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Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Participates in SEAADE 2026 in Japan and Wins the Best Oral Presentation Award

4 November 2026
Faculty of Dentistry
The executives of the Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanida Srisuwan, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, together with Assoc. Prof. Warit Powcharoen, Associate Dean for Academic Development and Lifelong Learning; Asst. Prof. Dr. Wannakamon Panyarak, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanich Tripuwabhrut, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Education Development and Lifelong Learning; Asst. Prof. Dr. Phattaranant Mahasantipiya, Assistant Dean for Global Engagement and Interorganizational Collaboration; Asst. Prof. Watcharaphong Ariyakiangkrai; Asst. Prof. Dr. Teerapong Mamanee; and Dr. Apichai Yavirach, attended The 37th South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE) Annual Scientific Meeting, held from 1–3 November 2026 at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.

The meeting brought together executives, faculty members, and dental professionals from various countries to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and discuss approaches to advancing dental education at the international level.

Participation in this meeting provided an important opportunity to strengthen relationships and expand academic collaboration networks. The Faculty's executives met and exchanged views with representatives from the Faculty's partner institutions, while faculty members shared their expertise and presented their academic work on the international stage.

Furthermore, the Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, is proud to announce that Dr. Apichai Yavirach received the Best Oral Presentation Award in the Teaching and Learning Pedagogy and Methods Category for his presentation entitled “Redesigning Dental Education for Generation Z Through AI-Supported Learning Cycles.” This achievement reflects the Faculty's academic capabilities and commitment to advancing dental knowledge and teaching and learning practices in dentistry, gaining recognition at the international level.

Participation in this international academic meeting not only provided an opportunity to showcase the Faculty's academic achievements and potential to the international community but also helped strengthen collaboration with partner institutions and create opportunities for the continuous advancement of dental education.
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