The Institute of Science Tokyo was established on October 1, 2024, through the merger of Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech). Founded in 1928, TMDU was Tokyo’s only national university and one of Japan’s oldest dental schools. The Faculty of Dentistry emphasizes holistic care, scientific inquiry, and problem-solving from an international perspective, collaborating with over 50 universities worldwide. In 2024, it achieved top rankings, including first place in Japan and fourth globally in the QS World University Rankings.

The ITI Center at the Institute of Science Tokyo offers a unique program for scholars, featuring rotations through three departments: Regenerative and Reconstructive Dental Medicine, Periodontology, and Gerodontology, with four months in each. This rotational system provides a comprehensive understanding of implant dentistry from multiple perspectives. In Regenerative and Reconstructive Dental Medicine, scholars learn prosthetically driven implant treatments, bone augmentation techniques, and advanced procedures like All-on-4. The Periodontology department focuses on managing biological and aesthetic complications related to implants, while Gerodontology addresses implant treatments for patients with systemic conditions and advanced technologies such as digital dentures.

The program includes lectures, practical training, seminars, workshops, and clinical courses, encouraging participation in national and international congresses. Scholars engage in diverse research areas, including tissue regeneration, implant protocols, biomaterials, and digital workflows, collaborating with faculty members. The Institute of Science Tokyo is globally recognized for its impactful research and offers a dynamic environment where scholars build professional and personal networks, fostering future research collaborations. This comprehensive program ensures scholars are well-equipped in education, research, and clinical practice.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒     Treatment planning sessions  
☐      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☒      Assisting in patient treatment  
☐      Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☐     Placing implants  
     ☐     Restoring implants  
☐      Treating patients alone  
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☒      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment  

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 

☒      Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒       Involvement in preclinical research  
☒       Involvement in translational research  
☒      Involvement in clinical research   
☒      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☐      Scholars will be able to start their own research projects 

The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 
 
•    40% patient care
•   40% research 
•    20% didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: Japanese/English

Language requirements: 
☒  Fluency in English

Special requirements: 
At least two years' postgraduate training in Periodontology, Oral surgery or Prosthodontics. Research experience supported by scientific publications is desired.

Scholarship Center Chair: DDS,PhD, Eriko Marukawa, Department of Regenerative and Reconstructive Dental Medicine
Scholarship Center Co-Chairs: DDS,PhD, Takanori Iwata, Department of Periodontology and DDS,PhD, Manabu Kanazawa, Department of Gerodontology
Institute of Science Tokyo
1-5-45 Yushima
Bunkyo-Ku
Tokyo 113-8510
Japan

E-mail DDS,PhD, Eriko Marukawa:  [email protected]
E-mail DDS,PhD, Takanori Iwata: [email protected]
E-mail DDS,PhD, Manabu Kanazawa: [email protected]