OpenFieldFDC International Dental Science Graduate Scholarship
Tuition waiver scholarship awarded to outstanding international dental graduates pursuing doctoral research in oral biomaterials, periodontology, and craniofacial bone healing.
Fukuoka Dental College: Oral Medicine, Biomaterials & Craniofacial Biology Guide
Established in 1972 in the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Fukuoka Dental College (Fukuoka Shika Daigaku - FDC) is a distinguished Japanese private dental institution and academic medical centre. Celebrated for pioneering integration of dentistry with systemic geriatric medicine, oral implantology, bone regeneration biomaterials, and oral oncology, FDC conducts cutting-edge clinical and doctoral dental research.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Doctor of Dental Science (PhD) in Regenerative Oral Medicine and Biomaterials
Four-year specialized doctoral curriculum training dentist-scientists in stem cell biology, osteoinductive bioactive glass scaffolds, and oral squamous cell carcinoma therapeutics.
Center for Advanced Oral Medical Science Biomaterial Scaffolding Project
Experimental investigation synthesizing bio-resorbable calcium phosphate ceramics and evaluating periodontal ligament stem cell proliferation for alveolar bone regeneration.
FDC University Hospital Clinical Periodontology & Implantology Fellowship
One-year advanced clinical fellowship in the Department of Periodontology performing guided bone regeneration, sinus augmentation, and dental implant placement.
FDC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Oral Cancer Molecular Pathology
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment exploring epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and genomic instability markers in oral squamous cell carcinomas.
Master of Oral Health Sciences in Geriatric Dental Care & Dysphagia
Two-year graduate curriculum specializing in interprofessional oral health management, videofluoroscopic swallowing assessment, and systemic infection prevention in elderly care.
MEXT Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship at Fukuoka Dental College
Premier Japanese government scholarship granting full tuition exemption, monthly living stipends, and international flights for doctoral dental researchers.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited six-year dental, medical, or veterinary degree (or 18-year total education equivalent); or four-year bachelor's degree with master's research credentials in biomaterials or biology.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Completion of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Master's degree in biomedical sciences; submission of research thesis and passing competitive dental entrance oral examination.
- Language proficiency
- Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2 or N1) for clinical hospital dental rotations; English proficiency (CEFR B2 / IELTS 6.0+) for basic laboratory science PhD candidates.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Detailed 2,500-word research plan detailing proposed craniofacial or biomaterials research, hypothesis, experimental design, and prospective laboratory host professor.
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000 graduate dental school entrance examination fee.
- Required documentation
- Graduation certificate from dental/medical/science faculty, official academic transcripts, research proposal, curriculum vitae, and letter of recommendation.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition for the four-year Doctor of Dental Science (PhD) program is approximately JPY 650,000 to JPY 800,000 per year, plus an initial matriculation fee of JPY 200,000. Privately financed international scholars are eligible for the FDC International Researcher Tuition Exemption (covering 30% to 50% of tuition) and Japanese JASSO / MEXT monthly living allowances.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Fukuoka Dental College:
Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Sano
Professor of Periodontology & Director of Regenerative Oral Medicine · Periodontal Regeneration, Guided Tissue Regeneration, Dental Implant Biocompatibility, Subgingival Biofilms
Prof. Dr. Takao Watanabe
Professor of Dental Biomaterials & Craniofacial Bioengineering · Bioactive Glass Ceramics, Titanium Surface Nanomodification, Zirconia Adhesion, Composite Resins
Prof. Dr. Michiko Ishikawa
Professor of Oral Oncology & Maxillofacial Pathology · Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Neoplasms, Immunohistochemistry, Metastatic Biomarkers
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka Dental College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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