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Cheong Joo Ming

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (Orthodontics) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bristol
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)

Cheong Joo Ming (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY

alvinjooming@iium.edu.my
5466


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Orthodontics - Clinical orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate


Professional Membership


  • 2008 - 2009: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), The International Association of Student Clinicians-American Dental Association
  • 2013 - 2013: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
  • 2013: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh
  • 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), British Orthodontic Society (BOS)
  • 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
  • 2017: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Malaysian Association of Orthodontists (MAO)
  • 2020 - 2025: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)


Research Projects


Completed
2019 - 2023 Specific orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) biomarkers-related gene expression and hormonal changes induced by mechanical transduction on various mechanisms of orthodontic traction
2018 - 2023 The effect of a structured telephone call, text message follow-up and chewing gum on orthodontic pain and anxiety
On-Going
2022 - Present Correlation of Cephalometric Measurements with Facial Silhouette Profiles and the Visual Perception Differences Between Orthodontists and Laypersons
2021 - Present Evaluation of Dentofacial Morphology in Pediatric Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2021 - Present Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Space and Condylar Head Position in Different Skeletal Classes Among the Malaysian Population


Award & Recognition


15 Sep, 2022 Gold Medal Award in conjunction with IIUM Research & Innovation Day 2022 [The effects of structured telephone call, WhatsApp text messaging and chewing gum on orthodontic anxiety] - International Islamic University Malaysia University
16 Apr, 2022 Bronze medal in conjunction with UKM International Dental Student Conference 2022 [Comparative evaluation of dental and cephalometric skeletal characteristics in the sagittal and vertical plane] - Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) International
10 Mar, 2013 2nd Prize for Poster Presentation 'Chronological Age Estimation Using Mandibular Left Permanent Second Molar in Malaysian Children' - Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (MAPD) National
19 Feb, 2013 Gold Medal - IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2013) University
10 Aug, 2009 Hadiah Pingat Emas Tun Razak - University of Malaya (UM) University
17 Jan, 2009 Second Prize Winner of Oral Presentation 'An in vitro investigation on the erosive potential of common beverages in Malaysia' - Malaysian Dental Association (MDA) & FDI World Dental Federation National
25 Jul, 2008 First Place Winner Dentsply's Student Table Clinician Competition - DENTSPLY ACADEMY National
08 Aug, 2007 University's Excellence Award in Third Professional Examination - Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (UM) University
10 Aug, 2006 University's Excellence Award in Second Professional Examination - Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (UM) University
12 Aug, 2005 University's Excellence Award in First Professional Examination - Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (UM) University