Yoshida to Host 20th 'DNA Special Lecture' on August 2 in Commemoration of 120th Anniversary

Yoshida Co., Ltd., a comprehensive trading company for dental machinery, will host its 20th 'DNA (Dental Next Action) Special Lecture' on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum to mark its 120th anniversary.

Under the slogan 'Creating the Next Era of Dental Care,' the DNA Special Lecture has explored the potential of dentistry with over 3,000 medical professionals to date.

The theme for the 20th commemorative edition is 'Inheritance and Co-creation: BEYOND DENTISTRY,' featuring experts from various fields.

■ Featured Speakers
- Eturo Sotoo (Sculptor): 'Incompletable Sensibility: The Future Called Gaudi'
- Masashi Yanagisawa (Professor, University of Tsukuba): 'Challenging the Mystery of Sleep: Wellness Starting from Healthy Sleep'
- Tamotsu Yoshimori (Specially Appointed Professor, Osaka University): 'The World of Longevity Opened by Life Sciences: From Autophagy Research to Social Contribution'
- Hideto Takahashi (Chairman, Japan Dental Association): 'Dental Care Saves Japan!'

■ Overview
Date: August 2, 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall B7
Capacity: 1,000 people
Participation fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)