Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D (Molecular Biology) - Doctor of Philosophy, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
- Master of Dental Science - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery - Bachelor Degree, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Widya Lestari (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY
Other's position:
Head, Research Management Centre
drwidya@iium.edu.my
2950
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Other Dentistry n.e.c. - DENTISTRY
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Other Dentistry n.e.c. - DENTISTRY
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Oncology - ONCOLOGY
Teaching Responsibilities
CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY YEAR 2 | 2019/2020 |
CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY YEAR 3 | 2019/2020 |
INTEGRATED DENTAL PRACTICE | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2013/2014 |
ORAL BIOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
Research Project | 2018/2019 2013/2014 |
RESEARCH YEAR 4 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Supervision
Effects Of Flaxseed Extract On Osteoblast Differentiation Potential Of Stem Cells From Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Chemopreventive And Anti-Carcinogenic Potential Of Goniothalamus Umbrosus Extract On Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Line
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Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Clinical, Radiographic And Genetic Evaluation Of Malaysian Non-Syndromic Hypodontia Patients.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Detection Of Bovine And Porcine Gelatine In Dental Materials.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Anticariogenic Activity Of Three Groups Of Malaysian Seaweeds Extract Against Oral Cariogenic Bacteria: In-Vitro.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Formulation And Characterisation Of Lignocaine-Adrenaline Nanosuspension Gingival Retraction Cord For Painless And Haemostatic Effects.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Development, Characterisation, Microbial And Stability Studies Of Flaxseed Oil Ointment For Wound Healing.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Optimization Extraction Of Collagen And Calcium From Stichopus Horrens Using Response Surface Methodology (Rsm).
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2022 | RESEARCH ON REVIEW AND MAPPING OF MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN MALAYSIA |
2021 - 2022 | Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of GOLDEN SPRAY ANTI-V |
2021 - 2022 | Elucidation of Contents in GOLDEN SPRAY ANTI-V |
2019 - 2021 | Development, Characterization and Invitro Study of Flax Seed Oil Ointment for Wound Healing |
2019 - 2024 | HIGH-RISK GENOTYPE HPV AND HSV-1 DETECTION ISOLATED FROM BUCCAL SWAB AND UNSTIMULATED SALIVA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ORAL LESIONS AMONG TRANSGENDER PRACTISING HIGH RISK BEHAVIOUR IN MALAYSIA |
2019 - 2023 | Specific orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) biomarkers-related gene expression and hormonal changes induced by mechanical transduction on various mechanisms of orthodontic traction |
2019 - 2022 | Empowering the Knowledge of Caretaker for Improvement of Oral Health Status of Children with Disabilities at Special Needs School in Kuantan |
2018 - 2021 | Polymorpysm with External Apical Root Resorption in Orthodontic Patients |
2016 - 2019 | Molecular mechanisms of anticancer activity of Sarang Semut (Myrmecodia pendans) plant extract on oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line |
2016 - 2019 | Production and Quality Parameters of Halal Local Ingredients and Natural Products |
2016 - 2019 | Immunological, Histopathological and Gene Expression Changes Induced by Flax Seed Extract during Wound Healing Process |
2015 - 2018 | Clinical, Radiographic and genetic Evaluation of Non-Syndromic Hypodontia in Malaysia Population |
2015 - 2020 | Flax seed extract and its effect on WNT signaling pathway in the osteogenic differentiation potential of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) |
2015 - 2019 | Anti-Cariogenic Activity of Three Groups of Malaysian Seaweeds Extract Against Oral Cariogenic Bacteria: in Vitro |
2013 - 2016 | Study on the antioxidant activities of lutein and beta-carotene and their properties in cellular level. |
2013 - 2021 | Rapid Detection of Non-Halal Substances in Dental Materials |
2013 - 2018 | Production of Non-Thermally Processed Alternative Ingredients for Halal Food Products |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Development of Educational Hub to Support the Halal Industry in Thailand |
2023 - Present | Study on Halal Industry and Trade in Riau Province, Indonesia |
2022 - Present | Elucidating the prophylactic potential of Kelulut honey in modulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as COVID-19 target enzyme |
2022 - Present | Physical and biological modulation of lignocaine-adrenaline nanosuspension gingival retraction cord for pain reduction and haemostatic effects |
2021 - Present | Halal Certification for SMEs |
2021 - Present | HALAL INDUSTRIAL PARK 2.0 |
2021 - Present | Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory property of Golden Spray Anti-V |
2021 - Present | Goniothalamus umbrosus. A potential chemo-preventive and anti-carcinogenic agent for oral squamous cell carcinoma |
2021 - Present | National Framework to Improve Halal Science Research |
2019 - Present | PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION, IN VITRO AND IN VIVO EVALUATIONS OF CHITOSAN ENRICHED WITH SEA CUCUMBER EXTRACT HYDROGEL AS DENTAL HAEMOSTATIC AGENT. |
2019 - Present | STUDY ON THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SALIVA OBTAINED FROM SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WITH CARIES |
2015 - Present | Comparative analysis of the sealing ability of various restorative materials used after endodontic treatment - a in vitro study |
2013 - Present | Therapeutic Effect of Sarang Semut Plant Extract (Myrmecodya Pendens) on Wound Healing in Oral Cavity |
Award & Recognition
02 Aug, 2023 | IIUM Quality Research Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
31 May, 2023 | Most Impact Research-Health Category (#2) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
10 Mar, 2023 | Top 20, Contribution of Women in Global Islamic Economy - The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) | International |
15 Sep, 2022 | Bronze Medal - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
15 Sep, 2022 | Gold Medal - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
31 May, 2022 | Top 50 Researchers - IIUM (RMC) | University |
28 Mar, 2022 | Gold Award-12th DSSC 2022 - KOD | KCDIO |
28 Mar, 2022 | Gold award-12th DSSC 2022 - KOD | KCDIO |
28 Mar, 2022 | Silver Award-12th DSSC 2022 - KOD | KCDIO |
28 Feb, 2022 | 11th DSSC- 1st Place Clinical (Oral) Category) - KOD | KCDIO |
28 Feb, 2022 | 11th DSSC-Gold Award (Poster ) Category - KOD | KCDIO |
14 Feb, 2022 | Best Researcher Award - KOD | KCDIO |
28 Oct, 2021 | MTE 2021 - Kementrian Pengajian Tinggi | National |
27 Apr, 2021 | 10th DSCC-Best Review - KOD | KCDIO |
27 Apr, 2021 | 10th DSSC (1st Place-Basic Science (Oral) Category - KOD | KCDIO |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2022 | MANUAL FOR IBADAH CAMP ORGANIZER A PART OF THE IIUM FLAGSHIP ENTITLED “GENDER DYSPHORIA”. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-629-97442 |
2022 | MANUAL FOR IBADAH CAMP ORGANIZER A PART OF THE IIUM FLAGSHIP ENTITLED “GENDER DYSPHORIA”. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-629-97442 |
Book Section
2024 | Subcutaneous emphysema after dental stain removal with airflow: a case report and anatomical review. In: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 978-1-032-51441-3, pp. 651-656 |
2021 | Halal food ingredients: sources, classification and nutrition information. In: Yamani Angle Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 978-967-2199-21-2, pp. 19-35 |
2020 | Camel gelatin composition, properties, production, and applications. In: IGI Global, ISBN: 9781799816041, pp. 306-327 |