MU DENT faculty of dentistry
Department of Masticatory Science
Department of Masticatory Science
History
The establishment of the Department of Masticatory Science was submitted in the Seventh National Social Economic Development Plan in 1986. First, the Occlusion unit was independently set up for administration and management apart from the Department of Prosthodontics since 1989 by Asst. Prof. Jurai Nakaparksin. In 2007, the Masticatory Science Department has been formally established the acting unit chair.
Determination
To provide excellent TMD, OFP and DSM education to dental professionals with wise vision, keen thoughts, eager to learn and high moral standards.
Vision
The excellent masticatory science center of life long learning, research and educational service.
Postgraduate Courses
1. Graduate Diploma Program in Clinical Science in Dentistry (Masticatory Science)
2. Residency Training Program in Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain
3. Residency Training Program in Oral Diagnostic Sciences (Major in Dental Occlusion and Orofacial Pain)
Course of Responsibility
Doctor of Dental Surgery
• DTMS 233: Dental anatomy
• DTMS 234,235: Dental Anatomy Laboratory I,II
• DTMS 242: Fundamental of Dental Occlusion
• DTMS 243: Fundamental Waxing Technique
• DTID 331: Ergonomics in Dentistry
• DTMS 547: Temporomandibular Disorders: TMD
• DTMS 548: Temporomandibular Disorders: TMD Laboratory
• DTGN 651: Dental Clinical Practice: Gnathology
• DTMS 652 : Comprehensive Dental Practice : Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction
• DTMS 661: Multidisciplinary Management for Temporomandibular Disorders
• DTID 636: Evidence-Based Practice
Doctor of Dental Surgery (International Program)
• DTIS 210: Dental anatomy
• DTIS 211,212: Dental Anatomy Laboratory I,II
• DTIS 226: Fundamental of Dental Occlusion
• DTIS 227: Fundamental Waxing Technique
• DTIN 323: Orofacial Pain Mechanism and Classification
• DTIN 523: Temporomandibular Disorders
• DTIN 524: Occlusal Analysis and Occlusal Splint Waxing Laboratory
Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics)
• DTGN 500: Science and Practice of Occlusion
• DTGN 501: Temporomandibular Disorders
Certificate Program in Dental Technician
• Laboratory of Occlusion (DTSD 238)
งานวิจัยของภาควิชา (ค.ศ.2009-2013)
1. ผลงานตีพิมพ์ระดับชาติและระดับนานาชาติ 10 เรื่อง
2. ผลงานนำเสนอในที่ประชุมวิชาการ
ระดับชาติและระดับนานาชาติ 11 เรื่อง
3. งานวิจัยอยู่ในระหว่างการดำเนินงาน 9 เรื่อง
นิพนธ์ต้นฉบับ
1. Suksangeam R, Banhiran W, Keskool P, Chotinaiwatarakul W, Chongkolwatana C, Assanasen P, Mitrirattanakul S, Putongkam P. Custom-Made Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Outcomes in Thai Patients. J Med Assoc Thai 2021; 104 (4):571-5.
2. Chung J, Lobbezoo F, Maurits K. A. van Selms, Chattrattrai T, Aarab G, Mitrirattanakul S. Physical, psychological and socio-demographic predictors related to patients’ self-belief of their temporomandibular disorders’ aetiology. J Oral Rehabil. 2021; 48:109-123.
3. Supakomonnun S, Mitrirattanakul S, Chintavalakorn R, Nanthavanich Saengfai N. Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain. J Orofac Orthop. Published online: 2021.
ผลงานตีพิมพ์ระดับชาติและระดับนานาชาติ (ค.ศ. 2009-2022)
1.Chavalertsakul K, Sitthisomwong P, Mitrirattanakul S. Long term efficacy of occlusal splint therapy in self-reported bruxists and temporomandibular disorders patients. Mahidol Dent J. 2009; 29: 15-21.
2.Sukhumthummarat W, Fuangtharnthip P, Mitrirattanakul S, Jeeraphat N. Perceived stress in dental students of Mahidol University. Mahidol Dent J. 2009; 29: 55-65.
3.Thongthumrong M, Mitrirattanakul S, Sitthisomwong P, EMG Study of Masseter and Anterior Temporal Muscles in Adult Wearing Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition-tension Suppression System (NTI-tss) Splint. Mahidol Dent J; 2009; 29: 125-132.
4.Inthawi S, Sitthisomwong P, Mitrirattanakul S. Prevalence of Orofacial pain in general population in Bangkok. Mahidol Dent J; 2009; 29: 115-123.
5.Khovidhunkit SO, Suwantuntula T, Thaweboon S, Mitrirattanakul S, Chomkhakhai U, Khovidhunkit W. J. Xerostomia, hyposalivation, and oral microbiota in type 2 diabetic patients: a preliminary study. Med Assoc Thai. 2009 Sep;92:1220-1228.
6.Asawaworarit N, Mitrirattanakul S. Occlusal scheme in a group of Thais. J Adv Prosthodont 2011;3:132-5.
7.Silva RS, Conti PCR, Mitrirattanakul S, Merrill R.L. Muscle pain intensity of patients with myofascial pain with different additional diagnoses. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 16 (4) , 2011: 103-110
8.Mitrirattanakul S, Poomsawat S, Fuangtharnthip P. Cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) expression in rat dental pulp. Oral Science International. 2012; 9(1): 17 – 20.
9.Arayasantiparb, R., Tsuchimochi, M., Mitrirattanakul, S. Transformation of temporomandibular joint disc configuration in internal derangement patients using magnetic resonance imaging. Oral Science International. 2012; 9(2): 43 – 48.
10.Tengrungsun, T, Mitrirattanakul S, Buranaprasertsuk P, Suddhasthir T. Is Low Level Laser Effective for the Treatment of Orofacial Pain?: A Systematic Review. Cranio. 2012;30(4):280-285
11.Tangpothitham S, Pongprueksa P, Inokoshi M, Mitrirattanakul S. Effect of post-polymerization with autoclaving treatment on monomer elution and mechanical properties of 3D-printing acrylic resin for splint fabrication. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 126 (2022) 105015.
ผลงานนำเสนอที่ประชุมวิชาการ (ค.ศ. 2009-2013)
1.Mitrirattanakul S. Academic achievement among dental students from different admission system. The 9th Academic Meeting and Research Presentation, Dental Faculty Consortium of Thailand Brookside Valley, Rayong, Thailand 2009.
2.Asawaworarit N, Mitrirattanakul S. Occlusal scheme in a group of Thais. Poster presentation at the 5th International dental collaboration of the Mekong river region congress (IDCMR): Meeting, Hanoi, Vietnam 2009.
3.Buranaprasertsuk P, Mitrirattanakul S, Sitthisomwong P. Profile of temporomandibular patients at Mahidol University. Poster presentation at the 5th International dental collaboration of the Mekong river region congress (IDCMR): Meeting, Hanoi, Vietnam 2009.
4.Sitthisomwong P, Chatchaiyan N. Three finger blades as a maximum mouth opening measurement. Poster presentation at the 5th International dental collaboration of the Mekong river region congress (IDCMR): Meeting, Hanoi, Vietnam 2009.
5.Mitrirattanakul S. Association between self-reported depression and temporomandibulars disorders (TMD) Symptoms. Poster presentation at the 5th International dental collaboration of the Mekong river region congress (IDCMR): Meeting, Hanoi, Vietnam 2009.
6. Thongthumrong M, Mitrirattanakul S, Sitthisomwong P. Changes in EMG activities of masseter and anterior temporal muscles in adult wearing anterior jig. Poster presentation at the 5th International dental collaboration of the Mekong river region congress (IDCMR): Meeting, Hanoi, Vietnam 2009.
7.Mitrirattanakul S., Sitthisomwong P, and Buranaprasertsuk P. Association between self-reported depression and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) symptoms. Poster presentation at International association for dental research (IADR) 88th General Session & Exhibition, Barcelona, Spain 2010.
8.Mitrirattanakul S., Buranaprasertsuk P., Sitthicomwong P. Self-reported temporomandibular disorders (TMD) symptoms in patient with day-time parafunctional habit. Poster presentation at 7th Congress of the European Federation of International Association for the Study of Pain ® Chapters (EFIC): Pain in Europe VII, Hamburg, Germany, Septemper 2011.
9.Tengrungsun T., Buranaprasertsuk P., Mitrirattanakul S., Suddhasthira T. Low level laser effective for the treatment of the orofacial pain? A systematic review. Poster presentation at 7th Congress of the European Federation of International Association for the Study of Pain ® Chapters (EFIC): Pain in Europe VII, Hamburg, Germany, Septemper 2011.
10.Mitrirattanakul S., Sitthisomwong P, Intawee S. Orofacial pain symptoms and work disability. Poster presentation at International association for dental research (IADR) 89th General Session & Exhibition, Iguaçu Falls, Brazil. 2012
11.Wachiralarpphaithoon C., Mitrirattanakul,S. Understanding of temporomandibular disorders in a group of Thai dentists Poster presentation at International association for dental research (IADR) 89th General Session & Exhibition, Iguaçu Falls, Brazil. 2012
งานวิจัยที่อยู่ในระหว่างการดำเนินการ
1.Asawaworarit N and Mitrirattanakul S. Characterization of Physiologic Occlusion.
2.Asawaworarit N and Pongrojpaw S. Association between occlusal scheme and TMD.
3.Sitthisomwong P and Chatchaiyan N. Development of initial screening tools for temporomandibular disorders patients.
4.Asawaworarit N, Sitthisomwong P, Mitrirattanakul S, Pongrojpao S, Itthikul T, Chatchaiyan N and Wachiralarpphaithoon C. Epidemiological study and associated factors in Temporomandibular disorders.
5.Mitrirattanakul S, Poomsawat S. and Fuangtharnthip P. Expression of cannabinoid 1 receptors in inflamed pulp.
6.Mitrirattanakul S and Sitthisomwong P. Factors associated with self-reported depression in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients.
7.Mitrirattanakul S and Surarit R. Salivary α- amylase as stress biomarker in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients.
8.Wachiralarpphaithoon C and Mitrirattanakul S. Opinion regarding to temporomandibular disorders in a group of Thai dentists.
9.Itthikul T, Sitthissomwong P, Pongrojpao S, Weangtanchantra D, Charoonanan P, Intaranonwilai S. Soft Mouthgard with Sodium Fluoride Gel in Reducing Dental Hypersensitivity in Swimmers.
Research Publications
1.Mitrirattanakul S*, Neoh SP**, Chalarmchaichaloenkit J***, Limthanabodi C***, Trerayapiwat C***, Pipatpajong N***, Taechushong N***, Chintavalakorn R**. Accuracy of the Intraoral Scanner for Detection of Tooth Wear. Journal of Stomatology, International Dental Journal. 2023;73: 56-62.
Department: * Masticatory Science / ** Orthodontics / *** Faculty of Dentistry
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q3 Impact Factor (2022): 2.607
2.Sirijindamai D*, Wichai W**, Mitrirattanakul S***, Jantarat J*. Effect of GuttaClear on Postoperative Pain After Root Canal Retreatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. European endodontic journal. 2023;8: 55-64.
Department: * Operative Dentistry and Endodontics / ** Research Office / *** Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q3
JCR (2022): – Impact Factor (2022): –
3.Supakomonnun S*, Mitrirattanakul S**, Chintavalakorn R***, Saengfai NN***. Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics. 2023;84: 141-146.
Department: * Operative Dentistry and Endodontics / ** Masticatory Science / *** Orthodontics
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q2
JCR (2022): Q3 Impact Factor (2022): 2.341
4.Arayapisit T*, Ngamsom S**, Duangthip P***, Wongdit S***, Wattanachaisiri S***, Joonthongvirat Y***, Mitrirattanakul S****. Understanding the mandibular condyle morphology on panoramic images: A cone beam computed tomography comparison study. Cranio – Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. 2023;41: 354-361.
Department: * Anatomy / ** Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology / *** Faculty of Dentistry / **** Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q3
JCR (2022): Q4 Impact Factor (2022): 1.670
5.Chattrattrai T*, Janal MN, Lobbezoo F, Raphael KG. The association between sleep bruxism and awake bruxism: Polysomnographic and electromyographic recordings in women with and without myofascial pain. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 2023;50: 822-829.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q2 Impact Factor (2022): 2.9
6.Jariyasakulroj S*, Zhang W, Bai J, Zhang M, Lu Z, Chen J. Ribosome biogenesis controls cranial suture MSC fate via the complement pathway in mouse and human iPSC models. Stem Cell Reports. 2023;18: 2370-2385.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q2 Impact Factor (2022): 5.9
7.Chattrattrai T*, Aarab G, Su N, Blanken TF, Mitrirattanakul S*, Lobbezoo F. The association of self-reported awake bruxism and sleep bruxism with temporomandibular pain and dysfunction in adult patients with temporomandibular disorders. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2023;27: 7501-7511.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q2 Impact Factor (2022): 3.4
8.Chattrattrai T*, Aarab G, Blanken TF, Pires GN, Herrero Babiloni A, Dal Fabbro C, van Someren E, Lavigne G, Maluly M, Andersen ML, Tufik S, Lobbezoo F. Network analysis of sleep bruxism in the EPISONO adult general population. Journal of Sleep Research. 2023; DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13957.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q2 Impact Factor (2022): 4.4
9.Keela W*, Itthikul T*, Mitrirattanakul S*, Pongrojpaw S*. Awake and Sleep Oral Behaviours in Patients with Painful Temporomandibular Disorders. International Dental Journal. 2023; DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.07.013.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q2 Impact Factor (2022): 3.3
10.Jirakittayakorn N, Tamboon E*, Mitrirattanakul S**. Effect of 1% H2O2 on Three Salivary Stress Biomarkers, Cortisol, Alpha-Amylase, and sIgA. International Dental Journal. 2023; DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.10.014.
Department: * Oral Biology / ** Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2022): Q1
JCR (2022): Q2 Impact Factor (2022): 3.3
1. Tangpothitham S, Pongprueksa P**, Inokoshi M, Mitrirattanakul S*. Effect of post-polymerization with autoclaving treatment on monomer elution and mechanical properties of 3D-printing acrylic resin for splint fabrication. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 2022;126: Article number 105015.
Department: * Masticatory Sciences / ** Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
Source: Scopus/ WOS SJR (2020): Q1
JCR (2020): Q2 Impact Factor (2020): 3.902
2. Chattrattrai T*, Blanken TF, Lobbezoo F, Su N, Aarab G, Van Someren EJW. A network analysis of self-reported sleep bruxism in the Netherlands sleep registry: its associations with insomnia and several demographic, psychological, and life-style factors. Sleep Medicine. 2022;93: 63-70.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2020): Q1
JCR (2020): Q2 Impact Factor (2020): 3.492
3. Hosiriluck N*, Kashio H, Takada A, Mizuguchi I, Arakawa T. The profiling and analysis of gene expression in human periodontal ligament tissue and fibroblasts. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. 2022;8: 658-672.
Department: * Masticatory Sciences
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2021): Q2
JCR (2021): – Impact Factor (2021): –
4. Shoji Y, Yusof M.Y.P.M, Idris R.I.B, Mitrirattanakul S*. Bite force of patients with tooth pain. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. 2022;8: 1213-1237.
Department: * Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus / WOS SJR (2021): Q2
JCR (2021): – Impact Factor (2021): –
1. Chung J, Lobbezoo F, van Selms M K A, Chattrattrai T, Aarab G, Mitrirattanakul S. Physical, psychological and socio-demographic predictors related to patients’ self-belief of their temporomandibular disorders’ aetiology. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 2021;48:109-23.
Department: Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus/ WOS SJR (2020): Q1
JCR (2020): Q1 Impact Factor (2019): 3.837
2. Supakomonnun S, Mitrirattanakul S, Chintavalakorn R, Saengfai N N. Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics. 2021: Article Number8738.
Department: Orthodontics / Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus/ WOS SJR (2020): Q2
JCR (2020): Q3 Impact Factor (2019): 1.938
3. Suksangeam R, Banhiran W, Keskool P, Chotinaiwatarakul W, Chongkolwatana C, Assanasen P, Mitrirattanakul S, Putongkam P. Custom-made oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: Outcomes in Thai patients. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2021;104:571-5.
Department: Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus SJR (2020): Q4
JCR (2020): – Impact Factor (2019): –
1. Arayasantiparb R, Mitrirattanakul S, Kunasarapun P, Chutimataewin H, Netnoparat P, Sae-Heng W. Association of radiographic and clinical findings in patients with temporomandibular joints osseous alteration. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2020;1:221-227.
Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology / Masticatory Science / Advanced General Dentistry / Oral Medicine and Periodontology
Source: Scopus/ WOS SJR (2019): Q1
JCR (2019): Q1 Impact Factor (2019): 2.812
2. Mitrirattanakul S, Jariyasakulroj S. Dental treatment as perceived etiology of temporomandibular disorders. Cranio – Journal of Craniomandibular and sleep Practice. 2020;38:109-14.
Department: Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus/ WOS SJR (2019): Q3
JCR (2019): Q4 Impact Factor (2019): 1.173
3. Jariyasakulroj S, Mitrirattanakul S. Excessive daytime sleepiness in temporomandibular disorder patients. Cranio – Journal of Craniomandibular and sleep Practice. 2020;38:144-48.
Department: Masticatory Science
Source: Scopus/ WOS SJR (2019): Q3
JCR (2019): Q4 Impact Factor (2019): 1.173
1. Sipilä K, Tolvanen M, Mitrirattanakul S, Sitthisomwong P, Järvelin MR, Taanila A, Anttonen V, Lahti S. Orofacial pain and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in Finnish and Thai populations. Acta Odontol Scand. 2015;73:330-5.
Department: Masticatory Science
Source: WOS / Scopus / PubMed SJR (2014): Q2
JCR (2014): Q3 Impact Factor (2014): 1.03
Research Publications (ผลงานตีพิมพ์ระดับชาติ)
1.Sairat S, Mitrirattanakul S, Thakkinstian A, Rattanasiri S, Tengrungsun T, Itthikul T, Unwanatham N. Efficacy of botulinum toxin for the management of orofacial pain and dysfunction : A Systematic review and Meta-analysis. Mahidol Dental Journal. 2020;40(2):121-36.
Department: Advanced General Dentistry / Masticatory Science
Source: TCI Tier 2
1.Koohawayrojanapakorn S, Koonthaugthao N, Mitriratanakul S, Srisatjaluk RL. Prerequisite Courses as a Predictor of Biomedical Science Courses achievement in Mahidol Dental Students. Mahidol Dental Journal. 2018;38(1):1-9.
Department: Education and Academic Office / Masticatory Science / Oral Microbiology
Source: TCI Tier 1
2.Koohawayrojanapakorn S, Arayapisit T, Mitrirattanakul S, Srisatjaluk RL, Sipiyaruk K. Perceptions of students and instructors towards relevance of physics in Mahidol Dental curriculum: A questionnaire survey. Mahidol Dental Journal. 2018;38(2):79-90.
Department: Education and Academic Office / Anatomy / Masticatory Science / Oral Microbiology / Dental Hospital
Source: TCI Tier 1
3.Koohawayrojanapakorn S, Mitrirattanakul S, Arayapisit T, Srisatjaluk RL, Sipiyaruk K. Relationship of students’ performance in physics and related subjects in dental curriculum, Mahidol University. Mahidol Dental Journal. 2018;38(3):185-191.
Department: Education and Academic Office / Masticatory Science / Anatomy / Oral Microbiology / Dental Hospital
Source: TCI Tier 1
1.Asavanund P, Mitrakul K, Chindasombatjaroen J. Dental students’ choice of specialties and programs for post graduate education: Data from nine dental schools. Mahidol Dental Journal. 2016;36(2):183-97.
Department: Prosthodontics / Pediatric Dentistry / Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Source: TCI Tier 1
1.Suriyan N, Kiattavorncharoen S, Boonsiriseth K, Seriwatanchai D, Somkid K, Arayasantiparb R, Sirinnaphakorn L, Sujirarat D, Wongsirichat N. Jaw bone regeneration in relation to position of dental implant. Mahidol Dental Journal. 2015;35(1):69-77.
Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Oral Biology / Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Source: TCI Tier 1
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