Yogyakarta – Thursday, 20 March 2025. The Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), once again marked an academic achievement with the successful defense of a Doctoral Examination in the Doctoral Program in Dental Science. The session took place in the Meeting Room of FKG UGM, with Rezmelia Sari, a 2021 doctoral student, as the main examinee.
In this closed examination, Rezmelia presented her dissertation titled “Comparison of Interdental Papilla Regeneration Following Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Hyaluronic Acid Injection in a Rat Model of Open Gingival Embrasure.”. This dissertation provides a significant contribution to dental science, particularly in the field of tissue regeneration, with important implications for both clinical practice and future research.
The examination was chaired by Prof. Dr. drg. Widowati Siswomihardjo, MS., as Chief Examiner and Head of the Doctoral Program in Dental Science, FKG UGM. The supervisory team consisted of Prof. drg. Suryono, S.H., M.M., Ph.D. (Promoter), Dr. dr. Usi Sukorini, M.Kes., Sp.Pk(K), and Prof. drg. Heni Susilowati, M.Kes., Ph.D. (Co-promoters). Internal examiners included Drg. Kwartarini Murdiastuti, Sp.Perio(K), Ph.D., Drh. Sitarina Widyarini, MP., Ph.D., Dr. drg. Dibyo Pramono, S.U., M.D.Sc., and Dr. drg. Archadian Muryanti, M.Kes.
The session also featured an external examiner, Prof. Dr. drg. Amaliya, M.Sc., Ph.D., from Universitas Padjadjaran, whose presence enriched the evaluation of Rezmelia’s research findings in relation to clinical practice.
Rezmelia’s dissertation focused on comparing the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and hyaluronic acid in stimulating interdental papilla regeneration in animal models. This research aligns with efforts to advance innovations in dental procedures that support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in quality education and good health.
Rezmelia’s successful defense adds to the growing list of academic achievements of FKG UGM as an institution committed to advancing knowledge and higher education in Indonesia. The doctoral degree she now officially holds symbolizes dedication, perseverance, and a meaningful contribution to both academia and the dental profession.
Author: Shinta | Contributor: Suci Agustina | Photo: Doc. of Doctoral Program in Dental Science
