Professor Dato' Dr. Zainal Ariff Abd Rahman is a distinguished Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at UMSC, renowned for pioneering work in craniofacial reconstruction and virtual surgery. With extensive expertise in oral cancer and maxillofacial injuries, he leads significant research in cleft lip and palate, oral cancer etiology, and psycho-social aspects. His leadership roles include Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, and Fellow of the Academy of Science Malaysia, underscoring his commitment to advancing medical standards and patient care.