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| Guest Lecture by Dr.Husna Abbas |
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Dr.Husna Abbas Director of Oral Health Policy and Development, Ministry of Health Malaysia has obliged to deliver a guest lecture titled " Ethics and Jurisprudence in Dental Practice in Malaysia" scheduled on the 18th of April 2011 at 9.30 AM at Penang International Dental College, Butterworth.
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Guest Lecture Title: “Ethics and Jurisprudence in Dental Practice in Malaysia”
Guest Speaker: Dr.Husna Abbas
Date: 18th April 2011
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09:30 AM
Venue: Lecture Hall1, Level 19, PIDC
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Dr.Husna Abbas was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia on 12 April 1953. She received her qualification in Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Malaya in 1977 and Diploma in Dental Public Health from the University of Sydney in 1982. She has more than 30 years of experience as a Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, having held positions of leadership for oral health and corporate governance at the district and state levels. She was also Secretary to the Malaysian Dental Council for 8 years (1994-2002).
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Currently she holds the position of Director of Oral Health Policy and Development, Ministry of Health Malaysia. Her present duties include oral health policy development; financial governance for oral health; oral health promotion; oral health facility development; specialist oral healthcare services; oral health human resource development and Continuing Professional Development; and specification of standards in oral health.
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Highlights of her contribution to public service includes :-
• Membership in technical committees under the MOH for the enactment and/or amendment of legislations pertaining to dental practice (Dental Act 1971 and Regulations; Private Healthcare Facilities & Services Act 1998 and Regulations; Allied Health Profession Bill)
• Editorial positions for the Director-General’s Annual Technical Report (Malaysia’s Health) (1995 – 2000); and Annual Report Health Department Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur (2004 – 2007)
• Author and Head of Production Team of 2 coffee-table books commissioned by the Oral Health Division MOH, namely Through the Dental Mirror – History of Dentistry in Malaysia (2001); and A Lifetime of Healthy Smiles: Oral Healthcare in Malaysia – Commemorating 50 Years of Public Service and Accomplishments (2008)
• Reviewer for Journal of Health Management published by the Institute for Health Management of Malaysia
• Member of Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) (2007–2009); member of Editorial Board, MDC Bulletin; member of Preliminary Investigation Committee 1 (PIC 1), under the MDC (2003-present); and member of Technical Committee under the MDC on Review of Code of Professional Conduct (2007 – 2009)
• Guest Lecturer on Dental Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics at the Dental Training College of Malaysia, Penang; Dental Faculty, National University of Malaysia; Centre for Dental Science, Science University of Malaysia; Malaysian Islamic Science University; and International Islamic Science University of Malaysia
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| Guest Lecture by Prof. (Dr.) W.M. Tilakaratne |
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Prof. (Dr.) W.M. Tilakaratne from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom has obliged to deliver a guest lecture titled “ Oral Cancer and Precancer” scheduled on the 17th of March 2011 at 10:30am at Penang International Dental College, Butterworth.
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Guest Lecture Title: “Oral Cancer & Precancer”
Guest Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) W.M. Tilakratne
Date: 17th March 2011
Time:
10:30 am
Venue: Lecture Hall1, Level 19, PIDC
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Prof. (Dr.) W.M. Tilakaratne BDS, MS, PhD, FDSRCS, FRCPath is presently working as the Professor of Oral Pathology at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London and is also The Professor and Consultant in Oral Pathology, Head/ Division of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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He is a Professional Fellow to Queen Mary University of London and presently serving as the Councillor for Asia at the International Association of Oral Pathologists. He has also served as Lecturer in Oral Pathology and Radiology, Guy's Hospital, London, Lecturer in Oral Pathology, University of Birmingham, UK, Visiting Professor to University of Niigata, Japan and as the Examiner for FDSRCS in the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
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Prof. Tilakratne is on the Editorial Board of Journal of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Journal of Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontology & Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry (Associate Editor) and a Referee for many scientific journals. He has authored many Books, Manuals, Research publications and has a keen research interest in Oral submucous fibrosis; Carcinogenesis in OSMF, Oral squamous cell carcinoma (Comparative studies of young and elderly patients), Prognostic indicators (clinical, histological and molecular) and Salivary gland tumours.
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| MAXICOURSE ASIA MALAYSIA |
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Penang International Dental College successfully conducted the Maxicourse Asia Malaysia,first 300 hours implant course in Malaysia, jointly organized by Penang International Dental College & American Academy of Implant Dentistry. AAID's MaxiCourses® are among the most respected and comprehensive training programs in implant dentistry. Offered in university settings throughout the U.S.A and internationally, the course presenters include renowned university faculty, world-class clinicians in implant dentistry.
The implant course was a great success & well received in Malaysia. The course was conducted over the period of 10 months in 5 modules, from October 2009 to August 2010. The participants included academicians & private practitioners from Malaysia, Singapore, India & United States of America. The faculty list included 15 eminent implantologists from USA, France, United Kingdom, Lebanon & India.
The graduation ceremony and dinner was held on 13th August 2010 at Hotel E & O, Penang. The guests list included Dato’Dr.Sharavanan, MD & CEO of PIDC, Prof’Dr.Ramasamy, Deputy chief minister of Penang State, Dr. Shankar Iyer, Director of Maxicourse, senior faculty members of PIDC, Senior practitioners from Penang, officials of Penang government hospital & staffs & students of PIDC. Dato’Dr.Sharavanan thanked the Ministry of Health & Malaysian Dental council for encouraging PIDC to conduct such continuing professional development programs. The next Maxicourse will be conducted in PIDC from February 2011 to November 2011.
Following are few captions of the photographs taken during the graduation ceremony at Malaysia. |
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| SECOND COLLEGE DAY- COLOSSUS 09 (5th December 2009 ) |
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The second college day celebrations of Penang International Dental College were held on 5th December 2009 at Sunway hotel, Penang. Honourable MD Dato’Dr.S.Sharavanan was the chief guest & gave away the prizes for the winners of college day sports events.
Following academic prizes were also given for students who excelled in their year II, III & IV exams:
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AWARD WINNERS
Chancellor Shanmugasundaram Medal:
Barathy Sandrajagran,
Chin Fei Peng,
Chan Yee Vaa,
Annabel Shantha.
Edward Jenner medal:
Shameni Vasuthevan,
Simranjeet Singh
Joseph Lister Medal:
Chan Yee Vaa,
Annabel Shanta
Jens Jørgen Pindborg Medal:
Ngo Wei Ming,
Chan Yee Vaa
Alexander Fleming Medal:
Barathy Sandrajagran,
Showbana,
Chin Fei Peng,
Lim Shi Rou.
Louie Pasteur Medal:
Barathy Sandrajagran,
Tan Li Yin
Rudolf Virchow medal:
Barathy Sandrajagran
Rafael Bowen Medal:
Barathy Sandrajagran
Retzius - Malassez Medal:
Chan Kee Ying
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| The Malaysian Consul General visit to Vinayaka Mission University, Salem on 18 July, 2009 |
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A special programme is organized by the Vinayaka Missions University, Salem. The event called ‘ONE MALAYSIA’ programme was initiated by Penang International Dental College and Malaysian students collaborated by the University as part of the Awareness Programme for Malaysian community. About 250 students attended the function.
During the function the Chancellor of the University Dr. A. Shanmuga Sundaram took the opportunity to call together the Consul General and other officials of the University. During the call both sides exchanged views and information on education matters, particularly in promoting education between the two countries as well as to look into the welfare of Malaysian students studying at Vinayaka Mission University.
The function of ‘ONE MALAYSIA’ programme was held on Saturday evening 18 July, 2009 at one of the hotels in Salem and was attended by Home Based Staff, Officials from the University and Malaysian students. During the event the Consul General as the chief guest delivered a speech mainly touching on the Malaysian Government vision to achieve the objective of ‘ONE MALAYSIA’ People First Performance Now. The Malaysian students also participated in the programme by showing their pledge to support the idea of ‘ONE MALAYSIA’ People First Performance Now which was witnessed by the Consul General on behalf of the Malaysian Government. The programme ended with dinner hosted by the University.
Following are the few captions of the photographs taken during the Consul General’s visit to Vinayaka Mission University-Salem. |
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| The Malaysian Students patiently listening to the speech of the Consul General |
The Guests on the dias taking the Pledge together with students |
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| The Malaysian students having a photo with the Chairperson of PERWAKILAN Chennai |
The Consul General and the Chancellor exchanging Mementos |
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| Official inauguration of PIDC clinic (14th February 2009) |
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Venue: PIDC, Penang
The clinic of Penang International dental college was officially opened by chief minister of Pulau Pinang YAB Tuan’ Lim Guan Eng.
High Commissioner of India, H.E. Mr Ashok K. Kantha, was the guest of honour. |
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| First College day – Colossus 08 (9th January 2009) |
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The first college day celebrations of Penang International Dental College were held on 9.1.2009 at PIDC premises, Penang. Honourable MD Dato’Dr.S.Sharavanan was the chief guest & gave away the prizes for the winners of college day sports events. Following academic prizes were also given for students who excelled in their year II exams :
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SUMMER BATCH
Chancellor Shanmugasundaram Medal
Ngo Wei Ming
Yik Pui Yeng
Alexander Fleming Medal
Stephanie Chong
Yik Pui Yeng
Louie Pasteur Medal
Ng Kar Tsyeng
Nisha Dass
Retzius - Malassez Medal
Kong Sheng Earn
Chan Yee Vaa
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| DEEPARAYA FUNCTION 2008 (30th October 2008) |
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VENUE : GROUND BEHIND V.M.K.V MEDICAL COLLEGE
A special function was organized by PIDC to celebrate both DEEPAVALI and HARI RAYA festivals together. An exhibition of fire crackers was the limelight of the function. Honorable Chancellor Dr.A.Shanmugasundaram precede the function. All the PIDC and JPA students participated in the presence of our Honorable Chancellor. This was followed by dinner hosted by our Honorable MD-PIDC. |
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| DEEPARAYA FUNCTION 2007 (12th November 2007) |
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VENUE : PIDC Basketball Ground, Salem.
A special function was organized by PIDC to celebrate both DEEPAVALI and HARI RAYA festivals together as Deeparaya. An exhibition of fire crackers was the limelight of the function. All the PIDC, BDS and JPA students participated. This was followed by dinner hosted by our Honorable MD-PIDC at Cafe Malaysia. |
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| PIDC PERFORMING IN PIDC CUP 2007 (3rd November 2007) |
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| VENUE : Hotel Chenneys Gateway, Salem. A College Sports day function was organized by Pennang International Dental College, Salem. |
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| TWENTIETH NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE INDIAN SOCIETY FOR DENTAL RESEARCH (8th September 2007) |
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VENUE : PIDC Auditorium, Salem.
The Bi-decennial Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research with the theme “Everything in Dentistry & Beyond” was held at Penang International Dental College, Salem campus on September 08 – 09, 2007. This is the Second National Conference being held in Penang International Dental College within the short span of 2 years. The Conference was attended by 230 Delegates, from 18 Dental Colleges, spread all over the country. 5 Invited Guest Lectures, 85 scientific papers and 25 posters were presented during the 2 days of the Conference. Guest Lectures were telecast live in both the Auditoriums. The Indian Council of Medical Research supported this Conference for the first time. In Dental Research, many questions are unanswerable and many questions are questionable: we are still sorting out how best to ask and answer the right question: fortunately Dentistry has exceptional Scientists researching them. |
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| MALAYSIAN DENTAL COUNCIL DELEGATES VISIT (17th July 2007) |
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VENUE : University Office, Salem. The MDC officials from Malaysia visited PIDC Salem Campus under Vinayaka Mission |
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