This course is designed to acquire highly specialized knowledge in medical health science and to learn research methods to cultivate deep knowledge and future research capabilities. In other words, students will learn the process of research planning, research methods, collection of information from other latest researches, and publication of results.

This course is designed to learn statistics required for researchers, plan research based on statistical methods, and master analytical methods and an ability to discuss results. Classes will address basic statistics, comparison between two groups, analysis methods for aggregated data, analysis of variance, multiple comparison, multivariate analysis, survival analysis, non-parametric test methods, experimental design methods, etc. After learning through lectures, we will perform exercises with examples, to develop an adequate and practical ability to apply statistics.

In this class, we will learn how to write academic papers (Japanese) based on practice. Attendees should cultivate their own thinking ability and acquire a sufficient ability to utilize information through actual writing. In order to refine reading and expression abilities, students can choose a literature mainly from the fields of humanities and social sciences, and when the Japanese language ability of participants reaches a certain level, they will learn how to include mathematical formulas and graphic presentations. First, we will read various literature papers (general books, technical books, academic journals, bulletins, etc.) to understand the structure and expression of research papers. Next, each student will select one theme and create a rough frame of the paper. At that time, students will learn how to quote, write notes, list references, etc. A foreign language abstract (English, German, or French) may be prepared where necessary.

Today, it is essential to make full use of digital devices including computers, and almost all university students have a smartphone. Although they are easy to use in a daily circumstance, they may be difficult to use when it comes to realizing a formal concept or plan. In this lecture, dental hygienists and dental technicians, and others involved in oral medicine, should acquire the ability to optimally use digital devices as needed, without regarding them as black boxes. In the first half of this course, important elements for digital information processing will be explained, and the entire picture as an information system will be captured through discussions among attendees. In the latter half, we will use VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) as a technique to realize the conceptual framework discussed in the first half. Electronic medical records and data used in CAD/CAM, which are essential in actual practice, will be outlined.

This course is designed to acquire English conversation skills as a medical researcher. In medical and dental researches, oral and poster presentations at international academic conferences are very important. In presentations at academic conferences, it is necessary to appropriately respond to questions from the audience and chairman and to have English conversation skills to discuss. We also need to be able to ask a speaker so that we can accurately explain our own questions. In this course, we will also discuss at a simulated academic conference and develop practical capabilities.

This course is designed to study mainly how to prepare English scientific papers. Students will improve the ability to prepare English documents, and acquire skills for composition and description of English papers. Students will also learn how to submit English research papers, and practice how to modify based on opinions of peer reviewers and describe their opinions in response with practical examples. In addition, examples of how to describe e-mails and letters with overseas researchers will be learned.

This course is designed to cultivate international insights as researchers and educators engaged in dental care. In addition to medical and dental care, international politics, economy, history, etc. will be learned, to train international healthcare professionals. By selecting their own theme, investigating a dental care situation in a particular country and the international situation, etc. in the field of medical and dental care, and making presentations and discussions among students, students will develop their abilities as researchers to collect and present information.

This course is designed to learn basic knowledge about teaching students and nurture competence as a university faculty member. Classes will address an ideal form of higher education institutions based on laws and regulations, outcomes in student education, setting of learning and education goals, preparation of syllabus, active learning, portfolios, a rubric, etc. Attendees will also learn about approaches from the viewpoint of students’ psychology. Exercises are performed during the classes to incorporate experiential learning and to nurture practical skills.

This course is designed to study dental care using digital technology, which has been rapidly advancing in recent years. Attendees will study digital technologies used in dental care, mainly through lectures. In this course, we will learn the foundation of digital technology, including CAD/CAM technology and optical impression. We will also study application of digital X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in dentistry, and examination of jaw functions using a computer.

This course is designed to be consolidate research planning, data aggregation, analysis, and discussion into a master's dissertation, on a research theme selected from the compulsory areas after thorough consultation with the academic advisor. The research will be conducted under guidance of a chief advisor and secondary advisor. As research facilities/equipment, in addition to Makino Campus of Osaka Dental University, Kuzuha Campus, Translational Research Institute for Medical Innovation(TRIMI), and affiliated hospitals can be also used as needed. Off-campus facilities can be also used by taking the prescribed procedures.

1. 1. Morphological analysis of teeth using statistical techniques
2. 2. Morphometric analysis of the arch using statistical techniques
3. 3. Examination of image analysis techniques useful for morphological analysis
4. 4. Tooth morphology analysis using image analysis techniques
5. 5. Morphometric analysis of the arch using image analysis techniques

1. 1. Elucidation of the mechanism of peri-implantitis
2. 2. Development of a new implant by surface modification
3. 3. Effect of a fluoride formula on titanium surface

1. 1. Research on educational methods to promote the start and development of professional identity
2. 2. Research on effects of the hidden curriculum leading to development of basic social skills
3. 3. Research on effective lesson design
4. 4. Effective use of educational environment
5. 5. Development of effective class evaluation methods

1. 1. Effecct of constructive alignment on understanding level in university students
2. 2. Investigation of clinical understanding level with a mobile application
3. 3. Systematic education program on oral care fof transdisciplinary medical services

1. 1. Research of educational methods to encourage initiation and development of occupational identities
2. 2. Research on effectiveness of the hidden curriculum leading to development of basic social skills
3. 3. Research on effective class design
4. 4. Effective use of educational environment
5. 5. Development of effective classroom assessment methods

1. 1. Socio-economic factors affecting oral health
2. 2. Association between oral health and general health
3. 3. Role of dental specialists in community integrated care
4. 4. Relationship between public demand for dental healthcare and supply of dental professionals
5. 5. Status of complaints in the oral cavity of Japanese citizens and visits to dental institutions

1. 1. Research on promotion of community welfare through participation as volunteers
2. 2. Research on local welfare network creation through multidisciplinary collaboration
3. 3. Research on factors for continuous volunteer activities

1. 1. Investigation of systemic effects of oral health management
2. 2. Classification of oral dysfunction in the elderly, elucidation of the mechanism of onset, and development of effective measures
3. 3. Verification of effects of dental measures in medical care
4. 4. Investigation of the effects of skeletal muscles and nutritional and metabolic deactivation on oral cavity
5. 5. Subjective and objective assessment of effects of oral care in end-of-life care

1. 1. Effect of recovery of oral bacterial environment on systemic diseases
2. 2. Effect of recovery of oral mastication function on systemic diseases
3. 3. Effect of recovery of eating/swallowing functions on systemic diseases
4. 4. Effects of oral care and oral rehabilitation on recovery of oral functions
5. 5. Effect of intraoral devices on recovery of oral functions

1. 1. Effect of oral health care management on oral tissues
2. 2. Development of effective oral cleaning methods for elderly people requiring nursing care
3. 3. Effect of denture cleaners and its influence on oral cavity
4. 4. Effect of dentifrice on oral bacteria
5. 5. Relationship between oral cleaning and general health

1. 1. Verification of the effects of introducing a dental hygiene process to oral health management
2. 2. Verification of oral health management based on clinical data
3. 3. Effect of oral health management on general condition
4. 4. Effective methods for medical and dental cooperation

1. 1. Application of digital technology to oral health management
2. 2. Development of efficient denture cleaning method
3. 3. Relationship between oral cleaning and general condition
4. 4. Dental hygienist duties and stress
5. 5. Relationship between work environment and dental hygienist duties

1. 1. Evaluation of physical properties and adhesiveness of dental materials
2. 2. Functional evaluation of dental materials and biological materials
3. 3. Biological safety evaluation of dental materials and biological materials
4. 4. Dental application of iPS and ES cells

1. 1. Effects of dental/biomaterials on oral tissues
2. 2. Effect of a new disinfectant on the surface roughness and strength of dental/biomaterials
3. 3. Development of devices enabling safety evaluation of cell materials used for regenerative medicine
4. 4. Development of devices capable of reproducing cellular interactions in vitro

1. 1. Creation of a new implant material using ultra-heat-resistant polymer
2. 2. Biocompatibility of nano-structured pure titanium coated with protein
3. 3. Induction of regeneration to hard tissue/periodontal complex around implant
4. 4. Induction of regeneration to hard oral tissues and periodontal complex in the elderly

1. 1. Effect of various scanners and processing machines on processing accuracy
2. 2. Effects of various scanners and lamination devices on formation accuracy
3. 3. Development of CAD design software
4. 4. Effect of laminate forming on reproducibility of model materials
5. 5. Effect of the method to support laminate forming on the accuracy of lamination

1. 1. Development of a biosensor that imitates dental material surfaces
2. 2. Examination of dirt adhesion mechanism in dental prosthodontic equipment
3. 3. Development of a new denture cleaning method