WU International College of Dentistry Successfully Hosts Academic Conference on "Contemporary Orthodontic Management of Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies"
On October 26, 2026, the International College of Dentistry, Walailak University, successfully hosted an academic conference under the theme “Contemporary Orthodontic Management of Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” at the Walailak University International College of Dentistry, Bangkok. The event drew a large number of dentists, medical professionals, and interested participants.
This academic conference was organized to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and modern orthodontic treatment technologies for the care of patients with cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies. The event was honored by esteemed national and international expert speakers who shared their insights and experiences:
- Dr. Johanna Radeke from the Clinic of Orthodontics and Orthopaedics, Ulm University Hospital, Germany, delivered a lecture on Orthodontic Treatment of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Malformations: Challenges and Interdisciplinary Approaches I & II.
- Dr. Krisadi Phannarus, an expert dentist from the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (QSNICH), presented on Cleft and Craniofacial Care at QSNICH: Learning, Growing, and Moving Forward Together.
- Dr. Duangtawan Rintanalert, a lecturer at the International College of Dentistry, Walailak University, lectured on Pre-Alveolar Bone Graft Preparations in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients with Clear Aligners: Treatment Planning and Workflow.
- Clinical Professor Dr. Nita Viwattanatipa from the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, spoke on Orthodontic Treatment of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate from Adolescence through Adult.
The atmosphere throughout the event was intellectually engaging, featuring lively discussions and Q&A sessions between the speakers and attendees. This significantly contributed to advancing professional knowledge and fostering academic collaboration among dental personnel.
