Kitcha Dental Clinic is a Chiang Mai dental center with over 30 years of experience handling 10,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are general dentistry and maxillofacial surgery for adults and children. Credentials include the American Dental Association and membership in the International Team for Implantology.
Kitcha Dental Clinic is a Chiang Mai dental center with over 30 years of experience handling 10,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are general dentistry and maxillofacial surgery for adults and children. Credentials include the American Dental Association and membership in the International Team for Implantology.
Trained in the USA and Thailand, Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum brings _doctor_2034_years_ of expertise to no-prep veneers.
Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum heads the Dental Department at Bangkok Chiang Mai Hospital. He is a restorative dentistry and implantology expert based in Thailand. Dr. Tungthangthum completed a specialized implantology program at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a certified Invisalign Provider with professional training from the USA.
Kitcha Dental Clinic is a Chiang Mai dental center with over 30 years of experience handling 10,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are general dentistry and maxillofacial surgery for adults and children. Credentials include the American Dental Association and membership in the International Team for Implantology.
This therapy enhances teeth appearance with thin coverings, requiring little tooth alteration, ensuring natural look and feel.
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