Research field introduction

The Section of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (SODO) at Kyushu University (KU), Faculty of Dental Science was established in 1970 as the first orthodontic department at a national university in the Kyushu area. As the center for dental and craniofacial research and clinical orthodontics in Kyushu, we promote ourselves as world-class researchers and clinicians in the field of orthodontics. Our aim is to contribute to the scientific and clinical development of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics in south-east Asia by enhancing the global communications among these countries, and also to promote research in molecular craniofacial developmental biology as a department of Kyushu University. Furthermore, as clinicians, in collaboration with oral surgeons and dentists in other fields of dental medicine, we will continue to dedicate ourselves to the clinical activities in South-east Asian countries. The aim of our department is to explore the molecular basis of the growth, development and aging of the craniofacial complex, and to provide happy smiles for our patients and their families. We believe that the happy smiles of patients will be supported by the evidences we provide at all levels of clinical and basic research.

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