April 2022 Enrollment
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral Programin Dental Science

Admission

Kyushu University
Faculty of Dental ScienceContents
International Doctoral Program in Dental Science from October 2010 ................................. 1
Years Required for Graduation: PhD course 4 years ........................................................... 2
Field of Specialization, Research Area and Supervisor ........................................................ 3
Research Subject .............................................................................................................. 4
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral Program in Dental
Science ........................................................................................................................... 9
Application Form ........................................................................................................... 12
Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background .................................................................... 14
Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record........................................................................... 15

International Doctoral Program in Dental Science from October 2010
This international program emphasizes the cultivation of researchers, educators andwell-trained clinical dental professionals, especially researchers who are capable oftaking international leadership roles in dentistry. The program seeks to provide highly
motivated individuals with advanced training that will enable them to contribute to
the improvement of oral health worldwide. The four-year curriculum offers three
types of doctoral degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Dental Science), Doctor ofPhilosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Dentistry). International students will have theopportunity to take advantage of our excellent research facilities and further their knowledge
through independent research in a wide variety of fields. Graduates of our PhD program are well
prepared for rewarding careers in research and academia. We look forward to welcoming you toFukuoka in the near future.
Seiji Nakamura
Dean of the Faculty of Dental Science1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 30 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
Please contact the supervisor in your chosen research area before sending the admission documents.
Kyushu University Academic Staff Educational and Research Activities Database(http://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/search/index_e.html)
Field of Specialization

Research Area

Supervisor

Oral Biological Science

Molecular Cell Biology and Oral Anatomy

Prof. Takayoshi Yamaza

Molecular and Cellular BiochemistryProf. Eijiro Jimi

Aging Science and Pharmacology

Prof. Takashi Kanematsu

Oral Neuroscience

Prof. Noriatsu Shigemura

Oral, Brain and Total Health Science

Prof. Eijiro Jimi

Preventive and Dental Public HealthProf. Yoshihisa Yamashita

Pediatric Dentistry and Special Need DentistryProf. Satoshi Fukumoto

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Prof. Ichiro Takahashi

Biomaterials

Prof. Kunio Ishikawa

Endodontology and Operative DentistryProf. Hidefumi Maeda

Periodontology

Prof. Fusanori Nishimura

Fixed Prosthodontics

Prof. Yasunori Ayukawa

Implant and Rehabilitative DentistryProf. Yasunori Ayukawa

Oral Pathology

Prof. Tamotsu Kiyoshima

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Prof. Kazunori Yoshiura

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Prof. Yoshihide Mori

Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology

Prof. Seiji Nakamura

Dental Anesthesiology

Prof. Takeshi Yokoyama

Geriatric Dentistry and Perioperative Medicine

Prof. Haruhiko Kashiwazaki

Dental Education

Prof. Yoshihiro Tsukiyama

General DentistryProf. Naohisa Wada

Oral Health, Growth and Development

Oral Rehabilitation

Maxillofacial Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Dentistry3

Research Subjects
Research Area
Molecular Cell Biology and Oral Anatomy

・ Molecular mechanism of osteoclast differentiation and activation
・ Specific regulation of pathological bone destruction
・ Human mesenchymal stem cell-based translational research in regenerative
medicine and dental medicine
・ Function of mesenchymal stem cells in bone and mineral metabolism

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

・ Analysis of the functional interaction among bone, gut and energy
metabolism with a special reference to gender difference
・ The regulatory mechanism of NF-κB activity in organ development
and its function

Aging Science and Pharmacology

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

Oral Neuroscience・ Understanding of molecular mechanisms of taste signaling associated withvarious diseases (e.g.taste disorders, metabolic syndromes) anddevelopment of therapeutic methods for the diseases
・ Taste organ regeneration and functional analysis of taste related moleculesby 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

Oral, Brain and Total Health Science・ Studies on predisposition to non-communicable diseases regulated byenvironmental factors and epigenomic memory
・ Studies on molecular basis of biological defense system regulation
mediated by protease reaction
・ Studies on the sex differences in energy metabolism and cognitive 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 and systemic health・ Development of preventive measures of oral diseases utilizing molecularbiology

Pediatric Dentistry and Special Need・ Translational research of applying primary tooth to regenerative medicine

Dentistry・ Study of the energy metabolism on craniofacial growth and development
・ Molecular analysis of mitochondrial function during dento-craniofacial
morphogenesis and development
・ Genetic analysis of congenital anomaly of craniofacial complex in children
and special need children

4Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

・ Profiling of microRNAs in embryonic craniofacial development
・ Analysis for the molecular mechanisms of tooth development
・ Molecular mechanism of the mechanical stress response duringchondrogenesis and osteogenesis
・ Molecular and developmental biological analysis of the craniofacial region
・ Finite element analysis and biomechanics
・ An approach to evaluating the physiological and biochemical functions inmasticatory muscle fatigue
・ Improvement of Quality of Life through orthodontic treatment for patientswith malocclusion

Biomaterials

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

Endodontology and Operative 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
・Development of novel pulp capping materials
・Identification of principal molecules in microbes responsible fordevelopment of refractory endodontic diseases.
・Studies on the aging of dental pulp cells

Periodontology

・ Studies on the development of new assessment and diagnostic 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・ Clinical studies on supportive periodontal therapy

Fixed Prosthodontics

・ Studies on esthetic prosthesis
・ Studies on tooth regenerative therapy
・ Development of inhibitors to alveolar bone resorption
・ Analysis of pathogenic mechanisms in peri-implant mucositis andperi-implantitis
・ Development of dental implant navigation system using an infrared
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・ Clinical and physiological study on maxillofacial rehabilitation
Implant and Rehabilitative Dentistry

・ Development of biomaterials for prosthodontic treatment
・ Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics
・ Studies on bone regeneration therapy
・ Development of evaluation system for stomatognathic function
・ Development of evaluation system and treatment of bruxism
・ Epidemiological and physiological study on oral rehabilitation using
removable dentures
・ Epidemiological and biomechanical study on oral rehabilitation using
implants
・ Establishment of diagnosis and treatment system for temporomandibular
disorders・ Development of the treatment for patients with complaints related to
occlusion・ Mechanism of chronic masticatory muscles pain

Oral Pathology･ Molecular and genetic investigation on the development andregeneration of the tooth and periodontal tissues for regenerative
therapy･ Cellular and molecular biology of oral cancer･ Investigation of a common mechanism of developmental formationand tumor formation

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

・ Study on quantitative diagnosis
・ Computer-assisted diagnosis using dental images
・ Studies on direct digital introral imaging system
・ Analysis on patient radiation dose in dental radiography
・ Diagnostic image analysis for oral cancer
・ Image analysis on oral cancers
・ Studies on radiotherapy for oral cancers
・ Radiological analysis of cervical lymph node metastasis of malignant
tumors・ Image analysis on the structure and pathology of salivary glands
・ Application of ultrasonography to dentistry・ Image analysis on the structure and pathology of the masticator muscles
and related structures
・ Application of “interventional radiology” to dentistry
・ Development of the training system for dental radiography using virtual
reality technique

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

・ Accurate 3 dimensional measurement on cleft lip and palate / jaw
deformity
・ Development of surgical simulation / navigation system
・ A study on bone regeneration and compatible biomaterials
・ Development of artificial temporo-mandibular joint

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・ Development of new treatment method in cleft lip and palate
・ Development and evaluation of treatments in jaw deformity
・ Molecularly targeted therapy for oral cancer
・ A study on the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of 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
Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology

・ Development of the novel treatment for oral cancer
・ Studies on morphological and functional reconstruction after the surgery oforal cancer
・ Studies on host defense mechanism against oral cancer
・ Studies on the oncogenes of oral cancer
・ Studies on the mechanism of invasion and metastasis of oral cancer
・ Studies on the mechanism of the escape from immune surveillance bytumor-associated macrophages of oral cancer
・ Studies on relationship between oral bacterial flora and treatment of oral
cancer・ Studies on dysphagia after treatment of oral cancer(evaluation and rehabilitation)
・ Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of oral mucosal diseases
・ Analysis of the cell differentiation and intracellular transduction of oral
epithelial cells
・ Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of Sjögren’s syndrome
・ Immunological studies on the pathogenesis of IgG4-related disease・ Studies on expanded T and B cells for IgG4-RD and other humanautoimmune 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 anti-resorptive agents
related osteonecrosis of the jaw
・ Studies on the pathogenesis and treatment of cleft lip and or palate

Dental Anesthesiology

・ Studies on nutrition and metabolism during perioperative period
・ Studies on cuff pressure of tracheal tube
・ Studies on life support for dental emergency
・ Effects of general anesthetics on the ion channels of central neurons
・ Studies on the general anesthetic drugs and hearts (circulation) effects on
central nerve system
・ Studies on Combination of drugs for intravenous sedation
・ Studies on clinical pharmacokinetics of aspirin・ Studies on electroencephalogram during general anesthesia
・ Studies on depth of tracheal tube during general anesthesia

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Geriatric Dentistry and Perioperative・Studies on the relationship among oral function, systemic disease,

Medicineand nutrition
・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 forsuper-aged society

Dental Education

・Development of instructional strategies to encourage students to transformthemselves into lifelong active learners
・Development of systematic outcome-based educational programs
・Development of ICT-based learning support systems and effective learningmaterials
・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 theaged.
・ Studies on etiology and bacteria of periodontal disease・ Development of novel training programs and evaluation systems for dental
trainees・ Research on mental health status of dental trainees

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

Admission
International students wanting to enter our Ph.D. program from April, 2022 can apply for special selection, if
they meet 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, 2022.
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, 2022 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
Third Admission: February 21 (Monday) − 24 (Thursday), 2022

3.

Application Documents
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 fromiv. 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 theremittance receipt together with their application documents as proof of payment）or ② pay theapplication fee online via “e-payment.” Payment of all bank charges, including any transaction
charges, is entirely the responsibility of the applicant.

9<①Bank Transfer>
Beneficiary:
Name

Kyushu University

Address

744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395

CountryJAPAN

Beneficiary’s Bank:Name

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION

Branch NameFUKUOKA BRANCH

Address

1-1-1 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0011, JAPANA/C No.

7119240

Swift CodeSMBCJPJT<②Credit Card Payment>

Payment can be made by credit card online at;https://e-shiharai.net/ (in Japanese)

https://e-shiharai.net/english/ (in English)*For detailed information on how to pay all fees online, please see the page labeled “How to Pay Your Application
Fee by Credit Card” at the end of this brochure.

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
Third Admission: Date: February 28 (Monday), 2022
Time (JST)

Subject

9:30~10:30

Field of Specialty*

10:50~12:20

English13:30~

Interview*You will be examined on your field of specialty and related subjects.

10*It is possible to take the written examinations and interview in your home country, for example using
Skype. Please contact us for details.
5.

Notification of Results
Applicants will be notified by email.
Third Admission: March 9 (Wednesday), 2022

6.

Enrollment Procedure
Enrollment forms will be sent separately. These documents must be submitted during the admission
procedure period, which will be notified at a later date.
*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 the spring semester (April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022) (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, Faculty 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
Surname/Family Name

PhotographFirst Name(s)(4×5 cm)
Date of Birth：(

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Sex (�) □Male □Female
Marital Status (�) □Single □Married
Field of Specialization, Research Area and Supervisor
Field of Specialization
First Choice

Research Area
Supervisor
Field of Specialization
Research Area

Second Choice

Supervisor
Most recent university

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dd

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Nationality

Home Address

Postcode:

Passport

Tel:

Number

Email:
Correspondence

Address(if different)

Postcode:

Tel:

Name (Relationship)
Guarantor(

Address

Postcode:

Tel:

Email:
Examinee Number

Examination Card
Photograph

Most Recent University:(4×5 cm)
Surname/First Name(s):The International Doctoral Program of Graduate School of Dentistry,
Kyushu University

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Education (since graduating high school)(dd/mm/yy)

Employment(dd/mm/yy)

Professional Qualifications (e.g. Dental License Registration Number)(dd/mm/yy)

Signature

Date (dd/mm/yy)

Examination Rules
1. Candidates cannot enter the examination room without their examination card.
2. Candidates must sit in the seat allocated to their examinee number and display their examinee card on
their desk during the exam.
3. Candidates can bring pencils (not colored pencils), erasers and pencil sharpeners into the examination
room. All other materials are not permitted.
4. Additional information will be given prior to the start of the examination

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Name in Alphabet

Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background
Category

School Name

Location

Period of(City/Country)

Schooling

Elementary
Education
Secondary
Education(JuniorHigh

School)Secondary
Education(High School)
University(Undergraduate
Level)
University(Postgraduate
Level)
Signature

Date (dd/mm/yy)

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Period ofAttendance(dd/mm/yy)Name in Alphabet

Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record
Name of Organization

Signature

Location

Period of employment(dd/mm/yy)

Date (dd/mm/yy)

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Position

Type of work