口衛四管崎鈺

Kyushu Dental University Chi-Yu Kuan

It’s very glad to have this chance to visit Kyushu Dental University. Before starting the journey, I was nervous and hoped I made a good impression. 

When we arrived the university, we found that teachers and students were really friendly and kind to us.  ⾼高橋せんせい and Mana lead us to familiar with the school rapidly, the environment is spacious and new. Then we went to hospital where is just next to school. There is a tall building and each floor has different functions which was amazed me because only dentistry can be subdivided into so many departments. We also saw students of dental hygiene did their internship in every department.

 Not only visiting their hospital, but we joined the class of instrument sharpening which was totally different with class in Taiwan. Students needed to follow steps by steps from teacher and practice by themselves. After training, all of us got the certificate of instrument sharpening which proves you can do this job in hospital or clinic. 

Out of the school, we went to Harada dental clinic and Shouno dental clinic. We learned the importance of hygienists in clinic. And the Japanese government has clearly policy about hygienists which helps hygienists’ employment rate and indispensable.

Last day in Kitakyushu, we visited シルバーサンホーム where many elders lived. The hygienist introduced how to help older people clean their mouths and train their oral functions. We also tried the special lunch for elders.  It was surprised us because we never thought that mashed food can be tasty! After that we left

Kitakyushu, ending the trip which full of memories with gratitude.

This experience of exchange program has already left a deep influence in my heart, and inspired me that how important of our work.