Continuing Education (CE)

Academic service is one of the core missions of the Faculty of Dentistry and Thammasat University. As such, the implementation of continuing education programs has become another important mission that the Faculty actively promotesparticularly at the postgraduate level. In addition to expanding the range of postgraduate programs to comprehensively cover all fields of dentistry and align with the rapidly changing global landscape, the Faculty also offers short-term continuing education courses. These courses serve as an alternative means of delivering advanced knowledge, specialized expertise, and technological advancements to dental graduates who wish to further their education. The instruction is delivered by dental faculty members and specialized professionals from various disciplines within the Faculty.

Major in Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry

Management of tooth discoloration without drilling Bleaching VS Microabrasion and polishing VS Resin infiltration

Providing dental knowledge and services related to the correction of tooth discoloration addresses an increasingly common issue that significantly affects a patient's appearance and confidence. These services aim to help patients achieve a more confident and attractive smile by utilizing relevant knowledge and advanced technologiesranging from the development of dental materials offering a broader range of tooth shades to modern treatment techniques that are more conservative and help minimize the loss of natural tooth structure during the procedure.

An essential direction for ceramic veneers : Perfect Smile by TU Restore

A beautiful smile is composed of three key elements: the gums, the teeth, and the lips. With today's advancements in dental technology, achieving a confident and aesthetically pleasing smile has become increasingly possible. This includes both the 'white aesthetics'the beauty of natural-looking tooth colorand the 'pink aesthetics'the harmonious appearance of the gums. These aspects are especially important for patients who feel dissatisfied or lack confidence in their smile due to various dental imperfections. One effective treatment option for correcting tooth discoloration is the use of ceramic veneers. This procedure requires specialized knowledge and techniques, and must be performed under the close supervision of dental instructors and experts in the related fields.

Secrets of adhesive dentistry and direct esthetic anterior restoration

Restoring teeth for greater longevity, preserving more natural teeth, and achieving a beautiful smile that enhances a patients appearance all contribute significantly to their overall quality of life. Successful dental restoration requires not only knowledge of restorative materials, but also the techniques and methods necessary to ensure effective outcomes. Integrating in-depth understanding, advanced clinical skills, and the latest technologies is essential to achieving both functional and aesthetic success. Providing hands-on training, sharing techniques and methods, as well as exchanging experiences and expert tips from specialists, plays a vital role in enhancing the effectiveness and beauty of dental restorations.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Advanced dental implant surgery

Advanced dental procedures are specialized practices that require multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise. In particular, advanced implant dentistry integrates specialized knowledge from oral surgery, periodontology, and prosthodontics to form a comprehensive and sophisticated approach. This integration begins with systematic and well-structured treatment planning, especially in complex cases, to ensure that patients receive outcomes that are not only effective and aesthetically pleasing but also tailored to meet their individual needs and expectations.

At present, implant dentistry curricula typically focus on basic-level integration, which may not yet fully meet the growing needs of patients. Offering an advanced implant surgery program requires readiness in terms of qualified personnel, advanced technology, and specialized equipmentfactors that have limited the availability and accessibility of such programs. Meanwhile, there is a growing number of dentists expressing strong interest in pursuing advanced training in this field. This presents a valuable opportunity for the Faculty to provide academic services to the wider community by offering advanced implant surgery training courses. These courses aim to enhance dentists' knowledge and expertise, ultimately improving the quality of care and addressing patients oral health problems more effectively.

Oral Surgery and Orthodontics

2nd TU Orthognathic Surgery

Major in Geriatric Dentistry

The aging population is an important issue that requires close attention, as the number of elderly individuals continues to rise each year. Oral health care for the elderly with specific issues, such as bedridden patients, patients with weakened limbs, or those with systemic diseases requiring special oral care, is essential for improving their quality of life. Oral health problems must be prioritized in care and management, with a focus on ensuring elderly patients are free from oral pain. Oral pain can severely impact their ability to live comfortably, as it leads to a loss of appetite, oral inflammation, and chronic conditions like tooth decay, toothache, mouth sores, canker sores, insomnia, and other complications. The Faculty has organized short-term training courses for medical staff, dental professionals, and other personnel involved in elderly oral health care to provide tangible and beneficial solutions for their treatment.

• Oral Health Care in Dentistry for Individuals with Special Needs (International)
• The development of potential and clinical experience for dentists responsible for the care of elderly patients and adults with special needs.
• The enhancement of the skills of dentists responsible for primary dental care (to manage the oral health care of individuals with special needs across all age groups).

Major in Implant Dentistry

The Art and Science of Tunneling Secrets for Successful and Predictable Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Gum recession and abnormalities of the tissues surrounding natural teeth and dental implants are significant issues that greatly affect the success of dental treatments and aesthetic outcomes. Treatment of these conditions involves proper and thorough diagnosis, allowing for the development of an appropriate treatment plan and the selection of techniques that ensure the highest effectiveness and optimal results.

In addition, periodontal surgical treatment requires skill development in treatment techniques and the ability to select appropriate instruments for each procedure. One such treatment method is gingival grafting using the tunneling technique, which is an effective approach that yields good results. However, this technique requires the dentist's expertise in performing the surgery, as well as the careful selection of instruments.