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DAY 3

CONFERENCE SPEAKER

COLONEL (RTD) DR MUMTAJ NISAH ABD RAHIM
She obtained her BDS from the University of Malaya in 2003 and pursued her
specialist training in orthodontics at King’s College London, United Kingdom in
2005. She successfully graduated with a Master of Science (MSc) in Orthodontics
and acquired the Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the RCS
England and Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from RCS Edinburgh in 2008.

She is currently serving as a Consultant in Orthodontics at the Prince Court Medical
Centre. She completed her fellowship training in Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics
based at Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2017. Dr Mumtaj has been contributing
as a part-time senior lecturer at the National University of Malaysia undertaking
orthodontic postgraduate training for the past 12 years.

She has served as part of the Specialty Sub-committee in Orthodontics, the National
Specialist Register, Academy of Medicine. She was the editor of the Malaysian Dental
Journal and actively served in the association both locally and internationally. She
has contributed to the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Orthodontics
in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the development of the Diploma for
Dental Assistant (Orthodontics) program with the Ministry of Defence. She was also
part of the Board of Studies for the new Orthodontic Training (D Orth) program for
University of Malaya.

She is experienced in managing complex orthodontics requiring multi-disciplinary
treatment and is proficient in all types of orthodontic appliances, including SLB,
lingual orthodontics, and aligner therapy. She is also certified in the assessment of
Dental Cone Beam CT examinations.

Lecture:
Identifying Orthodontic Red Flags - When to Intervene
General dental practitioners (GDPs) play a pivotal role in recognizing early signs of
orthodontic issues in their patients. They are on the front lines of patient care, often
serving as the first point of contact for individuals seeking oral health solutions. In
this capacity, GDPs have a unique opportunity to recognize early signs of orthodontic
concerns that, if addressed in a timely manner, can significantly impact the well-being
of their patients.

We will explore the crucial role GDPs play in the early detection of orthodontic red flags,
understanding when to initiate interventions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
We will navigate through common orthodontic issues that frequently surface in practice,
discuss clinical evaluation techniques, and explore the diagnostic tools at your disposal.
Understanding when to intervene is crucial and emphasizes the importance of
collaboration with orthodontists when complex cases are identified.

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