IDCMR Background
The development of human resources in dental education among countries in the Southeast Asian region is a key factor in enhancing knowledge and capabilities, enabling these nations to integrate into a collaborative network that builds a stronger society and benefits public health.
IDCMR Background
The development of human resources in dental education among countries in the Southeast Asian region is a key factor in enhancing knowledge and capabilities, enabling these nations to integrate into a collaborative network that builds a stronger society and benefits public health.
Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry is one of the leading and comprehensive institutions in the region that provides education and personnel development in the field of dentistry. The faculty has overseen various projects such as oral health education programs, community oral health development through treatment services, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Mobile Dental Center, and collaborative oral health research projects to create innovations.
Under the Royal Dental Service Project, dental treatment, prevention, and oral health promotion have been provided to students in schools under royal initiative and to nearby communities. Her Royal Highness has graciously suggested the development of dental personnel to enable participation and enhance the capabilities of dental professionals for the sustainable benefit of neighboring countries—for example, General and Technical Education Demonstration High School of Kampong Chheuteal under the patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Kampong Thom Province, Kingdom of Cambodia.
Given its potential and leadership, Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry, initiated the establishment of the International Dental Collaboration of the Mekong River Region (IDCMR) in 2004, under the leadership of Clinical Professor Emeritus Jurai Nakapaksin, with the objective of advancing dental education and creating balance and equity in dental knowledge throughout the Mekong region.
The initial network included 7 institutions from 5 countries:
This collaboration supports national policy on regional cooperation with neighboring countries, strengthening international relations along border regions, promoting Thai arts and culture, and serving as a platform for academic, service, and research collaboration in dentistry, with Thailand as the central coordination hub.
Since its establishment in 2004, Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry has taken a leading role in fostering sustained collaboration in dental education and professional development across the Mekong region through annual executive and academic meetings, as well as faculty and student exchange programs.
Summary of IDCMR Annual Meetings and New Members
2nd Meeting (April 4–5, 2005)
Host: Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
New member: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Indonesia
3rd Meeting (October 16–18, 2006)
Host: School of Stomatology, Kunming Medical University, China
4th Meeting (November 18–21, 2007)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand
5th Meeting (October 14–16, 2009)
Host: School of Odonto-Stomatology, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam
2010 IDCMR Seminar on “Education Technology for Cyber Generation” (October 21–22, 2010)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand
New member: Faculty of Dentistry, International University, Cambodia
6th Meeting (December 8–9, 2011)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
7th Meeting (December 6–7, 2012)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Lao PDR
8th Meeting (December 5–6, 2013)
Host: Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
New members:
• Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Puthisastra, Cambodia
• University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar
• University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar
• Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
9th Meeting (December 4–5, 2014)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia,
Venue: held at Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel, Bali, Indonesia
10th Meeting (June 7–9, 2015)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand
11th Meeting (November 17–19, 2016)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
12th Meeting (October 19–20, 2017)
Host: Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
13th Meeting (August 24–25, 2018)
Host: University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar
University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar
14th Meeting (October 27–28, 2019)
Host: School of Stomatology, Kunming Medical University, China
2020 – Postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
15th Meeting (August 20–21, 2021)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, held virtually (online)
16th Meeting (October 27–28, 2022)
Host: Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, India
17th Meeting (October 14–15, 2023)
Host: Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
18th Meeting (October 24–25, 2024)
School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam
Current Members (20 Institutions from 9 Countries):
Active Member
Affiliated member
Objectives of IDCMR
IDCMR aims to foster sustainable academic cooperation among dental education institutions in the Mekong River Region and neighboring countries. The collaboration focuses on strengthening oral health resources, promoting knowledge exchange, and advancing education, training, and research through the following key objectives:
Over the years, the network has continuously facilitated the exchange of dental personnel and undergraduate dental students, primarily focusing on Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, India, and Thailand. It fosters the sharing of opinions and collaborative dental education to align with the specific needs of each country. Furthermore, it has established a regional knowledge-sharing network and serves as a learning organization, promoting international academic collaboration.
Since its inception, Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry has been honored to serve as the central coordinating institution and Secretariat Office of the International Dental Collaboration of the Mekong River Region (IDCMR).
Year | Theme | Date | Host |
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2004 | “Practical Point in Dentistry : The Alternatives” | June 7-10, 2004 | Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
2005 | “Partnership for Innovative Practice in Dentistry “ | April 4-5, 2005 | Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
2006 | “Everyone Will Enjoy Oral Health Care in Future “ | October 16-18, 2006 | School of Stomatology, Kunming Medical University, PR China |
2007 | “Global Trends in Esthetics” | November 18-21, 2007 | Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
2009 | “New Horizons in Esthetic Dentistry “ | October 14-16, 2009 | School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam |
2010 | Seminar “Education Technology for Cyber Generation “ | October 21-22, 2010 | Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
2011 | “New Trends in Dentistry” | December 8-9, 2011 | Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam |
2012 | “Update and Advance in Dentistry” | December 6-7, 2012 | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR. |
2013 | “Toward the innovation in Dentistry “ | 5 to 6 December 2013 | Faculty of Odonto- Stomatology. University of Health Sciences, |
2014 | “Improved Health & Quality of Life Through Optimal Oral Health” | 4 to 5 December 2014 | Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia |
2015 | “Cariology : Breakthrough to Excellence” | June 7-9, 2015 | Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
2016 | “Fortifying Aesthetics in the 21st Century” | November 17-19, 2016 | Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia |
2017 | “Shaping the future of dental practice in Mekong River Region” | October 19-20, 2017 | Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
2018 | “Bringing friendship from Mekong to Irrawaddy” | August 24-25, 2018 | University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar and University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar |
2019 | “Digital Dentistry — Opportunity & Challenge in the Mekong River Region” | October 17-19, 2019 | School of Stomatology, Kunming Medical University, PR China |
2021 | Dental Research in COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Oral health Management | August 20-21, 2021 | Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia |
2022 | Reinventing Dentistry for the Artificial Intelligence Era” | October 27-28, 2022 | Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, India |
2023 | Putting Research into Practice | October 13 – 15, 2023 | Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia |
2024 | Connection-Creation-Innovation | October 23 – 25, 2024 | School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam |
2025 | Unveiling the Future of Dentistry | October 15 – 17, 2025 | Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand |
2026 | To be announced | To be announced | School of Stomatology, Kunming Medical University, PR China |
2027 | To be announced | To be announced | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Cambodia |
2028 | To be announced | To be announced | Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
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• 2021 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Indonesia
• 2014 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Indonesia
• 2015 Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry
International Dental Congress of the Mekong River Region (IDCMR)
Active Member
Cambodia
International University
Faculty of Dentistry
IU building, Street 1011 corner 1984,
Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Asst. Prof. Tuon Hak
Vice Dean
Email: ass.prof.tuonhak@gmail.com
University of Health Sciences
Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology
#73 Moniving, Sras Chak, Daun Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Prof. Sopanha Heng
Dean
hengsopanha@uhs.edu.kh
University of Puthisastra
Faculty of Dentistry
No.55, St. 180&184, Boeung Raing
Daun Penh, Phnom Penh,
Cambodia
Prof. Anand Marya
Dean
Email: amarya@puthisastra.edu.kh
China PR
Kunming Medical University
School of Stomatology
Building C, Hechengguoji, No.1088, Mid Haiyuan Road, Kunming, Yunnan,
P.R. China
Prof. Dr. Guo Weihua
Dean
Email: guoweihua943019@163.com
Indonesia
Universitas Indonesia
Faculty of Dentistry
Salemba Raya No.4, A Build, 2nd fl.
Jakarta, 10430
Indonesia
Prof. Lisa R. Amir
Dean
Email: lisa.amir@gmail.com
Lao PDR
University of Health Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry
Ministry of Health
Lao PDR
Dr. Somphone Phanthavong
Dean
Email: laodentdep2@yahoo.com
Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Faculty of Dentistry
Sungai Buloh Campus Jalan Hospital
47000 SUNGAI BULOH Selangor, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aida Nur Ashikin Abd Rahman
Dean
Email: aida_nurashikin@uitm.edu.my
MAHSA University
Faculty of Dentistry
Level 9, Humanity Building, Jalan SP 2
Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia
Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abu Hassan
Dean
Email: mibrahim@mahsa.edu.my
Universiti Sains Malaysia
School of Dental Sciences
Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fadhli Khamis
Dean
Email: fadhli@usm.my
Myanmar
University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay
62nd Street, Myo Thit, Chan Mya Tha Zi Township
Mandalay, Myanmar
Prof. Dr. Kyaw Thiha
Rector
Email: thihanada@gmail.com
University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
Thingangyun 11071, Yangon
Myanmar
Prof. Shwe Toe
Rector
Email: professorshwetoe@gmail.com
Thailand
Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
No. 6, Yothi Road, Rajthawee District,
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Bundhit Jirajariyavej
Dean
Email: deandt@mahidol.ac.th / dtinter@mahidol.ac.th
Faculty of Dentistry
Prince of Songkla University
Hatyai, Songkhla
Thailand 90112
Assoc. Prof. Songchai Thitasomakul
Dean
Email: paweenrat.n@psu.ac.th
Vietnam
Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Viet Nam
179, Nguyen Van Cu street, An Khanh, Ninh Kieu, Cantho, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Nhut Khue
Dean
Email: tnkhue@ctump.edu.vn
Hanoi Medical University
School of Dentistry
1 Ton That Tung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Tong Minh Son
Dean
Email: sontmy@gmail.com
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city
Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology
652 Nguyen Trai Street, 5th District,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Khoa Pham Van
Dean
Email: khoapv@ump.edu.vn
Hong Bang International University
Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology
215 Dien Bien Ohu St, Ward 15,
Binh Than Dist., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Duc Lanh
Dean
Email: lanhld@hiu.vn
VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Faculty of Dentistry
144 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Prof. Trinh Dinh Hai
Dean
Email: haitdnhos@gmail.com
Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Faculty of Dentistry
D2 Street, Saigon Hi-tech Park, Long Thanh My Ward, Thu Duc City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Hong
Dean
Email: hong.nguyen@ntt.edu.vn
India
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences
K.K. Campus, Maggula
Virajpet, 571218, Coorg, India
Prof. Sunil Muddaiah
Founding Dean
Email: sunil@cids.edu.in / drsunilmuddaiah@gmail.com
Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry
The 50th Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, 15th Floor
No. 6, Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: 662-200-7608
Fax: 662-200-7565
E-mail: dtinter@mahidol.ac.th
2011
The HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn 55th Birthday Anniversary Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 1
Master’s Degree Program: 3
3–month Exchange Program (September 26 – December 19, 2011): 12
2012
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 1
Master’s Degree Program: 4
3–month Exchange Program (September 24 – December 24, 2012): 12
2013
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 5
3–month Exchange Program (September 16 – December 16, 2013): 12
2014
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 2
3–month Exchange Program (September 16 – December 16, 2014): 12
2015
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 1
Master’s Degree Program: 3
1–month Exchange Program (September 1-30, 2015): 12
2016
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 2
Master’s Degree Program: 3
1–month Exchange Program (September 1-30, 2016): 12
2017
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 3
Master’s Degree Program: 2
1–month Exchange Program (September 1-30, 2017): 9
2018
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 2
Master’s Degree Program: 3
1–month Exchange Program (August 14, September 14, 2018): 7
2019
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 1
1–month Exchange Program (August 14 – September 14, 2019): 12
2020
The IDCMR Scholarship (no scholarship provided due to COVID-19)
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 0
1–month Exchange Program: 0
2021
The IDCMR Scholarship (no scholarship provided due to COVID-19)
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 0
1–month Exchange Program: 0
2022
The IDCMR Scholarship (no scholarship provided due to COVID-19)
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 0
1–month Exchange Program: 0
2023
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 1
Master’s Degree Program: 0
1–month Exchange Program (August 21 – September 15, 2023): 8
2024
The IDCMR Scholarship
Ph.D. Degree Program: 0
Master’s Degree Program: 0
1–month Exchange Program (August 19 – September 13, 2024): 12
IDCMR Secretariat
Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry
The 50th Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, 15th Floor
No. 6, Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: 662-200-7600 Fax: 662-200-7565
E-mail: dtinter@mahidol.ac.th
No. 6, Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400 Hospital (Phayathai Campus)
Tel: +662-200-7777 Hospital (Salaya Campus)
Tel: +662-849-6600 Office
Tel: +662-200-7555
Department Tel: +662-200-7888
No. 6, Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400, Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry,11th floor
Tel: +662-200-7764
E-mail: dtddsinter@mahidol.ac.th
Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
No. 6, Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400 THAILAND
Tel: +66(0)2-200-7634, 7642
E-mail: dtmupostgrad@mahidol.ac.th
No. 6, Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400, Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry,15th floor
Tel: +662-200-7608 E-mail: dtinter@mahidol.ac.th