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Dent CMU's Royal Mobile Dental Unit Provides Dental Care in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai

10 November 2026
Faculty of Dentistry
The Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Tanida Srisuwan, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, together with Assistant Professor Yuthakran Aschaitrakool, Director of the Dental Hospital; Assistant Professor Teerat Sawangpanyangkura, Assistant to the Faculty Administration; and Associate Professor Surawut Pongsiriwet, Acting Head of the Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences, joined faculty members, dentists, dental personnel, postgraduate dental students, and volunteers in a dental outreach activity conducted by the Royal Mobile Dental Unit.

The activity was carried out in collaboration with the Mobile Medical Unit of the Suandok Hospital Foundation, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, at Wat Tharathip Chai Pradit, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province, on Monday, November 9, 2026

The Royal Mobile Dental Unit provided dental services on the occasion of the royal visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn for the Royal Kathin Robe Offering Ceremony. The outreach aimed to provide oral healthcare services to Buddhist monks and members of the public attending the event, offering dental treatment and guidance on maintaining oral health.

A total of 27 personnel participated in the operation, comprising 21 representatives from the Faculty of Dentistry and six medical and nursing personnel from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. The Faculty of Dentistry team consisted of four dental faculty members, one volunteer dentist, two postgraduate dental students, seven dental support personnel, and seven additional volunteers. The joint operation brought together personnel from both faculties to deliver healthcare services to the community.

During the outreach activity, the Royal Mobile Dental Unit provided dental services to 30 individuals, comprising 16 males and 14 females. According to the operational report, services included dental scaling for 19 patients, dental fillings for five patients involving six teeth, tooth extractions for two patients involving two teeth, and oral examinations and healthcare advice for four individuals. These services addressed dental treatment needs while providing guidance on oral healthcare.

The outreach activity represents another contribution by the Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, to community-oriented dental healthcare services. Through the participation of faculty members, dental professionals, students, volunteers, and medical personnel, the Faculty brought its professional knowledge and expertise directly to Buddhist monks and members of the public.

The joint operation also reflects collaboration between the Faculty of Dentistry and the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, in supporting community health services and access to oral healthcare, demonstrating the Faculty's continuing role in delivering dental services beyond its institutional setting.
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