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RISING STARS SPEAKER

DR ANG YEE
Dr Ang Yee, graduated from MAHSA University, was awarded Gold Chancellor
Medallist and later, the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery by the Royal
College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK. She then pursued her postgraduate studies at
the National University of Malaysia, UKM. Besides, she won several awards in various
student competitions and is an organizing committee member in multiple local and
international conferences. She is actively involved in clinical teaching and currently, a
restorative specialist and senior lecturer in her alma mater. Dr. Ang Yee also published
numerous papers on teeth restorability, and full mouth rehabilitation, and is the key
opinion leader for Rhein 83. She is also the director of Meta Dent Academy, a private
academy catering to organizing courses and workshops for students and general
practitioners.

Lecture:
Decision Making in Tooth Restorability
There is always a time when we can not decide whether to save or to extract a
questionable tooth. In this lecture, Dr Ang Yee will discuss the parameters used to
evaluate the restorability of a tooth via real-life cases and elaborate a formula that
can help dental practitioners make better decisions.

DR LYDIA LIM SUK JING
Dr Lydia Lim, a licensed dentist and board-certified specialist in orthodontics, is
dedicated to her passion for transforming smiles and enhancing lives through
orthodontic care. Graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from AIMST
University in 2017, she solidified her expertise as a registered member of the Joint
Dental Faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

Driven by her calling in orthodontics, Dr. Lydia pursued postgraduate studies at
Cardiff University, UK, simultaneously contributing her skills to the University Dental
Hospital of Wales. Successfully completing the rigorous three-year Master of Science
in Orthodontics with distinction, she earned recognition as a qualified member of the
Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. She’s now realising her vision by opening up
her own practice ‘Lydia Lim Orthodontics Specialist Clinic’.

Lecture:
A Journey into Impacted Canines
Embark on an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of impacted canines.
In this engaging presentation, we will explore the challenges, diagnostics, and
innovative treatment approaches surrounding these often-enigmatic dental
conditions. Our voyage begins with an understanding of what impacted canines are,
the reasons behind their occurrence, and the various ways they can manifest within
the dental arch. We’ll uncover the importance of early detection and the crucial
role it plays in treatment success. As we navigate this journey, we’ll delve into the
intricacies of diagnosis, discussing the clinical and radiographic techniques used to
pinpoint impactions and determine their complexity. We’ll also explore prognostic
factors that aid in decision-making, ensuring the most appropriate and effective
treatment approaches. Throughout our voyage, we’ll shed light on innovative and
patient-centered techniques that are revolutionizing the management of impacted
canines. These modern approaches promise improved outcomes and enhanced
patient experiences.

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