Joint Research Laboratory for Oral and Systemic Connection

　Large-scale and long-term analyses will be performed to investigate correlations between the oral environment and systemic condition by targeting patients with diseases affected by oral bacteria known to cause periodontal disease related to dental caries. Based on the obtained results, the effects of oral bacteria on systemic diseases will be examined from both research and clinical points of view. It is anticipated that the results obtained will help to raise awareness of the importance of improving the oral environment for control of systemic disease.