Japanese Dental Science Federation (JDSF)
International Activities Advancement Committee presents

Interna�onal human resource development in the ﬁeldof den�stry and ac�vi�es of member socie�esForum summary

January 28, 2021 (13:00-15:00)

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Prefacep2

Session 1: Panel presenta�onp3

1. Interna�onal exchange and promo�on by JAOB society ac�vi�esDr. KANEMATSU Takashi (The Japanese Associa�on for Oral Biology)
2. Global human resources development from educa�onal ins�tute to member society ac�vity
Dr. HOSAKA Keiichi (The Japanese Society of Conserva�ve Den�stry)
3. Interna�onal ac�vi�es and plan for human resource development:
Dr. MATSUO Koichiro (The Japanese Society of Gerodontology)
4. Interna�onal healthcare/dental coopera�on ac�vi�es:
Dr. KOGO Mikihiko (The Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)
5. Interna�onal ac�vi�es of the Japanese Orthodon�c Society:
Dr. ARAI Kazuhito (The Japanese Orthodon�c Society)

Session 2: Panel discussion

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1. Deﬁni�on of interna�onal human resources and the image of human resources to be trained
2. Interna�onal human resources development with and a�er this COVID-19 era
3. Support from and requests for the JDSF regarding the ini�a�ves/ac�vi�es:-1-Interna�onal human resource development in the ﬁeld of den�stryand ac�vi�es of member socie�esForum summary

Preface:
The Interna�onal Ac�vi�es Advancement Commi�ee of the Japanese Dental Science Federa�on (JDSF) isac�ve in the following main areas:•Introduc�on of member socie�es overseas•Enlightening interna�onal students to par�cipa�on in member socie�es and ac�va�on of exchange•Support interna�onal human resource development for member socie�esTo examine ways of providing addi�onal support and facilita�ng informa�on sharing between member
socie�es, a survey focused on the interna�onaliza�on of each member society was conducted in academicyear (AY) 2019, inves�gated the society members’ current and future vision for interna�onal humanresource development, and determined their future development for the same. The report can now beviewed on JDSF’s HP . For enhancement of this objec�ve, we held a forum in AY2020 via a web conferencing
system. The forum consisted of two parts: Panel presenta�on and panel discussion.

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Among the member socie�es that reported a high priority on interna�onal ac�vi�es and human resource
development, ﬁve panelists introduced their socie�es’ interna�onal ac�vi�es, problems encountered whenpromo�ng interna�onaliza�on, and requests for the JDSF.

1. Interna�onal exchange and promo�on by JAOB society ac�vi�es:
The Japanese Associa�on for Oral Biology
Panelist: Dr. KANEMATSU Takashi
The Japanese Associa�on for Oral Biology (JAOB) was established in 1958 to conduct collec�ve managementof the seven ﬁelds of basic dental sciences: Anatomy, Histonomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology,Microbiology, and Pathology. JAOB is a unique organiza�on from a global standpoint, which integrates andoperates the seven basic dental sciences ﬁelds to promote oral biomedical sciences. To launch their interna�onal ac�vi�es, JAOB established an interna�onal exchange commi�ee in 2014.
In addi�on, as the Korean Basic Dental Science Society Associa�on (established in 2001 and currently
renamed the Korean Associa�on of Oral Science, KAOS) and JAOB are associa�ons having a similar aim ofestablishment, these two associa�ons concluded an agreement on September 26th, 2014 to promoteacademic exchange, and to develop amicable and coopera�ve rela�ons between the two associa�ons. Under
this agreement, the Japan-Korea interna�onal symposium is mutually held every year at their academicconferences.
JAOB also has several agendas toward promo�ng the interna�onaliza�on of their opera�on. For example,
they have an interna�onal journal in English (Journal of Oral Bioscience), and an urgent issue is to provide fullEnglish support in their annual mee�ng, as the interna�onal Ph.D. student members are increasing.
As the member society that manages seven basic dental science ﬁelds, JAOB will con�nue its endeavors tofurther interna�onalize our ac�vi�es.
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The Japanese Society of Conserva�ve Den�stryPanelist: Dr. HOSAKA Keiichi
The Japanese Society of Conserva�ve Den�stry (JSCD) has promoted interna�onal ac�vi�es for many years
through signed agreements with the Korean Academy of Conserva�ve Den�stry, the Taiwan Academy ofOpera�ve Den�stry, the Turkish Society for Adhesive Den�stry, and the Turkish Society of Restora�veDen�stry. Also, JSCD has held a good standing with the Chinese and Philippines academic associa�ons. Thiscoopera�on has mainly comprised of invi�ng guest speakers to academic conferences to s�mulate an interna�onal academic exchange between the socie�es in the areas of research, clinical den�stry, and dental
educa�on.
Since conserva�ve den�stry is becoming increasingly important due to the global trend of “super-aging”
socie�es, it is highly an�cipated that JSCD will develop global leaders who will strengthen �es with overseas
countries and play an ac�ve role in shaping the future of den�stry. Therefore, JSCD has proposed various
academic exchange opportuni�es, such as online lectures and virtual reality courses, to a�ract young
academic members.
However, the number of academic socie�es that JSCD has agreements with is s�ll ongoing. Universi�es andresearch ins�tutes have made varied eﬀorts to develop interna�onal collabora�on and achieved speciﬁc
results through the organiza�on's rela�onships and the personal networks of their members. Therefore, itwould be one idea that member socie�es' par�cipa�on in such ac�vi�es could support universi�es andresearch ins�tutes' eﬀorts while providing a feasible interna�onal human resource development for theacademic socie�es themselves. For example, the interna�onal human resource development program ofTokyo Medical and Dental University puts strong importance on the development of such human resources,and socie�es could play a role in suppor�ng its ac�vi�es. In addi�on, branding by member socie�es could
help support the universi�es’ ac�vi�es. Collabora�on between academic socie�es and universi�es would
enable more eﬀec�ve and wide-ranging human resource development and interna�onal exchange.
-4-In this new virtual era, the distance between countries has become smaller. Academic conferences can easily
become an interna�onal program currently by u�lizing the Internet and the future possibility of promo�ng
remote exchanges with overseas par�cipants using the latest technology that may also incorporate AI and XR
technology is not implausible. Young researchers are the digital na�ve genera�on, and we should embrace
their knowledge to improve interna�onaliza�on.

3. Interna�onal ac�vi�es and plan for human resource development:
The Japanese Society of Gerodontology
Panelist: Dr. MATSUO Koichiro
The Japanese Society of Gerodontology (JSG) has established good academic rela�onships with other socie�esof foreign countries as the foremost representa�ve society related to Gerondontology in a super-aged society.
In par�cular, JSG has exchanged a MoU with the European College of Gerodontology (ECG) and the Taiwan
Associa�on of Geriatric Den�stry (TAGD). ECG-JSG joint symposiums, at ECG conferences and TAGD-JSGsummits, have been held recently. Opportuni�es at these interna�onal conferences have been provided foryoung researchers to present their research outcomes and encourage their interna�onal exposure.

JSG has also put eﬀort into research publica�on and presented a posi�on paper on oral hypofunc�on in“Gerodontology”.
A�er the COVID-19 era, conference styles will most likely be shi�ed to u�lize web tools more o�en, which
will diminish the previous barrier of distance by elimina�ng travel �mes and thereby shortening the distance
between interna�onal academia. It will also make the opportuni�es to present at interna�onal conferencesmore familiar. As an academic society in a leading country of a super-aged society, JSG would like to provide
opportuni�es where young den�sts are encouraged to present, and to be�er develop interna�onal humanresources by providing opportuni�es that include the chance to study abroad.
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The Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsPanelist: Dr. KOGO Mikihiko
The Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (JSOMS) has long been focused on interna�onalcollabora�on in the areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery, providing actual treatments in foreign countries.
As core members of the Interna�onal Associa�on of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, JSOMS contributes tothe interna�onal development of oral and maxillofacial surgery. They have also played a leadership role since
the Asian Society was established. As for na�ons involved, since 1986 JSOMS has signed sister agreementswith the Oral Surgery Socie�es of many Asian countries, South Korea, Taiwan, The Philippines, Mongolia,
China, Nepal, and India; visi�ng one other at academic mee�ngs. Their ac�vi�es are highly evaluated bythese foreign countries.

Mee�ngs are also jointly held with the US, German, and European Associa�ons for Cranio-Maxillofacial
Surgery. These countries have been invited to JSOMS’s annual academic mee�ng in the autumn. In addi�on,JSOMS has held an interna�onal symposium, which is a good place for young professionals to interact.
JSOMS is educa�ng young people as interna�onal human resources to accompany them to interna�onal
medical coopera�on ac�vi�es. In the past three years, there have been a total of 17 groups in 6 countries
dispatched to medical ac�vi�es supported by the society. In coopera�on with establishing an interna�onalorganiza�on to recognize interna�onal standards for oral surgery, the interna�onal specialist system wasstarted with the ﬁrst examina�on being conducted in 2015 in Osaka. Currently, the examina�on has been
conducted ﬁve �mes, with 90 successful applicants being dispatched from Japan. This society expects themto play an ac�ve role interna�onally in the future.

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The Japanese Orthodon�c Society
Panelist: Dr. ARAI Kazuhito
The Japanese Orthodon�c Society (JOS) has established interna�onal exchange ac�vi�es with related orthodon�c socie�es in other countries and regions mainly through the annual mee�ngs. Three of these interna�onal exchange ac�vi�es were:
1. A Joint Symposium with the Korean Associa�on of Orthodon�sts (KAO):The JOS-KAO Joint Symposium started in 2006 and has been held biannually during the annual mee�ng of theJOS or KAO, alterna�ng between the annual mee�ngs of each organiza�on. A diﬀerent theme is set for each
symposium and two or three speakers are selected from each organiza�on.
2. A resident exchange program with the Taiwan Associa�on of Orthodon�sts (TAO):
The resident exchange program was established with a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2017.
According to this program, one instructor and two residents are invited to a�end the other organiza�on'sacademic conference. Furthermore, residents are invited to a�end and make presenta�ons at the annualmee�ng of the other organiza�on.
3. A resident forum at the 9th Interna�onal Orthodon�c Congress (9th IOC):The Interna�onal Orthodon�c Congress (IOC) has been held by the World Federa�on of Orthodon�sts (WFO)
every ﬁve years since 1995. Last October, for the ﬁrst �me in Asia, the 9th IOC, along with the 79th JOS
Annual mee�ng and the 12th Asia-Paciﬁc Orthodon�c Conference (APOC) was held. There were about 6,300
par�cipants from 93 countries and regions, of which about 1,300 were students. The resident forum at the9th IOC received 337 submissions from 50 countries and regions.
JOS u�lizes the annual mee�ngs as interna�onal exchange ac�vi�es. Unique/characteris�c exchanges havebeen established between KAO and TAO, and as with the co-sponsoring of the 79th academic conferencewith IOC and APOC, interna�onal exchange will con�nue to be expanded. Plus, the addi�on of online
lectures/conference provision might promote more interna�onal exchanges in the near future.
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A�er the panelists’ presenta�ons, three topics were discussed:
1. Deﬁni�on of interna�onal human resources and the image of human resources to be trained:
The deﬁni�on of interna�onal human resources is personnel who can communicate, network and work in a
global environment, using the common language “English”, which doesn’t necessarily need to be a na�velevel, but strong enough to communicate with others. To train such human resources, provision of more
opportuni�es would be necessary, such as studying abroad. It was felt that member socie�es could contribute to this eﬀort. Another area where the member socie�es might be expected to contribute is in producing
leaders and opinion makers. Japan has accomplished sending human resources abroad to bring back knowledge; it now expects contribu�on and coopera�on by all Japanese dental professionals to further improveglobal dental standards and techniques.

2. Interna�onal human resources development with and a�er this COVID-19 era:
Networking skills are necessary to become an eﬃcient interna�onal human resource. Member socie�es canand should provide an increased number of interna�onal opportuni�es, while at the same �me universi�escan nurture human resources. Even though the importance and versa�lity of virtual mee�ngs has beenrealized during this COVID-19 era, in-person ac�vi�es are s�ll of importance. In addi�on, English and �me
diﬀerences some�mes remain a problem, but physical distance should no longer be a barrier to communica�on.

3. Support from and requests for the JDSF regarding the ini�a�ves/ac�vi�es:
Nowadays, the heavy workloads of professionals make adding extra ac�vi�es to their schedules very diﬃcult.
Backup provided by the JDSF might assist society members to hold conferences or mee�ngs easier thanbefore, even though JDSF cannot provide ﬁnancial aid. In this new era, ﬁrst encounters might take place
online rather than face-to-face; therefore, if the Federa�on can provide logis�cal support for these mee�ngs-8-(with a thought toward ﬁnancial support in the future), it might pave the way to networking and be quite
helpful for cul�va�ng interna�onal human resources.

In summary, networking is based on human rela�onships and is therefore vital to interna�onaliza�on anddeveloping interna�onal human resources. The JDSF can contribute to and endorse uni�ng all member
socie�es as one team by being a central base for informa�on provision and/or holding symposiums, so that
future global opinion leaders of dental professionals can more easily reach their goals.

Interna�onal Ac�vi�es Advancement Commi�eeJapanese Dental Science Federa�onChairperson: MORIO Ikuko (Tokyo Medical and Dental University)
Commi�ee member: FUJITANI Morioki (Aichi Gakuin University)
FUJII Makiko (Hiroshima University)
STEGAROIU Roxana (Niigata University)
Manager: SEKI Naoko (Tokyo Medical and Dental University)
Board member of the commi�ee: KAWAGUCHI Yoko (Vice-chair)-9-