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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Master of Business Administration - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya-Wales
- Master of Medical Education (Distinction) - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Master of Science (Dentistry) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Galvin Sim Siang Lin (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY
galvin@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr Galvin applies his expertise in supervising general dental practice clinics, pre-clinical conservative dentistry simulation, and contributes to the faculty's dental education initiatives.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Dental Education
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Dental Materials
Professional Membership
- 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Active Member), Royal College of Physicians & Surgeon of Glasgow
Teaching Responsibilities
| INTEGRATED DENTAL PRACTICE | 2024/2025 |
Supervision
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Development Of A Cognitive Flexibility Assessment Tool (Cfa-D) For Undergraduate Dental Students In Malaysia: A Multi-Centred Mixed-Methods Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Validation And Measurement Of Psychological Capital Among Undergraduate Dental Students Using A Modified Questionnaire.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Academic Motivation, Stress And Self-Esteem Among Undergraduate Dental Students In Malaysia: A Multi-Centre Study.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Effect Of Different Restorative Techniques And Composite Materials On The Fracture Resistance On Molars: An In-Vitro Study.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Effects Of Commercialised Toothpaste Products On The Microhardness, Surface Roughness, And Colour Stability Of Flowable Composite Resins: An In-Vitro Study.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Academic Motivation And Self-Confidence In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Courses
Among Iium Undergraduate Dental Students: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2024 - 2025 | Development and Implementation of An Advanced Patient Management System To Enhance Patient Care And Operational Efficiency In Kulliyyah of Dentistry |
| 2024 - 2025 | Effects of Commercialised Toothpaste Products on the Microhardness, Surface Roughness, and Colour Stability of Flowable Composite Resins: An In-Vitro Study |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Academic Motivation, Stress and Self-Confidence Among Undergraduate Dental Students in Malaysia: A Multi-Centre Study |
| 2025 - Present | Advancing International Research Collaboration in Dental Sciences: A Short-Term Research and Academic Visit to Yonsei University College of Dentistry |
Awards & Recognition
| 21 Feb, 2026 | Workshop Facilitator and Judge [Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC)] - National University of Singapore | International |
| 01 May, 2025 | Author Service Award 2025 - Springer Publisher | International |
| 01 May, 2025 | Editorial Contribution Award 2025 - Springer Publisher | International |
| 08 Dec, 2024 | MAEMHS Excellence Research Award - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | National |