Greeting
| The 80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Stomatological Society President: Takafumi Hayashi, DDS, PhD Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences |
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I would like to extend my warmest greetings and best wishes for your continued health and prosperity.
It is my great honor to serve as President of the 80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Stomatological Society, which will be held over three days from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Toki Messe in Niigata City. As this meeting marks a significant milestone, I am deeply honored to assume this responsibility and have been diligently preparing to ensure the success of this academic gathering.
For many years, the Japanese Stomatological Society has played a vital role in advancing oral science and serving as a bridge between dental and medical fields. In recent years, the importance of medical-dental collaboration—highlighting the close relationship between oral health and systemic health—has become increasingly evident, particularly in the context of a rapidly aging society. We must once again recognize the essential role of oral functions—such as eating, speaking, and expressing emotions—in supporting human dignity and quality of life, and it is our mission to shape their future through collaboration across multiple disciplines.
With this in mind, the main theme of the 80th Annual Meeting is:
“The Future of Oral Science Created by Interdisciplinary Collaboration.”
The advancement of oral science cannot be achieved by dentists alone. It requires the collective expertise of a wide range of professionals, including physicians, nurses, dental hygienists, dental technicians, registered dietitians, speech-language-hearing therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, and radiological technologists. Furthermore, continued progress also depends on close collaboration across various dental specialties, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, dental radiology, dental anesthesiology, oral biosciences, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral rehabilitation. We hope this meeting will promote in-depth discussions on how to integrate these diverse areas of expertise to achieve more comprehensive and higher-quality oral healthcare.
Based on this theme, we are organizing a wide variety of symposia and lectures from multiple perspectives. These will include leading examples of interdisciplinary collaboration, approaches to community-based healthcare, and innovations driven by digital technologies such as artificial intelligence. In addition, we are honored to invite distinguished speakers from Japan and abroad, particularly leading experts in the field of ultrasonography, whose insightful lectures are expected to open new horizons in oral science. We are also preparing programs to encourage engagement among young researchers and to promote interaction across different professions, ensuring a fruitful and stimulating experience for all participants.
Niigata City, the host of this meeting, is a vibrant city blessed with beautiful natural surroundings and a rich culinary culture. As the season transitions into late spring, with fresh greenery emerging, we hope you will enjoy not only stimulating academic discussions but also the charm of Niigata.
We sincerely look forward to sharing meaningful discussions and future perspectives with all of you. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I warmly welcome your participation and look forward to welcoming many of you to this memorable and impactful conference.
It is my great honor to serve as President of the 80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Stomatological Society, which will be held over three days from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Toki Messe in Niigata City. As this meeting marks a significant milestone, I am deeply honored to assume this responsibility and have been diligently preparing to ensure the success of this academic gathering.
For many years, the Japanese Stomatological Society has played a vital role in advancing oral science and serving as a bridge between dental and medical fields. In recent years, the importance of medical-dental collaboration—highlighting the close relationship between oral health and systemic health—has become increasingly evident, particularly in the context of a rapidly aging society. We must once again recognize the essential role of oral functions—such as eating, speaking, and expressing emotions—in supporting human dignity and quality of life, and it is our mission to shape their future through collaboration across multiple disciplines.
With this in mind, the main theme of the 80th Annual Meeting is:
“The Future of Oral Science Created by Interdisciplinary Collaboration.”
The advancement of oral science cannot be achieved by dentists alone. It requires the collective expertise of a wide range of professionals, including physicians, nurses, dental hygienists, dental technicians, registered dietitians, speech-language-hearing therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, and radiological technologists. Furthermore, continued progress also depends on close collaboration across various dental specialties, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, dental radiology, dental anesthesiology, oral biosciences, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral rehabilitation. We hope this meeting will promote in-depth discussions on how to integrate these diverse areas of expertise to achieve more comprehensive and higher-quality oral healthcare.
Based on this theme, we are organizing a wide variety of symposia and lectures from multiple perspectives. These will include leading examples of interdisciplinary collaboration, approaches to community-based healthcare, and innovations driven by digital technologies such as artificial intelligence. In addition, we are honored to invite distinguished speakers from Japan and abroad, particularly leading experts in the field of ultrasonography, whose insightful lectures are expected to open new horizons in oral science. We are also preparing programs to encourage engagement among young researchers and to promote interaction across different professions, ensuring a fruitful and stimulating experience for all participants.
Niigata City, the host of this meeting, is a vibrant city blessed with beautiful natural surroundings and a rich culinary culture. As the season transitions into late spring, with fresh greenery emerging, we hope you will enjoy not only stimulating academic discussions but also the charm of Niigata.
We sincerely look forward to sharing meaningful discussions and future perspectives with all of you. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I warmly welcome your participation and look forward to welcoming many of you to this memorable and impactful conference.