Dr. Lim Zhi Yin Joan is a Malaysia-recognised restorative specialist with a strong foundation in aesthetic and adhesive dentistry. She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Malaya in 2008 and attained Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS RCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2012.
Motivated by a passion for aesthetics and restorative excellence, Dr. Joan pursued advanced training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), completing a full-time residency and earning her Certificate in Advanced Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry in 2014. She further broadened her expertise through surgical implant training in Brazil and advanced periodontal and plastic surgery coursework at the University of Michigan in 2016.
Dr. Joan has made significant contributions to dental education, having served for over five years as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Head of the Master of Orofacial Sciences at MAHSA University. She currently continues to share her knowledge as a part-time lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and the International Medical University (IMU).
She serves as a Council Member of the Malaysian Association of Aesthetic Dentistry (MAAD), having previously held the role of Vice President, and is a respected speaker frequently invited to present lectures and conduct hands-on workshops both locally and internationally.
Dr. Joan is also a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for several internationally renowned dental companies, sharing her expertise in restorative and aesthetic dentistry across global platforms. Her clinical practice focuses on complex restorative, adhesive and aesthetic dental treatment.