Executive Board 2023-2026
Board Committee
Prof. Sajee Sattayut (Thailand)
Director
Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai (Japan)
Vice Director
Dr. Thao Thi Do (Vietnam)
Secretary
Dr. Kenneth Luk (Hong Kong SAR)
Treasurer
Members
Prof. Li Qian (China)
Member
Prof. Chu Chun Hung (Hong Kong SAR)
Member
Dr. Bennete Fernandes (Malaysia)
Member
Advisors
Prof. Akira Aoki (Japan)
Advisor
Dr. Ambrose Chan (Australia)
Advisor
Prof. Reza Fekrazad (Iran)
Advisor
Prof. Loh Hong Sai (Singapore)
Advisor
Prof. Jizhi Zhao (China)
Advisor
Division Honorary Members
Loh Hong Sai (Singapore)
Emeritus Professor
- BDS, MDS, FDSRCS, FDSRCPS, FAMS
- Honorary Member of Asian Pacific Division
- WFLD Life Member
- Former WFLD President (2002-2004)
- Former APD Director (2006-2012)
- Former Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
- Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgeon
- Email:lohhongsai@gmail.com
lsao Ishikawa (Japan)
Emeritus Professor
- DDS PhD, Periodontist
- Honorary Member of Asian Pacific Division
- WFLD Life Member
- Former WFLD President (2004-2006)
- Former JSLD President (2002-2005)
- Professor Emeritus,Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
- Specially Designated Consultant, Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
- Email: ishikawa.peri@gmail.com
Kenji Yoshida (Japan)
Late Professor
- DDS, PhD, Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgeon
- Honorary Member of Asian Pacific Division
- WFLD Life Member
- Former President of the WFLD (2016-2018)
- Former President of the JSLD
- Former President of the JSLD (2009-2013)
- Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya, Tokyo
APD Current Activities
Asia Pacific Division (APD) Webinar Series
Webinar #25 - 10th March 2023
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 10th March 2023
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Current Evidence on Clinical Applications of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) in Dentistry
Presenter: Assistant Prof Leila Gholami
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #24 - 17th February 2023
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 17th Febraury 2023
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Controversies of Lasers in Periodontics
Presenter: Dr. Bennete Fernandes
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #23 - 20th January 2023
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 20th January 2023
Time: 8:00 – 9:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Opportunities and Risks of Laser Therapy in the treatment of Periimplant Diseases
Presenter: Professor Georgios E. Romanos
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinars #21 and 22 - 11th Nov and 16th Dec 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 11th Nov 2022 and Friday 16th Dec 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic1 : Photocoagulation technique in relation to post-operative complications
“Challenging technique for achievement of patient satisfaction”
Topic2 : Transferring photocoagulation technique by Telehealth
“Makes possible clinical practice via international online connection”
Presented by:
Lasers in Dentistry Research Group- Khon Kaen University Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #20 - 14th October 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 14th October 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Diode (980 nm) Laser-Assisted Non-surgical Periodontal Pocket treatment
Presenter: Professor Samir Nammour
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #19 - 16th September 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 16th September 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Improving Clinical Rigor of Photobiomodulation therapy in Supportive Cancer Care
Presenter: Assoc. Professor Praveen R Arany
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #17 - 19th August 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 19th August 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Laser in Endodontics
Presenter: Professor Roy George
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #16 - 15th July 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 15th July 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: The latest 9300nm all tissue isotopic CO2 laser uses new physics and technology to deliver painless non-anesthetic hard tissue procedures and most of the soft tissue oral surgery.
Presenter: Dr. Lawrence Kotlow
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #15 - 24th June 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invites you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 24th June 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Laser Applications in Facial Aesthetics
Presenter: Dr. Linhlan Nguyen
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, Ph.D., DDS
More details here
Webinar #14 - 22nd April 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 22nd April 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Application of Diode Laser in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Presenter: Professor Jizhi ZHAO
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #13 - 18th March 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 18th March 2022
Time: 8:00 – 9:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Diode (980 nm) Laser-Assisted Non-surgical Periodontal Pocket treatment
Presenter: Professor Samir Nammour
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #12 - 18th February 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 18th February 2022
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: An exploration of laser-induced uneventful healing after laser soft tissue surgery with short and long wavelengths, outside the PBM optical window (650 – 1350nm)
Presenter: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai l PhD, DDS
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #11 - 14th January 2022
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 14th January 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Lasers in Dentistry–simple procedures, excellent care!
Presenter: Professor Donald J. Coluzzi
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #10 - 17th December 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 17th December 2021
Time: 9:00 – 10:00pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic:
-Which are the 5 useful PBMT in clinical dentistry?
-What does clinician needs to do to achieve a predictable clinical outcome?
-My advice for young dentists who practice PBMT?
-What is my vision on PBMT?
Presenter: Prof. Jan Tuner
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #9 - 26th November 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 26th November 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Soft laser effect on peripheral nerve in trigeminal neuralgia
Presenter: Prof. Arshad Mahmood Malik | MDS, FPAOMFS, FPSOMP, FICD, FPFA
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #8 - 22nd October 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 22nd October 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Comparison of 980nm Diode Laser versus Qmix 2in1 solution on removal of smear layer from root canal surface: a scanning electron microscope study
Presenter: Dr Waqas Javied Malik | BDS, MDS
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #7 - 18th June 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 18th June 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Photobiomodulation Therapy in Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN)-Injury Management
Presenter: Professor Reza Fekrazad (Iran), DDS, MSc, FLD,FICD
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #6 - 21st May 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Friday 21st May 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: How LASER Can Help Pediatric Dentistry?
Presenter: Dr. Katayoun AM Kalhori, DDS, MS, MSc
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #5 - 29th April 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Thursday 29th April 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Lasers Role in Implant Dentistry
Presenter: Prof. LI Qian, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #4 - 25th March 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Thursday 25th March 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Literature reviews in dental laser protocols
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Luk BDS, MSc (Lasers in Dentistry), Private practitioner
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #3 - 25th February 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Thursday 25th February 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Esthetic soft tissue management with Er:YAG laser
Presenter: Prof Akira Aoki,PhD,DDS
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai,PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #2 - 28th January 2021
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Thursday 28th January 2021
Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Laser Dentistry; Disruption in the Post Pandemic
Presenter: Prof. Sajee Sattayut, PhD, DDS (First Class Honors),Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Host: Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
Webinar #1 - 17th December 2020
The Asia Pacific Division Committee invite you to attend a complimentary Webinar Series via Zoom
Date: Thursday 17th December 2020
Time: 9:00 – 9:40pm Tokyo (JST)
Topic: Photonic Dentistry (Light-based and Laser): Perspective
Presenter: Dr Ambrose Chan, PhD, BDS (Hons), MSD, ClinDipDent, FRACDS, FICD
Host: Dr Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD, DDS
More details here
APD Recent Activities
The 2021 APD Scientific Conference, July 16th -17th 2021
Asia Pacific Division (APD) of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD) has been the forerunner in providing evidence-based dental laser education in the Asian Pacific region for more than a decade. The 2021 APD Scientific Conference was held ON-LINE from July 16th -17th 2021. The theme of the Conference was on “New Developments in Dental Laser Applications and Education”. The conference brought together more than 30 international professionals, clinicians, researchers and educators to present new developments in bio-photonic application and education in Dentistry.
First Asia Pacific Division (APD)-World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD) Conference
Venue: Grand Hyatt, Beijing, China.
Date: 8- 10 November 2019
