Founding President
The Late Datuk Dr. Jerry De Silva
1968–1970
MPDPA Heritage
Past Presidents
A historical record of Presidents who have served MPDPA.
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1968Established
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Association history
Past Presidents of MPDPA
A record of the Presidents who have served the Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners' Association.
Past President
The Late Dr. Choon Thiem Tat
Past President
The Late Datuk Dr. Lim Chee Shin
Past President
The Late Dr. A. Pathmanathan
Past President
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Past President
The Late Datuk Dr. Ratnanesan
1987–1988
Past President
The Late Datuk Dr. Low Teong
1988–1989
Past President
The Late Dr. A. Pathmanathan
1989–1990
Past President
Dr. Arasu Rajaratnam
1990–1992
Past President
Dato Dr. Xavier Jayakumar
1992–1994
Past President
Datuk Dr. Lakshmanan Nachiappan
1994–1996
Past President
Dr. Shubon Sinha Roy
1996–1998
Past President
Dr. Shashitharan Sadacharan
1998–2000
Past President
Dr. Wong Foot Meow
2002–2003
Past President
Dr. Haja Badrudeen
2003–2005
Past President
Dr. Jaspall Singh
2008–2010
Past President
Associate Professor Dr. S. Ratnasothy
2010–2011
Past President
Dr. Malliga Vadiveloo
2011–2013
Past President
Dr. Vijendran Rajenthiram
2013–2015
Past President
Dr. Nedunchelian Vengu
2015–2017
Past President
Dr. Mahendran Ponnudurai
2017–2021
Past President
Dr. Jayaseel Ramachandran Pillai
2021–2025
Past President
Dr. Foo Gaik See
2025–July 2026
Recognition
Recipients of the Outstanding Service Award
The Outstanding Service Award is presented to honour a member of MPDPA who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and commitment in advancing the profession and the mission of the Association. Through remarkable efforts and selfless service, recipients exemplify the very best of the profession and set a standard of excellence for all.
1991
Dr. Foo Gaik See
2000
Dr. Shubon Sinha Roy
2002
Dr. Arasu Rajaratnam
2004
Dr. Shashitharan Sadacharan
2005
Dr. Wong Foot Meow
2006
Datuk Dr. Lakshmanan Nachiappan
2009
Dr. Nedunchelian Vengu
2010
Dr. Haja Badrudeen
2015
Dr. Jaspall Singh
2023
Dr. Mahendran Ponnudurai
2024
Dr. Rubini Arasu
2025
Assoc. Prof. Dr. S. Ratnasothy
2025
Dr. K. Bhawani Devi
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