Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School Holds Completion Ceremony, Set to Open in April 2027
Yusen-kai Medical Corporation held the completion ceremony for the Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School building on April 29, 2026, in Kaita-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture. The school is scheduled to open in April 2027 to address the severe shortage of dental hygienists and serve as a human resource development base for regional medical care in the Chugoku region.
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Yusen-kai Medical Corporation (Chairman: Yoshiaki Okamoto) held the completion ceremony for the Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School building on April 29, 2026, in Kaita-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture. Officials including the Mayor of Kaita-cho, representatives from the Hiroshima Prefectural Dental Association, and the Hiroshima Prefectural Dental Hygienists' Association, as well as other dental medical and educational stakeholders, attended to celebrate the completion of a new educational hub supporting regional medical care. The school is scheduled to open in April 2027. It aims to address the social issue of a severe shortage of dental hygienists and will begin as a human resource development base to support regional medical care in the Chugoku region.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the completion ceremony (Chairman Yoshiaki Okamoto is on the far right).
From the greeting by Chairman Yoshiaki Okamoto:
Dental hygienists are crucial professionals who support people's health throughout all stages of life, from preventing cavities and periodontal disease to supporting the oral development of children, maintaining adult health, and even preserving oral function in old age. Their role is becoming increasingly important in local medical settings.
The new graduate job offer ratio for dental hygienist training schools is currently over 20 times, making the securing and training of human resources a significant challenge in the region. Against this background, this school was established in Kaita, an area in eastern Hiroshima City with few dental hygienist training schools, easily accessible from Higashihiroshima City and Kure City.
To learn in the community, grow in the community, and support the community.
Creating this cycle is the origin of the school's establishment.
Chairman Yoshiaki Okamoto giving a speech at the completion ceremony.
Features of Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School:
① Nationally rare morning-focused class style
The unique, easy-to-learn schedule accommodates parents and working adults seeking to reskill.
② Practical education rooted in regional medical care
Curriculum emphasizing practical skills required in dental medical settings has been developed.
③ New school building equipped with colorful, state-of-the-art facilities
Provides high-quality learning opportunities in a new educational environment, including practical training chairs and open glass-walled classrooms.
④ Covers educational空白地帯 (lit. blank areas) like Kure and Higashihiroshima
Covers areas that were previously underserved by training schools, such as Aki-gun, Kure City, and Higashihiroshima City in the eastern Hiroshima City area.
⑤ In-clinic childcare services available
Childcare services are available, allowing parents with young children and working adults to study with peace of mind.
⑥ Scheduled to open in April 2027
The newest dental hygienist vocational school in Hiroshima, established by one of the largest single dental medical corporations in Western Japan. Open campus events are held monthly and are quickly fully booked.
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School Overview:
■ School Name / Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School
■ Location / 14-20 Minami Showa-cho, Kaita-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
■ Scheduled Opening / April 2027
■ Capacity per grade / Up to 30 students per class
■ Official Website / https://taiyodhtc.com/
■ Instagram / hiroshima_taiyo
Practical training room.
We welcome inquiries for interviews at any time. Please feel free to contact us below.
《Inquiries regarding interviews and press releases》
Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School (Kobayashi / Iwasa)
Tel: 082-881-6480 Mail: info@taiyodhtc.com
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the completion ceremony (Chairman Yoshiaki Okamoto is on the far right).
From the greeting by Chairman Yoshiaki Okamoto:
Dental hygienists are crucial professionals who support people's health throughout all stages of life, from preventing cavities and periodontal disease to supporting the oral development of children, maintaining adult health, and even preserving oral function in old age. Their role is becoming increasingly important in local medical settings.
The new graduate job offer ratio for dental hygienist training schools is currently over 20 times, making the securing and training of human resources a significant challenge in the region. Against this background, this school was established in Kaita, an area in eastern Hiroshima City with few dental hygienist training schools, easily accessible from Higashihiroshima City and Kure City.
To learn in the community, grow in the community, and support the community.
Creating this cycle is the origin of the school's establishment.
Chairman Yoshiaki Okamoto giving a speech at the completion ceremony.
Features of Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School:
① Nationally rare morning-focused class style
The unique, easy-to-learn schedule accommodates parents and working adults seeking to reskill.
② Practical education rooted in regional medical care
Curriculum emphasizing practical skills required in dental medical settings has been developed.
③ New school building equipped with colorful, state-of-the-art facilities
Provides high-quality learning opportunities in a new educational environment, including practical training chairs and open glass-walled classrooms.
④ Covers educational空白地帯 (lit. blank areas) like Kure and Higashihiroshima
Covers areas that were previously underserved by training schools, such as Aki-gun, Kure City, and Higashihiroshima City in the eastern Hiroshima City area.
⑤ In-clinic childcare services available
Childcare services are available, allowing parents with young children and working adults to study with peace of mind.
⑥ Scheduled to open in April 2027
The newest dental hygienist vocational school in Hiroshima, established by one of the largest single dental medical corporations in Western Japan. Open campus events are held monthly and are quickly fully booked.
Class image.
School Overview:
■ School Name / Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School
■ Location / 14-20 Minami Showa-cho, Kaita-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
■ Scheduled Opening / April 2027
■ Capacity per grade / Up to 30 students per class
■ Official Website / https://taiyodhtc.com/
■ Instagram / hiroshima_taiyo
Practical training room.
We welcome inquiries for interviews at any time. Please feel free to contact us below.
《Inquiries regarding interviews and press releases》
Hiroshima Taiyo Dental Hygienist School (Kobayashi / Iwasa)
Tel: 082-881-6480 Mail: info@taiyodhtc.com
Class image.
Keywords: