Orcoa, which Visualizes Periodontal Disease Risk, to Exhibit at Wellness Weekend NAGOYA
Orcoa Co., Ltd. announced its participation in Wellness Weekend NAGOYA, held from April 25-26, 2026. The company will showcase its oral bacterial detection device, 'orcoa,' developed jointly with Osaka University, which visualizes periodontal disease risk using PCR technology. The exhibition will also feature an interactive 'Periodontal Disease Mirror' experience, aiming to raise public awareness about periodontal disease prevention.
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Orcoa Co., Ltd. (Yao City, Osaka Prefecture; President Hidefumi Itoyama; hereinafter "Orcoa") has announced its participation in Wellness Weekend NAGOYA, which will be held from April 25 to 26, 2026.
What is 'orcoa'?
An oral bacterial detection device that detects periodontal disease-causing bacteria, jointly developed by the Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry and Yamato Esron Co., Ltd. It uses the principle of PCR to detect periodontal disease bacteria, allowing the "visualization" of periodontal disease risk with numerical values.
Exhibition Content
In addition to introducing the oral bacterial detection device 'orcoa', we are preparing exhibits on periodontal disease and oral care, as well as an interactive "Periodontal Disease Mirror" experience, which was enjoyed by many visitors at last year's Osaka-Kansai Expo. These activities are designed to make it enjoyable and easy for the general public to understand.
Through this event, we aim to broadly communicate the necessity of periodontal disease prevention through testing and contribute to the realization of a healthy society.
We sincerely look forward to your visit and media coverage.
●Exhibition Outline
- Event Name: NAGOYA Wellness Weekend
- Venue: Port Messe Nagoya Exhibition Hall 2 (Nagoya International Exhibition Hall)
- Dates: April 25 (Sat) - April 26 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Entry: Free
●Event Content
- Periodontal Disease Mirror
Utilizing WebAR technology, you can experience a simulation of how periodontal disease progression affects your appearance. Many people experienced this at last year's Osaka-Kansai Expo. Through this experience, we hope that while having fun, people will realize the risk of periodontal disease and the importance of prevention.
- Video
Information on periodontal disease and an introduction to Orcoa will be conveyed clearly through video. The visually easy-to-understand content will emphasize the necessity of periodontal disease prevention through testing.
- Questionnaire
Those who scan the QR code and answer a simple questionnaire will receive original oral care goods as a gift.
●About Orcoa Co., Ltd.
Company Name: Orcoa Co., Ltd.
Established: April 2019
Representative Director: Hidefumi Itoyama
Address: 1-5-15 Honmachi, Yao City, Osaka 581-0003
TEL: 072-993-7877 FAX: 072-993-7876
MAIL: info@orcoa.jp
URL: https://orcoa.co.jp/
Business Activities: Sales of analytical devices, analytical reagents, planning and sales of oral care products
Orcoa Co., Ltd. was established in 2019 to sell 'orcoa', an oral bacterial detection device that detects periodontal disease-causing bacteria, jointly developed by the Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry and Yamato Esron Co., Ltd.
'orcoa' is an innovative device that utilizes the PCR method to quickly and accurately detect periodontal disease-causing bacteria in the oral cavity. We aim to establish a new oral examination system and support people's "oral health."
"We want to live healthy and happy lives."
Through this wish, we will help people lead "healthy and happy" lives.