Dr. Pokpong Amornvit is a Thai dentist and dental educator who specializes in digital dentistry. Dr. Amornvit graduated with a DDS from Mahidol University, Thailand, and an MS in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from the same university. He also completed a Certificate in Implant Dentistry from UCLA and received a PhD in Oral Health Science from Prince of Songkla University. His thesis was focused on digital dentistry. He is well-known for his work in the field, particularly in the areas of digital dentistry, digital implants, digital clear aligners, and digital restorative esthetics. His signature approach involves facial-driven design in a multidisciplinary treatment.
Dr. Amornvit has been actively involved in teaching and training dental professionals in the use of digital technology to enhance the quality of dental care and patient experience. He is the developer of “PPFACEDESIGN,” which uses a digital workflow with a philosophy of digital facial-driven design and digital smile design. This concept emphasizes the importance of facial profile, proportions, harmony, and esthetic oral rehabilitation, using digital smile design to create an aesthetically pleasing face. He developed PPFACEBOW, a digital facebow used in treatment. Dr. Amornvit has presented at various international conferences and workshops on digital dentistry and is known for sharing his knowledge and expertise with other dental professionals. He has published numerous papers in national and international journals. He has not only contributed significantly to the dental community through his clinical practice and research but has also made a mark as an educator and mentor. His dedication to teaching and advancing digital dentistry is exemplified in his training center, Connext. Located in the Sathorn district of Bangkok, Thailand, Connext serves as a hub for international dental professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in digital dentistry. The center offers a variety of training programs, workshops, and hands-on courses. |
Education
2021 Ph.D (Oral Health Science ) Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University Hat Yai Campus, Thailand 2009 Master of Science (Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology) Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand 2008 Certificate of Master program in Implant Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, USA 2007 Graduate Diploma in Clinical Science (Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology) Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand 2000 Doctor of Dental Surgery Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand |
Honour and Achievements 2016-18 Achieved a qualifying level of Invisalign experience with Platinum Elite tier level 2015 Achieved a qualifying level of Invisalign experience with Platinum tier level 2010 Third place of The winners of the Research Poster Competition at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics held in Orlando, Florida 2008 The Creative Circle Awards (Poster Presentations) in topic : The alternative exodontia in irradiated patient: Pilot study, on the 8th Meeting International Congress on Maxillofacial Rehabilitation 2008 2006 Certificate of Hospital dentistry department of Faculty of Dentistry,Mahidol University. For outstanding dental student and good care for patient. 2005 Honorable prize of Esthetic filling with composite resin competition (Emeritus Clinical Professor Amara Muangmingsuk foundation). 2005 Scholarship as an exchange student at Nippon dental university,Niigata and Tokyo campus, Japan. Supported by Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University. |
Poster Presentation 2019 PEEK for Implant Abutment for Implant-Retained Finger Prosthesis with Digital workflow: A Case Report on the 5th CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry Conference & Exhibition, Singapore 2013 Peri-implantitis in Implant-Retained Auricular Prosthesis: A Clinical Report. 2nd Bangkok Implant Symposium (BIS),Bangkok 2010 Inhibitory effect of tissue conditioner supplement with Thai Herbs against Candida albicans. American Academic of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Florida, USA 2008 “The alternative exodontia in irradiated patient: Pilot study” on the 8th Meeting International Congress on Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Bangkok, Thailand 2006 “Preprosthetic flap consideration for the construction of a nasal prosthesis in a rhinectomy patient: A case report” on the 3rd international dental congress of the Mekong river region (IDCMR), Kunming, China |