Nami Obayashi

Last Updated :2026/07/17

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Assistant Professor (Special Appointment)
E-mail
nami-obyshiroshima-u.ac.jp

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 2026/07, 9999, Department of Physiology and Oral Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Assistant Professor
  • 2026/07, 9999, Center of Oral Clinical Examination, Hiroshima University Hospital
  • 2013/04, 9999

Educational Backgrounds

  • Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 2013/04, 2019/03
  • Hiroshima University, Faculty of Dentistry, 2006/04, 2012/03
  • Yamaguchi University, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2001/04, 2006/03

Academic Degrees

  • Ph.D., Hiroshima University

Research Fields

  • Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy;Dentistry;Pathobiological dentistry / Dental radiology
  • Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy;Basic medicine;General physiology

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • The Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology, 2026/02, 9999
  • Japan Epidemiological Association, 2025/06, 9999
  • Japanese Society for Sjogren's Symdrome, 2024/10, 9999
  • Japan Society for Occupational Health, 2023/11, 9999

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Prevalence and Ecological Role of Streptococcus toyakuensis in Saliva of Healthy Young Individuals, International Dental Journal, 202602
  2. Two cases of long-term zinc acetate hydrate administration in patients with a zinc deficiency taste disorder with copper deficiency after upper gastrointestinal resection., Clinical nutrition ESPEN, 70, 309-313, 20251014
  3. Effect of Stimulated Salivary Volume on Dysbiosis of the Salivary Microbiome in Children and Young Adults., International dental journal, 75(3), 1759-1770, 202506
  4. Consideration of the work environment in a case of an industrial homeworker with allergic contact dermatitis by UV-curing acrylic resin., Archives of environmental & occupational health, 1-6, 20250124
  5. Relationship of oral bacterial number with medical hospitalization costs in analysis of Diagnosis Procedure Combination database from single institution in Japan., Scientific reports, 14(1), 11114-11114, 20240515
  6. Characteristics of dental materials in the oral cavities of Asian individuals between their 20s and early 40s living temporarily in Japan based on 38 case studies, Journal of Oral Science, 2024
  7. Skin Symptoms That Appeared after Fixation with a Titanium Plate in a Jaw Deformity Patient Suffering from Palmoplantar Pustulosis: A Case Report, Dentistry Journal, 11(11), 257-257, 20231101
  8. Metal component of dental restorations and fixed prostheses in the oral cavity of 43 cases of adults aged 55 years or older in forensic autopsy., Journal of oral science, 20231005
  9. Taste–taste associations in chemotherapy-induced subjective taste alterations: findings from a questionnaire survey in an outpatient clinic, Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(9), 552-552, 202309
  10. A case report of allergic reaction with acute facial swelling: a rare complication of dental acrylic resin, Journal of International Medical Research, 51(7), 3000605231187819-3000605231187819, 202307
  11. Resting Saliva Volume as a Risk Factor for Hypogeusia: A Retrospective Study., Physiology & behavior, 267, 114224-114224, 20230504
  12. Effect of irinotecan administration on amiloride-sensitive sodium taste responses in mice, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, 202304
  13. Age estimation using post-mortem computed tomography and fetal dental radiographic findings in an early to mid-pregnancy fetus: a case report, Legal Medicine, 102232-102232, 202303
  14. Phospholipase C-Related but Catalytically Inactive Protein Modulates Pain Behavior in a Neuropathic Pain Model in Mice, Molecular Pain, 9, 1744-8069, 20130101

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Investigation of a fat taste sensitivity assessment method toward clinical application, Natsuko Shiota; Nami Obayashi; Eiki Tahara; Mikoto Nakamura; Makoto Sugita; Nobuyuki Sakayori, Mini symposium “ Young researchers step-up seminar,” Japan Society for Lipid Nutrition, 2026/04/28
  2. Study of Dental Caries Risk in Elderly People, Yuka Okamura(Hayashi; Tomoaki Shintani; Toshinori Ando; Yoshifumi Oki; Nami Obayashi; Masayuki Suzuki; Nanako Kataoka; Gakuto Yasuda; Yukina Kobayashi; Rie Miyata; Mikihito Kajiya, 2026 IADR/AADOCR/CADR GENERAL SESSION & Exhibition
  3. A study of dental caries in elderly people using caries risk tests and quantitative oral bacterial tests, Yuka Hayashi; Tomoaki Shintani; Toshinori Ando; Yoshifumi Oki; Nami Obayashi; Masayuki Suzuki; Nanako Kataoka; Gakuto Yasuda; Yukina Kobayashi; Mikihito Kajiya, The 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Society for Evidence and the Dental Professional, 2025/11/01
  4. Distribution characteristics of a resistant novel Streptococcus species revealed by secondary analysis of clinical specimens from caries risk test, Nami Obayashi; Tomoaki Shintani; Nagisa Morihara; Toshinori Ando; Yuka Hayashi; Nanako Kataoka; Hiroyuki Kawaguchi; Hitoshi Komatsuzawa; Mikihito Kajiya, The 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Society for Evidence and the Dental Professional, 2025/11/01
  5. The Importance of Examination, Diagnosis, and Oral Hygiene Management in Patients with Dry Mouth, Nami Obayashi, 2025
  6. A case of contact dermatitis caused by commercially available acrylic resin and issues with allergy test for resin, Nami Obayashi; Tomoaki Shintani; Toshinori Ando; Hiroyuki Kawaguchi; Mikihito Kajiya, The 17th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Evidence and the Dental Proffesional, 2024/12/15
  7. The Chemotherapeutic agent irinotecan impairs amiloride-sensitive sodium taste responses in mice, Sugita Makoto; Sakayori Nobuyuki; Kawaguchi Hiroyuki; Obayashi Nami, The 101th Annual Meeting of The Physiological Society of Japan, 2024/03/28
  8. Approach of the Oral Examination Center for Patients with Suspected Denatal Material-Related Allergy, Nami Obayashi; Tomoaki Shintani; Hiroko Oka; Toshinori Ando; Hiroyuki Kawaguchi; Mikihito Kajiya, The 107th Meeting of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 2023/11/26
  9. Variation of stimulated saliva in different age groups from children to the elderly, Nami Obayashi; Makoto Sugita; Tomoaki Shintani; Toshinori Ando; Mariko Naito; Mikihito Kajiya, 2023/09/22

External Funds

Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds

  1. 2025/04/01, 2028/03/31
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  2. 2022/04/01, 2025/03/31
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