Faculty of Dentistry

Highly specialized education and clinical training at one of the largest university hospitals (dental department) in Japan are available.

The Faculty of Dentistry has the oldest history among national universities and has been a pioneer in dental education and research. Many professionals with the desire and ambition to contribute to society by leading dental medicine and dentistry in Japan and around the world are being produced.

Through active international exchange with overseas universities, opportunities for diverse learning and growth are provided.

The Faculty of Dentistry has academic exchange agreements with more than 50 universities, including Harvard University and King's College London, and is actively involved in international exchange, such as sending students abroad. The goal is to further develop dental education that exceeds international standards and to foster world-class clinicians and researchers.

Students will be qualified to take national examinations and have a wider range of options for the future.

The Faculty of Dentistry offers a full range of educational programs to prepare students to become dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians, which are the three dental care professions (national licenses). Through integrated medical/dental education and many exercises and patient care practices, students can learn about the coordination between medical and dental professions that will be necessary in future dental care settings.

Developing specialists who will lead dental science around the world

The School of Dentistry offers a variety of programs to help students become good dentists, including early clinical experience training, mixed-grade seminars, and comprehensive clinical training. We provide high quality education from basic dentistry to clinical dentistry through curriculum calibration that incorporates various learning styles (in-school and distance learning) and expansion of joint classes with students from other departments (medicine, nursing, laboratory, oral health hygiene, oral health engineering), taking advantage of the characteristics of a comprehensive medical university.

Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dentistry

Developing personnel who can support people's healthy and happy lives

The Course for Oral Health Care Sciences is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature, collaborating closely with various fields of health care and welfare, conducting comprehensive scientific research in the field of oral health, and widely sharing the results of this research with society. Through the planning and practice of multidisciplinary collaborative education and health education, the Course educates dental hygienists with the ability to develop oral health activities in various settings centered on medical care, and fosters researchers who will lead the future of the oral health field.

School of Oral Health Care Sciences, Course for Oral Health Care Sciences

Developing engineers, researchers, and educators who contribute to people's health

The Course for Oral Health Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary course that conducts comprehensive and scientific research in close collaboration with the medical specialty as well as the engineering field, and returns the results to society at large. As a four-year dental technician educational institution, the Course aims to train dental technicians who will play a role in dental medicine and dental care with highly specialized skills related to oral and whole-body health, as expected of the world's top leader in this field.

School of Oral Health Care Sciences, Course for Oral Health Engineering

Since 1983, when an exchange agreement with the School of Dentistry, Seoul National University in South Korea was concluded, the Faculty has established agreements with more than 50 overseas dental schools and has earned an international reputation. The Faculty plays a leading role in the world as a researcher and has introduced various overseas student exchange programs that provide students with rich international experiences.

International Exchange

The Oral Science Center aims to contribute to total healthcare by conducting consistent research and development on oral science from the basics to social implementation, establishing domestic and international research hubs, and fostering personnel who can contribute to the development of oral science.

Oral Science Center (Japanese)

Extensive basic medical studies and clinical experience for the future

Kento Hashimoto (Undergraduate Degree Program, 6th year, 2024)
Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dentistry

In the School of Dentistry, first-year students study liberal arts with students from other schools, and specialized education begins in the second year. Specialized education begins with lectures and practical training in anatomy, histology, and physiology. By studying not only the field of oral medicine, but also internal medicine, surgery, and other areas, students acquire medical knowledge that enables them to think comprehensively about the entire body. Clinical dentistry then begins, where students learn clinical dental treatments and techniques using artificial teeth and actual teeth. In the second semester of the fifth year, the comprehensive clinical practice begins in the student clinic. Students take the initiative in performing a series of procedures such as examination, diagnosis, and treatment while actually communicating with patients. Every day is a great learning experience, as we are made aware of the difficulties of treatment that we could not have realized from just practicing on models. The opportunity to experience the dental profession while still a student is extremely valuable, and I believe it is the greatest advantage of studying dentistry at our university. The students are able to discuss any concerns they have with their supervisors and practice using models simulating actual treatment in the skills lab, which provides an environment in which they can go into clinical practice with peace of mind.

Becoming a dental hygienist who can play an active role in a wide variety of settings

Aya Choshi (Undergraduate Degree Program, 4th year, 2024)
Faculty of Dentistry, School of Oral Health Care Sciences, Course for Oral Health Care Sciences

The number of students in our course is small (about 20 students per grade), which allows students to receive generous guidance and support from teachers.
In addition to classroom lectures, students receive clinical training at the university's hospital and off-campus clinical practice. Clinical practice includes opportunities to visit not only hospitals, but also dental clinics, visiting dental clinics, and administrative settings such as public health centers. Through these, students can gain specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we can develop planning and practical skills by visiting kindergartens and elementary schools to provide health education. Students also have the opportunity to study not only dentistry, but also medicine and welfare-related subjects, and together with joint training with other schools and courses, they can deepen their understanding of multiple professions and the importance of cooperation, and learn about oral health from a multifaceted perspective. An overseas program is also available during long vacations, allowing students to learn about dentistry and oral health extensively around the world.
Thus, at our university, students can not only acquire knowledge and skills, but also aim to become dental hygienists who will be active not only in Japan but also in the world, demonstrating their abilities in team medicine in the future.

High level education in a friendly atmosphere

Akira Takahashi (Undergraduate Degree Program, 4th year, 2024)
Faculty of Dentistry, School of Oral Health Care Sciences, Course for Oral Health Engineering

In this course, excellent environment and guidance from professionals in various fields allow students to acquire high-level and wide-ranging knowledge. There are very few universities in Japan that train dental technicians, and this course offers a very valuable environment. In addition to traditional techniques mainly performed by hand, from the third year, students can receive practical training using the latest technologies such as CAD/CAM and 3D printers. Additionally, in the first year, there is a lot of interaction with other schools, which allows students to expand their knowledge about team medicine. Furthermore, international exchange is also very active, with exchange programs with overseas universities held every year and overseas training programs held in the third year.
The number of students per grade level is small at around 10 students, which allows each student to receive thorough guidance from the teachers. The small class size allows for a close relationship with teachers, and the students get along very well with each other, creating a comfortable atmosphere. You will meet the best friends and teachers.