Our History

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Professor Dr. Cheuchot Hangsasut
The father of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Thailand
 
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Bowon Khlongnoi, DDS, MD, PhD
President of the Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons under the Royal Patronage
 

Professor Dr. Cheuchot Hangsasut is recognized as the father of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Thailand. He was the initiator of the Oral Surgery Club, with the first meeting held on February 17–18, 1978, at Manorom Christian Hospital, Chainat Province. The main objectives of establishing the club were as follows 

  1. To promote unity and academic exchange among club members.
  2. To serve as consultants to general dentists encountering oral disease treatment challenges.
  3. To set guidelines for developing knowledge in oral surgery.
  4. To stimulate dentists interested in this field to become more active in learning.
  5. To represent the group in protecting the rights of club members.
  6. To create opportunities for the public to receive better oral surgery services.

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  1. Cheuchot Hangsasut
  2. Poosanee Na Thalang
  3. Supa Rojanawutnont
  4. Wirot Kultiyarutna
  5. Weerasak Pairatwet
  6. Prasan Tangjaturonrasmi

Timeline of Significant Events

Year (A.D.)

Significant Event

1978

Established as "The Oral Surgery Club of Thailand" with Associate Professor Dr. Cheuchot Hangsasut (position at that time) as the first president of the club.

1986

Renamed to "The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Club of Thailand"

1991

Upgraded from a club to become "The Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery"

1999

Received the royal grace to be under the Royal Patronage as "The Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery under Royal Patronage", effective from September 1, 1999 (B.E. 2542).