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Academic Qualifications
- 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
Expert Profile
Dr. Cheong Joo Ming is a specialist in orthodontics, known for his contributions to advancing clinical practices and research in craniofacial growth and evidence-based orthodontics. His work integrates cutting-edge techniques and innovations in patient-centered orthodontic care, making significant impacts in both academic and clinical settings. Dr. Cheong's dedication to excellence in orthodontics has earned him recognition in the field, with a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and mentoring the next generation of orthodontic professionals.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Orthodontics - Evidence-based clinical orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate, cephalometric analysis and facial aesthetics, fake braces, orthodontic biomaterials
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 - 2030 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
- 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Associate Fellow (AssocFCGDent)), College of General Dentistry (CGD)
- 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Qualitative Research Association Of Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
| DISSERTATION ORTHODONTICS | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| ORTHODONTICS | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| ORTHODONTICS YEAR 3 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| ORTHODONTICS YEAR 4 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| ORTHODONTICS YEAR 5 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| Research Project | 2018/2019 |
Supervision
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Cephalometric Measurements And Facial Silhouette Profiles: The Effect Of Skeletal Pattern On Visual Perception. Orthodontist Vs. Layperson Perceptions.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Correlation Between Nasal Parameters With Cephalometric Soft Tissue Parameters In Sagittal And Vertical Skeletal Relationship..
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Comparative Evaluation Of The Efficacy, Occlusal Contact Changes And Quality Of Life Outcomes Between Monobloc And Bibloc Mandibular Advancement Devices In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Effects Of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum On Orthodontic Pain, Analgesic Uptake, Appliance Breakages And Elastic Dislodgement Associated With Orthodontic Intermaxillary Elastic Wear.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Comparative Evaluation Of The Efficacy, Occlusal Contact Changes And Quality Of Life Outcomes Between Monobloc And Bibloc Mandibular Advancement Devices In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2024 - 2022 | Illegal Orthodontics: From The Perspective Of Patients And Dentists In Malaysia |
| 2022 - 2025 | Correlation of Cephalometric Measurements with Facial Silhouette Profiles and the Visual Perception Differences Between Orthodontists and Laypersons |
| 2021 - 2024 | Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Space and Condylar Head Position in Different Skeletal Classes Among the Malaysian Population |
| 2021 - 2024 | Evaluation of Dentofacial Morphology in Pediatric Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
| 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
| 2025 - Present | Exploring Barriers and Facilitators in Patient Experiences with Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management: A Qualitative Study |
| 2025 - Present | Assessing Patient Satisfaction and Service Quality in the Non-Critical Zone of the Emergency and Trauma Department: A SERVQUAL Analysis at SASMEC@IIUM |
| 2025 - Present | Evaluation of the efficacy and dental effects of custom-made monobloc mandibular advancement devices in obstructive sleep apnea therapy: A prospective clinical study |
| 2024 - Present | Correlation between Nasal Parameters with Cephalometric Soft Tissue Parameters in Sagittal and Vertical Skeletal Relationship |
Awards & Recognition
| 05 Jul, 2025 | 1st Place e-Poster Presentation at the 17th National Dental Students Scientific Conference 2025 (Comparative Evaluation of Nasal Parameters in Various Vertical Skeletal Dimensions Amongst Malay Female Orthodontic Patients) - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | National |
| 25 Jun, 2025 | 6-STAR MyRA 2024 Achiever in 'Research and Innovation Appreciation Day 2025' - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 24 Apr, 2025 | Winner for the Best Poster Presentation (Dental Track) for poster titled: Children with Class II Malocclusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsilitis & Hypertrophic Adenoid: A Multidisciplinary Approach - Universiti Malaya (UM) | National |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | 1st Runner Up in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2025 in conjunction with 2nd KOD Postgraduate Colloquium for Oral Category Postgraduate (Effects of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Intermaxillary Elastic: A Randomized Controlled Trial) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | First Place (Winner) in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference in conjunction with KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (Comparative Evaluation of Nasal Parameters in Various Vertical Skeletal Dimensions Amongst Malay Female Orthodontic Patients) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | Gold Medal Award (UG Poster) in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference in conjunction with 2nd KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (Comparative Evaluation of Nasal Parameters in Various Vertical Skeletal Dimensions Amongst Malay Female Orthodontic Patients) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | Gold Medal Award in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2025 in conjunction with 2nd KOD Postgraduate Colloquium for Oral Category Postgraduate (Cephalometric Soft Tissue Differences Between Skeletal Classes in Malay Females) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | Gold Medal Award in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2025 in conjunction with 2nd KOD Postgraduate Colloquium for Oral Category Postgraduate (Effects of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Intermaxillary Elastic: A Randomized Controlled Trial) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | Second Runner Up in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2025 in conjunction with 2nd KOD Postgraduate Colloquium for Oral Category Postgraduate (Cephalometric Soft Tissue Differences Between Skeletal Classes in Malay Females) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 14 Apr, 2025 | Silver Medal Award in 14th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2025 in conjunction with 2nd KOD Postgraduate Colloquium for Oral Category Undergraduate (Assessing Patient's Satisfaction on Dental Service Quality Using Modified Servqual Model for Orthodontics Patient at Postgraduate Center, Kulliyyah of Dentistry) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 15 Jul, 2024 | First Place in Poster Presentation in conjunction with 30th Malaysian Association of Orthodontists International Scientific Conference & Trade Exhibition (CORRELATION OF HARD TISSUE CEPHALOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS WITH FACIAL SILHOUETTE PROFILES AND THE VISUAL PERCEPTION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ORTHODONTISTS AND LAYPERSONS) - Malaysian Association of Orthodontist (MAO) | International |
| 02 Jul, 2024 | Gold Medal Award in conjunction with IIUM Research & Innovation Day 2024 (Comparative evaluation of dental and cephalometric skeletal characteristics in the sagittal and vertical plane) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 02 Jul, 2024 | Gold Medal Award in conjunction with IIUM Research & Innovation Day 2024 (Nasal Profile Differences Between Skeletal Class II and Class III in Malay Females) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 02 Jul, 2024 | Silver Medal Award in conjunction with IIUM Research & Innovation Day 2024 (EFFECTS OF SUGAR-FREE CHEWING GUM IN PATIENTS WEARING ORTHODONTIC INTERMAXILLARY ELASTIC: A PRELIMINARY STUDY) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 29 Jun, 2024 | Best Presenter Poster Research Presentation Competition at the 16th National Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2024 (The Effect of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Self-Reported Orthodontic Pain and Orthodontic Appliance Breakages Associated with Stainless Steel Archwire Placement) - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | National |
| 29 Jun, 2024 | First Prize Poster Research Presentation Competition at the 16th National Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2024 (The Effect of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Self-Reported Orthodontic Pain and Orthodontic Appliance Breakages Associated with Stainless Steel Archwire Placement) - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | National |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Bronze Medal Award in conjunction with the 13th Dental Students' Scientific Conference and KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (Evaluating the Standards of Orthodontic Appliances from Orthodontic Laboratory Unit, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM: A Clinical Audit) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Gold Medal Award in conjunction with the 13th Dental Students' Scientific Conference and KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (Correlation of Soft Tissue Cephalometric Measurements with Facial Silhouette Profiles and the Visual Perception Differences Between Orthodontists and Laypersons) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Silver Medal Award in conjunction with the 13th Dental Students' Scientific Conference and KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (Correlation Between Nasal Parameters and Cephalometric Soft Tissue Parameters: A Pilot Study) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Best Overall Presentation Undergraduate in conjunction with the 13th Dental Students' Scientific Conference and KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (The Effect of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Self-Reported Orthodontic Pain and Orthodontic Appliance Breakages Associated with Stainless Steel Archwire Placement) * - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Bronze Medal Award in 13th Dental Students Scientific Conference 2024 in conjunction with KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (Effects of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Intermaxillary Elastic: A Preliminary Study) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Gold Medal Award in 13th Dental Students' Scientific Conference and KOD Postgraduate Colloquium 2024 (The Effect of Sugar- Free Chewing Gum on Self-Reported Orthodontic Pain and Orthodontic Appliance Breakages Associated with Stainless Steel Archwire Placement) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Best Manuscript in conjunction with 13th Dental Students Scientific Conference 2024 (The Effect of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Self-Reported Orthodontic Pain and Orthodontic Appliance Breakages Associated with Stainless Steel Archwire Placement) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Best Poster Presentation in conjunction with the 13th Dental Students' Scientific Conference and KOD Postgraduate Colloquium (The Effect of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Self-Reported Orthodontic Pain and Orthodontic Appliance Breakages Associated with Stainless Steel Archwire Placement) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 22 Apr, 2024 | Bronze Medal Award in 13th Dental Students Scientific Conference 2024 in conjunction with KOD Postgraduate Colloquium - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 21 Oct, 2023 | Bronze Award for 'Comparative Evaluation of Nasolabial Angle Between Skeletal Class I and Class III Among Malay Female Orthodontic Patients in Kuantan City: A Pilot Study' in conjunction with National Oral Health Research Initiative (NOHRI) Conference 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
| 21 Oct, 2023 | Silver Award (Senior Researcher Category) for 'Complications and challenges in dealing with fake braces from victims' and clinicians' perspectives: A qualitative investigation' in conjunction with National Oral Health Research Initiative (NOHRI) Conference 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
| 21 Oct, 2023 | Silver Award for 'A Novel Technique for Maxillary Molar Distalization Using Modified Nance Appliance: A Case Report' in conjunction with National Oral Health Research Initiative (NOHRI) Conference 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
| 21 Oct, 2023 | Silver Award for 'Clinical Audit on Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) in IIUM' in conjunction with National Oral Health Research Initiative (NOHRI) Conference 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
| 21 Oct, 2023 | Silver Award for 'Evaluating the Standards of Digital Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs: A Clinical Audit' in conjunction with National Oral Health Research Initiative (NOHRI) Conference 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
| 21 Oct, 2023 | Silver Award for 'Visual Perception of Facial Silhouette Profiles in Patients with Different Skeletal Classes: Differences Between Orthodontists and Laypersons' in conjunction with National Oral Health Research Initiative (NOHRI) Conference 2023 - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
| 08 Oct, 2023 | Best Research Poster (Lecturer Category) in Malaysian Association of Orthodontists International Scientific Conference & Trade Exhibition (MAOISCTE) - Malaysian Association of Orthodontists (MAO) | International |
| 17 Jun, 2023 | Second Prize Winner in 15th National Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2023 (Establishing H angle hard and soft tissue norms in skeletal Class I adult females and the correlation between the H angles and visual perception of laypersons) - Universiti Malaya (UM) | National |
| 10 May, 2023 | Best Poster Presentation in conjunction with 12th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2023 (Establishing H angle hard and soft tissue norms in skeletal Class I adult females and the correlation between H angles and visual perception of laypersons) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 10 May, 2023 | Champion (Best Manuscript) in conjunction with 12th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2023 (Establishing H angle hard and soft tissue norms in skeletal Class I adult females and the correlation between H angles and visual perception of laypersons) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 10 May, 2023 | Gold Medal Award in conjunction with 12th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2023 (Establishing H angle hard and soft tissue norms in skeletal Class I adult females and the correlation between H angles and visual perception of laypersons) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 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 |
| 15 Sep, 2022 | Silver Medal Award in conjunction with IIUM Research & Innovation Day 2022 (An Audit of Quality of In-house Orthodontic Study Models in IIUM Dental Postgraduate Centre) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 15 Sep, 2022 | Silver Medal Award in conjunction with IIUM Research & Innovation Day 2022 (Correlation of Anteroposterior Skeletal and Soft Tissue Cephalometric Measurements in Kuantan Malay Population: A Pilot Study) - 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 |
| 26 Mar, 2022 | Third Place in Postgraduate 5-Minute Malaysian Association of Orthodontists (MAO) Competition (Establishing Cephalometric Norm of Upper and Lower Lips to Rickett's E-Line in the Malaysian Malay Female Population: A Pilot Study) - Others | National |
| 24 Feb, 2020 | 2nd Place - Clinical Sciences (Oral) Category in conjunction with 9th Dental Students' Scientific Conference 2020 (Future Market Changes for Malaysian Dental Therapists: A Qualitative Study Amongst Dental Therapists in the East of Peninsular Malaysia on Their Career Motivation and Expectations) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 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 |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
| 2021 | Postgraduate notes in orthodontics - DDS MOrth Programme. Child Dental Health Department, Bristol Dental Hospital, ISBN: 978-0-9562712-5-9 |
Book Sections
| 2018 | Molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH). In: Child Dental Health Department, Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, ISBN: 978-0-9562712-3-5, pp. 95-95 |