Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University Welcomes Professor Wim Teughels from KU Leuven for a Special Lecture on “Eradicate or Embrace: Probiotics and Antimicrobials in the Battle for Gum Health”

On April 2, 2025, Professor Pornchai Jansisyanont, Dean, and faculty members from Department of Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, was honored to welcome Professor Wim Teughels, Periodontology & Oral Microbiology, Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium, for an insightful lecture titled: “Eradicate or Embrace: Probiotics and Antimicrobials in the Battle for Gum Health”, which was scheduled on April 3, 2025.

The lecture attracted great interest from faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, dentists, and researchers from various institutions around Thailand. The event took place at the Thanpuying Petchara Techakamphuch Conference Room, Somdej Ya 93 Building, and was also live-streamed via Zoom to allow participation for those unable to attend in person.

At the conclusion of the lecture, Professor Wim Teughels was presented a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift in gratitude for sharing his expertise by Assoc. Prof. Orawan Charatkulangkun, Head of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University. A group photo was taken as a memento of the event.

This visit marks a significant step in strengthening academic collaboration between the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, and KU Leuven. Additionally, four dental students from Chulalongkorn University will participate in an exchange program at KU Leuven from May 26 to June 4, 2025, further strengthening academic cooperation.