Rate My Professor Aung Kyaw Oo

Professor Dr. Aung Kyaw Oo is the Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology at the University of Dental Medicine, Yangon. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), Diploma in Dental Science (Dip.D.Sc.), Master of Dental Science (M.D.Sc.), and Doctor of Dental Science (Dr.D.Sc.) in Periodontology. In addition, he has obtained a Certificate in Implantology from Mahidol University, Thailand, and a Diploma in Medical Education (Dip. Med.Ed.). As Head of the Department of Periodontology, he supervises a team that includes Associate Professor Dr. Ohn Mar Soe (B.D.S., M.D.Sc., Dr. D.Sc. in Periodontology), Lecturers Dr. May Su Yi (B.D.S., M.D.Sc., Dr.D.Sc. in Periodontology), Dr. San Thida Aung (B.D.S., M.D.Sc., Dr. D.Sc. in Periodontology), Dr. Aye Phyu Phyu Lwin (B.D.S., M.D.Sc. in Periodontology), and Assistant Lecturer Dr. Htet Nu Win (B.D.S.).

Professor Aung Kyaw Oo's research specialization is in periodontology, with a focus on chronic periodontitis. His key publications appear in the Journal of Dental Science - UDMY. Notable works include 'Correlation between Tooth Mobility Measured by Periotest and Radiographic Alveolar Bone Loss in Chronic Periodontitis' co-authored with Chan Nyein Shwe, San Thida Aung, and Tin Tun Hla; 'The Efficacy of Locally Delivered Azadirachta indica (Neem) Extract Gel in Chronic Periodontitis' with Hnin Yu Lwin, Zar Zar Linn, and Tin Tun Hla; 'Clinical Efficacy of Subgingivally Delivered Azithromycin in Chronic Periodontitis' involving collaborators from the Department of Periodontology and 200-Bedded Teaching Hospital, Magway; 'Comparison of N-benzoyl-DL-arginine-β-naphthylamide (BANA) Test and Pocket Probing Depth in Assessment of Periodontal Status' with Aye Phyu Phyu Lwin, May Su Yi, and Tin Tun Hla; and studies on adjunctive therapies such as neem extract explored with Htet Nu Win. These publications investigate diagnostic methods, radiographic assessments, and locally delivered antimicrobial and herbal agents for periodontal disease management. Professor Aung Kyaw Oo has contributed to the Journal of Dental Science - UDMY across volumes including 2020, 2022, and 2024. He has delivered lectures at Myanmar Dental Association (MDA) Continuing Dental Education (CDE) events, including sessions titled 'At a Glance of Periodontology,' and served as a member representing the University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, in international dental conferences such as those affiliated with Mahidol University.