School of Dentistry, University of Phayao, participated in the opening of the National Academic Conference on “Innovations in Integrative Laserology for Dental Services in Thailand”, held as part of the APD–WFLD Laser Dentistry Certification Course 2025 from 19–21 November 2025 at CMBKK – College of Management Bangkok, University of Phayao (Wave Place, Phloen Chit, Bangkok). The event was co-organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Hub of Knowledge in Orofacial Laserology.

At the opening ceremony, Ms. Sirinporn Diaotrakul, Deputy Director of the NRCT, delivered the welcome remarks, emphasizing the NRCT’s role in fostering collaboration among universities, government agencies, and international networks to advance laser dentistry research and innovation. Associate Professor Supakorn Pongbangpho, Ph.D.President, University of Phayao, also presided over the official opening.

The conference brought together more than 90 participants, including APD–WFLD committee members, experts, researchers, and attendees from Thailand and abroad. The program featured lectures by international specialists in laser dentistry and presentations of key research outcomes supported by the NRCT under the Hub of Knowledge in Orofacial Laserology initiative.

Highlights included:
– Drafting national safety standards for dental laser applications
– Expanding laser-based oral health care networks in Khon Kaen Province
– Applying laser technology in primary care settings
– Establishing clinical frameworks for managing oral pre-cancerous lesions with laser therapy
– A multinational study on awareness and needs in orofacial laserology
– Developing digital lifelong-learning platforms for laser dentistry

This national conference marks a significant milestone in strengthening Thailand’s capabilities in laser dentistry, enhancing research translation into clinical practice, and advancing Thailand’s position as a leading regional hub for orofacial laserology in the Asia–Pacific region.