Nguyen Tat Thanh University to offer international standard Dental Surgeon degree
NTTU – On March 28, 2025, Nguyen Tat Thanh University held a signing ceremony with Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo (Australia), who will serve as the Senior Advisor for the “International Standard Dental Surgeon Training Program” project. The signing ceremony was held in a formal and successful manner, marking a new milestone and an important step to affirm the university’s direction of international integration and enhancing the quality of dental education.
The ceremony was attended by the university’s leadership, department heads, the leadership and faculty members of the Faculty of Dentistry. The event was held with great formality, marking an important milestone in the university’s strategy for developing the Dentistry program in alignment with the principles of integration, quality, and sustainability.
Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo signed a cooperation agreement with Dr. Tran Ai Cam, President of Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo – A symbol of knowledge, innovation, and contribution to global dentistry
Speaking at the signing ceremony, People’s Doctor. DSc. Ngo Dong Khanh, Senior Advisor of the Faculty of Dentistry, introduced the outstanding achievements of Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo – a leading expert with 40 years of experience in preventive and restorative dentistry. In particular, Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo has made remarkable scientific contributions in the research of community oral care quality, minimally invasive treatment techniques, and the application of biomaterials in dentistry.
He has published over 80 international scientific papers and is the author and co-author of many highly referenced textbooks in the fields of education, research, and clinical practice. Notably, his two international patents in the fields of restorative dentistry and minimally invasive treatment have been widely used in many countries. Among these is the Riva Star product – a solution for treating tooth decay with silver diamine fluoride (SDF) combined with potassium iodide, which helps control damage without the need for drilling – a groundbreaking advancement in non-invasive dental decay treatment.
He has held senior management and leadership positions at universities, such as Head of the School of Dentistry at the University of Western Australia (Australia), Director of the Western Australia Dental Health Centre (Australia), and Head of the School of Dentistry and Executive Director of the Sharjah University Dental Hospital (UAE). In addition to his academic activities, he is a senior member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and an Honorary Member of the Vietnam Odonto – Stomatology Association. He has been and continues to be an academic advisor for numerous international dental training programs, helping to develop curricula according to global standards, and has trained many generations of lecturers and young scientists in Australia, Malaysia, India, the UAE, and Vietnam.
In 2023 and 2024, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Minimally Invasive Dentistry Conference, the “For People’s Health” Medal from the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, and was recognized as a Distinguished Honorary Member of the Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association.
Professor Dr. Ngo Dong Khanh emphasized: “The continuous contributions of Professor Hien Chi Ngo have earned numerous prestigious awards both domestically and internationally. His achievements have not only elevated the field of Dentistry in Vietnam but also inspired a new generation of young dentists, affirming the position of Vietnamese dentistry on the global map.”
Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo as the Senior Advisor
The International Standard Training Program – A Foundation for the Future Generation of Dental Surgeons
As part of the signing ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, presented the key points of the International Standard Dental Surgeon Training Program: “A team of highly skilled, reputable, and experienced lecturers; modern facilities; a training program for dental surgeons based on national and international competency standards; with a focus on the comprehensive development of criteria related to students, community service, scientific research, and innovation, all aimed at achieving international accreditation.” This is a part of the strategy to enhance the quality of dental education, gradually realizing the aspiration to become a leading university in the region.
Leaders of Nguyen Tat Thanh University present a bouquet of flowers to express gratitude to Professor Hien Chi Ngo
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Tran Ai Cam, the President of the University, emphasized: “Collaborating with internationally renowned experts like Professor Hien Chi Ngo will open up great opportunities to enhance the quality of education, update advanced knowledge and techniques for students and lecturers, while also connecting with the global academic network.”
Dr. Tran Ai Cam expresses gratitude to Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo
Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo highly appreciated the favorable factors in building and implementing the International Standard Dental Surgeon Training Program at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. In particular, one of the key factors for the program’s success is the strategic vision, leadership, and active support from the university’s top leaders.
As a Senior Advisor, Professor Hien Chi Ngo will accompany Nguyen Tat Thanh University in developing the international standard Dental Surgery program, faculty development programs, student exchange programs abroad, establishing academic collaborations with prestigious global universities and organizations, and achieving international accreditation.
Prof. Hien Chi Ngo shares at the event
The signing event with Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo is not only an important milestone in the collaboration but also demonstrates Nguyen Tat Thanh University’s strong determination in its journey of innovation, integration, and advancing education to new heights.
The university’s leaders, department heads, and dean of the Faculty of Dentistry posed for a commemorative photo with Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo
Some other images:
Professor Dr. Ngo Dong Khanh and Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong warmly welcome Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo at the lobby of Nguyen Tat Thanh University
The Faculty of Dentistry welcome the guests attending the signing ceremony
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Lan Phuong, Vice President of Nguyen Tat Thanh University discusses with Professor Dr. Hien Chi Ngo
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong presents the key points of the “International Standard Dental Surgeon Training Program” project
a photo with Professor Hien Chi Ngo
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