Dr. Chatchai Kunavisarut is a highly experienced dental specialist based in Bangkok, Thailand. With 25 years of experience in both clinical and academic dentistry, he is internationally recognized for his expertise in dental implants and prosthodontics. He currently practices at the Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC) and is also affiliated with Bangkok Hospital, treating both local and international patients.
Full Name: Dr. Chatchai Kunavisarut
Title: DDS, MSc, Prosthodontist
Years of Experience: 25 years
Main Focus: Dental Implantology and Prosthodontic Rehabilitation
Educational Background
Dr. Kunavisarut has an impressive academic record from leading institutions in Thailand and the United States. His education has laid a solid foundation for his advanced clinical techniques in restorative and surgical dentistry.
DDS Degree: Prince of Songkla University, Thailand (Graduated with Second-Class Honours in 1994)
MSc in Prosthodontics: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Special Training:
Clinical Prosthodontics and Implantology, UNC, USA
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida, USA
Certifications: Thai Dental Council License in General Dentistry (2013)
Dr. Kunavisarut has treated thousands of patients, offering advanced implant procedures and full-mouth rehabilitations. He also contributes to Thailand’s dental education as a university professor and clinical mentor.
Current Positions:
Dentist at Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC)
Dentist at Bangkok Hospital Dental Center
Academic Position: Associate Professor, Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry
Clinical Milestones: Performed thousands of implant placements and All-on-4/6 procedures
Leadership: Former Assistant Dean for International Relations, Mahidol University
Academic Contributions
Dr. Kunavisarut is active in research and dental education. He lectures nationally and internationally and is involved in training dentists in implantology and prosthodontics.
Lecturer: Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry
ITI Scholar: International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Conference Speaker: Frequent presenter on ceramic implants and esthetic rehabilitation
Mentorship: Educates and trains postgraduate students in implantology
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Kunavisarut offers highly specialized dental treatments using advanced techniques. His clinical practice focuses on functional and aesthetic restorations that improve both health and appearance.
Dental Implants: Single tooth, full-arch All-on-4/6, immediate implant placement
Prosthodontics: Crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, full mouth rehabilitation
Oral Surgery: Wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, sinus lifting
Smile Design: Digital smile design and aesthetic dental planning
Publications and Research
While full academic publications are not widely available online, Dr. Kunavisarut is known for his research and thought leadership in implant dentistry. His work has been presented at respected global platforms.
Research Topics: Immediate loading, esthetic abutments, ceramic implants
Presentation Venues: ITI World Symposium, regional conferences in Asia and Europe
Contributor: Clinical modules and lectures for the ITI Academy
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Kunavisarut emphasizes patient comfort, communication, and long-term outcomes. He is especially attentive to international patients, offering flexible consultations and empathetic care.
Communication: Provides clear, honest advice and treatment planning
Comfort: Focuses on pain-free procedures and fast recovery
Patient Testimonials: Patients report high satisfaction and natural-looking results
International Patients: Offers online consultations and multilingual support
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Kunavisarut is an active member of various prestigious dental organizations, both in Thailand and internationally. These affiliations demonstrate his commitment to continued learning and ethical practice.
Fellow: International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Member: Thai Dental Association
Member: Prosthodontics Association of Thailand
License: Certified by the Thai Dental Council
FAQs
Is Dr. Chatchai Kunavisarut board-certified?
Yes. He is certified by the Thai Dental Council and has received specialist training in the USA.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He performs implant surgeries, wisdom tooth extractions, bone grafts, and full mouth restorations.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes. He frequently treats patients from abroad and offers online consultations and English-speaking services.
How long is the typical hospital stay?
Most procedures are outpatient. For complex surgeries, stays range from 1 to 2 days depending on the case.
What languages does he speak?
He speaks fluent English and Thai.
What are his most popular treatments?
Dental implants, smile makeovers with veneers, and full-arch restorations like All-on-4 or All-on-6.
Where does he practice?
Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC) and Bangkok Hospital Dental Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Oct 12, 2018
AndyG90
Thought I would drop in here with my experiences so far.
In 2014 I went to Bangkok BIDC, after a fair bit of research. I needed some extensive work involving implants (3), crowns, & root canal work etc.I was there about ten days & saw various dentists, about five all up.
The implant work was done by Dr Chatchai Kunavisarut who was highly recommended, I found him to be very professional and no nonsence. My main dentist was Dr Onusa Waleepitackdej, she was responsible for directing what was to be done, she also did some of the root canal work, etc. I was then passed on to three more junior dentists, quite young but also very professional for the remaining drilling work.
Overall I was impressed by BIDC, with a few caveats. On one occasion one of my appointments was cancelled, which I only found out after I arrived at the clinic which was annoying as they had all my contact details for the hotel. There was also one occasion where i did query an invoice for the work done, this was sorted out.
I am now returning to Bangkok next week to complete the work started in 2014. So far I have been unable to confirm appointments, despite three weeks of emails back & forth. This of course is frustrating given that I have taken time off, hopefully this will be sorted out before I arrive in Bangkok.
One of the teeth that I had crowned has developed an infection,(confirmed by my Sydney dentist) though the crown is securely in place.I did email BIDC to enquire as to where i stood with this development. They advised they have a one year guarantee and any rectification work will be paid by me, including removing the crown and making a new one.I will follow that up on my return to Bangkok.
Overall I am confident that these issues will be sorted and also I am satisfied by the competency of the dentists. Things like infections can happen after any dental work,the real issue is how does the clinic stand by their work. A one year guarantee is plainly inadequate.
I will post a further update after my return in three weeks.
By the way for those who are wondering what the costs are, the following may help.
Implants THB 85,000 ( THB 60,000 first stage & THB 25,000 for the crown)
Root Canal THB 15,000
Crown THB 20,000
CT Scan THB 5,000
Hope that helps.
Hi all,
Time for an update. Hope this helps.
I returned to BIDC late last year to finally sort out my dental issues.As previously reported my initial dentist no longer worked at BIDC, I and was recommended to consult Dr Somkiat Aimplee. That proved to be an excellent choice, a top rate dental specialist. I ended up having very intensive dental work, over a three week period.
I was unsure whether to go down this route as I had not really envisaged spending that much money. After long discussions with Dr Somkiat, who outlined the choices I had and what procedures that would entail, I took his advice and thought about it over the weekend. There was no up-selling in this discussion whatsoever, it all revolved around different dental procedures. In the end I opted for the 'Full Monty'. Some very long days in the chair followed(8-9 hours), not painful but tiring. The end result was terrific, all the issues sorted and a set of teeth to rival George Clooney!
I had an ongoing issue with some work on a crown from a previous visit, which after a discussion with BIDC, was done under their warranty(they offer a one year warranty, this was over two years later), so that was reassuring.
For those who do not know BIDC, it is a large dental hospital over seven floors and numerous dental specialists. depending on what you want done, you will be assigned a staff specialist. Though prior to my last BIDC visit, I emailed them and requested to see Dr Somkiat. Once you are assessed you are given appointments with different dentists depending on your requirements.
My implant work was done by Dr Chatchai Kunavisarut,very experienced, he worked for years in the US. Both Chatchai & Somkiat lecture at the university, so the on patient time can be limited, I would highly recommend both.
Since returning to Sydney I have had a check up with my local dentist, and he was quite impressed by the work done.I have one thing left to do. My final implant was inserted on my last trip and as your need about three months between the implant & fitting of the crown, this still needs to be done. Before I left to go to Bangkok I confirmed with my dentist here that he would be happy to fit the crown when the time came. As it turned out that both Bangkok & my dentist here uses the same Swiss Implant product so this is not a problem.
Some current prices for those who may be interested(as at November 2016) All prices in Thai Bart
Porcelain veneers 14,000TBH
Ceramic crown 18,000 TBH
Root Canal(Molar) 15,000 TBH
Implant 60,000 TBH
Crown supported implant 25,000 TBH
Post & Core buidup 6,000 TBH
It has taken me a few years to get to this point(& a lot of research) I have to say that I am very pleased with the result. Without doubt BIDC employ highly trained & skilled dentists, which was one of my earlier concerns when i first started researching this option. I have had far more work than most people will require. For similar work I was estimated not much short of $90,000AU here in Sydney, I have paid a bit under 1/3 of that(still a large amount when you think about it)
Of course you have to factor in flight costs, accommodation, time off work etc to work out if it is viable for you.
One final tip. BIDC is a seven minute walk(2 minute taxi/taxi bike, 45 THB) from the underground stop(Thailand Cultural Centre ) I would suggest you find a hotel in or near Sukhumvit(I stayed in Park Plaza SO18, nice place, small with a good roof pool) The Thailand Cultural station is only three stops from Sukhumvit,- 30 minutes from my hotel to BIDC). Any of the hotels near the river will entail a considerably longer commute to BIDC.
Hope this helps.
Andy
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