Professor Dr. Sajee Sattayut, DDS, PhD, Managing Director of the Hub of Knowledge in Orofacial Laserology and faculty member at the Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, was invited by the Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, to deliver a special lecture entitled “Laser in Oral Surgery” to postgraduate students in the course “Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.”
The lecture was held on Thursday, 12 March 2026, at the Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University. It focused on integrating laser technology into oral and maxillofacial surgery, beginning with fundamental laser–tissue interactions and progressing to the underlying mechanisms of various laser techniques. These principles were further translated into clinical endpoints, enabling the assessment of surgical appropriateness based on post-laser tissue responses. The session aimed to deepen conceptual understanding and support effective clinical decision-making.
On this occasion, Professor Dr. Sajee Sattayut, in her role as Managing Director of the Hub of Knowledge in Orofacial Laserology, also participated in a research meeting with the university’s laser research network, led by Associate Professor Dr. Nattawut Tueksuban. The meeting reviewed the progress of a master’s level research project entitled “Efficacy of Er:YAG Laser for Decontamination of Dental Implant Surfaces: An In Vitro Study.” The project is on track with the planned timeline and shows strong potential for an international presentation.
In addition, a collaborative discussion was conducted regarding the development of laser education for dental students, involving the Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Assistant Professor Dr. Panu Supatraviwat, and Associate Professor Dr. Nattawut Thuaksuban. The discussion reached a shared understanding of the importance of equipping dental students with an accurate and comprehensive understanding of orofacial laserology. This would enable them to critically engage with the technology and apply or further develop it appropriately upon graduation.
The meeting also emphasized the role of academic institutions within the network in jointly advancing laser education in dentistry, with an open framework for learning opportunities at both national and ASEAN levels through the Hub of Knowledge in Orofacial Laserology.
This engagement highlights the Hub of Knowledge in Orofacial Laserology's role in supporting postgraduate education, building dental students' capacity, and fostering sustained academic and research collaboration in dental laser applications. These efforts contribute to advancing knowledge and the effective clinical integration of laser technology at the international level.
