Courses and Professors
Basic study subjects
Professor
Shigeru Takahashi
Oral Functional Anatomy
Subjects Taught
● Dental Anatomy
● Lectures on Anatomy / Oral Anatomy
Description of Subjects Taught
In Anatomy Class, not only the teeth and oral cavity, but the morphology and structure of the entire body is studied in detail through lectures and practical training.
Message to Applicants
Deep humanity is needed to become a trusted dentist. At the spacious and beautiful campus of Hokkaido University with its diverse human resources, an environment to increase one’s humanity has been created. Let’s study together at the School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University!
Professor
Norio Amizuka
Ultrastructure of Hard Tissue
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Histology
● Lectures on Oral Histology
Description of Subjects Taught
Cells and tissues that comprise the human body, and dental and oral cavity structures are studied through lectures and practical training using the microscope.
Message to Applicants
Welcome students with a fighting spirit. Before becoming a dentist in the future, various fields, such as life science and dental medicine, are studied.
Professor
Makoto Funahashi
Oral Physiology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Physiology / Oral Physiology
Description of Subjects Taught
How organs of the entire body work, and the brain, nerves, and hormones related to such functional adjustment are studied, in order to understand the correlation between overall health and oral functions.
Message to Applicants
I think the “science of eating” is the most important field to study in order to prolong a person’s healthy life expectancy. Come search for the happiness of man at the School of Dental Medicine!
Professor
Ji-Won Lee
Oral Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subjects Taught
●Lectures on Biochemistry and Oral Biochemistry
Description of Subjects Taught
Structures and functions of various substances in the living body are studied, seeking to understand life’s phenomena by the structure and changes in the molecules in the living body.
Message to Applicants
Approaching the nature of life through the molecular world, and seeking to bring innovation to the future of medicine. We are looking forward to meeting you with full of intellectual curiosity!
Professor
Kyoko Hida
Vascular Biology and Molecular Pathology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on pathology and oral pathology
Description of Subjects Taught
Pathology is the basic medical field which is most related to clinical practice. In addition to morphological analysis using the microscope, cells and gene level abnormalities are identified by biochemical, molecular, and cellular analysis, in order to understand the true nature of a disease.
Message to Applicants
Enjoy learning at this university with its spacious campus and abundant nature. We encourage all those who question and are curious, show interest in society and to people around them, and are eager to face challenges!
Professor
Akira Hasebe
Microbiology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Microbiology and Oral Microbiology
Description of Subjects Taught
In microbiology, not only microorganisms related to the oral cavity and infections of the entire body, but also the human defense mechanism against those microorganisms are studied.
Message to Applicants
Although microorganisms in the oral cavity are known to affect the body’s overall health condition, there are still many mysteries. Let’s unravel those mysteries together at the spacious Hokkaido University campus?
Professor
Tadahiro Iimura
Phamacology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Pharmacology
Description of Subjects Taught
Pharmacology is the study of why medicine cures diseases. In the lectures on pharmacology, the basics of how a drug affects the living body, and it effective use, are studied.
Message to Applicants
In the School of Dental Medicine, human biomedical science is studied comprehensively. Previous students of Japan’s top Hokkaido University campus have gone on to become top leaders in dental medicine and life science. Try knocking on the School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University’s door. It will surely sound good!
Professor
Yasuhiro Yoshida
Biomaterials and Bioengineering
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Dental Materials and Engineering
Description of Subjects Taught
Dental medicine commonly uses biomaterials. As a dentist of the future, the needed basic knowledge of biomaterials, and their role in clinical practice, are studied.
Message to Applicants
Hokkaido University actively conducts research and development of high-function biomaterials which are linked to medical and dental care in the future. Let us work together!
Clinical Subjects
Professor
Masanori Iwasaki
Preventive Dentistry
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Preventive Dentistry
● Lectures on Hygiene and Public Health
Description of Subjects Taught
Methods to prevent oral diseases and systemic diseases, targeting both individuals and groups, and health management are studied. Furthermore, knowledge and techniques needed to develop, maintain, and promote healthy oral function, in order to ensure proper chewing and tasty eating and enjoyment of a meal, are studied.
Message to Applicants
Dentistry is the worthwhile and satisfying job which contributes not only to disease prevention, but also enhances the health of many through oral heath. We are looking forward to seeing you at our beautiful campus abundant in nature.
Professor
Atsushi Tomokiyo
Restorative dentistry and endodontology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Operative Dentistry
Description of Subjects Taught
In Operative Dentistry, methods to restore teeth damaged by cavities to a condition close to their pre-damaged state (restoration), and methods to preserve teeth longer (preservation), are studied.
Message to Applicants
We want to develop a society where “having teeth” is a given and are working on treatment and research. We are looking forward to the day when we can work with you.
Professor
Naoki Takahashi
Periodontology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Periodontology, Endodontology
Description of Subjects Taught
Students learn about periodontal disease, one of two major causes of tooth loss along with tooth decay, and its causes and treatment through lectures and practical training.
Message to Applicants
This is a deep and very interesting study related to daily living, such as “eating tasty food,” “enjoyable conversation,” and “spending each day in good health.” Let’s learn about it together.
Professor
Kiwamu Sakaguchi
Oral Functional Prosthodontics
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Removable Prosthodontics
Description of Subjects Taught
In charge of lectures and practical training in Removable Prosthodontics, which seeks to recover from problems in chewing, speech, and aesthetis due to tooth loss, through dental treatment using artificial teeth, etc.
Message to Applicants
In today’s super-aging society in Japan, development after development in dental medicine and dentistry is demanded. We are waiting for those of you overflowing with zeal.
Professor
Shinichiro Kuroshima
Fixed and Regenerative Prosthodontics
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics
● Lectures on Oral Implantology
Description of Subjects Taught
Students learn the concepts and surgical techniques involved in restoring aesthetics and functionality by covering a missing part of a tooth, or an entire tooth/teeth, or bridge/implant treatment.
Message to Applicants
Maintaining a healthy mouth will provide a rich life. Come study the most advanced dental treatment and research with us, and contribute to people’s health and scientific development. We are looking forward to your enrollment!
Professor
Ikuya Miyamoto
Oral Diagnosis and Medicine
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Oral Diagnosis and Medicine
Description of Subjects Taught
To respond to oral diseases, not only is knowledge regarding oral lesions, but also medical knowledge regarding systemic diseases and psychosomatic medicine are demanded. Within the study of oral surgery, the field of internal medicine field is also studied as oral diagnosis and oral medicine.
Message to Applicants
We are the first Oral Diagnosis and Medicine in a national university in Japan. When dental medicine is considered from the perspective of the “oral cavity,” the view is very different. Let us study this interesting world together.
Professor
Yoichi Ohiro
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Description of Subjects Taught
In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, how to pull teeth and insert an implant, diagnosis and treat a jaw fracture/deformation, cleft palate, and oral cancer, are studied.
Message to Applicants
The oral cavity is small, about the size of a hand. But surprisingly, an entire faculty and graduate school exist solely for it. It is that important and profound.
Professor
Yoshiaki Sato
Orthodontics
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Orthodontics
Description of Subjects Taught
Orthodontics is the study that solves dentition and occlusion issues such as dental misalignment, buck teeth, or underbite, by “cure by migrating and realigning teeth.” Students master the causes, diagnosis, and treatment methods.
Message to Applicants
We aim to train dentists who can make all patients happy. Let’s study together!
Professor
Yasutaka Yawaka
Dentistry for Children and Disabled Persons
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Pediatric Dentistry
● Lectures on Dentistry for Disabled Persons
Description of Subjects Taught
In charge of teaching dentistry for children and dentistry for disabled persons. This clinical subject centers on dentistry for difficult-to-treat children and disabled persons.
Message to Applicants
The oral cavity consists of various tissues and organs, such as teeth, gums, tongue. It is a big universe. Let’s study dental medicine and explore this universe together!
Professor
Kazuyuki Minowa
Radiology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Radiology
Description of Subjects Taught
Image diagnosis of various diseases in the mouth including teeth, and radiation therapy for oral cancer are studied. In addition, protection from radiation is taught.
Message to Applicants
Maintaining oral function is important to improve QOL in today’s super-aging society. How about aiming to become a dentist who supports society through oral health management?
Professor
Kanta Kido
Dental Anesthesiology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Dental Anesthesiology
Description of Subjects Taught
Advanced whole body management utilizing general anesthesia or mental sedation so patients can receive dental treatment and surgery without worry, is studied.
Message to Applicants
In view of the super-aging society from now, let’s seek become dentists who can perform dental treatment by understanding not only the mouth and teeth, but also the overall condition of the patient.
Professor
Yutaka Watanabe
Gerodontology
Subjects Taught
● Lectures on Gerodontology
Description of Subjects Taught
In Gerodontology, students learn about aging and the aging process, including how aging of the mind and body and subsequent changes in lifestyle and the environment, affects oral health of the elderly. In addition, students gain the knowledge and skills to support the health and lives of the elderly through dental treatment and oral health care in response to changes related to aging.
Message to Applicants
Let’s aim to become dentists who are assets in a society where all patients, from children to the elderly, can smile and enjoy their entire life, by promoting “laughing,” “eating” and “speaking.”
Professor
Hirofumi Miyaji
General Dentistry
Subjects Taught
● Clinical Lectures
Description of Subjects Taught
In charge of clinical lectures and practical training during comprehensive education for 5th- and 6th-year academic terms. Comprehensive clinical knowledge, techniques, and actions demanded of dentists are studied.
Message to Applicants
Dentists treat not only the teeth and mouth, but also a person’s heart. As such, humanities and communication skills are also studied. This is a wonderful job filled with satisfaction.
Associate professor
Taro Arima
Section for International Affairs
Subjects Taught
● International Affairs
Description of Subjects Taught
In communication with overseas laboratories, this department supports students studying abroad. We also prepare sister school agreements for international exchanges.
Message to Applicants
For those who would like to play active role overseas, please come!