Research field introduction

Main copy: Progress in the ‘three capabilities’ of diagnosis, research mind, and technical skill, leading to technological innovations for preservation of the tooth.

Our Division of Endodontology and Operative Dentistry was established in 1971 as Department of Conservative Dentistry II. Initially, we specialized in Operative Dentistry only, but now also enlighten Endodontics.

In our department, we have three principles under the belief of “”Preserve the tooth!””: (1) do not drill the tooth, (2) do not remove the dental pulp and (3) do not extract the tooth. Based on this belief, we are engaging in clinical practice, research, and education.

In a super-aging society in Japan, many people have a strong desire to “”eat with their own teeth as long as possible”” and are concerned with preservation of their teeth. Actually, in the nationwide survey on oral condition, teeth numbers of the elderly people have increased considerably in recent years.

Based on our belief, we are working together as a team of medical staff to enhance our diagnostic capacity, research mind, and technical skill acquirement to meet the needs of these people.

Our goal is to keep the health of patients and contribute to the development of the community and dentistry.