KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- In an effort to raise dental care awareness, BP HealthcareGroup will spend RM100 million over the next few years to create dental clinic network and investin community projects as well as in latest technology in collaboration with Universiti Malaya in oral and dental research and care.

The initiative pools the expertise and resources of BP Healthcare, which aims to build the country's largest dental care network, and Malaysia's premier dental school that has over four decades of history and one of the few overseas training and examination centres recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

"The group, via BP Dental Sdn Bhd, will spend RM100 million over the next few years to establish a network of 50 dental clinics and invest in the latest technology to provide comprehensive maintenance, restorative and aesthetic dental care. "That includes orthodontic treatment, CT scan for treatment planning of dental implants and oral surgery, as well as latest digital imaging system that requires high-end and high-cost equipment," Group Executive Director Chevy Beh said in a statement today.

Beh said the agreement signed with the country's most established institution on dental health would certainly benefit both parties as well as improve the quality of care, research and education in Malaysia.

"The pact will allow medical professionals from both sides and dental residents to work closely and identify opportunities on joint research, internship and accelerate the pace of improvement in the field," he added.

BP Healthcare Group, a diversified healthcare provider in the country, has the largest medical chain with over 100 outlets spanning every state in Malaysia.

source:BERNAMA