Lecturers and residents from the Periodontics Study Program at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), participated in an international seminar titled “The 3 Masters: Ignite Your Power!” held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia, from 25 to 27 February 2024.
The seminar, organized by Ancora Imparo, featured three internationally renowned experts specializing in periodontics, focusing on topics such as soft tissue augmentation, guided bone regeneration, and implants. The three keynote speakers were Prof. Hom Lay Wang from the United States, Prof. Giovani Zucchelli from Italy, and Dr. Otto Zuhr from Germany, all of whom provided valuable and innovative insights for the participants.
The event began with an opening speech by drg. Jeanette Chua, Sp.Perio, the event chairperson. In her address, she emphasized the importance of the seminar in strengthening the knowledge and practical skills of professionals in the field of periodontics.
Representing UGM at the seminar were lecturers from the Periodontics Study Program, including drg. Kwartarini Murdiastuti, Sp.Perio, SubSp. R.P.I.D (K), and drg. Sri Pramestri Lastianny, M.S., Sp.Perio(K). Additionally, several residents from the Periodontics Study Program also participated, including drg. Christopher Ernesto, drg. Darna, Drg. Evan Kurniawan Handoko, drg. Gifford Adiel Santoso, drg. Kent Sidharta, drg. Livia Alberta, Drg. Noormaya Sari, drg. Siti Rahma Zainal, and drg. Vidya Nursolihati.
Participation in this seminar is expected to enhance the competence of the lecturers and residents of the Periodontics Study Program at FKG UGM, as well as strengthen international networks to further the development of periodontal science and practice in Indonesia.This participation shows that FKG UGM commit to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially goal 4 regarding quality education.
Author: drg. Rezmelia Sari, MSc., Sp.Perio, SubSp. R.P.I.D.(K)
