Message ｜Fukuoka Dental College Hospital

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Fukuoka Dental College Medical and Dental Hospital began operations in a new facility in September 2020. The building features a three-story atrium and stained-glass windows, and was selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism as part of its "Sustainable Building Promotion Program, CO2 Reduction Leading Type" for its environmentally friendly design.

Originally established in 1973 as Fukuoka Dental College Hospital, the institution was renamed Fukuoka Dental College Medical and Dental Hospital in 2005. Since then, it has evolved into a general hospital with 12 specialized dental departments and 22 medical departments. In 2023, the hospital was accredited for the fourth consecutive time by Japan Council for Quality Health Care, as part of its five-year certification process.

Under the leadership of Chairperson Sachiyo Suita, the hospital continues to advance healthcare for the local community. It is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment, including the most advanced CT and MRI systems, and features seismic isolation technology to ensure continued operation in the event of a major disaster. A comprehensive health checkup center covering both general and oral health, has also been established to provide integrated medical and dental services.

Key performance indicators for fiscal year 2024 are as follows: (1) Outpatient visits: 205,947 annually (daily average: 806; dental: 550, medical: 256); (2) Ward occupancy rate: 51.4%, with 1,930 inpatients annually (daily average: 30); (3) New patients: 17,291 (dental: 9,514, medical: 7,777); (4) Referral rate: 37.4% (6,422 patients total; dental: 52.6% or 4,984 patients; medical: 18.7% or 1,438 patients).

As a core medical institution in the region, we remain committed to being a trusted and valuable presence in the community. We will continue to cultivate compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals, while striving to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.

Hiroyuki Torisu, M.D., Ph.D.
Hospital Director
Fukuoka Dental College Medical and Dental Hospital