Dr. SOEURN Visal
The Official Newsletter of the University of Puthisastra (UP) Vol.173 for November 2025 Download
Dr. SOEURN Visal
DDS, MSc in Prosthodontics
| Education: | |
| 2013-2015 | Master of Science in Dentistry (Prosthodontics), Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
| 2005-2012 | Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS) |
| Work Experience: | |
| 2018 – Present | Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, Phnom Penh Cambodia |
| 2015-Present | Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic |
| 2012-2015 | General dental practitioner & Prosthodontist, Master Care Dental Clinic, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Dr. Hout Dane
DDS, MSc in Prosthodontics
| Education: | |
| 2005-2012 | Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS) |
| 2014-2016 | MSc in Prosthodontics, Mahidol University, Thailand |
| Work Experience: | |
| 2011-2012 | Imputhavy Dental Clinic |
| 2012-2014 | Bunheng Dental Clinic |
| 2014- Present | Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic |
Dr. Bathsheba Jael Turton
Master in Community Dentistry
| Education: | |
| 2004 – 2008 | Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit, University of Otago, ZN |
| 2011 – 2013 | Master of Community Dentistry with Distinction, University of Otago, NZ |
| Work Experience: | |
| 2014 – Present | Dentist, Roomchang dental and aesthetic hospital |
| 2013 – Present | Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP |
Dr. Tort Borany
B-Ed, DDS, MSc in Dentsitry
| Education: | |
| 2013-2015 | Post graduated course in Master of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea |
| 2005-2012 | Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS) |
| 2006-2010 | Bachelor of Education in English, Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Work Experience: | |
| 2012-2013 | Dental Practitioner |
| 2012 | Part time lecturer at American Intercon Institute |
| Present | UP |
Dr. Try Ky
DDS, PhD in Dental Science
| Education: | |
| 2013-2017 | Graduate School of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Japan |
| 2010-2012 | Institute of Foreign Languages, Teaching methodology |
| 2005-2012 | University of Health Science, Dental Faculty |
| Work Experience: | |
| 2018- Present | Master Care Dental Clinic, Part Time Lecturer at UP |
Dr. Chea Chanbora
DDS, PhD in Dental Science
| Education |
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| 2011- 2016 | Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Japan (PhD) |
| 2003- 2008 | Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Faculty of Education, Cambodia (B.Ed. in TESOL) |
| 1996-2006 | University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Odontostomatology, Cambodia (DDS) |
| 2002 | Pasteur Institute of Paris, France (Diploma of Bacteriology and Diploma of Inter-university) |
| 1995- 1998 | Technical School for Medical Care, Cambodia (Certificate of Medical Laboratory) |
| 1995- 1998 | 10 January High School, Cambodia |
| Qualifications Obtained | |
| 2016 | PhD in Dental Science |
| 2008 | Bachelor of Art in Teaching English (B.Ed in TESOL) |
| 2006 | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) |
| 2002 | Diploma of Bacteriology and Diploma of Inter-university |
| 1998 | Certificate of Medical Laboratory |
| Work Experience: | |
| 2016-2018 | Independent researcher (Hiroshima University) |
| 2006- 2011 | Dental practitioner (Penh Vong Dental Clinic); Community Dental Practitioner (University of Health Sciences) |
| 2008- 2011 | Teaching English to students (Pannasastra University of Cambodia) (TESOL) |
| 1999-2002 | Technician of medical laboratory in microbiology (Pasteur Institute of Cambodia) |
Dr. Kung Sophannary
DDS, PhD in Dental Science from TMDU (Tokyo Medical and Dentistry University)
| Education | |
| 2014 – 2018 | PhD degree in Dental Science, Department of Periodontology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan |
| 2005 – 2012 | DDS degree, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Health Sciences (UHS), Cambodia |
| Work Experience | |
| 2012 – 2014 | Co-founder of D-One dental clinic, Battambang. |
| 2011 – 2012 | Student coordinator, A & H Fujimoto Foundation |
| Present | UP, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Dr. Kung Kalyan
B-Ed, DDS, PhD in Dental Science from TMDU (Tokyo Medical and Dentistry University)
| Education: | |
| 2006: | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 2007 | Bachelor of Education (B-Ed), Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 2011- 2012 | Research student, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2012-2016 | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Dental Sciences, Department of Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan |
| Work Experience | |
| 2007-2011 | Worked in a Private Practice, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 2012 | Research assistant for woman researcher, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2012- 2014 | Member of Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) program, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan |
| Presently | UP, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Dr. Steven Cohn
AM, DDS, Endodontist
Dr Steven Cohn AM is a specialist endodontist in Sydney. Steve has taught undergraduate and postgraduate endodontics at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital since 1979 and is the former Director of Postgraduate Endodontic Education at the University of Sydney. In 1998 Steve started the first microscope training courses for endodontists in Australia. Since 2009 Steve, Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner have conducted microscope courses for general practitioners. These courses have continued annually since 1998 and 2009 respectively. Steve also does hands on microscope training on an individual basis in dentist’s rooms on request.
Dr Cohn also presents “hands on“ clinics on rubber dam utilisation with Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner emphasising rubber dam application in both endodontics and general practice. Steve has also made a rubber dam training video for the ADA (NSW Branch) CPD.
Dr Cohn has also maintained a long interest in dental radiology. He was a consultant to the Dunvale and Rinn corporations and assisted with developing both the Rinn DS and DS Endo devices. He solely designed both the Snapex (1979) and TruView (2017) radiography systems, both specifically designed to be used with all endodontic and restorative procedures carried out under rubber dam. Steve regularly conducts “hands on” radiology workshops throughout Australia. Until recently Dr Cohn was a Federal ADA Media Advisor responsible for the development and delivery of educational content for the dental profession.
Dr. Geoffrey Borlase
BSC, BDS, MDS (Pros) MRACDS (Pros) FRACDS FICD, MScMedicine (Psychotherapy)
Geoffrey is a psychotherapist working in private practice in Sydney CBD.
Psychotherapy has been a natural evolution from working in dentistry in both specialist prosthodontic and hospital based practice. Geoffrey’s shared experiences with patients who present with complex medical and dental health problems and often with deep-seated emotional issues led him to undertake a training in psychotherapy.
Initially he delved into the world of psychology and counselling studying through ACAP and then followed a placement with ASCA – which then led to commencing a training with theUniversity of Sydney Complex Trauma Unit at Westmead Hospital graduating with a Masters of Science in Medicine in Psychotherapy.
Geoffrey is enrolled in continuing professional development activities and as part of his clinical psychotherapy practice has regular supervision.
Geoffrey practices both short and long term psychotherapy informed by the Conversational Model of Psychotherapy. He has a particular interest in individuals who present with: complex trauma and psychosomatic complaints and in patients who have complex life stories who may be suffering from anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their life experiences.
“One day – the silent past arrives and becomes the invisible present and the story has to find a way to be told and heard.” Renn 2012
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Binti Zain
BDSc (Qld), MS (Mich),
Fellow AAOMP (USA), FASc, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University
The joy of changing a person’s life by creating a beautiful, healthy smile is one of the rewards of being a dentist. Dentistry is a complex field as it is both challenging and rewarding.
Dentistry is the art and science of prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and associated with maxillofacial region. A dental surgeon provides professional support to the community to achieve and maintain optimum oral health.
MAHSA’s Faculty of Dentistry is committed to mentor our students in all levels of dental science. It offers 3 different programmes, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Diploma in Dental Technology and Certificate of Dental Surgery Assistant.
Dr. Kack Kyun Kim
| Education: | |
| 1971-1973 | Pre-Dental Course, Art and Science College, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) |
| 1973-1978 | College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK |
| Qualifications: | |
| 1978 | D.D.S., B.S. in Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK |
| 1980 | M.S. in Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK |
| 1983 | Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK |
| Work Experience | |
| 1987-1991 | Full-time Instructor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK |
| 1988-1990 | Research Associate, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, U.S.A. |
| 1991-1997 | Assistant Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK |
| 1997 – 2006 | Associate Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK |
| 2006 – Present | Professor in Oral Microbiology/Immunology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK |
For the last 3 weeks Professor Kack-Kyun Kim has been visiting UP to teach oral microbiology to dental students. Professor Kim has recently retired from Seoul National University Faculty of Dentistry which is regarded as the top dental school in Korea. Cambodia sorely lacks expertise in this area and he gave a series of lectures on oral immunology and microbiology to year 2 dental students.
Professor Kim has been coming to Cambodia to teach almost every year since 2009. In recognition of Professor Kim’s significant contribution to dental education at UP, to Cambodia and to needy patients the President of UP Professor Ian Findlay has awarded Professor Kim with the title of Adjunct Professor of Oral Microbiology. UP continues to bring top international lecturers to UP to expose our students to World Leading expertise and experiences to help our students obtain a world class education
Prof. Andrew Sandham
Education:
– King Edward VI School, Lichfield, England
– King Edward VI School, Stourbridge, England
– University of Durham, England (BDS)
– University of Edinburgh, Scotland (PhD)
Qualification:
– L.D.S.R.C.S (Royal College of Surgeons, England) 1966
– B.D.S. (University of Durham) 1966
– F.D.S.R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) 1970
– D Orth R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, England) 1971
– PhD. (University of Edinburgh) 1987
– Licenciado en Odontología (L.D.S.) 1990
– Doctor en Odontología (D.D.S.) Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, Madrid Tandarts – The Netherlands 1991
– D.M.O. Specialist Orthodontist Diploma Nederlandse Maatschappij tot bevordering Der Tandheelkunde (NMT) (Netherlands) 1991
– F.Ac.Med (Singapore) Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 1997
– F.I.C.D. (by nomination) Fellowship of the International College of Dentistry 1997
– Fellowship of World Federation of Orthodontists (by election) 1998
Fellow Royal Society of Medicine London UK 2012
Work Experience:
Professor of Dental Science 2007 – 2014
Head Discipline of Dentistry
James Cook University
Cairns, Australia
Director of postgraduate dental studies 2009 – 2015
Adjunct Professor 2014 – 2015
James Cook University
College of Medicine & Dentistry
Cairns, Australia
Academic Dental Consulting (CEO) 2014 – present
Advisor, Faculty of Health Sciences 2014 – present
University of Puthisasta, Phnom Penh
Research Fellow, University of Western 2016 -present
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