Multispecialty Approach in the Treatment of Bad Breath and Swallowing Disorders

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13:00 – 5 July 2025

Auditorium, 3rd Floor, F Building, FV Hospital

Bad breath and swallowing difficulties are common problems that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. However, they are often overlooked or inadequately treated due to a fragmented, single-specialty approach. In reality, the causes behind these issues can come from different parts of the body, including the oral cavity, Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT), and digestive systems, as well as neurological conditions or internal medical conditions. This complexity calls for a multispecialty approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and comprehensive, integrated treatment, rather than simply focusing on addressing isolated symptoms.

To provide updates on the latest clinical knowledge and improve treatment effectiveness for these two conditions, FV Hospital warmly invites you to attend our upcoming CME Medical Workshop: “Multispecialty Approach in the Treatment of Bad Breath and Swallowing Disorders.” The workshop will be held from 13:00 to 17:15 on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at the Auditorium, 3rd floor, F Building, FV Hospital.
The session will feature presentations by leading experts from the fields of Odonto-Stomatology, Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT), Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation.

• Dr Nguyen Thanh Tung – Head of Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Department, FV Hospital.
• Dr Bui Nhuan Quy – Head of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department, FV Hospital.
• Dr Vo Cong Minh – Head of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), FV Hospital.
• Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu – Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, FV Hospital; VicePresident of the Vietnam Dietetics Association VDA (2019 – 2024).
• Dr Le Khanh Dien – Head of Rehabilitation Department, An Binh Hospital; Vice President of Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing (2022-2023).

By attending this workshop, doctors will have the opportunity to engage directly with specialists from multiple disciplines and gain access to practical, up-to-date, and effective treatment approaches for managing bad breath and swallowing disorders.

The programme is designed for doctors from relevant specialties such as Odonto-Stomatology, Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT), Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Surgery, as well as other healthcare professionals from FV Hospital and neighbouring hospitals.
To register for the workshop, please contact:

• Tran Thao Trang – Training & Development Department
• Email: trang10.tran@fvhospital.com

Programme Agenda

Chairmans:

• Dr Nguyen Thanh Tung – Head of Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental, FV Hospital
• Dr Bui Nhuan Quy – Head of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, FV Hospital

Moderators:

• Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu – Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, FV Hospital; Vice President of Vietnam Dietetics Association VDA (2019 – 2024)
• Dr Vo Cong Minh – Head of ORL, FV Hospital

CME continuing medical education certificate will be provided by FV Hospital.

Speaker Profiles

Medical Director, FV Hospital (Representative of the Organizing Committee)

Dr Vu Truong Son

Speaker Information

Dr Vu Truong Son graduated from Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2007 and went on to teach there for the next two years. In 2009, he earned a master's degree in Tropical Diseases and International Health from the French-speaking Institute of Tropical Medicine (IFMT).

He joined FV Hospital in 2013 and was appointed Head of the Infectious Diseases Department in mid-2022. In May 2023, he took on the role of Deputy Medical Director, later serving as Acting Medical Director from August 2024. In February 2025, he was officially appointed Medical Director by the FV Hospital Board of Directors. At FV, Dr Vu Truong Son has consistently earned the trust of the Board of Directors and his colleagues for his contributions to important policies, such as global infectious disease response and infection control, which have been successfully developed and implemented within the hospital.

In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Vu Truong Son made significant contributions to the Infection Control Unit and the Infectious Diseases Department at FV Hospital.

Head of Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental, FV Hospital (Chairman – Speaker)

Dr Nguyen Thanh Tung

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Thanh Tung graduated as a Maxillofacial & Dental Doctor from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City in 2006. He completed a three-year residency in Maxillofacial Surgery at the Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City (2007-2010), before continuing his research in Japan. In 2013, he was awarded a PhD in Dental Science from Hiroshima University.

Dr Tung has 14 years of experience working at the Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to his role as a Maxillofacial Surgeon, he served as Head of the International Cooperation Department from 2014 to 2015. He is widely recognised for his expertise in the treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases, maxillofacial trauma surgery, and dental implants procedures.

Dr Tung also has nearly eight years of experience in practical guidance as a visiting lecturer with the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City. He has taught courses in Maxillofacial Surgery at the Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital, and contributed to the transfer of specialised techniques to several hospitals across various provinces and cities in Vietnam.

Since January 2022, Dr Nguyen Thanh Tung has held the position of Head of Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental at FV Hospital.

Head of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, FV Hospital (Co-Chairman – Speaker)

Dr Bui Nhuan Quy

Speaker Information

Dr Bui Nhuan Quy graduated from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in 2004. He obtained a Master's degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City in 2012, and became a Specialist Level II in Internal Medicine in 2021, also at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. Dr Bui Nhuan Quy has completed several advanced training courses in his field, including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2006), Colonoscopy (2015), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (2017). He also undertook a short-term specialised training programme in Gastroenterology at Nagoya University School of Medicine, Japan in 2017.

Dr Bui Nhuan Quy is regarded as one of Ho Chi Minh City's leading specialists in Gastroenterology, with particular expertise in the early diagnosis of gastric cancer, gastrointestinal endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).

With 13 years of experience in endoscopy and over a decade in the clinical treatment of digestive diseases, Dr Quy specialises in examining and treating digestive issues. These include stomach-duodenal-oesophageal diseases (inflammation, ulcers, polyps, cancer), colon diseases (inflammation, ulcers, polyps, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.), liver diseases (chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, etc.), biliary diseases, gallstones, etc. Dr Quy has successfully treated numerous complex cases with excellent outcomes, earning the trust and appreciation of many patients.

Dr Bui Nhuan Quy spent 17 years working in the Endoscopy & Gastroenterology Department at Gia Dinh People's Hospital, where he also served as Deputy Head of the Endoscopy Department. In July 2021, he officially took on the role of Head of the Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department at FV Hospital.

Head of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), FV Hospital (Moderator – Speaker)

Dr Vo Cong Minh

Speaker Information

Dr Vo Cong Minh graduated as a Medical Doctor from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City. He then completed his residency and Specialist Level 1 training in Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) from 2002 to 2005, with a distinction for both programmes. In 2010, he earned a Master of Medicine degree from the same university, and in 2021, he successfully defended his doctoral thesis in Medicine, also at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dr Minh also holds advanced training certificates. These include Facial Aesthetic Surgery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2004), ENT Endoscopic Surgery from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (2009), and Nasal and Skull Base Endoscopy and Surgery at the University of North Carolina (2015). In the same year, he also completed an observational programme in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery at the Health Science Center, University of Texas.

Dr Vo Cong Minh worked in the ENT Department of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City from 2007. In addition to his role as a senior treating doctor, he was recognised for his expertise in nasal and skull base surgery. Dr Minh is known as a surgical specialist with extensive experience in a wide range of ear, head, and neck procedures, and he has made valuable contributions to medical research with the department. Since March 2021, Dr Vo Cong Minh has held the position of Head of the Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Department at FV Hospital.

Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, FV Hospital; Vice President of Vietnam Dietetics Association VDA (2019 – 2024) (Moderator – Speaker)

Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine in General Medicine from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City in 1999. She went on to earn a Specialist Level 1 degree in Internal Medicine in 2007, followed by a Specialist Level 2 degree in 2011 from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy. In addition, she earned a master's degree in nutrition from Japan Women's University in 2008, and a second master's in clinical nutrition and Metabolism from Europe in 2019. She has also participated in numerous specialised training programmes both in Vietnam and abroad, including: Total Parenteral Nutrition in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia; Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition Support Teams in Japan; and the LLL ESPEN programme organised in Denmark, Poland, Spain, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Dr Quynh Thu has over 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition within internal medicine. She previously served as Head of the Nutrition Department at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital and has more than 15 years of experience managing nutrition departments. In addition, Dr Quynh Thu has been involved in examining and treating patients in several important specialties, such as Gastrointestinal Internal Medicine (2000 – 2005), Nephrology Internal Medicine (2005 – 2006), and Endocrinology Internal Medicine (2006 – 2015) at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital. She officially joined FV Hospital in February 2016 as a Senior Treating Doctor in the Clinical Nutrition Department. From 2017 to 2021, she served as Head of the Nutrition & Dietetics Unit, and since May 2021, has held the position of Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department. Dr Quynh Thu also currently serves as Vice President of the Vietnam Dietetics Association (VDA) for the 2019 – 2024 term.

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr Quynh Thu regularly organises and delivers clinical nutrition training courses for medical staff, and plays an active role in establishing forms and nutrition treatment protocols within the hospital. She also actively communicates and educates the public about nutrition through patient clubs and community groups, participating in television programmes on nutrition counselling, and contributing articles on nutrition-related topics.

Head of Rehabilitation Department, An Binh Hospital; Vice President of Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing (2022-2023) (Speaker)

Dr Le Khanh Dien

Speaker Information

Dr Le Khanh Dien is a leading expert in Speech-Language Therapy and Rehabilitation. He currently serves as Head of the Rehabilitation Department at An Binh Hospital and is a visiting lecturer at both the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, and Curtin University, Australia. He has over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice.

After earning his PhD in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Newcastle, Australia, Dr Dien has made significant contributions to the development and standardisation of speech-language therapy in Vietnam. He served as Vice President of the Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing for the 2022-2023 term, and is recognised for establishing treatment models for communication and swallowing disorders in adults following stroke at tertiary hospitals.

In 2023, Dr Le Khanh Dien was awarded the Vietnam Medical Achievement Award for his work "Speech-Language Therapy – Communication Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Patients at An Binh Hospital." This initiative has not only helped improve the quality of life but has also laid the foundation for the development of specialised rehabilitation programmes in Vietnam.