Hey there!
I’m Dr. Melisha Dass, a dentist currently working with the Ministry of Health (MOH). If you’re here, you’re probably either looking to take better care of your teeth or wondering how someone could possibly get excited about teeth (spoiler: it’s me!).
Let’s rewind a bit. Before dental school, I completed a Foundation in Science (FIS), as I had already made up my mind to pursue dentistry. During the final semester of FIS, we had our first taste of oral biology, which was a sneak peek into what was to come in dental school—and it totally got me hooked!
I then embarked on a twinning program, which meant I spent two years of preclinical studies in India and completed my three years of clinical training at the Melaka campus of Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM). It was an intense but incredibly rewarding experience, and I graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), earning First Class Honors.
After graduation, in 2024,I took on the challenge of preparing for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE), and I managed to pass it with a couple of months of prep. It was a real test of focus and dedication! I then completed a preceptorship at Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine, a valuable hands-on experience that deepened my clinical skills in general dentistry.
In 2025, I returned home to Malaysia and joined the Ministry of Health (MOH), where I’m enjoying the work and the opportunity to grow further as a dental professional.
Through this blog, I hope to share my journey, offer dental tips, and sprinkle in a bit of humor along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring dental student or someone just looking to keep your smile healthy, I’ve got something for you!
Let’s dive in and talk teeth!
