KKU Dental Alumni Honoured with ‘Outstanding Dental Personnel of the Northeast 2026’ Awards.

1 September 2026
16:02

Nine distinguished alumni from the Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University (KKU) have earned the prestigious “Outstanding Dental Personnel of the Northeast 2026 Awards”. The recognition celebrates their dedication and exceptional contributions to public dental health across 20 provinces in the northeastern region.

From 25 to 27 August 2026, the Northeastern Thailand Dental Public Health Coordinating Committee organised the 2026 Northeastern Thailand Dental Public Health Academic Conference and Research Presentation at the Charoen Thani Hotel in Khon Kaen. Dentists and healthcare personnel from 20 northeastern provinces attended the event to share professional knowledge, strengthen oral healthcare services, and honour outstanding regional dental workers.

At the conference, the university’s dental alumni were presented with the “Outstanding Dental Personnel of the Northeast 2026” Award. The award recognises their exemplary work and valuable contributions to local public dental health development. This year’s recipients include:

Dr. Wattana Sriwattana (Batch 6)
Dr. Watcharapong Homwuthiwong (Batch 7)
Dr. Nuannit Butdeesuwan (Batch 7)
Dr. Ratchaneekorn Sawisit (Batch 12)
Dr. Thitiya Sitthiwong (Batch 12)
Dr. Watcharaporn Sensorn (Batch 19)
Dr. Natthawut Thitipitch (Batch 23)
Dr. Thatiya Yaemnam (Batch 27)
Dr. Thitiwitch Siriphan (Batch 35)

The award reflects the professional competence, determination, and public spirit of KKU dental alumni, who put their expertise to work for community oral health. Their ongoing dedication to social development and healthcare improvement brings great pride to Khon Kaen University. It also plays an essential role in enhancing quality of life and health equity in the region.

The academic conference and award presentation demonstrated the strength of collaboration within the regional dental public health network. The Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, remains committed to producing qualified graduates and supporting dental professionals who combine professional expertise with a strong sense of social responsibility. In doing so, it helps ensure the long-term health and well-being of communities across the northeast and throughout the nation.