M'sians studying abroad must fulfill MDC's standards to be registered dentists


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians who wish to pursue dentistry in overseas institutions must meet the standards set by the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) to enable them to be registered as dentists and practice in the country.

MDC chairman Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a statement today said the council had set the new standards at its fourth meeting under the Dental Act 2018 on Aug 2 last year.

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