April 2023 Enrollment
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral Programin 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 ........................................................................................................................... 8
Application Form ........................................................................................................... 11
Curriculum Vitae: Educational Background .................................................................... 13
Curriculum Vitae: Employment Record........................................................................... 14

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 8 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(https://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/search/index.html)
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 Healthundecided

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. Yoshiura Kazunori

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Prof. Kawano Shintaro

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 Dentistry2

Research Subjects
Research Area
・Orofacial stem cell-based medicine for tissue/organ regeneration
Molecular Cell Biology

・Molecular regulation of proliferation, differentiation, and senescence inand Oral Anatomy

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
・The common molecular mechanisms that control postmenopausal

Molecular andCellular Biochemistryosteoporosis and weight gain and development of therapeutic strategies
・The regulatory mechanism of bone metabolism
・The molecular mechanism of bone invasion by oral cancer
・Studies on type 3 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

Aging Science and・Impacts of chronic systemic inflammation on the brain functions (especially

Pharmacology

focus on microglia)
・Pathophysiological roles of cathepsins in inflammation
・Understanding of molecular mechanisms of taste signaling associated with

Oral Neurosciencevarious diseases (e.g.taste disorders, metabolic syndromes) and development oftherapeutic methods for the diseases
・Taste organ regeneration and functional analysis of taste related molecules byusing 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
・Studies on predisposition to non-communicable diseases regulated by

Oral, Brain and Total

environmental factors and epigenomic memory

Health Science

・Studies on molecular basis of biological defense system regulation mediated byprotease reaction
・Studies on the sex differences in energy metabolism and cognitive function
・Molecular epidemiology on relationship between oral microbiome and oral andPreventive and Public

systemic health

Health Dentistry

・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 molecularbiology3

・Translational research of applying primary tooth to regenerative medicine
Pediatric Dentistry and・Study of the energy metabolism on craniofacial growth and development

Special Need Dentistry

・Molecular analysis of mitochondrial function during dento-craniofacial
morphogenesis and development
・Genetic analysis of congenital anomaly of craniofacial complex in children andspecial need children
・Analysis for the molecular mechanisms through epithelial-mesenchymal

Orthodontics andinteraction

Dentofacial・Molecular mechanism of the mechanical stress response during chondrogenesis

Orthopedics

and osteogenesis
・Molecular and developmental biological analysis of the craniofacial region
・Finite element analysis and biomechanics relating to clinical orthodontics
・An approach to evaluating the physiological and biochemical functions inmasticatory muscle fatigue
・Improvement of Quality of Life through orthodontic treatment for patient withmalocclusion
・Fabrication of carbonate apatite bone replacement

Biomaterials

・Development of three-dimensional interconnected bone replacement
・Development of osteoconductive polymer
・Development of high performance apatite cement
・Analysis of the mechanism of osteoconductivity
・Studies on identification of factors and scaffolds indispensable for periodontal

Endodontology andligament tissue regeneration

Operative Dentistry

・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・Studies on the development of new assessment and diagnostic tool for

Periodontology

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 andsystemic disease
・Studies on the mechanism of development of low-grade inflammation causedby periodontal disease, and its influence on other tissues

4・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 ofnovel molecular targeted therapy
・Studies on esthetic prosthesis
Fixed Prosthodontics

・Clinical and physiological study on maxillofacial rehabilitation
・Longitudinal study of oral functions and prosthetic interventions
・Evaluation and management of oral dryness and oral hygiene
・Analytical study on treatment planning for prosthetic interventions
・Clinical research for bone regeneration
・Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics
・Basic study on cellular responses to surface modification of dental implants
・Development of biomaterials for prosthodontic treatment

Implant and・Mechanobiology of dental implant and prosthodontics

Rehabilitative Dentistry

・Studies on bone regeneration therapy
・Development of evaluation system for stomatognathic function
・Epidemiological and physiological study on oral rehabilitation using removabledentures・Epidemiological and biomechanical study on oral rehabilitation using implants
・Application of digital dentistry and workflow across prosthodontic 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 and prosthodontic skills affecting short /long term success for implant treatment
・Molecular and genetic investigation on the development and regeneration of theOral Pathology

tooth and periodontal tissues for regenerative therapy
・Cellular and molecular biology of oral cancer
・Investigation of a common mechanism of developmental formation and tumor
formation・Study on quantitative diagnosis

Oral and Maxillofacial

・Computer-assisted diagnosis using dental images

Radiology

・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 dentistry5

・Image analysis on the structure and pathology of the masticatory muscles andrelated structures
・Application of “interventional radiology” to dentistry
・Development of the training system for dental radiography using virtual reality
technique・Accurate 3 dimensional measurement on cleft lip and palate / jaw deformity
Oral and Maxillofacial・Development of surgical simulation / navigation system

Surgery

・A study on bone regeneration and compatible biomaterials
・Development of artificial temporo-mandibular joint
・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
・A study on regulatory mechanisms of bone immunology
・Development of the novel treatment for oral cancer

Oral and Maxillofacial

・Studies on morphological and functional reconstruction after the surgery of oral

Oncology

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 andrehabilitation)
・An immunological study 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 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

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・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・Clinical studies on the relationship between chronic orofacial pain andpsychosocial factors
・Studies on nutrition and metabolism during perioperative period
Dental Anesthesiology

・Studies on life support for dental emergency
・Studies on clinical pharmacokinetics of aspirin・Studies on electroencephalogram during general anesthesia
・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 generalanesthesia on respiration
・Studies on the relationship among oral function, systemic disease, and nutrition

Geriatric Dentistry and・Studies on oral management of patients with systemic disease

Perioperative Medicine

・Studies on oral function management for long healthy lives

in Dentistry

・Studies on the development of regenerative dental medicine for super-agedsociety・Development of instructional strategies to encourage students to transform

Dental Education

themselves 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・Studies on oral tissue regeneration using stem cell populations and/or stem

General Dentistrycell-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 and evaluation systems for dental
trainees・Research on mental health status of dental trainees

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Guidelines for Prospective Applicants to the International Doctoral Programin Dental Science

Admission
International students wanting to enter our Ph.D. program from April, 2023 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, 2023.
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, 2023 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 20 (Monday) − 24 (Friday), 2023

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.

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<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 (Tuesday), 2023
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.

9*In general, entrance examination and interview for examinees residing overseas are conducted online
using Zoom. Please contact us for details.
5.

Notification of Results
Applicants will be notified by email.
Third Admission: March 8 (Wednesday), 2023

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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mm

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yy

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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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) □completed □will complete
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