Dr. SOEURN Visal
The UP team of year 6 students Choun Lina, Nam Virak and Sary Zaney demonstrated their knowledge of dentistry to the whole of Asia by winning FIRST PRIZE in the dental quiz at the recent Asia Pacific Dental Students Association (APDSA) Cambodia. The Peak of Dentistry” Conference at Phnom Penh Hotel on 29 April.
There were around 120 participants from all the dental schools in Cambodia, including 25 UP students. Three of the 4 guest speakers were UP lecturers, including our Dean Prof. Callum Durward, Dr. Peung Kimsreng (endodontist) and Dr. Nol Rithy (prosthodontist). Dr. Cheang Pengleang, former President of CDSA, also gave an inspirational address which brought some participants to tears.
The conference not only included lectures on important topics for students, but also had a research competition, a hands-on implant workshop, a dental quiz, and some fun and games.
UP Dental students, Lao Ryna, Jemmey who were part of the organizing committee for this years APDSA Cambodia annual event, did an amazing job of organizing the conference and getting 13 dental businesses to help sponsor the event. The trade display was impressive, and companies generously gave away prizes to lucky students. UP student, Ms. Sary Zaney, received a free Implant from Novem Dental Supply. She is wondering what to do with it since she has no missing teeth!
Ms. Lao Ryna, a UP Year 6 dental student from UP, and former President of APDSA Cambodia, would like to thanks and congratulate the hard working APDSA Cambodia LOC, especially the President, Mr. Sun Heng and Vice President Ms Ly Kanhalinta, for their strong leadership in hosting this amazing event.
In 2020, the APDSA Cambodia will be the hosted of the APDSA Cambodia will be hosting the APDSA Annual Congress in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This international event will have around 400 participants from all member countries. UP students are in the planning committee for this important event which will be supported by several local universities.
