Dr Chan Yoong Kian

Dr Chan graduated with a BDS from University of Malaya in 1988 and obtained his MSc (Periodontology) from the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London in 1997 and Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of England and Edinburgh in 1999. He has published in local and international journals including the Malaysian Dental Journal, Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Journal of Periodontology and is also involved in development of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Periodontics of Ministry of Health of Malaysia. He is currently consultant and the head of Periodontal Services of the Ministry of Health of Johor State, Malaysia.

Soft tissue management in oral implantology

Soft tissue management in oral implantology has been gaining prominence in recent years. This lecture will give a brief overview of the significance of keratinized mucosa, attached mucosa and mucosa thickness in implant rehabilitation. Various techniques used in daily practice in the soft tissue management of implants both in the maxilla and mandible will be highlighted.