Preventive Dentistry

Prof.Kataoka Kousuke Email:kataoka-k@tokushima-u.ac.jp　

Research Projects

  • Development and functional elucidation of nasal vaccine adjuvant with anti-immunosenescence activity
  • Exploration and establishment of novel periodontal diseases prevention methods based on human salivary proteins
  • Elucidation of the mechanism of salivary secretory-IgA antibodies production
  • Exploration of new functions of salivary secretory-IgA antibodies
  • Promotion of fluoride application for prevention of dental caries onset
  • Investigation of elderly people’s objective assessment stress effected by oral health
  • Investigation the relationship of oral health, appetite, and malnutrition using structural equation modelling in the elderly person
  • Studies on the synergetic effect of dietary counseling and oral health care for dementia prevention
  • Studies on gene-environment interactions in oral health
  • Basic Research on the anti-inflammatory effects of natural herbs

 

 

Preventive Dentistry Professor Kataoka Kousuke
Kataoka Kousuke
Preventive Dentistry
Professor

Our laboratory conducts basic research using molecular biological and immunological techniques and clinical research using population-based epidemiological techniques to promote oral health and disease prevention. We are the only department in dentistry that integrates the broad disciplines of health promotion, disease prevention, and public health, and our mission and importance to society are increasing. Through our research and educational activities in this field, our goal is to realize Society 5.0 (a society that is sustainable and resilient, ensures the safety and security of its citizens, and enables each individual to achieve a diverse range of well-being).

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