About the Director
Dr. Kenzo Moriguchi
Dr. Kenzo Moriguchi is a highly experienced dentist with over 40 years in the field and holds a Doctor of Dental Science degree. As the Chairman of the Japanese Branch of the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry and the President of the Japan Home Dental Care Association, he actively contributes to the advancement of global dentistry and home dental care. Additionally, as a Clinical Professor at Iwate Medical University School of Dentistry, he is dedicated to mentoring and educating the next generation of dental professionals.
Career History
- 1976
- Graduated from the School of Dentistry, Iwate Medical University
- April 1976
- Passed the National Dental Practitioner Examination Licensed on June 10, 1976 (License No. 69147)
- May 1979
- Established Moriguchi Dental Clinic
- December 2003
- Earned Doctorate in Dental Science (Ph.D.)
Affiliated Organizations
- April 1985
- Executive Director, Morioka Dental Association
- April 1988
- Executive Director, Morioka Dental Association
- April 1991
- Executive Director, Iwate Dental Association
- April 1997
- Vice President, Iwate Dental Federation
Councilor, Iwate Medical University Dental Association
President, Japan Home Dental Association
Chairperson, Japanese Section, USC School of Dentistry
Professor, MEDENTO (Astra Tech Implant System) - December 2010
- Appointed Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Iwate Medical University
Recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays
- November 3, 2024
- Awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays (Zuihō Shōkōshō)
Deputy Director
Dr. Yasushi Moriguchi
Dr. Yasushi Moriguchi has trained extensively in the United States, Sweden, Japan, and other countries, specializing in advanced implantology and oral surgery techniques. Since 2020, he has served as the Principal of the Karnberg School, founded by a professor from the prestigious University of Gothenburg in Sweden, playing a key role in global dental education.
Career History
- 1999
- Graduated from the School of Dentistry, Iwate Medical University Passed National Dental Examination Joined Department of Dental Radiology, Iwate Medical University
- 2000
- Joined Moriguchi Dental Clinic as Deputy Director
- 2001
- Studied at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry
- 2004
- Executive Instructor, Medent Institute / Practiced at Ippongi Dental Clinic
- 2005
- Studied Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- Completed INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY FOR IMPLANTOLOGY (IAI) program
- Completed Implant Course at University of Bucharest
- December 2013
- Received DDS Program Certificate from New York University (NYU)
- February 13, 2014
- Graduated from the Implant Program, NYU College of Dentistry
- Participated in EAO Education Program (3 years)
- November 2018
- Malmö University, Sweden
- May 2019
- University of Groningen, Netherlands
- October 2019
- Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany
- June 2020
- University of Zurich, Switzerland
- September 2020
- Karl Erik Kahnberg School opened in Tokyo by Prof. Kahnberg of University of Gothenburg, Sweden Dr. Yasushi Moriguchi appointed as School Director (3-year course)
- October 2020
- Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
- May 2021
- University of Lisbon, Portugal
- March 31, 2022
- Letter of Appreciation for COVID-19 Vaccination Work
Affiliated Organizations
- Member, European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
- Century Club in Japan Section, University of Southern California School of Dentistry
- Japan Home Dental Association
- Japanese Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Dental Science Research Institute (NPO)
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- International Society for Laser Dentistry
