On December 9, 2025, the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University (DTMU), led by Associate Professor Bundhit Jirajariyavej, Dean, joined the signing ceremony to renew the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the International Special Needs Oral Care Medical Service Network.

The signing ceremony was held together with representatives from the following institutions:

College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
– Professor Chuan Hang Yu, Chairman of School of Dentistry
– Professor Chia Tze Kao

Rajanukul Institute, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health
– Dr. Thaweesak Sirirutraykha, Director

WeCare Dental Clinic
– Dr. Kulaya Ratanapridakul, Director

Yuwaprasart Waithayopathum Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Samut Prakan Province
– Dr. Dutsadee Juengsiragulwit, Director

Autistic Thai Foundation
– Mr. Chusak Janthayanond, President

Representatives from several institutions also joined the ceremony via Zoom. The event was witnessed by Assistant Professor Dr. Surakit Visuttiwatthanakorn, Director of the Dental Hospital; Associate Professor Dr. Tippanart Vichayanrat, Deputy Dean for International Relations and Organizational Communication; Associate Professor Dr. Pornpoj Fuangtharnthip, Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the Center for Promotion and Development of Quality of Life for Older Persons; together with executives from DTMU. The ceremony took place at Meeting Room 301, 3^rd Floor, the 50^th Anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Building., Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University.

The main purpose of this MoC is to enhance the referral system for patients requiring special care (Special Needs Patients), while strengthening the capacities of dentists and related personnel to ensure that patients receive quality, equitable, and safe dental services. It also aims to promote personnel and student exchanges, as well as future collaborative research.

The Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University will serve as the main coordinating unit for the network and as an academic center for special care dentistry. This work is supported by the expertise and knowledge from Chung Shan Medical University, which is a key partner working with the Ministry of Health of Taiwan to advance dental services for special needs patients.