In 1916, Dr. Kazuo Sato founded the School of Dentistry under the name “Toyo Shika Igakko” (Toyo Dental School). At that time in Japanese dentistry, technique was overemphasized, and the incorporation of knowledge of basic medicine was limited. Dr. Sato, therefore, formulated the educational philosophy of “medical dentistry,” a remarkably pioneering concept for its time. He stressed the importance of systematic dental study that considered the condition of the mouth and teeth in the context of the entire body. This philosophy became the basis for dental education in Japan.
Having inherited its founder’s philosophy, the School of Dentistry will continue to develop its traditions and will provide an education based on a constantly improving curriculum, with the goal of cultivating dentists who are capable of responding appropriately to the needs of advanced dental medicine in the 21st century.