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Entrance Requirements for

GRADUATE SCHOOL of LIFE DENTISTRYAT NIIGATA
2025

THE NIPPON DENTAL UNIVERSITY

Admission Policy
In order to fulfill its fundamental principles and accomplish its educational goals, theUniversity seeks students who possess excellent academic credentials, are highly
motivated, and are richly endowed with feelings of empathy for others.

CONTENTS

１．Academic Calendar ……………………………………………………………

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２．Regent Board and Council ……………………………………………………

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３．Members of the Committee …………………………………………………..

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４．Educational Commission and Objectives …………………………………..

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５．Number of Students to be Admitted ………………………………………...

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６．Major Subjects and Directors in the Doctoral Course …………………….

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７．Main Study Contents …………………………………………………………..

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８．Completion of the Doctoral Course …………………………………………..

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９．Admission for Enrollment in the Graduate School ………………………..

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10．Documents Required for Application………………………………………...

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11．Examination Fee ………………………………………………………………..

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12．Subject of Examination ………………………………………………………..

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13．Expenses …………………………………………………………………………

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14．Academic Regulations and Professional Requirements …………………..

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15．Program Requirements for the Doctoral Course …………………………..

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16．Presentation of a Dissertation ………………………………………………..

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17．Discipline ………………………………………………………………………… 13

1. ACADEMIC CALENDER
１）Academic Year Calendar
2024～2025
Registration……………………

March 31, 2025

1st Semester……………………

April 1, 2024～September 30, 2024
or October 1, 2024 ～March 31, 2025

2nd Semester………………… October 1, 2024～March 31, 2025
or April 1, 2025～September 30, 2025

２）Holidays and Vacation
Every Saturday and Sunday
National Holidays
Spring Recess…………………… April 1～5

Summer Vacation……………… July 23～August 19

Winter Vacation…………………December 24～January 10

Foundation Day…………………June 11

2. REGENT BOARD AND COUNCIL
Administration of the Graduate School of Life Dentistry at Niigata
The Nippon Dental University
FUJII Kazuyuki, DDS, PhD
Chairman of the Regent Board
President
Professor
NAKAHARA Ken, DDS, PhD
Vice-president
Dean of School of Life Dentistry at Niigata
Professor
SATOH Yoshihide, DDS, PhD
Dean of Graduate School of Life Dentistry at Niigata
Professor

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3. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Prof. TSUJIMURA Maiko, DDS, PhD.
Prof. SATOH Yoshihide, DDS, PhD.
Prof. MORITA Takao, PhD.
Prof. MIKAMI Masato, PhD.
Prof. OKADA Yasuo, DDS, PhD.
Prof. NINOMIYA Kazunori, DDS, PhD.
Prof. KOMATSUZAKI Akira, DDS, PhD.
Prof. OHKUMA Kazuo, DDS, PhD.
Prof. MOROZUMI Toshiya, DDS, PhD.
Prof. SATO Soh, DDS, PhD.
Prof. MIZUHASHI Fumi, DDS, PhD.
Prof. UEDA Kazuhiko, DDS, PhD.
Prof. TANAKA Akira, DDS, PhD.
Prof. OOHASHI Makoto, DDS, PhD.
Prof. KUROKI Junko, DDS, PhD.
Prof. OGURA Ichiro, DDS, PhD.
Prof. OHKOSHI Shogo, M.D., PhD.

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4. EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION AND OBJECTIVES
The main objective of the graduate school is to educate prospective researchers withability, knowledge and humanity in the dental and basic science fields.
They will pursue both extensions of dental medicine and improvement of medical
welfare.
5. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
A maximum 18 students will be accepted each year.
6. MAJOR SUBJECTS AND DIRECTORS IN THE DOCTORAL COURSE
Dental Doctoral Research is divided into 3 courses:
1.Basic Science, 2. Applied Science and 3. Clinical Science. Each course
includes 3 fields and has 2 main subject programs as listed in the following
table.
Courses

FieldsMajor Subject Programs

Oral & Maxillofacial Morphology

１．Basic Science

Oral & Maxillofacial
Science

Functions

Oral & Maxillofacial Infection andEnvironmental Health Science

Oral Biomaterials andScienceOcclusion

２．Applied Science Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging andHistopathological Diagnostics

Comparative Morphology of Oral Hard Tissue
and Mucous Membranes
Histology

TSUJIMURA Maiko

Physiology of Mastication and Salivation

SATOH Yoshihide

Molecular Biology of Saliva and Salivary Glands

MORITA Takao

Oral Infection and Immunity

MINKAMI Masato

Oral Environment and Community Dental Health

KOMATSUZAKI Akira

Developmental Science of Oral Biomaterials

OHKUMA Kazuo

Functional Occlusal Treatment

MIZUHASHI Fumi

Functional Occlusal Treatment

UEDA Kazuhiko

Quantitative Diagnostic Imaging

OGURA Ichiro

Histopathology of Pathogenic Mechanisms

OKADA Yasuo

Pharmacodynamics of Hard Tissue andOral & Maxillofacial Bio-response Salivary Glands
and Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Endodontics
Advanced Conservativeand Periodontology

３．Clinical Science

Dentistry

Oral & Maxillofacial Growth andDevelopment

Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery and Systemic Medicine

Directors

NINOMIYA Kazunori
OOHASHI Makoto
MOROZUMI Toshiya

Advanced Operative Dentistry
Periodontology

SATO Soh

Pediatric Oral Behavior Science

KUROKI Junko

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

TANAKA Akira

Clinical Examination

OHKOSHI Shogo

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7. MAIN STUDY CONTENTS
Major Subject Programs(Director)

Main Themes of the Study

Comparative Morphology
1. Morphogenesis of the head and neckof Oral Hard Tissue and2. Clinical anatomy of the maxillofacial region
Mucous Membranes
3. Tissue regeneration study using stem cells（）
Histology（TSUJIMURA Maiko）
Physiology of Masticationand Salivation（SATOH Yoshihide）
Molecular Biology ofSaliva and Salivary Glands（MORITA Takao）

1. Immunohistochemical study of the taste bud
2. Histological study of the tissue around oral implants
3. Histological study on alteration of the tissue after oral surgicalprocedures
1. Central control mechanisms of feeding and swallowing
2. Central transmission mechanisms of oral sensation
3. Relationship between occlusion and motor function in sports
dentistry
1. Molecular mechanism of salivary secretion
2. Molecular mechanism of intracellular signaling by receptor
stimulation
3. Photoimmunotherapy and fluorescence imaging of oral andmaxillofacial cancer

Oral Infection and
Immunity（MIKAMI Masato）

1. Analysis of host response against periodontal pathogens
2. Study on signal transduction of oral bacteria
3. Study on activation of innate immunity by oral bacterial products

Oral Environmental
Community Dental Health(KOMATSUZAKI Akira)1. The evaluation of a community-based oral health care program forprevention effectiveness
2. A field study of oral health public services associated with healthpromotion
3. Development of a new masticatory function assessment system
employing a laser beam for oral health

Developmental Science ofOral Biomaterials（OHKUMA Kazuo）

1. Study on fabrication of dental restorations using CAD/CAM
2. Fatigue of dental polymer adhesive material
3. Development of the automation of the teeth preparation

Functional Occlusal
Treatment（MIZUHASHI Fumi）

1．Digital denture
2．Study on oral function of denture wearer
3．Analysis of salivary protein on oral dryness patient

Functional Occlusal
Treatment（UEDA Kazuhiko）

1. Methods of implant therapy and physical properties of implantmaterials
2. The suitability of fixed dental prosthesis
3. Physical properties of CAD/CAM materials

Quantitative Diagnostic
Imaging（OGURA Ichiro）

1. SPECT/CT for oral and maxillofacial diseases
2. Characteristic multimodal imaging of MRONJ
Diffusion-weighted MR imaging and US elastography of oral cancer
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Major Subject Programs(Director)

Main Themes of the Study

1.
Histopathology of
Pathogenic Mechanisms（OKADA Yasuo）

2.
3.

Pharmacodynamics ofHard Tissue and Salivary 1.
2.
Gland
3.
（NINOMIYA Kazunori）
1.
Anesthesiology and2.
Resuscitation（OOHASHI Makoto）

3.
1.

Endodontics
2.
（MOROZUMI Toshiya）
3.

Comprehensive study on genesis, proliferation, invasion,
metastasis, diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer
Study on tumorous property acquisition of the lining epithelium ofodontogenic cyst
Study on histopathological malignancy grade, angiogenesis andmetastasis of malignant tumor of salivary gland
Study on secretory mechanisms in the salivary gland
Study on substances suppressing carcinogenicity
Mechanisms of adrenal catecholamine secretion
Study on the awaking process of sedation
Study on the effect of biological invasions in dentistry on blood
sugar
Development of new local anesthesia methods
Cellular characterization of dental pulp stem cells and theirapplication to periodontal tissue regeneration
Microbiome analysis in pulpal and apical periodontal disease
Characterization of endodontic materials and equipment anddevelopment of a novel root canal cleaning system

1.
2.
3.

Development of bioactive dental adhesive materials
Study on prevention and control for dental root caries
Research on development of dental adhesive materials withcalcification promoting function

Periodontology（SATO Soh）

1.
2.
3.

Study on the periodontal tissue regeneration
Study of the periodontal-systemic connection
Study on esthetics in periodontal treatment

Pediatric Oral Behavior
Science（KUROKI Junko）

1.
2.
3.

Study of oral diseases and the underlying pathomechanisms
Study of the factor of tooth development and eruption
Study of salivary protein and dental caries prevention

Advanced Operative
Dentistry（）

Orthodontics and1.
Dentofacial Orthopedics
2.
（
） 3.
1.
Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery（TANAKA Akira）

Clinical Examination（OHKOSHI Shogo)

2.
3.
1.
2.
3.

Biomechanical analysis of orthodontic treatment
Early treatment for malocclusion
Characteristics of orthodontic adhesive
Experimental study on anti-cancer drug sensitivity test for oral
cancer chemotherapy
Experimental study on regeneration of salivary gland, nerve andtooth
Experimental study on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of thejaw
Research on the interrelation between oral diseases and systemic
diseases.
Sleep apnea syndrome and fatty liver
Research on dental pulp stem cells for regenerative medicine

68. COMPLETION OF THE DOCTORAL COURSE
The doctoral course normally takes four years to complete, but it is possible tocomplete it in three years.
9. ADMISSION FOR ENROLLMENT TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
１）General Statement
Applications for admission are selected on the basis of their qualifications,regardless of race, color, sex or nationality.
Qualities such as interest, intellectual curiosity, perception and ability toreason, are the prime requirements in addition to a record of academic competence. Candidates for a degree are admitted only on a full time resident
basis.
２）Requirement for Admission① Regular graduate students from a dental or medical school
An applicant who intends to become a candidate for a degree is ex pected to have graduated from a dental or medical school in March of thisyear, or has already graduated. Applicants from a medical school are
restricted to the clinical science course and part of the applied science
course.
Please check before applying. In order to practice clinical treatment, youneed a certificate of at least 3 years clinical experience.
② Graduate students besides those from den tal and medical schools
The major general requirement is an approved master degree or equiva lent education as determined by the qualification screening committee.
Note: Applicants are expected to be able to converse in Japanese.
10. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION
１）Two application forms from the office should be completed, and two photographsof the applicant's face (4 x 5 cm, front view, no cap, black and white, and taken
within 3 months; color photos are also accepted) should be attached to the forms.
A second choice of program may be selected.
The completed forms should be returned to the Admission Office by September
1, 2023 or February 15, 2024.
２）A copy of the diploma or a certificate of expected graduation.
３）A sealed transcript issued from the president of the university.
It is accepted only when the seal is opened at our office. A transcript isable to replace the graduate examination. Applicants may also provide twoletters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with their academic
qualification.
４）A health examination record which includes details of eyesight, color, sense,
auditory-sense tuberculosis, psychopathic and other disorders needs to besubmitted.

711. EXAMINATION FEE
１）￥2 0 , 0 0 0.
２）Procedures necessary for the examination
Present the documents with the examination fee to the Admission Office.
Application must be received no later than September 1, 2023 or February 15,
2024.
Numbered admission tickets will be sent by airmail or facsimile to othercountries from Japan.
Please include your facsimile number, if you（or your school）have one.
12. SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION
１）Essay about 600 words in English.
２）An interview is requested by director of the graduate school.
３）Deadline for application form of Examination
Date：February 15, 2024
４）Announcement of the Result of the Examination
The results will be announced February 22, 2024, a letter of success will be sentby e-mail.
13. EXPENSES
Expenses
To be paid at the time of￥200,000……………Admission
Entrance fee￥550,000……………Beginning of the year
Tuition￥8,000……………Beginning of the year
General insurance￥758,000……………Total expense for the first year
Total
Notice！
No costs mentioned above are refundable for any reason.
Students whose universities participate in the mutual science promotion
program is entitled to a 20% discount on their tuition.
Following is a list of member universities:
Chung Shan Medical University
University of Michigan
University Paris 7 DENIS-DIDEROT
Sichuan University, West China College of Stomatology
University of Bern
The Hebrew University
The University of British Columbia
University of Manchester
Mahidol University
University of Turku
University of the Philippines
The University of Pennsylvania
The University of Adelaide
University of Otago
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Health Sciences University of Mongolia
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland
The University of Hong Kong
Faculty of Medicine/Dentistry, The Danube Private University（in the order of joining as members of sister schools）
１）Registration for Admission
Registration for admission must be received by the last day of March or September.
Please transfer all expenses (tuition and other fees) into the school account.
Sponsorship or bank certification for the full expenses of the four years is required.
14. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
１）Financial Requirements
Tuition fee, studying and living expenses have to be fully prepared by students.
In addition, they need financial certification of sponsorship during the four years
or bank certification.
２）Student Curriculum
Students plan their curriculum in consultation with their Program Director andResearch Advisor.
３）Credit Requirement
Credit is granted only for those courses that have been approved by theCommittee of Program Directors as listed in the bulletin.
The time required to achieve 1 credit is the total time for lectures, seminars andpractices. Lecture units are 45 minutes, seminar units are 45 minutes x 2 andpractical units are 45 minutes x 3, and they all run for approximately 15 weeks
each.

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① Basic Science
CreditSubject

Year

Comparative Morphology of Oral Hard Tissue and Mucous Membranes

Histology

Physiology of Mastication and Salivation

Molecular Biology of Saliva and Salivary Glands

Molecular Biology of Saliva and Salivary Glands

LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6

Oral Infection and Immunity

LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6

Oral Environmental and Community Dental Health

10

LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6

② Applied Science
CreditSubject

Year

Developmental Science of Oral Biomaterials

Functional Occlusal Treatment

Quantitative Diagnostic Imaging

Histopathology of Pathogenic Mechanisms

Pharmacodynamics of Hard Tissue and Salivary Glands

LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6

Anesthesiology and Resuscitation

LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6

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③ Clinical Science
CreditSubject

Year
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6
LectureSeminar3
Practice
4

Advanced Operative Dentistry・Endodontics

Periodontology

Pediatric Oral Behavior Science

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Thesis Submission
6
Clinical Examination

LectureSeminar3
Practice
4
Thesis Submission
6

All Courses / Core Classes

LectureCommon Subject Ⅰ

1.5

Common Subject Ⅱ

1.5

Common Subject Ⅲ

1.5

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15. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTORAL COURSE
１） Each student must complete a major subject, associated subjects and othersubjects totaling at least 30 credits, under the guidance of the Director. With
permission of the Committee of the Graduate Course, students are able to takegraduate level lectures at other universities and any credits achieved may beapproved for addition up to a maximum of 10 credits.
２ ） After completion of all course requirements, candidates must demonstrateadequate mastery of their field, through both a written and comprehensive oral
examination.
３）The dissertation will be based on original experimental research performed under
the guidance of the Program Director.
16. PRESENTATION OF THE DISSERTATION
Students wishing to obtain a doctorate by presenting a thesis must submit thenecessary forms to the Graduate Office. The dissertation will be preliminarily
inspected by the inquiry committee comprised of three members. It will be
evaluated in accordance with the standards deserving of a doctoral degree. At thistime the student’s ability to comprehend the major significance of the chosen field
will be tested by an oral examination. After clearing the preliminary examination,
the dissertation will be advanced to a full meeting of all committee members whowill discuss the qualifications of academic competence.
Acceptance is determined by more than two-third approval of all members of thecommittee. A graduate degree（PhD）is awarded by The Nippon Dental University
School of Life Dentistry at the Niigata graduation ceremony in March.
17. DISCIPLINE
The following may be cause for disciplinary action:１）Students who do not pay school expenses by the due date.
２）Students who conduct themselves unsocially or immorally.
３）Students who find it impossible to graduate.
４）Students who stay over 8 years.
５）Students who do not attend class regularly.

Punishment for the aforementioned will be decided by members of the committee.
Discipline may consist of cautioning, suspension or expulsion from school.

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