A Continuing Education and Research program for PPDGS (Specialist Program) students in Conservative Dentistry at FKG USU was held at the International Medical University (IMU) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, over two days, from February 25-26, 2023. The workshop carried the theme: "Endodontics - Demonstration and Hands-On for Molar Preparation Workshop" and featured Associate Professor Dr. Abhishek Parolia, an endodontics specialist with credentials including BDS (Manipal), MDS (Manipal), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK), MFDS RCS (Edinburgh, UK), and PhD (IMU, Malaysia), as the speaker.
The program was attended by 13 PPDGS Conservative Dentistry students from FKG USU, accompanied by three faculty members from the Conservative Dentistry Specialist Program:
- Drg. Widi Prasetia, Sp.KG(K)
- Drg. Dennis, MDSc, Sp.KG(K)
- Drg. Fitri Yunita, MDSc, Sp.KG
The workshop was also attended by the Dean of IMU (Malaysia), underscoring its significance in fostering collaboration and advancing dental education.
This workshop allowed students to enhance their theoretical knowledge and practical skills, particularly in endodontic procedures, with a focus on molar preparation techniques. The hands-on sessions and expert guidance ensured a meaningful and immersive learning experience for all participants.
