Masahito Sumitomo
On June 16, 2023, at the first board meeting of the new Executive Committee of the Japan Dental Association, I, Sumitomo, was approved as the President of the Japanese Association for Dental Science for this term. I received a letter of appointment as President of the Japanese Association for Dental Science from Dr. Hideto Takahashi, President of the Japan Dental Association, and shall begin my sixth term of business activities of the Japanese Association for Dental Science as of July 1, 2023.
The Japanese Association for Dental Science is positioned as an internal organization of the Japan Dental Association. Therefore, its role is required to contribute to the activities of the Japan Dental Association. However, based on the past achievements of the Japanese Association for Dental Science activities, it is also allowed to have its own originality. Specifically, it is to provide effective support measures to revitalize the Japan Dental Association. Providing academic evidence is particularly important. The results will contribute to extending the healthy life expectancy of the nation.
With the establishment of the Japanese Dental Science Federation as a legal entity in 2016, the business has been sorted out. It can be said that it is now clear what the Association should do.
Therefore, we have reorganized our operations. Temporary committees in particular, as a matter of course, are established as needed and will be disbanded when their purpose is achieved. Temporary committees other than regular business are a strong indication of the Executive Committee's intention for this term. As President for the sixth consecutive term, I will provide a forum where your activities can lead to the revitalization of the dental community, and we will share the fruits of our accomplishments in the form of joy in two years’ time.
With these words, I would like to conclude my address as President.
July 1, 2020
Masahito Sumitomo
