Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Division of Comprehensive Prosthodontics

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The aim of gComprehensive Prosthodontics h is to reconstruct the clinical system of the prosthodontic dentistry into the rehabilitation medicine for improving eating ability. We are developing the novel approach of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of chewing and swallowing disorders. Collaborative researches with medical technology, food science and rehabilitation medicine are welcome.

Chief Professor: Kazuhiro Hori, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Staff Members

Chief Professor: Kazuhiro Hori, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Lecturer: Yoko Hasegawa, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professors: Naoko Sato, D.D.S., Ph.D., Kazuhiro Murakami, D.D.S., Ph.D., Jumpei Okawa, D.D.S., Ph.D., Shohei Kodama, D.D.S., Ph.D., Shogo Yoshimura, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Clinical Staff: Hitomi Togawa, D.D.S., Ph.D., Fumiko Uehara, D.D.S., Ph.D., Shoko Hori, D.D.S., Ph.D., Tasuku Yoshimoto, D.D.S., Ph.D., Natsuki Kishimoto, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Graduate Student: Rikako Sato, D.D.S., Hinako Takano, D.D.S., Ayaka Yasuno, D.D.S., Kaho Yamada, D.D.S., Masaki Sakata, D.D.S., Sho Shirotori, D.D.S.
International Student: Sta.Maria,Ma Therese Blanche Ortiz, D.D.S., Pinta Marito, D.D.S., Aye Mya Mya Khaing, D.D.S., Weng En Chih, D.D.S., Min Thu ya, D.D.S., Monika Werdiningsih, D.D.S.

Clinical Practice

• Fixed and removable prosthodontics
• Maxillofacial prosthetics
• Dental implants
• Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder
• Stomatognathic examinations

Education

• Removable prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation
• Stomatognathic function
• Geriatric dentistry

Research

• Motion and biomechanical analysis of chewing and swallowing
• Evaluation system of masticatory performance
• Relationship between oral health and lifestyle-related diseases
• Chewing habits and chewing behavior
• Oral function evaluation using AI and IoT

Contact Information

Division of Comprehensive Prosthodontics
Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
2-5274 Gakkocho-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Japan 951-8514
Phone: (+81)-(0)25-227-2891 @ @FAX: (+81)-(0)25-229-3454
E-mail:1ho-info@dent.niigata-u.ac.jp