Academic History:

• 1983: Graduated from Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University
• 1987: Completed Doctor of Dental Science degree at Graduate School , Division of Dental Science, Kyushu University

Career History:

• 1987-1991: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University
• 1991-1993: Visiting Associate Professor, UCLA in the U.S.
• 1993-1997: Instructor, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University
• 1997-: Professor, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University
• 2003: Director, Kyushu University Dental Hospital
• 2017-2019: Dean, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University
• 2019-2021: Vice-director, Kyushu University Hospital

Academic Society, Group etc.:

• Director, Japanese Society of Oral Implantology
• Director, Japanese Society of Stomatognathic Function
• Director, The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
• Past President, Japanese Society for Temporomandibular Joint
• Past President, Japan Prosthodontic Society
• Past President, Asian Academy of Prosthodontics
• Past President, International College of Prosthodontists
• Past President, Asian Academy of Osseointegration

Award:

• 2015: Outstanding Article Award, Japan Prosthodontic Society
• 2018 Academic Award, Japan Prosthodontic Society
• 2021 JADS President’s Award, Japanese Association for Dental Science
• 2021 JSDMD Award, The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices