International Medical Forum: Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
08 March 2009
To more widely spread information to the general public about the linkages between diabetes and periodontal disease, Sunstar Foundation For Oral Health Promotion (Location: Takatsuki City, Osaka; Chairman: Hiroo Kaneda), in cooperation with Joslin Diabetes Center (Location, Boston, Massachusetts, President and CEO: Ranch C. Kimball), which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, will hold an International Medical Forum, which is open to the general public. The theme of the Forum is “Diseases of Humankind: Diabetes and Periodontal Disease.” Sunstar Inc. is sponsoring this Forum.
The number of Japanese with diabetes and at risk of developing diabetes has rapidly increased to reach 18.7 million in 2006, compared to 13.7 million in 1997. The cause of this enormous increase is thought to be that there has been a drastic change in recent years in lifestyle habits, particularly the change in dietary habits and nutritional intake that has come with the spread in popularity of Western-style food. However, it’s not simply that the Western diet is causing the surge in diabetes, because different body types, influenced by genes, respond to the same food differently. The evidence is mounting that diet and nutrition may play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease affects about 80% of Japanese adults. In the past few years, as a result of new research findings, periodontal disease has come to be considered as one of the complications of diabetes, and at the same time, it has been suggested that there is a possibility that periodontal disease has an adverse effect on diabetes.
In order to maintain good oral health and systemic health by preventing diabetes and periodontal disease, it is necessary that medical doctors, dentists, nutritionists and dietitians join together to work toward achieving better prevention and treatment of these diseases in cooperation with patients and the general public.
At this International Forum, world-famous specialists from Japan and U.S. will introduce the most advanced research findings and describe the present situation and future trends with regard to the best levels of care that can be provided by professionals in the fields of medicine, dentistry, nutrition and diet to promote the prevention and treatment of diabetes and periodontal disease.
This International Medical Forum will explore the linkages between these diseases not only from the perspectives of the participating world-famous researchers, but also from the perspectives of patients and families, particularly through the appearance of special guest Peggy Hayama, the famous Japanese popular singer, who took care of her husband, actor Jun Negishi, as he battled against diabetes.
The Forum will take place on April 18, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the United Nations University, U Thant International Conference Hall in the Aoyama area of Tokyo.
For further information about the International Medical Forum, please contact the Sunstar Inc. PR Department at:
21st Floor, Shibakoen First Building 3-8-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014, Japan
TEL: 03-5441-1423 (within Japan), 813-5441-1423 (outside of Japan)
FAX: 03-5441-8778 (within Japan), 813-5441-8778 (outside of Japan)
Outline of the International Medical Forum
Date:
April 18, 2009
Time:
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
United Nations University, U Thant International Conference Hall 5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
Expected number of attendants:
300 people
Attendance fee:
Free
For inquires about how to attend, please contact:
International Medical Forum Secretariat
Tel: 03-5574-7510 (within Japan), 813-5574-7510 (outside of Japan)
Program for International Medical Forum
Opening:
・Opening remarks: Hiroo Kaneda, Chairman of the Sunstar Foundation for Oral Health Promotion
・Introduction of the main objectives of the Forum: Jiro Hirano, Professor of Gakushuin Women’s College, former NHK News Commentator
The First Session:
Keynote lecture on “Diseases of Humankind: Diabetes and Periodontal Disease”
Masato Kasuga, Director General, Research Institute of the International Medical Center of Japan
The Second Session:
Three presentations on the “Frontlines in the Treatment of Diabetes and Periodontal Disease”
1.“At the Frontiers of the Linkages between Diabetes and Nutrition”
Dr. William C. Hsu, Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School
Ms. Sophia Cheung, Joslin Diabetes Center
2.“Caring for the Mind of Diabetic Patients”
Hitoshi Ishii, Head of the Internal Medicine Endocrinology Dept. of Tenri Hospital
3.“On the Frontline of Countermeasures to Prevent and Treat Periodontal Disease and Diabetic Complications”
Toshihiko Nagata, Department Chairman, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tokushima School of Dentistry
Sadae Kajiwara, Senri Clinic, Sunstar Foundation for Oral Health Promotion
The Third Session:
Panel Discussion: “Disease of Humankind: Diabetes and Periodontal Disease”
Moderator: Masato Kasuga, Director General, Research Institute of the International Medical Center of Japan
Coordinator: Midori Miyazaki, Professor of Chiba University of Commerce, former NHK newscaster
Panelists: Robert J. Genco, Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology and Microbiology, State University of New York at Buffalo
Peggy Hayama, popular singer
Koichi Ito, President of the Japanese Society of Periodontology Professor of Nihon University School of Dentristry
Takashi Kadowaki, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Diabetes Society and Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo
George L. King, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Head of the Section on Vascular Cell Biology and Research Director of the Joslin Diabetes Center
Session 1: Dangers of diabetes and its complications
Session 2: How to overcome the complications of diabetes and periodontal disease
Session 3: Japan and U.S. take up the challenge to promote closer cooperation among professionals in the fields of medicine, dentistry, nutrition and diet
Hosts:
Sunstar Foundation for Oral Health Promotion
Joslin Diabetes Center affiliated with Harvard Medical School
Cooperating institutions:
Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Japan Medical Association, Japan Dental Association, Japan Promotion Council for Diabetes Prevention and Countermeasures, 8020 Promotion Foundation, Tokyo Medical Association, Tokyo Dental Association, Tokyo Promotion Council for Diabetes Prevention and Countermeasures, Japan Diabetes Society, (NPO) Japanese Society of Periodontology, and Japan Association for Diabetes Care and Education
Co-sponsor:
Sunstar Inc.
* You can access the program of the Forum at the following website (Japanese only): www.imforum.skr.jp
For more information about the International Medical Forum, please contact the Sunstar Inc.: PR Department in Tokyo, Japan
TEL: 03-5441-1423 (within Japan), 813-5441-1423 (outside of Japan)
FAX: 03-5441-8778 (within Japan), 813-5441-8778 (outside of Japan)