Raja Azman Raja Awang

Designation:
Associate Professor
Department:
School of Dental Sciences
University:
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Country:
Malaysia
Email: Journal Associated: International Journal of Oral and Craniofacial Science Biography:

Dr Raja is a renowned periodontist and academic at the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where he has been a dedicated faculty member since 1999. Dr Raja earned his PhD in periodontal immunology from the University of Glasgow, UK, in 2014, complementing his specialist training in periodontics (M.Clin.Dent) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), both from the University of Malaya in 2004 and 1997, respectively. Dr. Raja is an expert in periodontology and dental biomaterials, with research interests spanning periodontal immunology, clinical studies, teledentistry, and the development of innovative biomaterials. He has an extensive portfolio of internationally refereed publications in high-impact journals and serves as an editor for several esteemed dental and oral health journals. At USM, Dr. Raja teaches periodontology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He currently leads the Periodontics Unit and serves as the Postgraduate Coordinator for the Periodontics Programme. His commitment to education and mentorship has extended to the supervision of numerous research projects at the doctoral and master's levels. Dr. Raja has held significant leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as President of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Malaysian Section (2018–2020) and Vice President of the Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologists and Oral Pathologists (MySOMOI) (2018–2020). Beyond academia, Dr. Raja has contributed to public education by authoring children’s books for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, focusing on oral health awareness. With a blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and research excellence, Dr Raja is a committed advocate for advancing oral health education and research.

Research Interests:

a.         Immunology of periodontal diseases

b.         Clinical research in periodontal diseases

c.         Teledentistry

d.         Prevention strategies in treating periodontal disease

e.         Dental Biomaterials

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