Periodontist

BDS (Otago), MJDF RCS Eng MClinDent (London)

Dr Sam qualified as a dentist after obtaining his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in New Zealand. After serving as a dental officer for several years within the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, he underwent specialty training in periodontology (management of gum disease) in London which he completed in 2024 with accreditation by the European Federation of Periodontology. He is currently part of the academic staff at the UiTM Faculty of Dentistry where he teaches and practices periodontics in addition to having research responsibilities. His practice focuses on the management of advanced gum disease and implant-related conditions via non-surgical and surgical means.

Outside of dentistry, he serves in his local church and enjoys spending time with his family. He is also an avid football fan.