PSU Opens Advanced Microscopic Dentistry Center in Southern Thailand
Prince of Songkla University inaugurated an advanced microscopic dentistry center on June 26, featuring 21 treatment units with over 10 dental microscopes—the first and largest facility of its kind in Southern Thailand. The PSU-ME Center wi
The Faculty of Dentistry at Prince of Songkla University officially inaugurated the PSU Microscope and Esthetic Dentistry Center (PSU-ME) on June 26, 2025, to enhance specialized dental services with advanced technology, improve diagnostic and treatment precision, and provide Southern Thailand residents with access to quality oral healthcare.
The opening ceremony was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Niwat Kaewpradab, PSU rector, as well as Associate Professor Dr. Thongchai Thitsomkul, dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, and Associate Professor Dr. Gawlin Thamsitthiboon, PSU-ME director, who welcomed distinguished guests and media representatives.
Developed under the 2568 fiscal year state budget, PSU-ME modernized the conservative dentistry clinic facilities to support comprehensive treatment, teaching, research, and personnel development. The center stands out as the first and largest microscopic dentistry and esthetic treatment facility in Southern Thailand, featuring 21 service units equipped with over 10 dental microscopes that enable dentists to visualize treatment areas more clearly and increase efficiency and precision when addressing complex dental conditions.
Beyond clinical services, PSU-ME serves as a learning hub and capacity-building center for dental professionals, including dental students, dentists, specialists, and oral health personnel, while accommodating domestic and international continuing professional education and study visits.
Assistant Professor Dr. Niwat Kaewpradab stated that establishing PSU-ME represents a significant step in advancing health science excellence and elevating healthcare services in Southern Thailand through investment in modern technology alongside healthcare workforce development to create long-term public benefits.
Associate Professor Dr. Thongchai Thitsomkul noted that PSU-ME was designed as a comprehensive clinical service center, learning hub, and capacity-building facility for dental professionals to support high-quality treatment and prepare the profession for technological changes and evolving oral health needs.
The PSU-ME opening reflects the Faculty of Dentistry and Prince of Songkla University's commitment to introducing modern dental innovations and technology to elevate standards in treatment, education, and research while developing knowledge and personnel to advance Southern Thailand's and the nation's oral health system sustainably.
