International Dental Journal
03/31/2025

Peruse the April edition of the International Dental Journal, featuring over 110 papers

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Since taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief for the International Dental Journal, Prof. Samaranayake has elevated the open-access journal to new heights. Under his leadership, the journal’s scope has been expanded to include emerging areas such as science and technology in dentistry, and artificial intelligence in dentistry. Additionally, new article types, including succinct rapid reviews, were introduced to keep pace with the evolving landscape of dental research. More recently, the editorial board has been strengthened with the addition of 70 members, including nine associate editors, bringing diverse expertise and perspectives.

These strategic changes have yielded impressive results, with the journal achieving an impact factor of 3.2 in 2023, propelling it into the top quartile of dentistry, oral surgery, and medicine journals. Furthermore, in 2024, manuscript submissions saw a remarkable 110% increase.

As a result, the April issue features over 110 papers, making it one of the most comprehensive editions to date. With such an extensive collection of groundbreaking research, the April issue is one you won’t want to miss. Explore it now to stay at the forefront of advancements in dentistry and dental science.

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Editorial

Bangkok Declaration on Oral Health: A Clarion Call for Action by All Stakeholders
Lakshman Samaranayake, Prathip Phantumvanit, Benoit Varenne

Concise reviews

The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Overview. Part 1: Fundamentals of AI, and its Contemporary Applications in Dentistry
Lakshman Samaranayake, Nozimjon Tuygunov, Falk Schwendicke, Thanaphum Osathanon, ... Arief Cahyanto

The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Overview Part 2: The Promise and Perils, and the International Dental Federation Communique
Nozimjon Tuygunov, Lakshman Samaranayake, Zohaib Khurshid, Paak Rewthamrongsris, ... Noor Azlin Yahya

Global Research Trends in the Detection and Diagnosis of Dental Caries: A Bibliometric Analysis
Jane Ching-Lam Lui, Walter Yu-Hang Lam, Chun-Hung Chu, Ollie Yiru Yu

Potential of Dental Pulp Stem Cell Exosomes: Unveiling miRNA-Driven Regenerative Mechanisms
Jira Chansaenroj, Chatvadee Kornsuthisopon, Ajjima Chansaenroj, Lakshman P. Samaranayake, ... Thanaphum Osathanon

Studies on Burning Mouth Syndrome in the Past 20 Years: A Bibliometric and Visualised Analysis
Kejia Lv, Yongfu Lu, Chenlu Shen, Yanan Yao, ... Hua Yao

The Accuracy of Immediate Implantation Guided by Digital Templates and Potential Influencing Factors: A Systematic Review
Qi Xing, Jie Lin, Mingyue Lyu

Diabetic Retinopathy and Periodontitis: Implications from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sukumaran Anil, Betsy Joseph, Merlyn Anjali Pereira, Saket Arya, ... Ruwan Jayasinghe

Are There Clinical Differences Between 3D-Printed and Milled Complete Dentures? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Erfan Khorasani, Aida Mokhlesi, Sarah Arzani, Safoura Ghodsi, Seyed Ali Mosaddad

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Dental Medicine: A Critical Review
Symeon Sitaras, Ioannis A. Tsolakis, Marina Gelsini, Apostolos I. Tsolakis, ... Paula Perlea

International public health

Assessment of Oral Health Conditions Among Physically Disabled Patients in Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz A. Alharbi, Adel M. Al Shehri, Fawaz H. Alzahrani, Hammad F. Turkstani, ... Mohammed F. Felemban

Association Between Masticatory Difficulty and Chronic Cough in a Korean Population
Chang Wan Kim, Tae Sic Lee, Chun Sung Byun, Yon Chul Park

Development of a School-Based Online Periodontal Education Programme for Adolescents
Satoru Haresaku, Akiko Chishaki, Junko Hatakeyama, Yasunori Yoshinaga, ... Masahiro Yoneda

The Effect of COVID-19 Infection on Orofacial Pain: A Cross-sectional Study
Shiyang Zhuang, Hongyan Li, Yiming Lin, Mei Huang, ... Chaofan Zhang

Oral Health Status and Dental Services Utilisation Among a Vulnerable Sample of Pregnant Women
Yasaman Mohammadi Kamalabadi, M.Karen Campbell, Robert Gratton, Abbas Jessani

Association Between Diabetes Status, Glycaemic Control and Untreated Root Caries Among United States Adults
Libo He, Lingfang Shi, Jia Hao Zhu

Healthy Dietary Pattern Improves Cognitive Function in Elderly Persons With Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study of NHANES
Yu Li, Ling Qiu, Chengbin Zhang

The Link Between Temporomandibular Disorders and Jaw Functional Limitations Among Chinese Adolescents
Yifan Wang, Jingyi Xu, Chunmeng Ding, Tongyan Deng, ... Tian Xing

Research Trends in the Comorbidity Between Periodontitis and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Jiale Han, Yihan Liu, Xiaoyang Guo, Ge Gao, Qihui Wu

Evaluating the Effect of Telomere Length on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Risk Using Mendelian Randomization
Li Lan, Ruizhe Zhang, Ya Liang, Huarong Chen, ... Xianlu Zhuo

Validating Caries Risk Assessment Tools in High-Prevalence Filipino Toddlers
Maritess Oliveros-Villarico, Patimaporn Pungchanchaikul, Supatra Watthanasaen, Waranuch Pitiphat

Causal Relationship Between Autoimmune Arthritis and Temporomandibular Disorders
Xue-Feng Li, Jun-Wei Cai, Yuan-Yuan Hu, Yu-Ming Niu

Periodontitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomisation Study
Irina Sergeeva, Zhanzhi Meng, Yong Ma

Dental Caries and Erosive Tooth Wear Among 12-Year-Old Hong Kong Children
Faith Miaomiao Zheng, Iliana Gehui Yan, Hollis Haotian Chai, Ivy Guofang Sun, ... Chun Hung Chu

Differences Between Vietnamese Living in Germany and German Periodontitis Patients in Periodontal Conditions and Subgingival Microbiota
Stefan Reichert, Hiacynta Switala, Susanne Schulz

Hydroxyapatite-Fluoride Toothpastes on Caries Activity: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Fabio Cocco, Claudia Salerno, Richard Johannes Wierichs, Thomas Gerhard Wolf, ... Guglielmo Campus

Dental Caries and Associated Factors in Tibetan School-Age Children in Gannan, China
Ting Li, Li Ma, Yuxing Yan, Rong Liu, ... Xiaoxia Wang

Examining the Impact of Natural Teeth Trajectory on Mortality Among CLHLS
Jukun Song, Yadong Wu, Zhenglong Tang

Association Between Neutrophil Percentage-to-Albumin Ratio and Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Huan Zhou, Yong Li, Xin Chen, Di Miao, ... Tangsheng Liu

Uncovering Molecular and Genetic Drivers of Dental Caries Via scRNA-seq and Mendelian Randomisation
Jian Wang, Zijing Yu, Wenpin Xu, Zhiwei Li, ... Qinjiang Bian

Association of 41 Inflammatory Cytokines With Common Oral Diseases
Zilin Liu, Xiaoyu Huang, Bingqin Xie, Yu Huang, ... Fa Chen

Mortality Among Dental Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Public Domain Database Study
Marlotte C. van Capelleveen, Thérèse A. Elkerbout, Eveline van der Sluijs, Nadine Jaquet, Dagmar Else Slot

Oral Microbe Community and Pyramid Scene Parsing Network-based Periodontitis Risk Prediction
Zhuo Zhao, Xiaoxu Liu, Mengting Li, Jinjun Liu, Zheng Wang

Testing the Causal Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontitis: A Two-sample Mendelian Randomisation Study
Jiawu Yan, Wenxuan Zheng, Shixin Xie, Xiao Yun, ... Hanyu Zhou

Exploring the Nonlinear Relationship Between Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Periodontitis
Hua Li, Linlong Li, Shunbiao Yang, Wei Dai, ... Yun Liang

Association Between High Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products and Periodontitis
Yuehan Zhang, Jiayu Shu, Qiyang Ma, Hongli Gao, ... Helin Chen

Global and Regional Patterns in Edentulism (1990-2021) With Predictions to 2040
Hui Min Chen, Kuo Shen, Ling Ji, Colman McGrath, Hui Chen

Effectiveness of a School-Based Oral Health Promotion Program on Dental Caries Among Iraqi School Children: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
Hadi Ghasemi, Hanan Fadhil Alautry, Mohammed Hossein Khoshnevisan, Mahshid Namdari

Practice-related research

In Vitro Effect of Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Produced in Sugar-Free Coca-Cola on Enamel
Yasmin Louzon, Ido Vaknin, Amit Wolfoviz-Zilberman, Esi Sharon, ... Nurit Beyth

Caries Incidence and Its Associated Factors in Hong Kong Kindergarten Children
Ivy Guofang Sun, Duangporn Duangthip, Iliana Gehui Yan, Faith Miaomiao Zheng, ... Chun Hung Chu

Diffusion of Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution in Dentine: An In Vitro Study
Ahmed Zaeneldin, Chun Hung Chu, Ollie Yiru Yu

Sleep Bruxism in Thai Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Nussaba Kaongampanich, Nattakarn Hosiriluck, Noppadon Triprateepsilp, Siriluk Pholsiripathom, Namrath Chatchaiyan

Effects and Significance of Dicliptera chinensis Polysaccharide on the Expression of Transforming Growth Factor β1/Connective Tissue Growth Factor Pathway in the Masseter and Head and Neck Skin of Rats With Radiation-Induced Fibrosis
Yiyang Fan, Linjing Gao, Yude Huang, Lixiang Zhao, ... Daiyou Wang

Clinical Difficulties Related to Direct Composite Restorations: A Multinational Survey
Anna Lehmann, Kacper Nijakowski, Jakub Jankowski, David Donnermeyer, ... Anna Surdacka

Blocking β2-AR and Inhibiting COX-2: A Promising Approach to Suppress OSCC Development
Zeliu Huang, Laifeng Huang, Chong Zhang, Guosheng Chen, Huaming Mai

Effect of Reinforcement Bar on Trueness of Printed Titanium Kennedy I Removable Partial Denture Frameworks by Selective Laser Melting
Li Zhang, Yingjie Yi, Ling Ding, Jiali Meng, Guofeng Wu

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Pain Confounders: An Awareness Study
Reid Friesen, Xiang Li, Vandana Singh, Camila Pacheco-Pereira

Mendelian Randomization Reveals No Causal Association Between Periodontitis and Infective Endocarditis
Rui-lin Liu, Yu-ping Ou, Qian Zhang, Yi-feng Yang

Acceptability of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cell–Based Tissue Engineering for the Treatment of Periodontitis: A Qualitative Study in France
Lucas Riazuelo, Valérie Planat-Bénard, Alexia Vinel, Sara Laurencin, ... Paul Monsarrat

Dietary Antioxidant Index and the Risk of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Golsa Khalatbari Mohseni, Fatemeh Azaryan, Majid Kamali, Aryan Tavakoli, ... Maryam Gholamalizadeh

Finite element analysis in the Dental Sciences: A Bibliometric and a Visual Study
Bintao Xie, Lingling Zhang, Yanjie Wang, Yanhao Chu, Yanqin Lu

Effectiveness of Preprocedural Mouthwashes: A Triple-Blind Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial
Huang Shan, Leung Yiu Yan, Neelakantan Prasanna, Chan Kwok Hung, ... McGrath Colman

Oral Yeasts Carriage in Prediabetic Smokers and Nonsmokers
Asmaa Saleh Almeslet

Association Between Circulating Inflammatory Cytokines and Dentofacial Anomalies
Yuxiao Zhang, Zhihao Wen, Xiangyao Wang, Yaxin Wu, ... Shiqiang Gong

Influence of Head Circumference on the Accuracy of Facial Scanning: An In vitro Study
Jiawen Guo, Xiaolei Fan, Yichen Yao, Jiaojiao Yun, ... Yan Wang

Effects of Stress on Biological Characteristics and Metabolism of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells of Deciduous Teeth
Zhengyang Li, Jinyi Li, Shanshan Dai, Xuelong Su, ... Fei Liu

Comparison of Two Oral Pastes Containing Triamcinolone and Rhus Coriaria L. for Treating Minor Aphthous Lesions
Zeinab Rezvani, Masoume Tork cheshme soltani, Monirsadat Mirzadeh, Nematollah Gheibi, ... Mahdieh Zarabadipour

Research Trends in Class II Malocclusion Treatment in Growing Individuals: A Bibliometric Study
Antonino Lo Giudice, Mattia Boato, Giuseppe Palazzo

Acute Pain Management Following Mandibular Third Molar Exodontia: A Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Jinwei Huang, Yena Gan, He Xu, He Zhu, ... Zhigang Cai

An Ultrastructural, In-Situ Study on the Impact of Desensitizing Agents on Dentin
Anton Schestakow, Gerrit Josef Lefering, Matthias Hannig

Subgingival Yeasts Species Amongst Smokers and Nonsmokers With Peri-implantitis
Suha Mohammed Aljudaibi, Asmaa Saleh Almeslet

TPPP3, a Good Prognostic Indicator, Suppresses Cell Proliferation and Migration in OSCC
Ting Xiao, Omar Rahhal, Liping Wang, Zhiyuan Deng, ... Zhangui Tang

The Impact of Sinus Anatomy on Early Implant Failure Following Sinus Augmentation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Ehud Jonas, Daya Masri, Omar Ghanaiem, Gal Avishai, ... Liat Chaushu

Heat Shock Protein 70-2 is Overexpressed in Oral Leukoplakia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Ran Li, Xiaofeng Jiao, Yixuan Gu, Xiaotong Shi, ... Bing Li

Patient Experience and Expectations in Oral Health Care: A Nation-Wide Survey
Liran Levin, Anahat Khehra, Sharon Kowal, Karla Romer

Encapsulated Chlorhexidine Gel Use in Adolescents Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomised Trial
Esdras de Campos França, Alexandre Fortes Drummond, Karina Imaculada Rosa Teixeira, Ricardo Reis Oliveira, ... Maria Esperanza Cortés

Silver Diamine Fluoride to Arrest Dentine Caries of Permanent Teeth in People with Intellectual Disability
Apiwan Smutkeeree, Permpoon Charoentumnukit, Varangkanar Jirarattanasopha

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dutch Dentists on Oral Leukoplakia and Their Possible Role in Its Follow-Up
Ahmad M. Najim, Josef J.M. Bruers, Jan GAM de Visscher

Development and Validation of Chinese Version of Dental Pain Screening Questionnaire
Yao Feng, Ying-Hui Zhou, Qian Zhang, Wen-Bo Ma, ... Yue Guo

Effects of Different Self-Adhesive Resin Cements and Curing Through Zirconia on Gingival Fibroblasts
Kittipat Termteerapornpimol, Karn Tongchairati, Narin Intarak, Sasiprapa Prommanee, ... Thantrira Porntaveetus

Association of Cigarette Consumption and Mucosal Thickening in the Paranasal Sinuses on MRI
Kuo Feng Hung, Zhiyi Shan, Irene OL Tse, Ho-sang Leung, ... Qi Yong H. Ai

Efficacy of Toothpaste Containing Polylysine and Funme Peptide on Oral Microbiome and Oral Health
Xu Liu, Lei Meng, Wenzhu Song, Mengfan Zhi, ... Qiang Feng

 

Science and technology in dentistry

Early Implant Failure in Patients Using Antihypertensive Medications: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Daya Masri, Dror Bar-Hai, Hiba Masri-Iraqi, Adrian Kahn, ... Liat Chaushu

Erosion Effects of OTC Paediatric Oral Liquids and Traditional Chinese Medicine on Primary Teeth
Dan Zhao, Jianzhi Chen, Gloria H.M. Wong, James K.H. Tsoi

Exploring Technological Progress in Three-Dimensional Imaging for Root Canal Treatments: A Systematic Review
Kanwalpreet Kaur, Ravinder S. Saini, Sunil Kumar Vaddamanu, Shashit Shetty Bavabeedu, ... Artak Heboyan

In Silico Docking of Medicinal Herbs Against P. gingivalis for Chronic Periodontitis Intervention
Ravinder S. Saini, Sunil Kumar Vaddamanu, Doni Dermawan, Shashit Shetty Bavabeedu, ... Artak Heboyan

Mechanical Behaviour of Novel Nanohybrid Resin Composite Using Two Light Cure Systems
Ghada H. Naguib, Jumana Mazhar, Abeer Alnowaiser, Abdulghani Mira, ... Mohamed T. Hamed

Accuracy of Dental Symptom Checker Web Application in the Singapore Military Population
Songping Nicholas Lim, Xuan Ru Woon, Enhui Charlene Goh, Jingwen Claudia Ng, ... Patrick Finbarr Allen

Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using a Collagenated Xenograft: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Hyunjae Kim, Hee-seung Han, Shahram Ghanaati, Homayoun H. Zadeh, ... Young-Dan Cho

The Predictive Value of BUB1 in the Prognosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Xiaoqian Li

Decellularization of Rat Submandibular Gland for Salivary Gland Tissue-Engineering Applications
Nada Saleh Albusaily, Dalal H. Alotaibi, Reham AL Jasser, Mohammed AlSarhan, ... Hazekiah A. Mosadomi

Phase Transformation and Mechanical Behaviour of Different Heat-Treated Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments
Hee-Won Yum, Soram Oh, Hiran Perinpanayagam, Yu Gu, ... Kee-Yeon Kum

Ginsenoside RB1 Influences Macrophage–DPSC Interactions in Inflammatory Conditions
Wenlan Li, Yuting Wang, Wenli Mu, Yonghui Guan, ... Xiaoyue Guan

Effects of a Novel Magnetic Nanomaterial on Oral Biofilms
Yanru Chen, Zhiyu Li, Yu Wei, Xiao Guo, ... Lei Cheng

The Impact of Silver Nanoparticles’ Size on Biofilm Eradication
Ghazal Fakeeha, Sarah AlHarbi, Sayed Auda, Hanan Balto

Acceleration of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis
Yuanyuan Zheng, Xiang Yao Lam, Min Wu, Yifan Lin

Effect of Experimental Bleaching Gels With Enzymes on Composite and Enamel
Amalia Moldovan, Stanca Cuc, Cristina Gasparik, Codruța Sarosi, ... Mihaela Pastrav

Oral Candida-biome and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vanessa C.W. Man, Sheetal Manchanda, Cynthia KY Yiu

In Vitro Effects of Zinc Compounds on the Candidacidal Activities of Salivary Antimicrobials
Yu-Jin Park, Yoon-Young Kim, Ji-Youn Chang, Hong-Seop Kho

Altered Methylation Levels in LINE-1 in Dental Pulp Stem Cell–Derived Osteoblasts
Thitapat Prucksakorn, Apiwat Mutirangura, Prasit Pavasant, Keskanya Subbalekha

Unravelling the Programmed Inflammation and Tissue Repair by a Multipotential Antimicrobial K21 Silane
Umer Daood, Muhammad Sharjeel Ilyas, Sehar Bashir, Neelofar Yousuf, ... Jukka P Matinlinna

Antibacterial Activity and Randomised Controlled Trial of Chlorhexidine-Coated Floss on Gingival Bleeding
Sireerat Sooampon, Charit Jirojvanichakorn, Tanapon Ratanapakorn, Achawich Harnleulomviboon, ... Benjar Issaranggun Na Ayuthaya

Implementation of Chief Complaint-Based Clinical Reasoning Training in Periodontal Internships
Panpan Wang, Li Gao, Yang Ning, Yue Zheng, ... Chuanjiang Zhao

Clinical Observations of Soft Tissue Dimensions Around Teeth and Implants After Free Gingival Graft
Yi-Qian Shao, Zi-Yun Xiong, Di-Xin Liu, Si-Min Tang, ... Dong-Ying Xuan

Clinical Prediction Models for Upper Airway Volume Based on Soft Palate and Airway Lumen Dimensions in Adults With Varying Vertical Skeletal Patterns
Janvier Habumugisha, Sumire Ida, Masahiro Nakamura, Kana Kono, ... Hiroshi Kamioka

The Efficacy of 3 Bleaching Methods on Stained Polymer-Based CAD/CAM Materials
Rua Babaier, Julfikar Haider, Rasha A. Alamoush, Nick Silikas

Anti-Radiofibrosis Effect of Dicliptera chinensis Polysaccharide on Rat Dermal Fibroblasts Via The TGF-β1/Smads/CTGF Signaling Pathway
Yude Huang, Lixiang Zhao, Yanfei Zhao, Yiyang Fan, ... Daiyou Wang

Impact of Oral Health Chatbot With and Without Toothbrushing Training on Childhood Caries
Jaranya Hunsrisakhun, Supawadee Naorungroj, Watcharawalee Tangkuptanon, Pissamai Wattanasit, ... Samerchit Pithpornchaiyakul

GLS as a Key Cuproptosis-Related Gene in Periodontitis: Insights from Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
Wen Wenjie, Zhu Xiuan, Zhang Donglin

Identification of Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Periodontitis
Wuda Huoshen, Hanfang Zhu, Junkai Xiong, Xinyu Chen, ... Chunhui Li

Evaluation of the Information on Dutch Dental Practice Websites Regarding the Treatment of (Frail) Elderly Patients
Johanna Margaretha Kroese, Brigitta Yue Zhi Li, Samuel Julian The, Jan Joseph Mathieu Bruers

Circ_0003072 Mediates the Pro-osteogenic Differentiation Effect of Betulinic Acid on Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells
Yuesun Qi, Chunnan Lin, Chengwei Zhao, Ye Wu

Effectiveness of a Local Drug Delivery System Based on Antimicrobial Peptides in Early Treatment of Peri-implantitis
Xiling Liu, Lan Liu, Zheng Zeng

Colour Changes and Surface Roughness After Air-Polishing for Tobacco Stain Removal
Lukas Sigwart, Vera Wiesmüller, Ines Kapferer-Seebacher

A Pyrroloquinazoline Analogue Regulated Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis Dual-Species Biofilms
Keke Zhang, Mengjia Gao, Gaozhe Zheng, Puxin Xu, ... Yihuai Pan

Osteogenic Induction Activity of Magnesium Chloride on Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells
Supanat Lumbikananda, Kittiphoj Tikkhanarak, Sarai Pongjantarasatian, Vorapat Trachoo, ... Thanaphum Osathanon

Iron Status and Risk of Periodontitis and Dental Caries: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Jiaqi Wu, Ziyang Zheng, Jinghan Wang, Weiwei Xiao, ... Liyuan Fan

Letters to the Editor

Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on Oral Microbiome and Metabolome in 3D Tissue-Engineered Models: Comment
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit

New Numbering System for Teeth Following Hemisection, Bicuspidisation, and Root Resection
Manali Ramakrishnan Srinivasan, Saravanan Poorni, Liran Levin, Paul MH Dummer, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu

Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Periodontitis
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit