The 2025 NIH D43-sponsored workshop in Khon Kaen, Thailand marked the 10th International Workshop on Clinical Research Methods in Oral Health, continuing its mission to build oral health research capacity in Southeast Asia. Held February 17-21 at Khon Kaen University, this training program brought together oral health professionals and faculty from across the region for in-depth lectures, group projects, and interactive sessions.
Courses covered a range of topics including research methods and evidence-based dentistry, behavioral science, biostatistics, ethical issues in research, and study design. The program combined pre-workshop training with a full week of in-person instruction led by international faculty. Representing the University of Washington were Drs. Ana Lucia Seminario (Director of the DeRouen Center for Global Oral Health and Associate Professor in Pediatric Dentistry), Susan Coldwell (Professor of Oral Health Sciences), and Christy McKinney (Professor of Oral Health Sciences).
In addition to the academic program, participants had opportunities to network with colleagues from institutions across Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S., and to explore the culture of Khon Kaen. This workshop continues to be an important component of the D43 training grant, fostering international collaboration and strengthening regional research infrastructure.