April 2025 Enrollment
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral
Program in Dental Science

Admission

Kyushu University
Faculty of Dental ScienceContents
Years Required for Graduation: PhD course 4 years ........................................................... 1
Field of Specialization, Research Area and Supervisor ........................................................ 2
Research Subject .............................................................................................................. 3
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral Program in Dental
Science ......................................................................................................................... 13
Application Form ........................................................................................................... 16
Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background ................................................................... 18
Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record........................................................................... 19

Years Required for Graduation: PhD course 4 years
Types of Degree
The Graduate School of Dental Science offers three types of doctoral degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Dental

Science), Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Dentistry).
A Doctorate in Doctor of Philosophy (Dental Science) is awarded to students who specialize in dental
research and have obtained sufficient knowledge and skills to undertake independent research.
A Doctorate in Doctor of Philosophy is awarded to students who are engaged in advanced academic research
related to dental science and can undertake cutting-edge research in a wide range of fields.
A Doctorate in Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Dentistry) is awarded to students who specialize in clinicalresearch, have the ability to undertake clinical research, and who can take a leadership role as a highly skilled
professional in the future.

Requirements for Completion
A minimum of 4 years of attendance and at least 32 credits: 8 general subject credits taken in the first or
second year, 16 credits from the core curriculum and 6 specialist credits taken in the latter years of thecourse. Please consult your supervisor regarding course selection.
Credits will be awarded on the basis of exams or reports.
In addition to a minimum of 4 years attendance and completion of required credits, students are required tosubmit a thesis based on original research. After approval of their thesis, students must successfully defend their
thesis to be awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Dental Science), Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor ofPhilosophy (Clinical Dentistry).
However, students with an exemplary research record may graduate in 3 years.
Students who wish to obtain Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Dentistry) must earn “Clinical Practice I-III”
specialist core credits.

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Field of Specialization, Research Area and Supervisor
Field of Specialization

Research Area

Supervisor

Oral Biological Science

Molecular Cell Biology and Oral Anatomy

Prof. Yamaza Takayoshi

Molecular and Cellular BiochemistryProf. Jimi Eijiro

Aging Science and Pharmacology

Prof. Kanematsu Takashi

Oral Neuroscience

Prof. Shigemura Noriatsu

Oral, Brain and Total Health Science

Prof. Jimi Eijiro

Preventive and Dental Public HealthProf. Takeshita Toru

Pediatric Dentistry and Special Need DentistryProf. Fukumoto Satoshi

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Prof. Takahashi Ichiro

Biomaterials

Prof. Ishikawa Kunio

Endodontology and Operative DentistryProf. Maeda Hidefumi

Periodontology

Prof. Nishimura Fusanori

Fixed Prosthodontics

Prof. Ayukawa Yasunori

Implant and Rehabilitative DentistryProf. Ayukawa Yasunori

Oral Pathology

Prof. Kiyoshima Tamotsu

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Prof. Chikui Toru

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Prof. Moriyama Masafumi

Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology

Prof. Kawano Shintaro

Dental Anesthesiology

Prof. Yokoyama Takeshi

Geriatric Dentistry and Perioperative Medicine

Prof. Kashiwazaki HaruhikoDental Education

Prof. Tsukiyama Yoshihiro

General DentistryProf. Wada Naohisa

Oral Health, Growth and Development

Oral Rehabilitation

Maxillofacial Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Dentistry

Please make contact with the professor in your chosen research area and get informal acceptance
before applying to our International Doctoral Program.
You are encouraged to make use of the Kyushu University Academic Staff Educational and Research Activities
Database (https://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/search/index.html) and the Pre-admission Support Desk (PSD) (https://iaas.kyushu-u.ac.jp/) to contact the professor you would like to study under.

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Research Subjects
SectionMolecular Cell Biology
and Oral Anatomy

Research Subjects
・Orofacial stem cell-based medicine for tissue/organ
regeneration
・Molecular regulation of proliferation, differentiation,and senescence in orofacial stem cells
・Orofacial stem cell-based pathology for human diseases
・Functions of neural crest-derived stem cells in organ
development
・Molecular mechanism of bone metabolism

Molecular andCellular Biochemistry

・ The common molecular mechanisms that control
postmenopausal osteoporosis and weight gain anddevelopment of therapeutic strategies
・The regulatory mechanism of bone metabolism
・The molecular mechanism of bone invasion by oral cancer

Aging Science andPharmacology

・Studies on type 3 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease・Impacts of chronic systemic inflammation on the brain
functions (especially focus on microglia)
・Pathophysiological roles of cathepsins in inflammation

Oral Neuroscience・Understanding of molecular mechanisms of taste
signaling associated with various diseases (e.g.taste
disorders, metabolic syndromes) and development oftherapeutic methods for the diseases
・Taste organ regeneration and functional analysis oftaste related molecules by using new 3 dimensional organ
culture system (organoid)
・Analysis of taste signaling serving for different
functions in multiple organs
・Analysis of regulation of food intake and energy
homeostasis via taste signaling in oral-brain-gut axis

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Oral, Brain and Total
Health Science

・Studies on predisposition to non-communicable diseases
regulated by environmental factors and epigenomic
memory・Studies on molecular basis of biological defense systemregulation mediated by protease reaction
・Studies on the sex differences in energy metabolism andcognitive function

Preventive and Public
Health Dentistry

・Molecular epidemiology on relationship between oral
microbiome and oral and systemic health・Epidemiology on relationship between oral and systemic
health・Clinical study of relationship between oral function andsystemic health・Development of preventive measures of oral diseases
utilizing molecular biology

Pediatric Dentistry
and Special Need
Dentistry・Translational research of applying primary tooth toregenerative medicine
・Study of the energy metabolism on craniofacial growthand development
・Molecular analysis of mitochondrial function during
dento-craniofacial morphogenesis and development
・Genetic analysis of congenital anomaly of craniofacialcomplex in children and special need children

4Orthodontics and
Dentofacial
Orthopedics

・Analysis for the molecular mechanisms throughepithelial-mesenchymal interaction
・Molecular mechanism of the mechanical stress response
during chondrogenesis and osteogenesis
・Molecular and developmental biological analysis of the
craniofacial region
・Finite element analysis and biomechanics relating toclinical orthodontics
・An approach to evaluate the physiological andbiochemical properties of stomatognathic function
・Improvement of Quality of Life through orthodontic
treatment for patient with malocclusion

Biomaterials

・Fabrication of carbonate apatite bone replacement
・Development of three-dimensional interconnected bonereplacement
・Development of osteoconductive polymer
・Development of high performance apatite cement
・Analysis of the mechanism of osteoconductivity

Endodontology andOperative Dentistry

・Studies on identification of factors and scaffolds
indispensable for periodontal ligament tissue regeneration
・Studies on the induction of periodontal ligament stem
cells derived from iPS cells
・Developmental research on ‘Bio-Implant’ which includes
the engineered periodontal ligament tissue
・Development of novel pulp capping materials
・Studies on the aging of dental pulp cells
・Development of bactericidal treatment for caries
microorganisms using bacteriophage

5Periodontology

・Studies on the development of new assessment anddiagnostic tool for periodontal diseases
・Studies on etiology and bio-regulatory mechanisms of
periodontal disease
・Studies on biological periodontal tissue regeneration
・Basic and clinical studies on the interaction between
periodontal disease and systemic disease
・Studies on the mechanism of development of low-grade
inflammation caused by periodontal disease, and its
influence on other tissues
・Studies on the pathogenesis of unique periodontal
disease such as drug-induced gingival overgrowth・Studies on the elucidation of patho-physiology of
pulpitis and establishment of novel molecular targeted
therapy

Fixed Prosthodontics

・Studies on esthetic prosthesis
・Clinical and physiological study on maxillofacial
rehabilitation
・Longitudinal study of oral functions and prosthetic
interventions
・Evaluation and management of systemic condition andoral functions in the elderly population
・Clinical study on the association between perioral
muscles and oral functions
・Analytical study on treatment planning for prosthetic
interventions
・Clinical research for bone regeneration
・Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics

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Implant andRehabilitative
Dentistry・Development of biomaterials for prosthodontic
treatment
・Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics
・Studies on bone regeneration therapy
・Epidemiological and physiological study on oral
rehabilitation using removable dentures
・Epidemiological and biomechanical study on oral
rehabilitation using implants
・Application of digital dentistry and workflow acrossprosthodontic treatment
・Studies on physical effect of mouthguard for exercise
・Development and evaluation of treatments in
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw・Studies for optimisation of the surgical andprosthodontic skills affecting short / long term success for
implant treatment

Oral Pathology

・Molecular and genetic investigation on the development
and regeneration of the tooth and periodontal tissues forregenerative therapy
・Cellular and molecular biology of oral cancer
・Investigation of a common mechanism of developmental
formation and tumor formation

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Oral and Maxillofacial
Radiology

・Research on quantification of maxillofacial images
・Computer-assisted diagnosis using maxillofacial images
・Studies on digital intraoral imaging system
・Research on the characteristics of dental cone beam CT
・Research on the application of MR and ultrasounddevices to the dental field・Image analysis on oral cancers
・Image analysis on the structure and pathology ofsalivary glands
・Image analysis on the structure and pathology of themasticatory muscles and related structures
・Development of the training system for dental
radiography using virtual reality technique8Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery・Accurate 3 dimensional measurement on cleft lip andpalate / jaw deformity
・Development of surgical simulation / navigation system
・A study on bone regeneration and compatible
biomaterials
・Development of artificial temporo-mandibular joint
・Development of new treatment method in cleft lip andpalate・Development and evaluation of treatments in jaw
deformity・Molecularly targeted therapy for oral cancer
・A study on the mechanism of invasion and metastasisof oral cancer
・Molecular mechanisms of salivary gland development
and regeneration
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of oral
mucosal diseases
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of Sjögren's
syndrome
・Experimental study on bone regeneration in jaw
・A study on regulatory mechanisms of bone immunology

Oral and Maxillofacial
Oncology

・Development of the novel treatment for oral cancer
・Studies on morphological and functional reconstruction
after the surgery of oral cancer
・Studies on host defense mechanism against oral cancer

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・Studies on the oncogenes of oral cancer
・Studies on the mechanism of invasion and metastasisof oral cancer
・Studies on the mechanism of the escape from immune
surveillance by tumor-associated macrophages of oral
cancer・Studies on relationship between oral bacterial flora andtreatment of oral cancer
・Studies on dysphagia after treatment of oral cancer(evaluation and rehabilitation)
・An immunological study on the pathogenesis of oral
mucosal diseases
・Analysis of the cell differentiation and intracellulartransduction of oral epithelial cells
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of Sjögren's
syndrome
・Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of IgG4related disease
・Studies on expanded T and B cells for IgG4-RD andother human autoimmune disease -Joint International
Research・Studies on the treatment of odontogenic tumors
・Biological and cytological studies of odontogenic tumors
・Studies on the orthognathic surgery for jaw deformities
・Clinical studies on the preventive treatment of antiresorptive agents related osteonecrosis of the jaw
・Studies on the pathogenesis and treatment of cleft lip
and or palate・Clinical studies on the relationship between chronic
orofacial pain and psychosocial factors

10Dental Anesthesiology

・Studies on nutrition and metabolism during
perioperative period
・Studies on life support for dental emergency
・Studies on clinical pharmacokinetics of aspirin・Studies on electroencephalogram during generalanesthesia
・Studies on electrocardiogram during perioperative
period・Studies on the management of tracheal tube during
general anesthesia
・Studies on microcirculation during general anesthesia
・Study of the effect of inspiratory oxygen concentration
during general anesthesia after emergency
・Study on hemolysis by extracorporeal circulation
・Study on the standard values of preoperative screening
tests in children
・Study of AR-based materials on the educational effects

Geriatric Dentistry and ・Studies on the relationship among oral function,
Perioperative
systemic disease, and nutrition
Medicine in Dentistry
・Studies on oral management of patients with systemic
disease・Studies on oral function management for long healthy
lives・Studies on the development of regenerative dental
medicine for super-aged society
・Studies on oral health care for multidisciplinary
collaboration in disasters

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Dental Education

・Development of instructional strategies to encourage
students to transform themselves into lifelong active
learners
・Development of systematic outcome-based educational
programs
・Development of ICT-based learning support systems
and effective learning materials
・Development of reliable tools to assess students'
learning outcomes

General Dentistry

・Studies on oral tissue regeneration using stem cell
populations and/or stem cell-inducing factors
・Studies on oral care for the perioperative patients・Studies on the improvement of oral function for ADL
elevation of the aged.
・Studies on etiology and bacteria of periodontal disease
・Development of novel training programs andevaluation systems for dental trainees
・Research on mental health status of dental trainees

12Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral Programin Dental Science

Admission
International students wanting to enter our Ph.D. program from April, 2025 can apply to our International
Doctoral Program, if they meet any one of the following requirements.
1.

Required Qualifications
Hold foreign nationality and meet the following requirements:
i. Those who have completed or are expected to complete an 18-year curriculum education in a foreigncountry (major in Dentistry, Medical Science or Veterinary Medicine) by March 31th, 2025.
ii. Those who have completed a 16-year curriculum education and have 2 years of research experience ina university or research institution, and whose research is evaluated by the faculty as having the samelevel as a graduate in Dentistry, Medical Science or Veterinary Medicine.
ⅲ. Those who have received, or are expected to receive a bachelor’s degree or a degree equivalent to thebachelor’s by March 31, 2025 by completing a 5-year course or longer (includes completing thecourse by taking classes in a correspondence course provided by a foreign university or an equivalentforeign facility in Japan, or completing the course at a scholastic organization admitted by the School
Education System in the foreign country concerned) at a foreign university or other foreign schools(limited to the institution and its overall situation of educational research activities admitted by the
person certified by the foreign government or relevant authorities, or the equivalent institution
specially designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.)

2.

Application Period
1st application period: August 5 (Monday) − 23 (Friday), 2024
2nd application period: December 2 (Monday) − 18 (Wednesday), 2024

3.

Application Documents
Applicants should submit the necessary documents for the application to the Student Affairs Office, Graduate.
School of Dental Science, Kyushu University.
The documents for the application should be sent by registered special delivery mail, and should arrive at Kyushu
University within the application period.
(Address)
Student Affairs Office, Graduate School of Dental Science, Kyushu University
3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
TEL: +81-92-642-6261
ⅰ． Application form (Kyushu University format) *Attach two photos (5 x 4cm) to your application form
ⅱ． Curriculum Vitae
ⅲ．College diploma and college transcript from the last school you graduated from
Please submit the originals.
ⅳ．Entrance examination fee: 30,000 JPY
Please transfer in Japanese yen and cover all the commission costs when you transfer.
(Not required for Japanese government scholarship (MEXT) students)
N.B. This fee is non-refundable
Applicants are asked to either ① make a bank transfer (make sure to enclose a photocopy of the remittancereceipt together with their application documents as proof of payment) or ② pay the application fee online via“ e-payment.” Payment of all bank charges, including any transaction charges, is entirely the responsibility of
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ⅴ.Submission of original TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS score reports(for applicants seeking exemption from the written English examination).
If your English language ability is assessed as sufficient, based on your submitted TOEIC, TOEFL,
or IELTS score report, you will be exempt from taking the written English examination.
However, if an original score sheet is not submitted, you will be required to take the written English
examination. Please submit an original score report dated no more than two years before the PhD
application deadline.
The original score report will be returned to you after processing.
【Original score sheet】
・Official Score Certificate of TOEIC・Test Taker Score Report or Institutional Score Report of TOEFL(Score Record of TOEFL-ITP is also accepted)
・Test Report Form of IELTS
4.

Selection Method
Selection will be based on the results of examination, interview and application documents.
Written examination and interview
Place: Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University
1st application: Date: September 10 (Tuesday), 2024
2nd application: Date: January 21 (Tuesday), 2025
Time (JST)

Subject

9:30~10:30

Field of Specialty*

10:50~12:20

English13:30~

Interview

14*You will be examined on your field of specialty and related subjects.
*In general, entrance examination and interview for examinees residing overseas are conducted online
using Zoom.
*Alternative Date: September 11 (Wednesday), 2024 (for 1st application),January 23 (Thursday), 2025 (for 2nd application）
Examination will be conducted on the above alternative date if the examination is cancelled due tothe unforeseen circumstances, such as typhoon.

5.

Notification of Results
Applicants will be notified by email.
1st application: October 3 (Thursday), 2024
2nd application: February 12 (Wednesday), 2025

6.

Enrollment Procedure
The enrollment documents will be sent to the successful applicants’ registered address in early February.
These documents must be completed during the enrollment period, February 20 (Thursday) - March 5(Wednesday), 2025.
*If you do not complete the enrollment procedure during this period, you will lose your place.
Entrance fee and tuition fees
Entrance fee: 282,000 yen
Tuition fees: 267,900 yen for half a year (Annual amount 535,800 yen)
*All fees are waived for Japanese government scholarship (MEXT) students.
*All fees shown here are subject to change.

7.

Use of Personal Informationi. Your personal information is only used for the application process, admission procedure and datacollection.
ii. Your personal information is protected under Japanese Personal Information Protection

8.

Applicants with Disabilities
The University provides consultation for applicants with disabilities who may require special
arrangements during the entrance examinations or in classes after enrollment.
Please contact the following office prior to the application process as soon as possible as it sometimes
takes extra time to decide on the arrangements depending on the situation.

Contact Information:
Student Affairs Office, Graduate School of Dental Science, Kyushu University
3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
TEL: +81-92-642-6261
E-mail: ijgsigaku@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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Examinee Number

Application Form

To: Dean of the Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyushu University
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Employment(dd/mm/yy)

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2. Candidates must sit in the seat allocated to their examinee number and display their examinee card on
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Name in Alphabet

Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background
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Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record
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