TV Broadcast Sparks Inquiries: Dental MaaS Aims to Rescue 100 Denture Refugees

O-Gai Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture; Representatives: Shinnichi Noda, Takuya Naganawa) has launched the project "Saving 100 Denture Refugees" on the crowdfunding platform CAMPFIRE on June 12, 2026.

This initiative aims to deliver denture support using mobile dental healthcare MaaS (Mobility as a Service) to individuals who currently lack adequate access to dental care due to aging, difficulty in commuting, or living in depopulated areas.

Crowdfunding details: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/942930/view

## Overview of the Crowdfunding Campaign

O-Gai’s Dental MaaS Challenge! We Want to Save 100 Denture Refugees!

Campaign Period: June 12, 2026 – August 30, 2026

Funding Goal: 10,000,000 JPY

## Purpose of the Campaign

This project begins with the goal of changing the reality where "inability to visit means inability to receive treatment." Many elderly individuals, especially those in remote areas or with time constraints, cannot access dental clinics despite their needs. They endure pain with every meal, silently accepting it as unavoidable. This is not an isolated case but a widespread reality across Japan. By leveraging mobile dental MaaS, we will scan patients’ oral conditions on-site, conduct remote digital design online, and produce temporary dentures instantly using 3D printers. Our mission is to establish a system that delivers essential dental care directly to those who face difficulties visiting clinics.

## Key Project Activities

Funds raised will be allocated to establishing the operational framework for our mobile dental MaaS service. This includes vehicle operation costs, procurement of equipment such as 3D printers and intraoral scanners, on-site setup and operations, dental laboratory production expenses, and administrative costs for building a support system. Additional funds will support documentary video production and public outreach to raise social awareness, along with other operational expenses. These funds will not be used for referral fees to medical institutions but will be strictly allocated to direct operational costs such as vehicle operations and equipment procurement.

## "It’s too far… to visit the dentist" – Unaddressed Health Issues Due to Inaccessibility

In Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, there was an elderly woman who suffered pain during every meal due to poorly fitting dentures. For her, commuting to a dentist posed significant challenges in terms of both distance and time. She expressed, "It’s too far… to visit the dentist." Despite discomfort, immediate care was unavailable, leaving her to silently endure her condition. This is not an isolated story but a reality faced by many across Japan. Aging populations, depopulated regions, and lack of time result in treatable conditions being left unattended. Shinnichi Noda, project leader and son of a veteran dental technician with 45 years of experience, witnessed his father’s struggle. After retirement, his father went without dentures for 10 years, unable to find a satisfactory fit. Eventually, illness struck, and he could no longer eat properly, leading to declining physical strength. Witnessing this, Noda was deeply moved and resolved, "I want him to chew properly again." By leveraging digital technology to create well-fitting dentures, his father regained the ability to eat, recovered his strength, and was able to consume meals orally until his final days. "Life is about eating"—this belief remains a driving force behind the project.

A Support Group of 100 People for 100 Denture Refugees

## Media Coverage List

https://media.o-gai.co.jp/iframe/news.php

## Company Overview

Company Name: O-Gai Holdings Co., Ltd. (O-Gai Holdings Inc.)
Established: May 19, 2025
Headquarters: 3-3-15 Omachi Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Future Medical International Hub: Nakanoshima Qross 3F, 4-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Representatives: Shinnichi Noda, Takuya Naganawa

URL: https://o-gai.co.jp/

## Contact Information

O-Gai Holdings Co., Ltd. (Attn: Minami)
Mail: info@o-gai.co.jp
TEL: 072-225-4385