivotal role in providing holistic care that respects cultural beliefs while ensuring the best possible oral health outcomes for patients.

29 January 2024

Letter

No More Metals In Your Teeth — Dr Noor Azlin Yahya & Dr Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

The initial road map to phase out dental amalgam involves a strategic shift towards more environmentally friendly and health-conscious alternatives.

22 January 2024

Letter

Be Wary Of Posting Clinical Case Photos On Social Media — Dr Lim Ghee Seong, Dr Hayati Ishak & Dr Arilatha Arimuthu

The ethics of sharing clinical case photos in dentistry on social media platforms: establishing standardised procedures for obtaining patient consent is crucial to ensuring ethical practices across diverse Asian health care settings.

Tag: dentists

Fasting And Oral Health — Dr Ashwini M. Madawana

In U-Turn, Government Threatens Drug Price Display Compounds From October

Dentists First To Fold In Drug Price Display

Dentists Raise Medico-Legal Risks From Drug Price Display

The Year Of The Payer: Malaysian Health Care In 2024

Keadaan Memilukan Di Klinik Pergigian Seri Kembangan — Warganegara Yang Sedih

Avoid ‘Roadside Dentists’ In Pasar Malam — Dr Cheah Chia Wei

The Unlikely Pair Of Susuk And Dentistry — Assoc Prof Dr Lim Ghee Seong & Dr Nurul Huda Hamzah

No More Metals In Your Teeth — Dr Noor Azlin Yahya & Dr Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

Be Wary Of Posting Clinical Case Photos On Social Media — Dr Lim Ghee Seong, Dr Hayati Ishak & Dr Arilatha Arimuthu

Hire Foreign Housemen, Medical Officers Now: Galen Centre

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

Worsening Waiting Times At Government Hospitals’ Medical Outpatient Clinics — Physician

Medical Officer Duties, Service Load Strain FMS Gazettement Training — Government Doctor

Coronary Stent Excluded From Civil Servants’ GL Coverage In Public Hospitals: UiTM