WHO-CC

Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry was designated as a “WHO Collaborating Center for

Oral Health Education and Research” in February 2015.

The first period of designation was during February 16, 2015 – February 15, 2019.

Terms of references:

TOR 1. To collaborate with WHO in capacity building of Oral Health workforce and promoting oral health care system.

TOR 2. To promote research and collaboration for the effective oral disease prevention with appropriated low-cost technology.

Activity ID 1: Enhancement of lay health workers (LHWs) and dental personnel capacity

Link to TOR: TOR 1

Activity ID 2: Promoting oral health care in preschool children

Link to TOR: TOR 1

Activity ID 3: Development of cost-effective technology for prevention of oral disease for community setting under the leadership of WHO

Link to TOR: TOR 2

Activity ID 4: Research on herbal medicinal plants as the “alternative” for oral health in the community

Link to TOR: TOR 2

After completing the re-designation process in February 2019,

Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry has continued its role as a “WHO Collaborating Center for Oral Health Education and Research” for another 4-year period from February 16, 2019 – February 16, 2023.

Current terms of references:
TOR 1. Collaborate with WHO in capacity building of oral health workforce and promoting oral health system
TOR 2. To promote research and collaboration among WHO CC for the effective oral disease prevention and promotion
TOR 3. To support WHO in shaping the global oral health policies

Activity ID: 28037 ​
Activity Title: Interprofessional Education to Promote Oral Health Using Life Course Approach
Link to TOR: TOR 1

Activity ID: 28038​​
Activity Title: Intercountry Capacity Building for Dental Health Personnels​
Link to TOR: TOR 1

Activity ID: 28039​
Activity Title: Research Collaboration with other WHO CC and Institutions for the Effective Oral Disease Prevention and Promotion Program
Link to TOR: TOR 2

Activity ID: 28040​
Activity Title: Accelerate Implementation of the Phase Down Use of Dental Amalgam​
Link to TOR: TOR 3

Activity ID: 28041
Activity Title: Develop and Implement Health Technology for Oral Health Promotion
Link to TOR: TOR 3