President
Japanese Association for Dental Science
Ryutaro KOBAYASHI,DDS,PhD
I am Ryutaro KOBAYASHI. I was elected as the 29th President of the Japanese Association for Dental Science (JADS) in the 115th Board Councilors Meeting on June 6th, 2025. I would like to focus my work during my presidency from July 1st 2025 to June 30th 2027 on the following three concepts.
"Independence and Collaboration"
The Japanese Association for Dental Science (JADS) is an academic and research organization within the Japan Dental Association (JDA). The JADS's mission is to contribute to promote the people's health and well-being through dental science. We believe that the basic key elements in this mission is the are academic independence and close collaboration. The strong collaboration with the JADS’s affiliated member societies and other related organizations as well as the confidence in dental science are required to achieve our mission.
"Tradition and Innovation"
The JADS origins date back to the foundation of the "Japanese Dental Society" in 1902, which was renamed the "Japanese Association for Dental Science" in 1903. Therefore, the JADS has already a long history in the dental academic field for more than one hundred and twenty years. As the JADS’s main theme is health, we have to move along with the times of a changing society. However, at the same time, the JADS would like to challenge members to become a driving force to make a new innovative society ahead of its time. We believe our cutting–edge technologies and dental innovation will contribute to promote oral health and also to create a healthy and longevity society in the coming new era.
"Revitalizing the dental community"
Recently people’s oral health awareness has been increasing in accordance with the remarkable dental research developments. Oral health message changed from not only “Keep your teeth”, but also “Live long lives and value your life”. The mission of the entire dental community is to deliver high-quality oral health care, and for that purpose further revitalizing the dental community is a high priority. Therefore, the JADS will work with 46 affiliated member societies with close collaboration and will promote well-planned activities involving research, development, realization, and social implementation. We appreciate your continued guidance and cooperation.
With these words, I would like to conclude my address as President.
July 1, 2025
Ryutaro KOBAYASHI
