Jekita Kaenploy

Jekita Kaenploy, D.D.S., M.S., FACP is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Prosthodontics within the Department of Restorative Sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, where she joined in 2023. She serves as an educator for pre-doctoral students and maintains a clinical practice at the OU faculty practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (2016, Magna Cum Laude)
• Diploma in Clinical Sciences of Prosthodontics from Chulalongkorn University
• Certificate in Advanced Prosthodontics and Master’s degree in Biomaterials from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) (2023)

Dr. Kaenploy's research focuses on digital dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, implantology, and dental materials. Her work in these areas has led to publications in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Prosthodontics and secured research grants from industry and university sources.

Her scientific awards and honors include:

• Clinical and research grants from Nobel Biocare
• Scholarship for her biomaterials master’s degree
• William M. Feagans Clinical Postgraduate Scholarship
• UB Excellence in Research, Scholarship & Creativity Award
• Finalist, John J. Sharry Prosthodontics Research Competition (2023)
• Second Place, John J. Sharry Prosthodontics Research Competition (2023)
• OU Faculty Pilot Grant (2024)

As an educator, Dr. Kaenploy teaches pre-doctoral students in pre-clinical and clinical courses. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. Additionally, she serves as the Secretary of the Oklahoma Section of the American College of Prosthodontists, contributing to professional organization activities.