Khon Kaen University

Alignment Summary: This program's core mission is to improve public health by training dental professionals in advanced surgical care. The curriculum covers the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including trauma, infections, and pathologies. It directly enhances the healthcare workforce's capacity to provide essential surgical services, manage medical emergencies, and care for medically compromised patients, all of which are critical for ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages.

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Course Code	Course Title	Alignment Rationale
DT 368 102	Principle of Surgery in Dentistry	Provides foundational knowledge for safe surgical practice, including patient assessment, anesthesia, and management of complications like hemorrhage and shock, contributing to better health outcomes (Metric 3.1). [cite: 4501]
DT 368 103	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I	Directly addresses public health by teaching the management of oral infections, pathologies, and providing care for medically compromised patients, which strengthens health services (Metric 3.3). [cite: 4505]
DT 368 105	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II	Focuses on treating complex health issues such as maxillofacial trauma, joint disorders, and sleep apnea, directly contributing to restoring health and well-being. [cite: 4515]
DT 368 301	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic I	This clinical course ensures graduates are competent in providing direct healthcare services, increasing the number of qualified health professionals (Metric 3.2). [cite: 4547]
DT 368 302	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic II	Develops advanced clinical skills for managing complex surgical cases under general anesthesia, directly improving the quality and scope of available healthcare services (Metric 3.3). [cite: 4554]
DT 368 303	Hospital Based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	Enhances health outreach by placing students in community and regional hospitals, increasing access to specialized care for local populations (Metric 3.3). [cite: 4559]

Alignment Summary: As an advanced postgraduate diploma, this program exemplifies quality education by providing specialized, lifelong learning for dental professionals. It is designed to equip graduates with relevant technical and vocational skills that are in high demand, enabling them to secure high-quality employment and contribute effectively to the healthcare sector.

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Course Code	Course Title	Alignment Rationale
DT 347 401	Research Methodology in Dentistry	Supports Target 4.4 by providing students with advanced technical skills in research and critical appraisal, which are essential for decent employment and lifelong learning. [cite: 4484]
DT 368 104	Journal Review in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I	Promotes lifelong learning (Target 4.3) by teaching students how to critically evaluate scientific literature and stay current with advancements in their field. [cite: 4511]
DT 368 106	Journal Review in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II	Further develops lifelong learning skills by focusing on advanced literature analysis, ensuring graduates can continuously update their professional knowledge. [cite: 4522]
All Clinical Courses	DT 368 301, 302, 303	These courses provide substantial technical and vocational skills, directly increasing the number of adults qualified for specialized work in the healthcare sector (Target 4.4).

Alignment Summary: This program drives innovation within the dental industry and strengthens healthcare infrastructure. By training students in the latest technologies such as dental implantology, advanced radiology, and digital dentistry, the curriculum upgrades the technological capabilities of the dental profession and promotes the adoption of modern, efficient practices.

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Course Code	Course Title	Alignment Rationale
DT 368 101	Dental Implantology	Fosters innovation (Target 9.5) by training students in a high-technology area of dentistry that requires advanced materials and techniques, enhancing the industry's capabilities. [cite: 4489]
DT 368 108	Digital Dentistry	Directly supports Target 9.4 by training students on clean and modern technologies, such as intraoral scanners and computer-aided treatment planning, upgrading the dental industry's infrastructure. [cite: 4534]
DT 397 101	Advanced Radiology	Contributes to resilient infrastructure by providing expertise in advanced imaging modalities, which are essential technological components of modern healthcare facilities. [cite: 4577]

Alignment Summary: The curriculum helps to build strong, effective, and accountable healthcare institutions by ensuring its graduates are grounded in professional ethics and responsibilities. This focus on ethical practice is fundamental to creating a just healthcare system where all patients are treated fairly and with integrity.

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Course Code	Course Title	Alignment Rationale
DT 347 101	Professional Ethics in Dentistry	Directly aligns with Target 16.6 by developing effective and accountable professionals who understand their ethical and legal responsibilities to patients and society, thereby strengthening healthcare institutions. [cite: 4480]

Alignment Summary: The program actively builds partnerships to support the SDGs by integrating its training with the broader public healthcare system. The requirement for students to practice in various regional and community hospitals fosters collaboration between the university and government health services, enhancing capacity and knowledge sharing to improve healthcare delivery across the region.

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Course Code	Course Title	Alignment Rationale
DT 368 303	Hospital Based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	This course embodies Target 17.17 by establishing effective public partnerships. [cite_start]Students work in government hospitals, strengthening the collaboration between academia and the public health sector to achieve sustainable development goals. [cite: 4559]
DT 368 891/892	Seminar in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I & II	Promotes partnerships for knowledge (Target 17.6) by requiring students to engage with global research and collaborate with peers and senior professionals, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing. [cite: 4563, 4571]