รศ.ดร.ทพญ.รุ่งอรุณ เกรียงไกร
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rungarun Kriangkrai
E-mail : rungarunk@nu.ac.th

Present Employment:

Naresuan University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biology

Education:

2004         Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology (Ph.D.) Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Dentistry, Bangkok, Thailand.
1998         Doctor of Dental Surgery, Chiang Mai University, Faculty of Dentistry Chiang Mai, Thailand

Academic positions:

Naresuan University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biology
2018         Associate Professor
2014         Assistant Professor
1998         Lecturer

Administrative positions:

2023-Now     Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University
2016-2018     Associate Dean for Researches and Innovations, Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University
2010-2016     Head of Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University

Areas of interest:

Anatomy and Embryology, Craniofacial Development, Tooth Development, Teratology

Publications:

1.   R. Kriangkrai, S. Chareonvit, K. Yahagi, M. Fujiwara, K. Eto and S. Iseki (2006). Study of Pax6 mutant rat revealed the association between upper incisor formation and midface formation. Developmental dynamics 235(8): 2134-2143.
2.   R. Kriangkrai, S. Iseki, K. Eto and S. Chareonvit (2006). Dual odontogenic origins develop at the early stage of rat maxillary incisor development. Anatomy and embryology 211: 101-108.
3.   I. Yiemwattana, J. Ngoenkam, P. Paensuwan, R. Kriangkrai, B. Chuenjitkuntaworn and S. Pongcharoen (2012). Essential role of the adaptor protein Nck1 in Jurkat T cell activation and function. Clinical & Experimental Immunology 167(1): 99-107.
4.   K. Rakyoo, J. Naksisuk, A. Pamornsupornwichit, S. Yuakyong, A Sittichokechaiwut, R. Kriangkrai (2013). Antibacterial Activity of Licorice Extract on Streptococcus mutans and Cytotoxic Effect Streptococcus mutans Streptococcus mutans and Cytotoxic Effect on Human Gingival Fibroblast Cells. CM Dent J; 34(2): 107-116.
5.   R. Kriangkrai. Basic Knowledge and Gene Involvement of Non-syndromic Tooth Agenesis. CM Dent J; 34 (2):13-25.
6.   R. Sakulratchata, R. Kriangkrai, S. Mai (2014). Pristane plus v-abl/myc induced lymphoma and plasmacytoma development in STS/A mice.Naresuan University Journal: Science and Technology (NUJST) 22 (1): 35-4.
7.   K. Juntrakulwat, Y. Mekhom, R. Na Lampoon1, N. Chaisomboon, T. Prasitsak, R. Kriangkrai (2015). The Effect of Quercetin on Cell Viability and Apoptotic Cell Death of Human Osteosarcoma Cell Line (U2-OS) in Vitro. CM Dent J: 36 (1):63-74.
8.   R. Kriangkrai, N. Sirimala, S. Nathamtong, S. Wintsch, K. Choden and P. Taechasubamorn (2016). Self-reported prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain in Thai dental students. International Dental Journal of Students’ Research 4(3).
9.   R. Kriangkrai, S. Chareonvit, S. Iseki and V. Limwongse (2017). Pretreatment effect of folic acid on 13-cis-RA-induced cellular damage of developing midfacial processes in cultured rat embryos. The Open Dentistry Journal 11: 200.
10.   Y.Sirimethawong, R. Kriangkrai, P. Jitprasertwong, T. Angwarawong and B. Chuenjitkuntaworn (2018). Effect of Aquilaria crassna crude extract on osteogenic activity of MC3T3-E1 cells. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research 11(2): 510-519.
11.   R. Sakulratchata, and R. Kriangkrai (2022). Distal shoe space maintainer modifications: A stainless steel crown and stainless steel wire appliance. Mahidol Dental Journal 42(1): 55-62.
12.   H. Lekatana, J. Palasuk, S. Suwannakul, S. Jettanacheawchankit, P. Sumrejkanchanakij and R. Kriangkrai (2023). Cytotoxic Effect of Nicotine and Cotinine on Primary Mouse Embryonic Fibroblasts in Vitro. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research 16(1): 46-53.
13.   R.Sakulratchata, D. Saelow, S. Banyat, S. Wongto, A. Sappracha, R. Kriangkrai, P. Norchai and S. Tohnak (2024). Progression of proximal caries in primary molars using the radiographic ICDAS: a retrospective cohort study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 25(3): 327-334.
14.   R. Piriyakhuntorn, S. Tohnak, R. Kriangkrai, P. Norchai, W. Sasimonthon and R. Sakulratchata (2025). Prospective assessment of premolar eruption rates following extraction of deciduous predecessors affected by pathological root resorption. Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry.49(1): 143-150.
15.   S.Puwanun, and R. Kriangkrai (2025). “Long-Term Oro-Dental Effects of Chemotherapy in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study and a Proposed Oral Care Protocol." Journal of Clinical Medicine 14(2): 603.
16.    S. Phonsee, T. Pitaksuteepong, R. Kriangkrai, and W. Kriangkrai (2025). Effects of Magnolia Bark Extract and Hydrated Silica Concentrations on the Performance of Compressed Toothpaste Tablets. Natural and Life Sciences Communications 24(4): E2025059.   https://doi.org/10.12982/NLSC.2025.059.