Approximately 100 Dental Hygienists Apply for the 'Traveling Dental Hygienist' Project, Pioneering a New Work Model in the Era of Medical MaaS to Address Dental Healthcare Challenges in Remote Islands and Depopulated Areas

O-Gai Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture; Representatives: Shinichi Noda, Takuya Naganawa) announces that approximately 100 dental hygienists have applied to the 'Traveling Dental Hygienist' project, which aims to address medical access challenges in remote islands and depopulated regions.

An accompanying survey of applicants has revealed significant interest and awareness among dental hygienists regarding new work models in the healthcare sector.

In response, an online information session will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

■ Background and Purpose

In Japan, aging populations and declining birth rates have intensified regional disparities in dental healthcare resources. Particularly in remote islands and mountainous areas, the number of elderly and care-dependent individuals facing difficulty accessing dental care continues to rise, while the healthcare delivery infrastructure remains insufficient.

This project aims to build a new system for delivering medical care by integrating medical MaaS, visiting dental care, and digital dentures.

■ Application Overview

■ Analysis of Interest and Participation Intent

■ Trends in Areas of Interest (Keyword Analysis)

■ Representative Comments (Qualitative Data)

■ Challenges and Opportunities from the Field

Insights from dental hygienists with visiting care experience include:

- The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration
- The necessity of building regional medical networks
- The difficulty of effective intervention within limited time

This project proposes a novel solution by combining 'mobility' with 'digital' technologies to address these challenges.

■ Online Information Session Overview

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 19:20–19:50
Format: Online

- Project overview
- Work models and roles
- Participation methods (including phased involvement)
- Relationship with medical MaaS

■ Firsthand Perspectives: 'Reality' and 'Work in Progress'

The session will feature ASUKA, a dental hygienist actively involved in the medical MaaS field.

As this domain lacks an established model, ASUKA herself is navigating through trial and error.

Therefore, this project does not present a finalized solution but rather a co-creation model that evolves through on-site practice and participant insights.

■ Positioning as a Co-Creation Project

Regardless of experience level or technical skill, the project emphasizes 'learning and building together.'

■ Future Outlook

- Establishing new career models
- Redefining engagement with regional healthcare
- Implementing medical MaaS in dentistry

■ Related Seminar

Same day, 20:00–21:30
'Digital Dentures & Medical MaaS Seminar'

Sharing new work models for dental hygienists.

Covering activities in remote and depopulated areas,
real-world insights from medical MaaS operations,
and the authentic experiences of traveling dental hygienists.

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'Someday I'd like to get involved,' or
'I'd like to hear more first,'

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■ Company Overview

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

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

■ Contact

O-Gai Holdings Inc. (Attn: Minami)
Email: info@o-gai.co.jp
Phone: 072-225-4385