dentists Archives

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.

8 January 2024

Letter

The Eco-Friendly Dentistry Dilemma — Dr Mohd Azmi Abdul Razak & Assoc Prof Dr Lim Ghee Seong

As the dental industry witnesses a paradigm shift towards sustainability, the responsibility lies with practitioners and patients to embrace eco-friendly alternatives.

3 January 2024

Letter

Let’s Make Good Oral Health Our New Year’s Resolution — Dr Jazli Aziz

Scientific research has uncovered many associations between oral health and other health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis.

3 August 2023

Letter

Jauhkan Diri Dari Doktor Gigi Hantu – Tuan Yuswana Tuan Soh

Doktor gigi hantu ini memang tidak menjalani kursus pergigian. Oleh itu, rawatan yang disediakan oleh doktor gigi hantu ini adalah tidak betul dan tidak berasas langsung.

29 March 2023

Malaysia

Haleon Launches #BetterOralCareNation Campaign To Improve Oral Health Habits In Malaysia

One-month long educational campaign on oral hygiene to be launched on World Oral Health Day in collaboration with health care professionals, social creators, and influencers.

6 September 2022

Letter

Back To Bite You — Prof Seow Liang Lin

Unauthorised dental services offered by fake dentists have caused much heartache (and toothaches) to those who have sought their treatment.

12 August 2022

Malaysia

MMA: Don’t Get Beauty Treatments From Unregistered ‘Professionals’

The Malaysian Medical Association says dental doctors undergo training for years before they can provide dental treatment, including orthodontic treatment.

23 December 2021

Malaysia

Sarawak Receives 7% New Posts Created In MOH

From 2019 to 2021, approximately 10% of doctors and 4% of dentists who were born in Sarawak received permanent posts and placements in Sarawak.

Tag: dentists

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

The Eco-Friendly Dentistry Dilemma — Dr Mohd Azmi Abdul Razak & Assoc Prof Dr Lim Ghee Seong

Let’s Make Good Oral Health Our New Year’s Resolution — Dr Jazli Aziz

Jauhkan Diri Dari Doktor Gigi Hantu – Tuan Yuswana Tuan Soh

Haleon Launches #BetterOralCareNation Campaign To Improve Oral Health Habits In Malaysia

Back To Bite You — Prof Seow Liang Lin

MMA: Don’t Get Beauty Treatments From Unregistered ‘Professionals’

Sarawak Receives 7% New Posts Created In MOH

MMC Bans Doctor Fee-Splitting By Hospitals, Insurers, TPAs

Selgate Launches First Specialist Hospital With Over 30 Specialists

When Sungai Buloh Hospital KPIs Matter More Than Human Limits — Medical Officer

Health Ministry Threatens Enforcement Action Against Doctor Fee-Splitting

Central Contradiction Of Malaysia’s Private Health Care System — Mohamad Zakifikri Mohamad Nor