Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry

16/06/2026

【NEWS】📰 Tohoku University MOOC Course Now Enrolling: "SHOKU-gaku―食学―"

The "SHOKU-gaku―食学―" course by the Group of "Innovative REC of SHOKU-gaku," Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, is now open on our MOOC platform. Now Enrolling.

【Course Availability Period】Through Tuesday, March 30, 2027
※ This course covers the same content as the first session held in October 2025, with some modifications to the assignments.
(Language: English)



For more details, please visit the link below. 🔗

SHOKU-gaku―食学― ［Group of "Innovative REC of SHOKU-gaku" Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University］ Professor Ken Osaka Specially Appointed Professor Nobuhiro Takahashi Professor Hiroyasu Kanetaka Professor Guang Hong, et al. Course period: June 3 (Wed) - March 30 (Tue) Registration...

19/05/2026

【News】📰 The 2024 research paper, "Detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders using artificial intelligence-based image analysis," has been recognized as a "Top Viewed Article 2025" by the international medical journal Head & Neck, ranking within the top 10% of the most-viewed papers.

🔽For more details on the research results, please visit the link in the comment section below.

12/05/2026

【NEWS】📰 New Graduate School of Dentistry Brochure is Now Available

The new brochure for Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry is now available.

This brochure will provide detailed information about the Graduate School of Dentistry, including its history, research themes, course programs, and global engagement.

We hope that this brochure will help you.

For more details, please visit the link below to our website.🔗
https://www.dent.tohoku.ac.jp/english/news/detail---id-125.html

For information related to entrance examinations, please visit the link in the comment section.

27/04/2026

【SYMPOSIUM│IOHS2026】The International Oral Health Symposium 2026 (IOHS2026) will be held in Tokyo.

The International Oral Health Symposium 2026 is a one-day, in-person scientific meeting bringing together leading institutions and global experts to discuss innovation, translational research, and strategic directions shaping the future of oral health.

For more details, please visit the link below to our website.🔗
(Information will be updated regularly.)

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location: GC Corporation R&D Center, 76-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://www.dent.tohoku.ac.jp/iohs2026/index.html

13/04/2026

【News】📰The Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry conducted the "FY2025 CA+inD Winter Overseas Short-term Study Program" for three weeks, from March 1 (Sun.) to March 21 (Sat.), 2026.

This program is part of the "CAMPUS Asia Plus Program," a project supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Its mission is to nurture "multimodal global leaders"—individuals capable of strategically selecting and utilizing knowledge and skills acquired through diverse perspectives in the fields of education, research, healthcare, industry, and administration.

For more details, please visit the link below to our website.🔗
https://www.dent.tohoku.ac.jp/english/news/detail---id-124.html

26/03/2026

【News】📰On March 25, 2026, the Diploma Presentation Ceremony for the School of Dentistry and Graduate School of Dentistry (AY2025) was held.
Congratulations to all of our graduates on your achievement! 🎓✨

04/03/2026

【News】📰
Feb 2026 CA+in D Winter Short-term Exchange Program:Multimodal Global Leaders Development through Asian-Model Dentistry Consortium.

From February 2 to February 13, 2026, the Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry held the Feb 2026 CA+inD Winter Short-term Exchange Program: Multimodal Global Leaders Development through Asian-Model Dentistry Consortium. This program is part of the CAMPUS Asia Plus Program, which is part of the Inter-University Exchange Project established by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).

For more details, please visit the link below to our website.🔗
https://www.dent.tohoku.ac.jp/english/news/detail---id-122.html

19/02/2026

【News】📰
Marina Shikine, a 5th-year student at the School of Dentistry, has been certified as a Tohoku University Global Leader.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the second "Tohoku University Global Leader Education Program (TGL Program) Global Leader Certification Ceremony" for FY2025 was held at the Katahira Kitamon Kaikan.
This time, 21 students were certified, including Marina Shikine, a 5th-year student from the School of Dentistry.

For more details, please visit the link below to our website.🔗
https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/university_news/global_leader_award_winter_2025_26.html

The students received their certificates from University President Teiji Tominaga at a ceremony on Katahira Campus.

10/02/2026

【Research】New Research Published:Underbite Is Associated with Tooth Loss Risk

・Full text available at:
https://www.dent.tohoku.ac.jp/english/news/detail---id-121.html

20/01/2026

【News】
Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry and University of Zurich Center for Dental Medicine Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zurich Center for Dental Medicine, formalizing a strategic partnership to advance research collaboration and academic exchange between the two institutions.

The MoU was signed on Friday, January 16, 2026, by the Dean of the Graduate School of Dentistry, Professor Ken Osaka, and the Director of the Center for Dental Medicine at the University of Zurich, Professor Mutlu Özcan. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to fostering excellence in dental education, research innovation, and the global exchange of knowledge and talent.

During the signing ceremony, both deans highlighted the complementary strengths of their institutions and emphasized the value of international collaboration in addressing current and future challenges in dentistry. The MoU establishes a framework for joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchanges, and cooperative academic activities that will enrich educational experiences and accelerate scientific progress.

As part of the visit, Professor Özcan delivered a distinguished lecture titled “The Impact of Advances in Material Science and Technologies on the Dental Profession: From the Past to the Future.” The lecture provided an insightful overview of the evolution of dental materials and technologies and offered a forward-looking perspective on how emerging innovations are poised to shape the future of the dental profession. The presentation was received with strong interest and engagement from faculty members, researchers, and students.

The Graduate School of Dentistry at Tohoku University warmly welcomes this new collaboration and looks forward to the opportunities it will create for meaningful academic exchange and impactful research. We extend our sincere appreciation to all parties involved in making this partnership possible and anticipate a productive and enduring relationship with the University of Zurich Center for Dental Medicine.

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