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DAY 2 - CONFERENCE SPEAKER

Professor Dr. Seow Liang Lin

■ Dean School of Dentistry International Medical University, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Seow is currently the Dean for the School of Dentistry at the International
Medical University, Kuala Lumpur and has previously served as academic staff
in University of Malaya for ten years. She received her postgraduate training
in prosthodontics from the Eastman Dental Institute (MSc) and University of
Manchester (PhD-split site programme). Prof. Dr. Seow is actively involved in
continuing professional programmes to share her knowledge and experience
with fellow colleagues; she has conducted workshops and lectured widely at
various regional and international conferences. Her areas of interest include fixed
prosthodontics, aesthetics, adhesive dentistry, direct composite restorations,
cariology and dental education. She has also been actively involved in research
and has won numerous awards at international arena namely the Gold Medal
and Best Oral Presentation at the 20th Anniversary CEREC Symposium, the Best
Poster Presentation at The FDI World Congress, the Best Oral Presentation at the
Asian Academy of Prosthodontics Congress, 2nd prize and special prize at the
Singapore IDEM 2008 and 2010 respectively, Travel Award at the 12th International
Association for Dental Research (IADR, SEA Division) Scientific Meeting and 2nd
Prize in Oral Presentation at 18th MDA/FDI International Scientific Conference,
Best Oral Presentation at the 30th Annual Scientific Conference of South East
Asian Association of Dental Education (SEAADE), Best Oral Presentation at the
13th International Medical Conference (IMEC). She has obtained numerous
research grants and published extensively in peer review journals.

She is responsible to drive the postgraduate programmes at the International
Medical University, successfully rolled out the PG Diploma programmes in
Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Endodontics. She is the Founding
President of Malaysian Association for Prosthodontics and Past President of the
Asian Academy of Prosthodontics. She was the Honorary Publication Secretary
for Malaysian Dental Association for three consecutive terms (2007-2010) and
had held the position of secretary and council member of the International
Association for Dental Research (Malaysian Section). She is an appointed member
of the Malaysian Dental Council by the Minister of Health, Malaysia. She is also
the Council Member for the Malaysian Association for Aesthetic Dentistry. Prof
Seow is an appointed examiner for the MFDS examination of the Royal College of
Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Speaker’s Lecture :
Restoring Smile and Function through Fixed Prosthodontics-
Impact on Quality of Life
Missing teeth, eroded and attrited dentition have adverse effects on oral
functions; the impact of tooth loss or oral dysfunction extends beyond the
physical aspect, very often this affects an individual’s emotional status and social
life. Oral health problems resulting from tooth loss can have a cascading effect on
overall health, affecting nutrition and general well-being. Prosthodontics offers a
range of solutions which can be tailored to restore functionality, aesthetics, and
oral health. By replacing missing teeth and improving aesthetics, patients can
experience improvements in their overall quality of life. One of the key advantages
of prosthodontics is the personalized and customized nature of treatment. It is
critical to carefully evaluate each patient’s unique dental condition, facial structure,
and personal preferences to develop an individualized treatment plan. The lecture
emphasizes the benefits of prosthodontics treatment in improving oral function,
enhanced aesthetics, better oral health, ensuring longevity of prostheses and
personalized care, these focus will be illustrated with clinical cases.
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