President
Tatsuo Okui
DDS, PhD, FIBCSOMS, Professor and Chair, Department of Maxillofacial Diagnostic and Surgical Science, Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University

Inheriting Tradition, Shaping the Future of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The 5th Academic Meeting of the Young Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Exchange Meeting (Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)

It is a great honor to announce that the 5th Academic Meeting of the Young Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Exchange Meeting will be held over two days, on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, 2027, in Kagoshima.

The theme for this meeting is “Goju of the Reiwa Era: Inheriting Tradition, Shaping the Future of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”

Kagoshima has a rich history with "Goju," a traditional youth education system that produced numerous great leaders in Japan. Rooted in the spirit of comradeship and mutual improvement, members encouraged one another, learned together, and faced challenges regardless of age or background.

In today's fast-changing and evolving field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, young surgeons need more than just advanced knowledge and technical skill—they need strong vertical and horizontal global networks where they can learn and grow together.

We hope that young oral surgeons from across the country and beyond gather here in Kagoshima, using this opportunity to pioneer a new future for our field.

The entire organizing committee looks forward to welcoming you all to Kagoshima.

Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone involved in making this exchange meeting possible, as well as to all the participants. We sincerely look forward to your attendance.