School of Dentistry

Department of Dentistry

Foster dentists with advanced skills and humanity

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The School of Dentistry aims for all students to pass the national exam. At its core is a detailed education system that takes into consideration the characteristics of students. We start supporting students from Year 1. In addition, students are able to prepare for the national exam in an ideal environment boasting the largest affiliated hospital of a School of Dentistry in the Chubu region. Aim to be a dentist by the shortest route!


  1. All Pass Project (APP) with the aim of all students passing the national exam


    As part of unique support to improve the rate of passing the national exam on the first attempt, Aichi Gakuin University provides an early start to preparation for it in Year 5 and divides students into classes according to their performance in Year 6. Efficiently deepen your understanding through guidance that matches your level.

  2. Learn at an affiliated hospital of the School of Dentistry on the front lines of Japanese dental care


    Clinical practice is conducted at an affiliated hospital of the School of Dentistry. It has not only many clinical departments but also handles cases that are rare globally. Students can gather valuable experience that can only be obtained here.

  3. Become a higher-quality dentist through contact with dentistry and dental care research


    Since the School's establishment as the only School of Dentistry in Aichi Prefecture, the University has played a central role in dentistry research. Envisioning the future state of dentists, we provide environments that enable students to learn about a wide range of advanced dentistry research, from the basics to clinical care.

Build a solid foundation for dentistry in basic fields and cultivate the skills suitable for clinical practice in clinical fields

Cutting-edge research activities are conducted in a total of 24 lectures for basic, clinical, and educational fields. For those who are interested, participation in research in lectures is possible beginning at the undergraduate level, and students in this department present their research findings at a variety of academic conferences every year. In addition, we also implement interprofessional education (IPE joint lectures) with students from a neighboring Faculty of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy so students can understand the importance of team-based care in medical settings. Students exchange opinions with a variety of students and cultivate diverse perspectives and values.

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Six-year curriculum for becoming a nationally qualified dentist

For national exam preparation

  1. 1st year

    • Learning roadmap at new student orientation

    • Acquire basic knowledge necessary for a healthcare professional

    • Learn physics, chemistry, and biology

    • Support starts from Year 1

  2. 2nd year

    • Deepen understanding of the structure of teeth

    • Learn about dental materials for clinical use

    • Deepen understanding of the human body through anatomy practice

  3. 3rd & 4th years

    • Acquire clinical knowledge of dentistry and medicine

    • Improve technique and sense of ethics as a dentist

    • Check basic skills through the Common Achievement Test for Dental Students (Year 4)

    • Tutor system for consulting about problems in student life

    • Data-driven advice based on performance analyses

  4. 5th & 6th years

    • Cultivate comprehensive dental care skills

    • Clinical practice in various departments of an affiliate hospital

    • Prepare for national exam

    • New school building equipped with study rooms for years five and six