Kulliyyah of Dentistry

📢 Calling for all scientists, dentists, researchers, innovators and enthusiasts in oral health to the
*International Conference ICOMOI 2026*📢

_Assalamuaalaikum warahmatullah_ and _Salam Sejahtera_,
Join us at the *7th International Conference on Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology (ICOMOI 2026)*!!

✨ Theme
*Ethics, Science, and Sustainability: Shaping the Future of Oral Microbiology and Immunology*

📅 Date
*5 September 2026 (Saturday)*

📍 Venue
Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan Campus, Malaysia

🧪 Conference highlights
- *Keynote and plenary* sessions on ethical and responsible research in oral microbiome, host–pathogen interactions, and immune responses.
- *E-poster and oral presentations* showcasing cutting-edge basic, clinical, and translational research.
- *Networking and discussions* on sustainable practices in research and oral healthcare delivery.
- *Immunology quiz* (3 winners)
- *Best Presentation Awards*, each for oral and poster categories
- *Potential full paper publication* in IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences (MyCite-indexed journal).

🔗 Spread the joy and stay tuned: https://conference.iium.edu.my/icomoi/

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*🎉 Congratulations on UIAM and GC Asia Dental Strengthening Academic–Industry Collaboration 🎉*

Gombak — International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GC Asia Dental Pte Ltd to strengthen collaboration in education, research, and industry engagement in dentistry. The signing ceremony was held at the UIAM Gombak Campus.

The MoU was signed by the Rector of UIAM, Osman Bakar, and the President of GC Asia Dental, Maik Walther. The ceremony was witnessed by the Dean of the Kulliyyah of Dentistry, AP Dr Mohd Haikal Muhamad Halil, and Muhammad Nazli Haffiz Ghazali, Senior Professional and Scientific Services Officer of GC Asia Dental.

Through this MoU, both parties will collaborate on joint academic programmes, workshops, seminars, invited lectures, industry visits, and practical training opportunities for students. The partnership also includes joint research projects, collaborative grant applications, and the sharing of research expertise and resources.

This collaboration aims to strengthen industry–academia engagement and support innovation and professional development in dental science and technology. The initiative was championed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Haikal Muhamad Halil.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Master of Dentistry (MDent)
Academic Session 2026/2027

The Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), invites qualified candidates to apply for the Master of Dentistry (MDent) programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

This programme serves as a feeder to Doctorate-level clinical specialty training and is offered in the following disciplines:
- Orthodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

🗓 Application Period: 26 January 2026 – 28 February 2026

📌 For entry requirements, programme structure, and application details, please visit:
🔗 https://kulliyyah.iium.edu.my/kod/programmes/postgraduate/master-of-dentistry/

We look forward to welcoming dedicated dental professionals to advance their postgraduate journey with IIUM.

A million thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the KOD Flood Task Force Team, led by the Dean of KOD himself, together with Br Shariman, En Azni, Br Faisal, Br Bob, Br Din, and Br Boy, for their sincere dedication and noble efforts in extending assistance to our fellow KOD colleagues who were affected by the recent floods. Your commitment, compassion, and selfless service truly reflect the spirit of unity and brotherhood within KOD.
May the Almighty ease all your affairs, bless you abundantly for every kindness rendered, and return your good deeds manifold to you and your families. Indeed, your exemplary actions serve as an inspiration and a shining example to the entire KOD and IIUM community.

Alhamdulillah, our On-Screen Proofreading Workshop (Second Edition) successfully concluded yesterday in a truly memorable way.

Despite the ongoing floods across Kuantan that disrupted many activities, we quickly shifted to a hybrid format to ensure everyone could still join safely from home or campus. A total of 20 enthusiastic participants attended both offline and online, learning practical techniques to proofread theses, journal articles and other academic documents more efficiently.

The workshop was greatly enriched by the expertise of Dr Zaki Ramli, whose strong backgrounds in academic writing and language editing allowed him to blend clear theoretical explanations with step‑by‑step, hands‑on demonstrations. His guidance on real examples helped participants immediately apply what they learned, boosting their confidence to polish their own documents more critically and systematically.

This edition also introduced the use of AI‑assisted tools for proofreading, giving participants exposure to how AI can enhance accuracy, consistency and speed in identifying language errors and improving academic style. By combining human judgement with AI suggestions, participants learned how to achieve more refined and reliable writing outcomes for their theses and publications.

Heartfelt thanks to our speaker, organising team and all participants for their flexibility, patience and commitment to continuous improvement in academic writing under challenging circumstances. May this be the beginning of more resilient, skill‑building programmes at Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM Kuantan.

An academic visit by the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia, aimed at strengthening collaboration in academics and research between our faculties, was held from 17–18 December.
Thank you, Dr Dharli Syafriza and Dr Diana, for the meaningful visit. Looking forward to continued collaboration—see you again soon!

🏆 Congratulations! 🏆

🎉 CRC Research Day – Oral Presentation (First Place Winner) 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. Cheong Joo Ming on achieving First Place in the Oral Presentation category at:

🎉 CLINICAL RESEARCH DAY 1.0 @ SASMEC–IIUM
📅 17 December 2025
🧠 “Nurturing Evidence-Based Excellence: The SASMEC Way”

Well done on this remarkable achievement! 👏✨

Assalamualaikum wbt

Dengan segala hormatnya Dr. dijemput hadir ke Tausiyah Khas Dato’ Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri pada Selasa minggu hadapan (16.12.2025). Kami juga ingin memohon sumbangan dari pihak Dr. bagi tujuan honorarium dan penyediaan refreshment.

Boleh bank in @ transfer ke akaun Sr. Azira (Admin Office):
🗣 AZIRA AHMAD
💰 156169125708 (Maybank)
Reference: TausiyahKOD

Terima kasih

Sponsorship committee
Tausiyah KOD

Alhamdulillah 🌸
KOD Islamic Talk No. 12 held on Friday, 12th December 2025, with Ustaz Mohammad Ariff Mohd Yusof from Masjid SHAS, was successfully conducted.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and made the event more meaningful. May the knowledge shared be beneficial for all of us. 🤲✨

Oral Radiology Unit, KOD IIUM x Dürr Dental – Regional Radiology Training 2024

Alhamdulillah, the Oral Radiology Unit, Kulliyyah of Dentistry IIUM, in collaboration with Dürr Dental, successfully conducted a comprehensive three-day radiology training from 9–11 December 2024.

We were honoured to host 24 participants comprising dental officers and specialists from Malaysia (KKM, USM & private practitioners) as well as international participants from Singapore and Cambodia.

A heartfelt thank you to the Kulliyyah management for their continuous support, to all committee members, and to our internal KOD IIUM participants for ensuring the smooth running of this event.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Expert Profile Highlights – Kulliyyah of Dentistry

This week, we are pleased to spotlight Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Badruddin Ghazali, a distinguished specialist in oral and maxillofacial radiology, diagnostic imaging, and artificial intelligence in dentistry. His expertise spans AI-assisted dental imaging, including age estimation, TMJ classification, and intraoral radiograph error detection, contributing to the advancement of digital diagnostics within the faculty. Dr. Ahmad has served as an international visiting lecturer and adjunct professor at Universitas Brawijaya and Universitas Airlangga in Indonesia, further expanding his academic influence. He is also actively involved in national policy development as an expert panelist for the Ministry of Health Malaysia, particularly in the formulation of radiation safety guidelines and dental records standardization under the NOHSP 2022–2030, reflecting his commitment to radiological safety and high-quality dental care.

For further information, please refer to the poster, and for more details, you can click the following link:
https://www.iium.edu.my/directory/show/dTU1Zy9Vc2x6MEkwYmliME5sSFhpUT09