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Kyushu Dental University is strengthening its collaboration with industry in various fields, and has conducted joint research and commissioned research with many companies. The main research topics and the number of projects per year are as follows:

Industry-academia collaborative research / Contract research

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FYnumberMain Research Topics
2010
12
  • Development of oral moisturizers
  • Research and development of high-sensitivity and system integration technologies for MEMS sensor devices.
  • The effects of physical stimulation therapy on oral soft and hard tissues.
2011
10
  • Development of a pre-operative verification system aimed at optimizing implant design
  • Physiological and clinical studies on salivary secretion using experimental animals and humans
2012
10
  • Development of a water-flow ultrasonic plaque remover that enables the treatment of peri-implantitis.
  • Research on the relationship between the quality of human-derived samples and dental clinical indicators
2013
10
  • Research on verifying malnutrition markers using salivary protein levels in the elderly.
  • Development of novel bioglass-based cements for dental applications
  • Evaluation of chewing ability in denture wearers
2014
9
  • Verification of the effectiveness of salt toothpaste using soap as a foaming agent.
  • Research on creating highly specific and sensitive antibodies against IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α.
  • Health management systems and services that utilize "tongue diagnosis"
  • Clinical applications of oral mucosal observation devices using optical means and development of diagnostic methods, etc.
2015
9
  • The effect of relaxation systems on stress reduction during dental examinations.
  • Evaluation of systems for oral cancer detection
  • Research on community-based comprehensive care for eating, swallowing, and nutrition in the elderly.
  • Evaluation of the usefulness of chewing and swallowing training foods in patients after head and neck tumor surgery, etc.
2016
4
  • Clinical applications of oral mucosal observation devices using optical means and development of diagnostic methods.
  • Examining the improvement of QOL (quality of life) for the elderly through oral function management.
  • Development of a recurrent education program for dental hygienists on oral function management in collaboration with medical and dental professionals.
2017
7
  • Evaluation of the usefulness of novel bioglass-based cement and preliminary clinical research study
  • Research on the development of a gentle toothpaste using β-glucan to suppress the worsening of periodontal disease.
  • Research on the search for effective ingredients and bases for suppressing pain in stomatitis
  • Ultra-compact endoscopic imaging using advanced image restoration technology
2018
11
  • Current Status and Dissemination of Pathological Examination in Regional Dental Care
  • Development of safe preventive agents and methods for periodontal disease
  • Elucidating the pathogenesis of oral diseases through molecular biological analysis
  • Reconstruction of periodontal tissue using allogeneic periodontal ligament-derived mesenchymal stem cell sheets.
2019
12
  • A study on chewing and swallowing exercise therapy for residents of nursing care facilities for the elderly.
  • Development of an AI-powered cloud-based oral mucosal disease diagnostic support system for general practitioners.
  • Identification of the effects of bee-related materials such as royal jelly on mouse denervated skeletal muscle atrophy and cardiotoxin-induced skeletal muscle regeneration models.
  • Research and development of oral health management utilizing the functions of micro- and nanobubbles
2020
9
  • Research on the effects of royal jelly on stemness and stem cell niche of skeletal muscle stem cells
  • Detailed analysis of the molecular mechanisms of MMP expression suppression in chondrocytes and osteoclast differentiation modification via stromal cells by Altz.
  • Research on the clinical application of the oral moisture meter Mucus
  • Verification of the effectiveness of a new periodontal disease examination method in dental checkups for working adults (periodontal disease screening).
2021
9
  • Current status and dissemination of pathological examinations to contribute to the early detection of oral cancer in community dental care.
  • Development of toothpaste and mouthwash using β-glucan that are effective in preventing and treating the worsening of periodontal disease.
  • Development of safe preventive agents and methods for periodontal disease
2022
7
  • Basic research on traditional Chinese medicine that regulates age-related changes in salivary secretion function
  • Association between coffee consumption habits and long-term prognosis in diabetic patients using a large-scale genomic cohort study.
  • Treatment outcomes in root canal treatment under sterile conditions: A multicenter prospective cohort study
2023
6
  • Research on elucidating the function of sebacic acid in determining the fate of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
  • The effect of leucine-containing nutritional supplements on improving oral function training in the elderly.
  • Elucidation of the regulatory mechanism of MKP-5 involved in the suppression of MMP-13 expression in chondrocytes in Alzheimer's disease.
2024
2
  • Elucidation of the role of royal jelly in DNA methylation in C2C12 cell plasticity.
  • Development of toothpaste and mouthwash using β-glucan that are effective in preventing and reducing the progression of periodontal disease.

Regional collaboration projects

This is a regional collaboration project being carried out at Kyushu Dental University.