Yoshie Niitani

Last Updated :2026/07/03

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Assistant Professor
E-mail
kakiurahiroshima-u.ac.jp

Basic Information

Academic Degrees

  • Bachelor, The University of the Air

Research Fields

  • Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy;Dentistry;Social dentistry

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 4Term, General Health and Oral Sciences II
  2. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Overview of Dentistry
  3. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Outline of Oral Health Science
  4. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Introduction to Clinical Oral Health Science
  5. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Basic Training for Assistant Work in Dental Treatment I
  6. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Basic Training for Assistant Work in Dental Treatment II
  7. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Practice of Oral Health Management I
  8. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Practice of Oral Health Management II
  9. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Basic Training for Assistant Work in Dental Treatment III
  10. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Practice of Oral Health Management III
  11. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Practice of Oral Health Management IV
  12. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Practice of Oral Health Management V
  13. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Practice of Oral Health Management VI
  14. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Basic Training for Assistant Work in Dental Treatment IV
  15. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Basic Training for Assistant Work in Dental Treatment V
  16. 2026, Undergraduate Education, OutOfTerm(2nd), Nursing Practice in Hospital (Yogo Teacher)
  17. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Clinical Practice on Oral Health
  18. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Special Study for Graduation
  19. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Clinical Practice on Oral Health
  20. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Clinical Practice on Oral Health Management
  21. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Special Study for Graduation
  22. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Lecture on Oral Health Sciences

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Analysis of multimodal large language models on visually-based questions in the Japanese National Examination for Dental Hygienists: A preliminary comparative study, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 21(1), 198-205, 202601
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  2. Relationship Between Virulence Factor Activities, Cytotoxicity of Candida albicans Strains Isolated from Oral Cavity, and Cytokine Production by Oral Keratinocytes Exposed to Those Strains, DENTISTRY JOURNAL, 13(11), 20251029
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  3. Effects of Nisin A Combined with Antifungal Drug Against Growth of Candida Species, DENTISTRY JOURNAL, 13(4), 20250408
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  4. Effects of Cigarette Smoke Extract on CXCL8 and CXCL1 Expression in oral Keratinocytes Induced by Synthetic Bacterial Lipoprotein Pam3CSK4, ORAL SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL, 22(2), 202505
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  5. Anti-fungal effects of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on Candida species, JOURNAL OF ORAL BIOSCIENCES, 67(1), 202503
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  6. Manual toothbrushes, self-toothbrushing, and replacement duration to remove dental plaque and improve gingival health: A scoping review from recent research, JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, 148, 202409
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  7. Prevalence of oral Capnocytophaga species and their association with dental plaque accumulation and periodontal inflammation in middle-aged and older people, BIOMEDICAL REPORTS, 20(6), 202406
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  8. Consideration of teaching Effectiveness learning Practical Training of Clinical Medicine in Course of Yogo Teacher, 49(1), 1-7, 2017
  9. Research on effects of oral relaxation in finger venous blood vessel width and antioxidative potency, 6(2), 49-54, 20120201
  10. Investigation on the consciousness about male dental hygienists by dentists –Analysis of cross sectional research to director of private dental clinic in Hiroshima prefecture., 43(2), 98-105, 20111201
  11. Changes in the hand-washing skill and attitudes according to infection control training program in dental hygienists education., 5(1), 57-65, 20100801
  12. Functional model of the Middle Ear Ossicles, 84(2), pp.41-46, 20090601

Publications such as books

  1. 2025/02/10, The science of Dental Hygiene a series of textbooks, In dental treatment assistance, dental hygienists provide efficient support aligned with high-quality care, prioritizing patient safety above all else., The science of Dental Hygiene a series of textbooks, In dental treatment assistance, dental hygienists, Ishiyaku Publishers, Inc., 2025, 2, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 日本語, 978-4-263-42640-1, 412, 16
  2. 2025/01/20, The science of dental hygiene a series of textbooks basic theory process for prosthodontic dentistry, Acquire the skills required for dental hygienist practice in prosthodontic dentistry., Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and storage by instrument and equipment type, Prosthodontics, Ishiyaku Publishers, Inc., 2025, 1, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 日本語, 978-4-263-42615-9, 240, 6
  3. 2025/01/20, Infection Control in Dental Clinics, Based on EBM-based data on infection prevention measures, this book provides easy-to-understand explanations of the basics and procedures of infection prevention measures in accordance with international standards in the field of dentistry., Ishiyaku Publishers, INC., 2025, 01, Scholarly Book, Compilation, 日本語, Niitani Yoshie, Tatematsu Masashi, Arai Yuko, Shirasaka Takuma, Sugiyama Kayoko, Fujita Naohisa, Yamanoue Hiroki, Hatae Shinpei, 978-4-263-44646-1, 167
  4. 2025/08/18, 2025 Textbook for the Training Course for Full-Time Dental Hygiene Instructors III, 2025 Textbook for the Training Course for Full-Time Dental Hygiene Instructors III, Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygienist Education, 2025, 08, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 60, 15
  5. 2025/01/31, 2024 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Grant-Funded Project: Report on the Training Course for Instructors in Preventive and Home-Based Dental Care (Training Course V), Acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to train dental hygienists capable of providing preventive care, home-based dental care, and other related services., Report on the FY2024 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Grant-Funded Project: Training Course for Instructors in Preventive and Home-Based Dental Care (Course V), Dental hygienist education; dental hygienists qualified for preventive care, home-based dental care, etc., National Council for Dental Hygienist Education, 2025, 01, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 84, 11
  6. 2021, Dental Hygiene Education Model Core Curriculum, The Japan Association for Dental Hygienist Education, 2021, 12, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 63
  7. 2021, 2021 Dental Hygienist Full-time Teacher Seminar III Text, The japan association for dental hygienist education, 2021, Scholarly Book, Joint work
  8. Infection control in dental clinics, ishiyaku publishers, 2021, 12, Scholarly Book, Editor, 978-4-263-44646-1, 167
  9. 2021/12/20, Caries prevention for dental hygienists, ishiyaku publishers, 2021, 12, Scholarly Book, Joint work
  10. 2021 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Subsidized Project Preventive and Home Dental Care Teacher Training Seminar, The japan association for dental hygienist education, 2021, 1, Others, Joint work
  11. Textbook for Dental Hygienist Education, ishiyaku publishers, 2021, 02, Textbook, Joint work, 978-4-263-42840-5
  12. 2021/03/20, Textbook for Dental Hygienist Education, ishiyaku publishers, 2021, 03, Textbook, Joint work
  13. 2021/03/25, Infection control skills for nursing, ishiyaku publishers, 2021, 03, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 978-4-263-23752-6, 211
  14. 2017, Chapter 8 Caries activity tests: Prophylactic Treatment of Dental Caries for Hygienists 2nd ed, 2017, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 978-4-263-42183-3, 200
  15. 2017/03/10, The Newest Series of Textbook for Dental Hygienists-Dental Auxiliary, Ishiyaku publishers INC., 2017, 3, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 978-4-263-42840-5, 352
  16. 2015/07, Clinical Practice Of The Dental Hygienist 11th Edition, Ishiyaku Publishers, 2015, 7, Scholarly Book, Joint work, Endou K, Nakagaki H, Nishi M, Maki Y, Matsui K, Yamane H, Wakabayashi N (Supervisor of translation), 9784263422076, 1033, 433-450
  17. 2015/02, New Infection Control of Sterilization and Disinfection Handbook for Dentistry, Ishiyaku Publishers, 2015, 2, Textbook, Compilation, Kurihara H, Niitani Y, Nishi H, Arai Y, Sugiyama K, Murayama I, Fujita N, Yamanoue H, Yura H, Hatae S, 978-4-263-44431-3, 132
  18. 2006/04, Problem-based learned task useful to understand needs of patients with mental retardation , 2006, 04, Report, Joint work
  19. 2025/01/20, Prophylactic treatment of dental caries for dental hygienists 2nd ed, Dental hygienists acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for caries prevention procedures., Caries activity test, Caries activity test, Ishiyaku publishers,inc., 2025, 01, Scholarly Book, Joint work, 9784263422410, 222, 13

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Japan Dental Hygienists' Association Certified Dental Hygienist Seminar: Dental Medical Safety Management Course – Online Workshop, Japan Dental Hygienists' Association Certified Dental Hygienist Seminar: Dental Medical Safety Management Course – Online Workshop, 2025/09/06, Without Invitation, Japanese, Japan Dental Hygienists' Association, Acquire the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a dental hygienist to establish and embed an organizational system for patient safety.
  2. Overview of Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization of Dental Instruments, Yoshie niitani, 2025 Japan Dental Hygienists' Association Certified Dental Hygienist Seminar: Dental Medical Safety Management Course, 2025/08/02, Without Invitation, Japanese, Japan Dental Hygienists' Association, Dental hygienists acquire the knowledge necessary for infection prevention regarding the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of dental instruments.
  3. Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Assessment and the Dental Hygiene Process Utilizing the ICF, Yoshie niitani, 2025 Dental Hygienist Faculty Training Course 5, 2025/11/16, Without Invitation, Japanese, National Council for Dental Hygienist Education, Acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for curriculum planning in dental hygiene education.
  4. Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Assessment and the Dental Hygiene Process Utilizing the ICF, Yoshie niitani, 2025 Dental Hygienist Faculty Training Course 5, 2025/10/26, Without Invitation, Japanese, National Council for Dental Hygienist Education, Acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for curriculum planning in dental hygiene education.
  5. Teaching Methods in Dental Hygiene Education, Yoshie niitani, 2025 Dental Hygienist Faculty Training Course III, 2025, Without Invitation, Japanese, National Council for Dental Hygienist Education, Acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for curriculum planning in dental hygiene education.
  6. Combined effect of the antimicrobial peptide nisin A and antifungal drugs against Candida, 2025/11/02, Without Invitation, Japanese, It has been suggested that the antimicrobial peptide nisin may enhance the efficacy of antifungal drugs against *Candida* when used in combination with them.
  7. Effect of tobacco smoke extract on antiviral genes induced by nucleic acid transfection in oral mucosal epithelial cells, 2025/11/02, Without Invitation, Japanese
  8. Effect of tobacco smoke extract on the antiviral defense response induced by intracellular nucleic acid delivery in oral mucosal epithelial cells, 2025/10/03, Without Invitation, Japanese
  9. Effects on the Expression of Antiviral Factors and Virus-Related Receptors Induced by Nucleic Acid Transfection in Oral Mucosal Epithelial Cells, 2025/05/16, Without Invitation, Japanese
  10. Relationship between the cytotoxic potential of *C. albicans* strains isolated from the oral cavity and the level of cytokine production by oral mucosal epithelial cells, 2025/10/18, Without Invitation, Japanese
  11. Investigation of Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida Isolated from Perioperative Respiratory Cancer Patients:, 2025/04/26, Without Invitation, Japanese
  12. Relationship between oral hygiene status and postoperative inflammatory response in patients with duodenal tumors, 2025/11/02, Without Invitation, Japanese
  13. Relationship between oral herpes simplex virus infection and the surface area of ​​periodontal inflammation, Without Invitation, Japanese
  14. Relationship between oral *Helicobacter pylori* infection and oral hygiene status, 2025/11/02, Without Invitation, Japanese
  15. Relationship between oral EBV/P. gingivalis infection and periodontal inflamed surface area, Without Invitation, Japanese
  16. Relationship between oral *Helicobacter pylori* and periodontal disease in the elderly:, 2025/10/18, Without Invitation, Japanese
  17. Practice of hand hygiene, 2016, Without Invitation, English, Airlangga University, Surabaya,Indonesia

Social Activities

History as Committee Members

  1. councilor, 2025/11, 2026/10, Japanese Society for Dental Hygiene Education
  2. director, 2025/05, 2027/05, National Council for Dental Hygienist Education
  3. Working Committee Member, Dental Medical Safety Management Course, Japan Dental Hygienists' Association Certified Dental Hygienist Seminar, 2025/04, 2026/03, Japan Dental Hygienists' Association

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. 2025 Certified Dental Hygienist Seminar: Dental Medical Safety Course, Facilitator, 2025/09, 2025/09
  2. director, 2025/08, 2025/08
  3. 2025 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Grant Project: Training Course for Instructors in Preventive and Home-based Dental Care, director, 2025/11, 2025/11
  4. 2025 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Grant Project: Training Course for Instructors in Preventive and Home-based Dental Care, director, 2025/11, 2025/11
  5. Project for Developing a Program for Cultivating Global Dental Care Professionals Course Development of medical safety managers Practice of Handwashing, 2016/12, 2016/12
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  6. 2017/.8, 2017/.8

Other Social Contributions

  1. Junior High School Workplace Experience Program, Oral hygiene management, Hiroshima University Hospital, 2025/06/24, 2025/06/25, Hiroshima University School of Dentistry Dental Skills Lab, TV or radio appearance, Lecture, Junior high school students
  2. SS10days program for konyang Univ., Infection control (EPP/Hand washing), 2017/07/28, 2017/07/29, Lecturer, Lecture, College students