1948
The government approved the Dental Nurse Scheme
1949
Dental Nurse Course started with the recruitment of the first 5 students (May)
1950
The first 5 graduates of General Health Nurses (Dental) (July)
1951
Recruitment of the first 2 students of Dental Mechanics
1952
The Dental Nursing Course is conducted for 3 years 4 months
1953
The first group of Dental Mechanic graduates
1959
The position of Dental Mechanic was changed to Dental Technician
1965
Pusat Pergigian Kanak- Kanak & Sekolah Latihan Pergigian Malaysia (PPKK & SLPM) moved from Penang Hospital to No. 3, Jalan Sepoy Lines, Penang
1972
Dental Nurses and Dental Technicians began training for 3 years
1975
The age limit of patients treated by Dental Nurses is increased from 12 years to 17 years and the beginning of treatment of anterior dental fillings.
1982
Started conducting a formal Dental Surgery Assistant Course for 2 years
1987
The first recruitment of candidates for Promotion by Appointment (KPSL) for the Dental Nursing Course
1988
No recruitment due to the country’s economic recession
1990
The first intake of KPSL candidates for the Dental Technician course
1993
Implementation of Distance Education System (PJJ) for Dental Surgery Assistant course, PJJ Post Back Course for Dental Nurses and Dental Technicians and started conducting Induction Courses for management and professional group officers and members of the Ministry of Health Malaysia Group l. ll and lll.
1996
Recognition of Diploma status for Certificate in Dental Nursing and Dental Technology The position of Dental Technician is changed to Dental Technologist
1999
PPKK & SLPM Golden Jubilee Celebration and inaugural graduates receive Diploma for Dental Nursing and Dental Technology Course
2002
PPKK & SLPM received MS 9002: 1994 certification
2003
Name of PPKK & SLPM changed to Pusat Pergigian Kanak-Kanak & Koleh Latihan Pergigian Malaysia(PPKK & KLPM) and additional 12 storey building completed and started to be used
2004
Implementation of the Diploma in Dental Nursing and Dental Technology Credit System Curriculum as well as training in the use of high -speed hanpis for Dental Nurse trainees
2009
PPKK & KLPM were awarded MS ISO 9001: 2008 certification
2018
The name PPKK & KLPM was changed to Pusat Pergigian Kanak-Kanak & Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (Pergigian) Georgetown (PPKK & ILKKM (Dental) Georgetown)
2019
PPKK & ILKKM (Dental) Georgetown awarded MS ISO 9001: 2015 certification
2020
