drg. Nira Ardlina, MDSc is a professional dentist and academic who dedicates her career to the field of dental public health. Completing her undergraduate (S.KG) and professional dental education at the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG), Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) Semarang, graduating in 2015, she then pursued postgraduate studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). In 2022, she successfully earned her Master of Dental Science (MDSc) degree after completing her thesis research on the practice readiness and mental condition of dentists in Semarang City during the pandemic.

In her professional and academic career, she actively serves as a teaching staff member and full-time lecturer under the Department of Dental Public Health at FKG UNISSULA. Her scientific endeavors are manifested through various scientific publications and community service activities focusing on early childhood dental health education programs, oral health care management, and teledentistry. In addition to teaching, her clinical service to patients and practical guidance for students are integrated through her clinical affiliation at the Sultan Agung Islamic Dental and Oral Hospital (RSIGM) in Semarang, which serves as the main educational facility for the campus.

As part of fulfilling the professional legality of dentists in Indonesia, she is officially registered as a member of the Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI). Her participation in this organization encompasses her commitment to continuously maintaining clinical competency standards and applicable professional ethics. Through the synergy of her clinical role, professional membership, and academic contributions at an 'Unggul' (Excellent) accredited institution, she sustainably drives the improvement of dental and oral health for the wider community.

List of Scientific Publications