Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences Program in Occlusion and Orofacial Pain
Study duration:
3
Years
Full-time
Degree:
Certificate: Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences
Language of instruction:
Thai / English
Total credits:
82 credits
Highlights:
Program overview
The Master of Science in Occlusion and Orofacial Pain Program and the Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences (Occlusion and Orofacial Pain) at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University are designed to deliver knowledge and practice clinical expertise to manage patients with complex masticatory dysfunction and/or orofacial pain. Our programs recognize the core concept of orofacial pain management as a whole-person biopsychosocial aspect. Thus, students will gain knowledge on basic masticatory science, functional occlusion concepts, neurophysiology, pain biology, sleep dentistry, advanced orofacial pain diagnosis and multidisciplinary pain management through lecture, specialized clinical practice and visiting pain clinic. The students can practice their communication and critical thinking skills in research projects, seminars, monthly case conferences, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Overall, the students are ensured to achieve a high competency standard in occlusion and orofacial pain specialty at the end of our programs.
Why
this program
at Chula?
Located at a national reference center for TMD pain management in Central Thailand
Chulalongkorn University held the first establishment of occlusion and orofacial pain program in Thailand, since 2002. We are recognized as a tertiary referral center for orofacial pain patient, especially TMD and masticatory dysfunction, from greater Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. This offers students the full experience of clinical evaluation and management of complex orofacial pain conditions and many interesting cases.
Experience in a multidisciplinary orofacial pain care
The program provides in-depth knowledge of core treatment strategies for management of ‘pain’ and ‘masticatory dysfunction’. We designed the courses with a collaboration with other dental specialties, psychiatrist, neurologist, physiotherapist, pharmacists, acupuncturist, sleep specialist and more, to assure that students receive the all-round view of pain management network.
Offer a wide array of research models
The occlusion and orofacial pain specialty involves several clinical problems such as masticatory function, pain pathophysiology, and clinical outcomes of pain treatment. Our staffs are experienced in diverse research fields with wide research connections. We offer the research topics in masticatory function, sleep dentistry, neuroscience, cell biology, orofacial pain management, pain epidemiology, and more. The program also builds a strong research background for those who want to pursue for a higher degree.
Partnership
Message from the director
Chronic pain has become the global healthcare and economic burden, and orofacial pain is well recognized as one of the common causes of chronic pain. At present, the Department of Occlusion, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University offers two graduate programs that aim to produce leaders in occlusion and orofacial pain management.
We prepare dentist in the management of complex orofacial pain patient through a multidisciplinary approach. The 2-year program in Master of Sciences in Occlusion and Orofacial Pain provide clinical practice, communication skill, and opportunity for students to conduct research in basic, behavioral, and clinical research related to this field. Another program is the 3-year international training program, which is designed to train a dentist to become a specialist in occlusion and orofacial pain management. We also offer elective research course, so the students with research experience are then eligible for the Thai Board of Occlusion and Orofacial Pain application.
In our specialized clinic environment, students will have an extensive exposure to patients with various occlusal-related problems, as well as TMD and orofacial pain patients. Students will be competent to perform patient evaluation and establish a comprehensive management with other dental specialties, pain specialists, and sleep specialists. Students will become familiar with our facilities and treatment modalities, including computerized occlusal analysis, various intraoral appliances, physical therapy, pharmacotherapy, and laser therapy. Additionally, we also provide mandibular advancement device for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. We hope students will enjoy life and be confident with their profession after completing our programs.
Career possibilities
Course details
Course structure
Program Code: |
3867 |
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Total credits: |
82 Credits |
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Core Courses |
75 Credits |
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Elective Courses |
7 Credits |
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Academic calendar
First Academic Year |
First Semester |
August – December |
Second Semester |
January – May |
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Summer |
June – July |
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Second Academic Year |
First Semester |
August – December |
Second Semester |
January – May |
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Summer |
June – July |
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Third Academic Year |
First Semester |
August – December |
Second Semester |
January – May |
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Summer |
June – July |
Admission
Please wait for further announcements.
Fees
Thai Student
Academic Year |
Fees |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First |
Tuition Fee |
48,000 THB |
48,000 THB |
12,000 THB |
Program Fee |
35,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
12,500 THB |
|
Second |
Tuition Fee |
48,000 THB |
48,000 THB |
12,000 THB |
Program Fee |
35,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
12,500 THB |
|
Third |
Tuition Fee |
48,000 THB |
48,000 THB |
12,000 THB |
Program Fee |
35,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
12,500 THB |
International Student
Academic Year |
Fees |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First |
Tuition Fee |
133,900 THB |
133,900 THB |
70,840 THB |
Program Fee |
35,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
12,500 THB |
|
Second |
Tuition Fee |
133,900 THB |
133,900 THB |
70,840 THB |
Program Fee |
35,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
12,500 THB |
|
Third |
Tuition Fee |
133,900 THB |
133,900 THB |
70,840 THB |
Program Fee |
35,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
12,500 THB |
Other costs
Contact
Graduate Studies Office
Faculty of Dentistry
Chulalongkorn University
10th floor, 80 Years Chalerm Navamaraj Building
34 Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330,
Thailand