Periodontology

Program details

Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences in Periodontology And Dental Implant

International Program

How to apply
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3

YEARS

FULL-TIME

Degree:

Certificate: Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences

Language of instruction:

Thai, English

Total credits:

82 credits

Highlights:

  • Faculty members with extensive experience and expertise
  • Emphasized clinical training with extensive and comprehensive program in periodontics and implantology
  • Opportunity to participate in research activity/project.
  • High-quality research and collaborations with both national and international institutions.

Active recruitment for international students

For non-Thai students, we accept all year round pre-application by submitting you information and documents.

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Course Background

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.

Principles and Rationale

Nowadays, people’s quality of life has improved, and there is a growing interest in oral health. This has led to the corresponding demand for higher standard oral health care services. Consequently, dentists are expecting to possess a broader range of knowledge, expertise, and specialized skills. Our institution is committed training professionals in dentistry, especially in the area of periodontology, to serve these needs. We aim to equip students with specialized skills and to foster research that will guide the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, particularly periodontal diseases that are a major cause of tooth loss.

In Thailand, access to high-level periodontal care for severe and complex periodontal diseases remains limited, and there is a notable scarcity of professional specialized in this field. Additionally, there is a need for the development of new knowledge in this area. Therefore, our curriculum is strategically designed to alignment with the philosophy/vision of Chulalongkorn University, focusing on learning outcomes and enabling students to choose courses according to their interests. This approach aims to cultivate graduates in periodontology, who are not only adept in their field but are also ethical, academically excellent, and prepared for lifelong learning, and to conduct research on the causes, progression, treatment, and prevention of periodontal diseases.

Why
this program
at Chula?

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1

Faculty members with experience and expertise in patient care and research:

The faculty members teaching in the graduate program are highly qualified in the field of periodontology. They hold approved certificates or diplomas in periodontology or have completed their doctoral studies. The ratio of faculty members to students is appropriate, with a ratio of 1:1.5.

2

Research:

The Department of Periodontology is well-equipped to support the research work of graduate students. There are faculty members who specialize in research in the field of periodontology and implant dentistry, serving as advisors. Additionally, there are modern research facilities available at specialized centers for periodontal and implant-related diseases, as well as a center for oral biotechnology research. As a result, the research conducted by the department is widely recognized and has been published in both national and international academic journals consistently.

3

Clinical Work:

Graduate students in the periodontology program have the opportunity to plan and carry out diverse treatments in both surgical and non-surgical periodontal care. This includes procedures such as regeneration, root coverage, and crown lengthening, as well as various surgeries related to implant dentistry, such as free gingival graft, ridge augmentation, sinus augmentation, and implant placement. The clinical facilities for periodontology graduates are well-equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, and experienced dental assistants are available to ensure smooth workflow for the students.

Collaborations

Perio Research Clusters Collaborations Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University

Professor Isao Ishikawa, Tokyo Women’s Medical University

ผลงาน

  • งานวิจัยตีพิมพ์เรื่อง :  In vivo periodontium formation around titanium implants using periodontal ligament cell sheet. Washio K, Tsutsumi Y, Tsumanuma Y, Yano K, Srithanyarat SS, Takagi R, Ichinose S, Meinzer W, Yamato M, Okano T, Hanawa T, Ishikawa I. Tissue Eng Part A. 2018;24(15-16): 1273-1282.
  • Patent: Title: Complex of implant and cultured periodontal ligament cell sheet, method for manufacturing the same, and method for using the same Patent No. US 10,603,410 B2 Date of Patent: 31.03.2020  Applicant: Washio Kaoru, et al. Role: Inventor

งานวิจัยที่กำลังดำเนินการ

  • Comparison of the Stem Cell Characteristics among Periodontium-Derived Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. (Prof. Isao Ishikawa)
  • Creation of Novel Periodontal Tissue Bearing Dental Implant: New formation of cementum around dental implants (Prof.Ishikawa, Dr.Kengo Iwasaki)

Professor Dean Morton, Indiana University School of Dentistry

ผลงาน

  • Clinician assessments and patient perspectives of single-tooth implant restorations in the esthetic zone of the maxilla: A systematic review. Arunyanak SP, Pollini A, Ntounis A, Morton D.J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Jul;118(1):10-17.

Prof. Toshiyuki Nagasawa, Health Science University of Hokkaido

งานวิจัยที่กำลังดำเนินการ

  • Measurement of IgG antibody against bacterial peptides for the differential diagnosis of  Behçet’s disease from the other oral and ocular diseases in Thailand

Associate Professor Dr.Nikos Mattheos, ITI research grant

งานวิจัยที่กำลังดำเนินการ

  • P4 medicine in peri-implant disease: predicting peri-implantitis treatment outcomes by clinical, microbiome, and host transcriptome profiling

United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

งานวิจัยที่กำลังดำเนินการ

  • Construction of the Forensic Microbiome Database with Enhanced Geosourcing Name of co-research or advisor = Lauren Brinkac Institution J. Craig Venter Institute, USA 2018

Professor Hom-Lay Wang, University of Michigan

ผลงาน

Professor Drew Weissman and Assistant Professor Norbert Pardi, University of Pennsylvania, US

ผลงาน

  • Patent Title: The Use of Growth Factor-Encoding Nucleoside-Modified mRNA for Periodontal Tissue and Bone Regeneration

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Study, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

ผลงาน

  • Charupinijkul A, Arunyanak S, Rattanasiri S, Vathesatogkit P, Thienpramuk L, Lertpimonchai A. The effect of obesity on periodontitis progression: the 10-year retrospective cohort study. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2021 Jan;26(1):535-42.
  • Tuntrakul S, Sutthiboonyapan P, Vathesatogkit P, Udomsak A, Tavedhikul K, Lertpimonchai A. Self-awareness of Individuals with Severe Periodontitis in Thai Adults. JDAT-DFCT (Supplement Issue). 2021:19-28.
  • Suwanprasit W, Lertpimonchai A, Thienpramuk L, Vathesatogkit P, Sritara P, Tamsailom S. Metabolic syndrome and severe periodontitis were associated in Thai adults: A cross‐sectional study. Journal of Periodontology. 2021 Oct;92(10):1420-9.
  • Chansawang K, Lertpimonchai A, Siripaiboonpong N, Thienpramuk L, Vathesatogkit P, Limpijankit T, Charatkulangkun O. The severity and extent of periodontitis is associated with cardio-ankle vascular index, a novel arterial stiffness parameter. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2021 Jun;25(6):3487-95.
  • Tiensripojamarn N, Lertpimonchai A, Tavedhikul K, Udomsak A, Vathesatogkit P, Sritara P, Charatkulangkun O. Periodontitis is associated with cardiovascular diseases: A 13‐year study. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2021 Mar;48(3):348-56.
  • Niramitchainon C, Mongkornkarn S, Sritara C, Lertpimonchai A, Udomsak A. Trabecular bone score, a new bone quality index, is associated with severe periodontitis. Journal of Periodontology. 2020 Oct;91(10):1264-73.
  • Mongkornkarn S, Suthasinekul R, Sritara C, Lertpimonchai A, Tamsailom S, Udomsak A. Significant association between skeletal bone mineral density and moderate to severe periodontitis in fair oral hygiene individuals. Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry. 2019 Nov;10(4):e12441.
  • Suthasinekul R, Mongkornkarn S, Sritara C, Lertpimonchai A, Tamsailom S, Udomsak A. Association of Skeletal Bone Mineral Density and Periodontitis in Postmenopausal Women of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Journal of the dental association of Thailand. 2019:312-323.
  • Lertpimonchai A, Rattanasiri S, Tamsailom S, Champaiboon C, Ingsathit A, Kitiyakara C, Limpianunchai A, Attia J, Sritara P, Thakkinstian A. Periodontitis as the risk factor of chronic kidney disease: Mediation analysis. Journal of clinical periodontology. 2019 Jun;46(6):631-9.

Career Path Advice

  • Faculty members/academics in educational institutions or healthcare organizations related to dentistry.
  • Specialist dentists in the field of periodontology working in both public and private healthcare facilities.
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Course Details

Curriculum Structure

  • Course duration: 3 years (8 semesters)

Curriculum

Total credit units:
82 credits
Consisting of
Required Core Courses:
3 credits
Specialized Core Courses:
72 credits
Elective Courses:
7 credits

Academic Calendar

First Semester:
August – December
Second Semester:
January – May
Summer Semester:
June- July

Admission

Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences Program in Periodontology and Dental Implant

International Program

  • Period of Admission: September 4, 2023 – November 17, 2023

Procedure of admission

  1. Please read and following procedure of admission
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-t0lyAhAfJMao8pi7xkdgSGI3YC36WOE/view?usp=sharing
  2. Application documents must copy to pdf files or image files
  3. Fill Application Form and Upload Application documents
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9U2-qNPRJyf1BPO47wyjwahm03YJBjmLbyvb2k-2sd3bTZQ/viewform
  4. Pay the application fee and upload pay-in slip
  5. Staff sent confirmation email of application within 5 workdays

For further information pertaining to applicant’s qualifications, please contact

Miss.Prapus  Varin
Department of Periodontology,
18th Floor, Boromnajsrinakharindra Building

Admission in Graduate Studies (1st Semester Academic year 2024)

Application period is September 4 through November 17, 2023
Subject Test
Date and Time (Bangkok time)
Location
1. Written examination
  • Periodontal knowledge
  • Research knowledge
  • Critically interpreting research article in English
December 4, 2023
(Time 9.00 – 12.00 AM.)
Board of Directors Meeting Room, Faculty of Dentistry Boromnajsrinakharindra Building, Floor 18 Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University
2. Interview
December 13, 2023
(Time 13.00 – 16.00 PM.)
Meeting Room, Department of Periodontology
Boromnajsrinakharindra Building, Floor 18 Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University

Qualification of Applicants

  1. Possession of a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from an institutuion accredited by the Ministry of Education and/or the Dental Council of Thailand.
  2. A minimum grade point average (GPAX) of 2.50
  3. Valid dental license permitted in Thailand and a minimum of one year of professional experience in dental practice
  4. Proof of English language proficiency through official test scores that meet the program’s minimum requirement: CU-TEP > 45, TOEFL (Institutional Test Program: ITP) >450, IELTS > 4.0
  5. Possess qualifications complied with those announced by the Graduate College (to be announced yearly).
  6. The Program Administrative Committee reserves the rights to consider other qualifications that deem appropriate to be eligible for admission.

Application document requirements

  1. A certified copy of degree certificate and academic transcript, indicating completing of a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University accredited by the Ministry of Education and/or the Dental Council of Thailand, and any higher degree(s) in dentistry (signed by the applicant).
  2. A certified copy of English language proficiency score (signed by the applicant).
  3. A copy of identity card or official government identification (signed by the applicant).
  4. A certified copy of dental license permit (signed by the applicant).
  5. At least one reference letter attesting the applicant’s dental practice experience.
  6. A letter from original affiliation (institution or hospital) authorizing study leave or participation in the program.
  • All applicants must add Line group PerioCU or by clicking at http://line.me/ti/g/RoQsXhEINO for communication during the application process
  • For further inquiries: Tel. 0 2218 8849 – 50 (Khun Prapus Varin)
  • or join Line group Line PerioCU
  • E-mail prapus.v@chula.ac.th

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for 1st and 2nd Semester
48,000 THB/semester
The tuition fee for Summer Semester
12,000 THB/semester
The Special fee for 1st and 2nd Semester
40,000 THB/semester
The Special fee for Summer Semester
20,000 THB/semester

Student Research

Perio Research Publications Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University

ทพญ.กุลนันทน์  เลิศพิมลชัย MISS KULLANUN LERTPIMONCHAI  
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 56020101
Lertpimonchai  K, Champaiboon C. Comparison between the Efficacy of Novamin™ and Pro-argin™ Toothpastes in Dentin Permeability. รายงานสืบเนื่องจากการประชุมวิชาการ The National and International Graduate Research Conference 2016 มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น หน้าที่ 815-824.  

ทพ.เรืองยศ  จูวราหะวงศ์ MR. RUANGYOD JUWARAHAWONG  
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 56020102
เรืองยศ  จูวราหะวงศ์, ลลิตา  ฉัตรสถิตายุทธ, สิรินารถ  มนัสไพบูลย์, ขจร  กังสดาลพิภพ. ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างระดับของซีรีแอคทีฟโปรตีนกับโรคปริทันต์ในพนักงานการไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย(EGAT). รายงานสืบเนื่องจากการประชุมวิชาการประจำปี 2559 ราชวิทยาลัยทันตแพทย์แห่งประเทศไทย หน้าที่ 59-65.

ทพญ.ลลิตา  ฉัตรสถิตายุทธ MISS LALITA CHUTSATITAYUTH  
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 56020103
ลลิตา  ฉัตรสถิตายุทธ, เรืองยศ  จูวราหะวงศ์, สิรินารถ  มนัสไพบูลย์, ขจร  กังสดาลพิภพ. ระดับไขมันในเลือดกับโรคปริทันต์อักเสบในกลุ่มผู้ใหญ่ของพนักงานการไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย. รายงานสืบเนื่องจากการประชุมวิชาการประจำปี 2559 ราชวิทยาลัยทันตแพทย์แห่งประเทศไทย หน้าที่ 67-73.

ทพญ.ศศิธร  ญาโณทัย MISS SASITORN YANOTHAI  
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 56020104
Yanothai S, Tamsailom S. Accuracy of Intraoral Radiographs for Assessment of Infrabony Defect Morphology. รายงานสืบเนื่องจากการประชุมวิชาการประจำปี 2559 ราชวิทยาลัยทันตแพทย์แห่งประเทศไทย หน้าที่ 75-80.
ได้รับรางวัลชนะเลิศการประกวดผลงานวิชาการ จากการประชุมวิชาการ ประจำปี 2559

ทพญ.ธารทิพย์  สุวรรณวิจิตร MISS THARNTIP SUWANWICHIT
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 58020101
Tharntip Suwanwichit, Navawan Sophon, Teerawut Tangsathian, Kakanang Supanimitkul, Kajorn Kungsadalpipob, Sirikarn P. Arunyanak. How Thick Peri-implant Tissue Affected Esthetic Satisfaction on Single Implant Restoration in Treated Periodontal Patients. J DENT ASSOC THAI VOL.69 NO.3 JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019: Page 343-352

ทพญ.นิรมล  เธียรศรีพจมาน MISS NIRAMOL TIENSRIPOJAMARN
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 58020102
Tiensripojamarn N, Lertpimonchai A, Tavedhikul K, Udomsak A, Vathesatogkit P, Sritara P, Charatkulangkun O. Periodontitis is associated with cardiovascular diseases: A 13‐year study. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2021 Mar;48(3):348-56.

ทพญ.นิศาชล  สิริไพบูลย์พงศ์ MISS NISACHON SIRIPAIBOONPONG
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 58020103
Siripaiboonpong N, Matangkasombut O, Pengcharoen H, Boonchaiyapluk B, Rujiraprasert P, Srithanyarat SS. Microbiological Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil Pulling in Comparison with Palm Oil Pulling as an Adjunctive Oral Hygiene Care for Patients with Gingival Inflammation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology. 2022 Jan 1;26(1):58.

ทพญ.รภัชตา  สุธาสินีกุล MISS RAPATCHATA SUTHASINEKUL
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 58020104
Rapatchata Suthasinekul, Sanutm Mongkornkarn, Chanika Sritara, Attawood Lertpimonchai, Suphot Tamsailom, Artit Udomsak. Association of Skeletal Bone Mineral Density and Periodontitis in Postmenopausal Women of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) J DENT ASSOC THAI VOL.69 NO.3 JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019: Page 312-323.

ทพญ.วินิตา  สุวรรณประสิทธิ์ MISS WINITA SUWANPRASIT
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 58020105
Suwanprasit W, Lertpimonchai A, Thienpramuk L, Vathesatogkit P, Sritara P, Tamsailom S. Metabolic syndrome and severe periodontitis were associated in Thai adults: A cross‐sectional study. Journal of Periodontology. 2021 Oct;92(10):1420-9.

ทพญ. ชุตินันท์  นิรมิตไชยนนท์ (ป.สูง) MISS CHUTINUN   NIRAMITCHAINON
Niramitchainon C, Mongkornkarn S, Sritara C, Lertpimonchai A, Udomsak A. Trabecular bone score, a new bone quality index, is associated with severe periodontitis. Journal of Periodontology. 2020 Oct;91(10):1264-73.

ทพญ.กมลชนก  กมลนฤเมธ MISS KAMOLCHANOK  KAMOLNARUMETH
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 59020101
Kamolnarumeth K, Thussananutiyakul J, Lertchwalitanon P, Rungtanakiat P, Mathurasai W, Sooampon S, Arunyanak SP. Effect of mixed chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide mouthrinses on developing plaque and stain in gingivitis patients: A randomized clinical trial. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2021 Apr;25(4):1697-704.

ทพญ.กัญญ์สุรางค์  จันทร์สว่าง MISS KANSURANG   CHANSAWANG
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 59020102
Chansawang K, Lertpimonchai A, Siripaiboonpong N, Thienpramuk L, Vathesatogkit P, Limpijankit T, Charatkulangkun O. The severity and extent of periodontitis is associated with cardio-ankle vascular index, a novel arterial stiffness parameter. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2021 Jun;25(6):3487-95.

ทพญ.นภัสสร  องค์พิเชฐเมธา MISS NAPASSORN   ONGPHICHETMETHA
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 59020103
Ongphichetmetha N, Lertpimonchai A, Champaiboon C. Bioactive glass and arginine dentifrices immediately relieved dentine hypersensitivity following non‐surgical periodontal therapy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Periodontology. 2022 Feb;93(2):248-57.

ทพญ.รัชตะวัน  ศิริพันธ์ MISS RATCHATAWAN   SIRIPHAN
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 59020104
Siriphan R, Tavedhikul K, Lertpimonchai A. Periodontitis progression and prognostic factors in questionable teeth during supportive periodontal therapy. KDJ [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 9 [cited 2022 Apr. 27];24(3):27-3. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/KDJ/article/view/247708

ทพญ.สุขุมา  มโนพัฒนาสุนทร MISS SUKUMA   MANOPATTANASOONTORN
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 59020105
Manopattanasoontorn S, Supanimitkul K, Tangsathian T, Sophon N, Arunyanak SP, Kungsadalpipob K. Association between keratinized mucosa width and peri-implant diagnostic parameters in Asian maintenance compliers: A Cross-sectional study. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology. 2021 Apr 1;23(2):167-78.

ทพญ.อภินันท์ จารุพินิจกุล MISS APINUN CHARUPINIJKUL
Charupinijkul A, Arunyanak S, Rattanasiri S, Vathesatogkit P, Thienpramuk L, Lertpimonchai A. The effect of obesity on periodontitis progression: the 10-year retrospective cohort study. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2022 Jan;26(1):535-42.

ทพญ.ศุภางค์ ตันตระกูล MISS SUPANG TUNTRAKUL
Tuntrakul S, Sutthiboonyapan P, Vathesatogkit P, Udomsak A, Tavedhikul K, Lertpimonchai A. Self-awareness of Individuals with Severe Periodontitis in Thai Adults. JDAT-DFCT (Supplement Issue). 2021:19-28.

ทพ.อนวัช อมาตยกุล ศุภกิจเจริญ MR. ANAWAT   AMATYAKUL SUPPAKITJAREON
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 60020104
Amatyakul Suppakitjareon A, Mahanonda R, Sa-Ard-Iam N, Chanamuangkon T,Rek-yen P ,Wisitrasameewong W. In vivo Protein Expression after Delivery of Modified mRNA Encoding Bone Morphogenetic Protein – 2 into Rat Gingiva Using Different Delivery Systems: A Pilot Study. J Dent Assoc Thai. April- June 2022;72(2):373-379.

ทพญ.ศุภากานต์  ภักดีเศรษฐกุล MISS SUPHAKAN   PAKDEESETTAKUL
เลขประจำตัวราชวิทยาลัย : 61020105
Pakdeesettakul S, Charatkulangkun O, Lertpimonchai A, Wang HL, Sutthiboonyapan P. Simple flowcharts for periodontal diagnosis based on the 2018 new periodontal classification increased accuracy and  clinician confidence in making a periodontal diagnosis: a randomized crossover trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2022 Aug 9. doi: 10.1007/s00784-022-04662-z. Online ahead of print.

Contact

Department of Periodontology

Faculty of Dentistry

Chulalongkorn University

11th Floor, Dent 15 Building
34 Henri-Dunant Road,
Wangmai, Patumwan,
Bangkok, 10330,
Thailand

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