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EVENTS THROWBACK
2026
Our two-day online webinar featured two engaging sessions by distinguished speakers. On the first day, Prof. Toh Chooi Gaik presented "The Malaysian Professional Qualifying Exam (PQE): Protecting the Public with Safe and Competent Dental Practitioners," providing participants with valuable insights into the importance of the PQE in ensuring competent dental practice. On the second day, A/P Dr. Mark Low Jun Fay delivered "Clear Communication in Endodontics for OSCE Exam," where participants gained practical communication skills and examination tips for endodontic OSCEs.
Both sessions were highly informative and greatly appreciated by the participants. We sincerely thank Prof. Toh Chooi Gaik and A/P Dr. Mark Low Jun Fay for taking the time to share their knowledge and expertise with us.
webinar series 2026
​The OSCE Case-Based Learning (CBL), organized by APDSA MD, provided valuable learning opportunities for dental students through interactive case-based discussions conducted virtually. The webinar featured six key dental disciplines—Periodontology, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Prosthodontics, Orthodontics and Endodontics—with experienced speakers sharing clinical knowledge and examination strategies to strengthen participants' preparation for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). A heartfelt appreciation is extended to all the speakers, organizers, and participants for their valuable contributions in making this webinar a success. Their commitment to advancing dental education is truly appreciated, and we look forward to future learning opportunities together.
OSCE CBL 2026
LEND-A-HAND PROJECT
​The Lend-A-Hand Project (Malaysia) 2026, organized by the APDSA Malaysian Division in collaboration with the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), aims to bridge the gap between dental students and the community through meaningful outreach initiatives. The programme provided dental students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in oral health education, effective communication, and community engagement while promoting oral health awareness among the beneficiaries. Through educational sessions, hands-on activities, and interactive community programmes, LHP 2026 fostered compassion, strengthened professional development, and created a positive and lasting impact on both the participating students and the community.
2025
Weekend Online Webinar (WOW 3.0) has made a successful return! We bring valuable learning opportunities from experienced speakers to dental students across the Asia Pacific, all from the comfort of their homes. Throughout this tenure, we hosted a series of 4 webinars over 2 weeks, covering both academic and non-academic topics in dentistry. Also, to make it even more exciting, several lucky draw sessions with amazing gifts sponsored by our generous partners were conducted. A heartfelt appreciation to all participants and speakers for contributing to the success of WOW 3.0—we look forward to seeing you at the next edition!
OSCE STUDY GROUP 2025
The Lend-A-Hand Project (Malaysia) 2025 organized by APDSA Malaysian Division in collaboration with UM Dental Society (DENSOC) and Shelter Home for Teenagers, aims to bridge the gap between the dental students and the community through impactful outreach. This program successfully empowered 40 dental students with skills in oral health education, trauma-informed care, and effective communication while raising dental health awareness among the underprivileged teenagers. Featuring ‘Dental Trauma’ lecture series by dental professionals, hands-on demonstrations, and engaging community activities, LHP 2025 successfully inspires compassion, enhances professional development, and makes a lasting positive impact on both students and the teenagers they serve.
LEND-A-HAND PROJECT
2024
Weekend Online Webinar (WOW 3.0) has made a successful return! We bring valuable learning opportunities from experienced speakers to dental students across the Asia Pacific, all from the comfort of their homes. Throughout this tenure, we hosted a series of 4 webinars over 2 weeks, covering both academic and non-academic topics in dentistry. Also, to make it even more exciting, several lucky draw sessions with amazing gifts sponsored by our generous partners were conducted. A heartfelt appreciation to all participants and speakers for contributing to the success of WOW 3.0—we look forward to seeing you at the next edition!
WOW 3.0
Building on the enthusiastic response from participants, we continued the OSCE Study Group initiative in 2023. This program aims to provide enriching learning experiences through interactive mock OSCE sessions, guided by volunteer tutors, experienced supervising doctors, and lecturers from various dental universities.
Each session features four mock OSCE stations, with clinical year dental students serving as tutors and preclinical dental students simulating patients. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also pre-exposes preclinical students to the OSCE format, preparing them for future assessments. Following the stations, sessions conclude with tips and tricks for mastering OSCE-type examinations. This collaborative platform provides a two-way learning experience, benefiting participants, tutors, and simulated patients.
OSCE STUDY GROUP
2021
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With the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic affecting the teaching and learning process, we have decided to start an initiative to organize an online OSCE study group to provide learning opportunities from volunteer tutors and experienced supervising doctors in the comforts of their home.
There will be 3 mock OSCE stations in every group, and after that tips and tricks in practice for the OSCE-type examination will be covered. We hope that both the participants and tutors can benefit from this two-way learning process.
OSCE STUDY GROUP
With the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic affecting the teaching and learning process, we have decided to start an initiative to organize an online case discussion to provide learning opportunities from experienced supervising doctors in the comforts of their home.
With the guidance of our supervisors, participants will be discussing the clinical cases provided under the supervision of experienced doctors and two sessions will be conducted.
CASE DISCUSSION
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SERVE FOR SMILES
Serve for Smiles is a new virtual community project organised by the Malaysian Dental Students’ Association (MDSA) and Asia Pacific Dental Students Association, Malaysian Division (APDSA MD), in collaboration with Junior Chamber International Kuala Lumpur West (JCI KL West).
With the fund raised from our previous collaboration in Weekend Online Webinar (WOW), we aim to promote oral health awareness and provide assistance to the underprivileged communities in Kuala Lumpur by empowering the caregivers with the correct oral hygiene practices and dietary advice via the Google Meet platform.
2020
Student Council of MMMC 19/20 in collaboration with MAAM, AMSA, SMAMMS, APDSA, MDSA is organizing Postgraduate Fair & Housemanship Kit 2020 for the students on 27th June 2020.
The objectives for the event are to broaden students’ insight in the field of medicine and dentistry, to provide an opportunity for qualified healthcare professionals to share their experiences with the students, and to provide a clearer perspective on career paths after graduation.
POST-GRADUATION FAIR & HOUSEMANSHIP KIT
This programme consists of three parts APDSA Brain Teaser, Mythbuster Series and Dental Awareness that was launched on December 2020 and will be ongoing until July 2021. Check out our Instagram stories and posts during the weekends to find out more!​​
APDSA BRAINTEASER
IGTV DENTAL WONDERS
“What is root canal treatment?”, “Why is smoking bad for us?”, “What should I do if my child falls down and the tooth is lost?”, “Why we should not eat too many sweets?”
Common dental wonders of the public as mentioned above could be explained by the four short episodes launched on IGTV of our official Instagram. These interesting episodes with the main theme of ‘Dental Wonders’ were all done by the talented dental students all over Malaysia.
SMILE Outreach Program 2019 by APDSA Malaysia is organised with collaborative efforts of Student Bureau of Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) Malaysia & AMSA MMMC.
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This programme was held on the 18th to 19th May 2019. Starting off with lectures & workshops to teambuilding games and outreach project on the second day at Singham’s Live & Lifecare Centers.
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S.M.I.L.E
S.M.I.L.E T-SHIRT DESIGNING COMPETITION
SMILE Outreach Program 2019 by APDSA Malaysia is organised with collaborative efforts of Student Bureau of Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) Malaysia & AMSA MMMC.
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This programme was held on the 18th to 19th May 2019. Starting off with lectures & workshops to teambuilding games and outreach project on the second day at Singham’s Live & Lifecare Centers.​​
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