Toward an educational environment in which "students play the leading role Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene Announces the Inauguration of New Principal, Lee Chang-ichi, and and renewal of educational policy

Tokyo Dental Hygiene College (Location: Kita-ku, Tokyo; Principal: Chang-ichi Lee) will renew its educational policy to realize an educational environment that respects the individuality and potential of each student upon the inauguration of Chang-ichi Lee as principal in April 2026.

The educational philosophy of Kanagawa Dental College, "Education with Love" will be further deepened, and various rules in school life will be revised sequentially.

Principal Chang-ichi Lee

Pillars of Educational Policy under the New System

(1) Thorough implementation of "Terakoya Education

Under the motto of "No student will be left in the dark," we will strengthen small-group education that attends to each student's level of understanding and pace.

We will accompany students to pass the national examinations by carefully conveying even specialized content in an easy-to-understand manner. 2.

Safe learning environment in which students take the leading role

We create an atmosphere in which it is easy for students to ask questions so that they can concentrate on their studies. We have a system in place that allows not only current high school students, but also those who have worked in the industry and wish to relearn, to feel comfortable regardless of their age or background.

(3) A well-developed practical training system that is directly related to clinical practice

The role of dental hygienists is extremely important in today's world, where oral health supports healthy life expectancy.

The school provides a high-quality practical training environment in which faculty members closely supervise a small number of students, fostering skills and human qualities that will enable them to be immediately effective in the workplace.

School Building

Terakoya

Message from Principal Chang-ichi Lee

I hope that students can go to our school every day with peace of mind and learn in a positive manner. I hope that parents can leave their children in our care with peace of mind. This is my constant wish.

We will continue to send out dental hygienists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also compassionate and responsible as human beings, and who are rich in spirit.

Masaichi Lee

Graduated from Kanagawa Dental College. He is a professor of Disaster Dentistry, Department of Social Dentistry and Health Science, Kanagawa Dental College School of Dentistry, and has been in charge of the Tokyo Dental Hygiene College Terakoya since 2019. After serving as Vice-Principal of the school, he will assume his current position from April 2026.

■School Outline

Name: Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene

Location: 1-75-16 Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo

Establishment: 1983

Department: Dental Hygiene

Capacity: 80 students

URL： https://www.tdh.ac.jp/