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Orthodontics; Dental Science > Dental Bioengineering & Dental Materials > Tissue Expansion & Craniofacial Growth
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Introducing the dynamic Dr Zamri Radzi FASc, a distinguished Professor of Orthodontics with an exclusive focus on dental bioengineering and materials, specialising in the intriguing realms of tissue expansion and craniofacial growth. Beyond the traditional clinical confines, his interests span in craniofacial and orthodontic treatment, where his pioneering spirit led to the establishment of the groundbreaking University of Malaya Combined Cleft Palate Clinic. His academic prowess shines through with an impressive ISI H-index of 36 and a Scopus index of 38, attesting to the substantial impact of his scholarly contributions. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Dr Zamri’s roles include the shaping of the dental education framework. As an academic luminary, he designed the inaugural Orthodontic Specialist Programme at the University of Malaya and spearheading the proposal for Minimum Entry Requirement criteria for the Bachelor of Dental Degree Programme in Malaysia. He has enriched the cultural landscape by establishing a captivating dental museum and championed inclusivity by publishing a braille book on dentistry. He has also served as a Board Member of Special Olympics Malaysia and collaborated with NGOs to promote breastfeeding and oral health awareness amongst the Orang Asli community. He assumed the role of Chairman for the Dental Mobile Clinic and OKU Dental Bus at UM, channeling his efforts into promoting dental community service since 2016. Dr Zamri's innovative spirit has spark various groundbreaking inventions, from biopolymers to automated bone expanders, self-inflating tissue expanders, and temporary tooth assemblies.
