Periodontology

Previously, education in periodontology was managed by the Department of Oral Medicine, under the leadership of Assistant Professor Dr. Waraporn Buathongsri. Therefore, there were individuals with expertise in oral medicine and periodontology within the department. Separating these two disciplines into two distinct departments was seen as a way to improve management and organization, which would in turn enabling the advancement of graduate-level education and research in each field. Consequently, this vision of Assistant Professor Dr. Waraporn led to the establishment of the Department of Periodontology in 1974.

Initially, the Department of Periodontology focused on undergraduate teaching, with an annual admission of only two students into the Graduate Diploma program. Later on, this number was increased to five students. The curriculum of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Science Program in Dentistry (Periodontology) was revised and introduced in 1985. Then, in 1991, the Master of Science program in Periodontics was launched, led to an increase in research activities of the department.

In 2002, the department had further broadened its academic by introducing the Higher Graduate Diploma program to extend the Master of Science program by an additional year. Additionally, Residency training program in Periodontology was established to equip graduates with the necessary qualifications to pass an exam and become specialists recognized by the Dental Council. These improvements aimed to enhance the quality of education and research within the department.

Throughout its evolution, the Department of Periodontology has remained committed to modernize its teaching approaches and curriculum. This commitment ensures that students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels receive the maximize benefits for their education.