The Department of Oral Disease Research is a new department created on

March,2004 in the National Institute for Longevity Science.It consists of

two sections :the section of oral infection control and the section of oral function

regeneration.We began research activities on March 1,2005.

We study oral and dental biology and develop prevention strategies and novel

treatments for oral disorders.Dental caries and periodontal diseases are major

disorders which lead to tooth loss,and are crucial problems to be addressed in

geriatric populations.We adopt an integrated approach to the problem of tooth

loss in elderly people .In particular,we define the etiology of periodontal diseases

that affect agerelated disorders and lifestyle related disease.Based on our studies,

we develop new therapies for periodontal disease that contribute to tooth.

preservation for elderly people.Finally,we develop safe and effective methods for

tooth regenertion.

Department of Oral Disease Research
Head　Kenji Matsushita