School & Graduate School
of Dentistry
The University of Osaka
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School & Graduate School
of Dentistry
The University of Osaka
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Message from the Dean

Dean, Prof. Kazuhiko NAKANO

The University of Osaka Graduate School of Dentistry was initially established in 1960 with the aim of fostering human resources to provide important contributions to development of dental medicine. Since 2000, the Graduate School of Dentistry has been active as a “focused graduate school” organization dedicated to promotion of novel education and research strategies in response to the diversification of social needs for dental care, along with active participation in dramatic advancements of dentistry and life sciences for our super-aging society. In 2023, the school was reorganized into five divisions (23 departments), as shown following, for the purpose of promoting integrated research, and is now engaged in original and cutting-edge investigations, as well as high-level professional education.

・Division of Oral Biology and Biomaterials Science
This division encompasses basic courses with specialization in diverse fields, and its departments conduct world-class research related to advancements in basic dental and oral medicine.
・Division of Oral Infection Control
The aim of this division is participation in development of the world’s most advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive methods related to infectious diseases of the oral cavity.
・Division of Oral Reconstruction and Comprehensive Dentistry
With a strong focus on dramatic developments for existing oral reconstructive methods, this division is emphasizing next-generation treatments that lead to QOL improvement.
・Division of Oral Surgery
This division is aimed at establishment of definitive diagnostic and therapeutic methods for surgical diseases affecting the oral cavity.
・Division of Growth and Developmental Dentistry
Development, maintenance, and restoration of oral functions at all life stages, from children to elderly, are the core targets of this division.

In addition, the Department of Oral Cellular Biology, Joint Research Laboratories, Collaborative Laboratories, Center for Frontier Oral Science, Center for Innovative Dentistry, International Station for Intractable Oral Diseases, and various cutting-edge research units have been established to promote advanced research and education activities, with focus forward on the next generation.

Dean,Prof. Kazuhiko NAKANO