Department of Oral Biomedical Sciences The Faculty of Dentistry was established on August 22, 2561, according to the announcement of Khon Kaen University No. 2278/2561 to comply with the university's administration guidelines that aim to increase the efficiency of the unit and emphasize the integration of teaching, research, and academic services. The main concept of the department is "Integration of Oral Science and Health".
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somkiat Luengpailin
Head of Department
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry), Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Oral biology), University of Louisville, (USA)
- Ph.D. (Microbiology and Immunology), University of Louisville, (USA)
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Prof. Dr. Jarin Papangkornkit
- DDS., Chulalongkorn University
- Ph.D. (Oral Biology), University of Alberta, Canada
- Dip.,Thai Board (Occlusion and Orofacial Pain), The Dental Council
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teekayu P. Jorns
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- M.D.Sc. (Oral Biology), The University of Queensland, (Australia)
- Ph.D. (Orofacial Pain), The London Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK
- Dip.,Thai Board (Occlusion and Orofacial Pain), The Dental Council
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Supanigar Ruangsri
- DDS., (Second Class Honor) Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Occlusion), The University of Sydney, (Australia)
- Ph.D. (Oral Biology), University of California Los Angeles, (USA)
- Dip.,Thai Board (Occlusion and Orofacial Pain), The Dental Council
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Sawita Khimsuksri
- DDS., (Second Class Honor Class Honor) Chulalongkorn University
- M.Sc., (Neuroscience), Khon Kaen University
- Ph.D. (Oral Sciences), Khon Kaen University
- Dip.,Thai Board (Occlusion and Orofacial Pain), The Dental Council
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Division of Oral Biology Formerly known as the Department of Oral Biology, it was established together with the Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University on May 14, 2522 by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somnuk Poonthrap, the dean at that time. Later in 2533, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prateep Phanthumwanich, D.D.S., was the head of the department. He added teaching credits in various subjects related to oral biology at the undergraduate level, such as oral biochemistry, oral physiology, oral microbiology, oral pharmacology, and oral-facial pain. In the 2547 revision of the Bachelor of Dentistry curriculum, the number of credits of the said subjects was reduced to facilitate better integration in the curriculum. Currently, the department has 7 lecturers, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarin Paphankrakit, D.D.S., as the head of the Oral Biology Department and the head of the Oral Biomedical Sciences Department.
Progress-Pride
- Established a resident dentist training program in the field of masticatory dentistry and oral-facial pain.
- Established the Neuroscience Research and Development Group (NRDG), Khon Kaen University, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thikayu Plangkhun Johns as the research group leader.
- Established the Oral Facial Pain Clinic, Botulinum Toxin Clinic and the Fifth Neuropathic Pain Clinic (5 – present). Facebook page: OFPatKKU
Innovation-Textbook - Dental floss innovation "Thai Pradit" is the development of natural silk into herbal-coated dental floss and has been patented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiat Luengphairin, Assoc. Prof. Watcharee Kunkitti, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwimol Tawichaisupapong, and Mr. Chaiporn Pattanajak. It received the Gold Medal and the Mahbiwa Special Award from Saudi Arabia.
- mPain Diary: an innovative recording tool for chronic pain patients
- Book: Physiology of Eating
Author: Prof. Dr. Charin Paphankrit
Dr. Kamonchanok Tangwanichgapong
Head of Department
- DDS., (First Class Honor, Gold Medal) Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Periodontics) at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Oral Science at the Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doosadee Hormdee
- DDS., (First Class Honor, Gold Medal) Khon Kaen University
- Ph.D., (Periodontology), Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
- Dip.,Thai Board (Periodontology), The Dental Council
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nawarat Wara-Aswapati
- DDS., (First Class Honor, Gold Medal) Khon Kaen University
- Cert. (Periodontology), Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA
- D.M.Sc. (Oral Biology), Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA
- Dip. of the American Board of Periodontology, USA
- Dip.,Thai Board (Periodontology), The Dental Council
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saengsome Prajaneh
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Periodontics), Chulalongkorn University
- Ph.D. Pre-Clinical Dentistry Research (Periodontology and Tissue Engineering), King’s College London, UK
- Cert. (Postdoctoral Fellowship in Periodontics), Indiana University, USA
- Dip.,Thai Board (Periodontology), The Dental Council
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Assoc. Prof. Waraporn Suwannarong
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Periodontics), Chulalongkorn University
- Dip.,Thai Board (Periodontology), The Dental Council
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Dr. Thanapat Thanomdamrongsak, Lecturer
- DDS. (First Class Honor), Khon Kean University
Division of Periodontology Formerly known as the Department of Periodontics, it was established on May 14, 2522. In the early stages, Assoc. Prof. Itsara Yuktanan, who was the first dean of the faculty, was the acting head of the Department of Periodontics and Assoc. Prof. Arun Thirakphong was a lecturer in the department. During that period, the department received the kindness of many special lecturers from Bangkok who sacrificed their time to come and teach periodontics, such as Assoc. Prof. Phusadee Yotneungnit, Assoc. Prof. Han Narong Lamyai, Asst. Prof. Sittiporn Thepbanthing, etc. Later, the department opened to accept more lecturers such as Asst. Prof. Duangporn Chirawibul, Asst. Prof. Wivat Phuengprasit, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apa Chantawee, Asst. Prof. Nopadol Chueajaroenwasuchai. He is a pioneering lecturer. In the academic year 2536, the department offered a Graduate Diploma in Periodontics. Later in the academic year 2543, the Graduate Diploma in Periodontics curriculum was revised to accept students in the academic year 2544. Furthermore, the department offered a Master of Science in Periodontics and has a project to open a specialist program and an international program for graduate students from neighboring countries to further develop the work in the periodontics field. In 2561, the structure of the departments within the Faculty of Dentistry was adjusted, changing from the Department of Periodontics to the Periodontics Division, under the Division of Oral Biomedical Sciences. Currently, the department has 7 lecturers in total, with Asst. Prof. Dr. Dusadee Homdee as the head of the department.
Progress-Pride
Initiated an academic assistance project for developing countries in the Mekong Subregion and ASEAN Community with support from Khon Kaen University at University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR.
Assoc. Prof. Pensri Phothipakdee
Head of Department
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- Higher Grad. Dip. (Oral Medicine), Chulalongkorn University
- M.Sc. (Oral Medicine), Chulalongkorn University
- Dip.,Thai Board (Oral Diagnostic Sciences Major in Oral Medicine), The Dental Council
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Prof. Dr. Teerasak Damrongrungruang
- DDS., (Second Class Honor) Chulalongkorn University
- Ph.D. (Dental Pharmacology), Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- Higher Grad. Dip. (Oral Medicine), Mahidol University
- M.D.Sc. (Oral Pathology), The University of Sydney, Australia
- Ph.D. (Dental Science), Hiroshima University, Japan
- Dip.,Thai Board (Oral Diagnostic Sciences Major in Oral Pathology), The Dental Council
- Dip.,Thai Board (Oral Diagnostic Sciences Major in Oral Medicine), The Dental Council
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Poramaporn Klanrit
- DDS., (Second Class Honor) Chulalongkorn University
- M.Sc. (Oral Medicine), Chulalongkorn University
- Ph.D. (Molocular Oncology), King’s College London, UK
- Dip.,Thai Board (Oral Diagnostic Sciences Major in Oral Pathology), The Dental Council
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Assoc. Prof. Wilairat Sarideechaigul
- DDS., Khon Kaen University
- M.Sc. (Oral Medicine), Chulalongkorn University
- Dip.,Thai Board (Oral Diagnostic Sciences Major in Oral Medicine), The Dental Council
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Pongsapak Wongratwanich
- DDS., (Second Class Honor) Khon Kaen University
- Ph.D. (Oral and Maxillofacial Radidogy), Hiroshima University, Japan
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Dr. Wariya Pantarasit
- DDS., Mahidol University
- Higher Grad. Dip. (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Khon Kaen University
- Dip., Thai Board of Oral Diagnostic Science (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology), Thai Dental Council
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Dr. Sarin Tongsiri
- DDS. (First Class Honor), Khon Kean University
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Department of Oral Biomedical Sciences The Faculty of Dentistry was established on August 22, 2561, according to the announcement of Khon Kaen University No. 2278/2561 to comply with the university's administration guidelines that aim to increase the efficiency of the unit and emphasize the integration of teaching, research, and academic services. The main concept of the department is "Integration of Oral Science and Health".