Malaysian Dental Association

03/06/2026

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21/05/2026

Dear esteemed MDA members,

Important Update: RPO (MEDICAL) CERTIFICATE COURSE SUNSET CLAUSE
On behalf of the Organiser, please be informed of the following:

1) Additional 8% SST will be applied to all registration and payment from 1st June 2026 onwards - Register now to prevent paying more, there is a 10 days grace period.

2) New sessions added to KL/Selangor, Penang and Johor - Please refer to the poster as attached.

3) The Sunset Clause is no longer limited to individuals named as PPS before August 2025.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/6tpPtU4oKw64y5A47

Thank you.

With best regards,
Malaysian Dental Association

16/05/2026

7th MDA Council Meeting

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13/05/2026

✨🦷 The Latest MDA NEWS Is Here! (Jan–Apr 2026 Edition) 🦷✨

Dear MDA Members,
The first issue of MDA News for 2026 has arrived — bringing you inspiring leadership insights, meaningful community outreach, regional highlights, and must-read clinical articles for the Malaysian dental fraternity.

🔥 Cover Feature:
“Precision Public Health: Advancing Malaysian Dentistry Through Innovation and Empathy” – An exclusive interview with Dr Fauziah Binti Ahmad, Deputy Director-General of Health (Oral Health), Ministry of Health Malaysia (p.3).

🌍 MDA in Action & On the Global Stage
• World Oral Health Day 2026 – A resounding success at 1 Utama (p.13)
• 33rd Scientific Convention & Trade Exhibition, SCATE 2026 (p.16)
• 31st Dental South China International Exposition (p.20)
• Mouth Cancer Awareness Month 2026 (p.22)

🤝 Community, Outreach & Regional Highlights
• MDA Northern Zone: Penang Dental Congress 2025 (p.23)
• Digital Restorative Dentistry Workshop (p.24)
• Oral Health Awareness Campaign 2026 (p.25)
• MDA Eastern Zone Dental & Medical Mission Trip (p.28)
• An Evening with the Dentists (p.31)

🧠 Clinical & Professional Reads You Shouldn’t Miss
• Lumps and Bumps of the Gingiva: What Every Dentist Should Know (p.32)
• Teaching the TikTok Generation: Navigating Gen Z in Dental Education (p.34)
• Don’t Be a Cavity in Your Own Association — Fill Your Spot at MDA Events! (p.36)

📢 Upcoming Events & Announcements
• 13th Southern Dental Congress 2026
• MIDEC 2026 Registration Now Open
• Call for Abstract & Oral Scientific Presentation Competition
• MIDEC 2026 Price List and Group Registration Offer

This edition reflects MDA’s continued commitment to advocacy, education, community service, clinical excellence, and strengthening the voice of Malaysian dentistry — together as one profession.

📖 Dive into the full issue on our MDA website.

Take a coffee break, flip through the pages, and stay connected with the people, stories, and initiatives shaping our profession.

13/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr Lim Chiew Wooi, MDA Past President (2021–2023), on his latest election as Vice President of the Asian Pacific Dental Federation (APDF).

This appointment is a recognition of his dedication, leadership, and continued contributions to the dental profession both locally and internationally.

Wishing Dr Lim all the best in his new role and every success in the years ahead.

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

The President of the Malaysian Dental Association (MDA), Dr Chong Zhen Feng, was honoured to be invited as a speaker at Association Day 2026, a prestigious annual event organised by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) on 6 May 2026.

Dr Chong delivered a session titled “Membership Matters: Turning Acquisition, Engagement, and Retention into Growth”, where he shared valuable insights on strengthening membership strategies and fostering sustainable organisational growth.

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06/05/2026

Congratulations to the Singapore Dental Association on their continued leadership in advancing the dental profession.

Our President had the honour of attending the Opening Ceremony of IDEM 2026 on the 17th April 2026 and contributing to the NDA Forum, presenting on “Insights into Illegal Dental Practice in Malaysia: Enforcement, Regulation, and Lessons Learnt.” The session highlighted shared regional challenges and the importance of coordinated efforts to safeguard patient safety and uphold professional standards.

We look forward to deepening regional friendships and strengthening collaboration in addressing issues of common concern.