Greeting

Dear Members,

It is with a deep sense of humility and great honor that I assume the responsibilities of the President of the Japanese Society of Oral Pathology (JSOP). As I step into this role, I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm greeting and share insights into our Society’s mission and activities.

Oral pathology is a specialized field within dentistry that advances the life sciences by focusing on understanding the origins and mechanisms behind various oral diseases. Furthermore, we contribute to patient care through the diagnosis of oral diseases. As stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the mission of the JSOP is “to conduct academic research, promote educational research activities, advance clinical practice, and foster international collaboration within oral pathology. We strive to offer advice, support, advance awareness of oral pathology among the general public, nurture the next generation of professionals, and promote internationalization, ultimately contributing to the improvement of medical welfare for society at large.”

Our concrete activities include convening annual scientific meetings and pathology diagnosis workshops, and publishing the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology (JOMSMP), an international journal produced in collaboration with related societies. In addition, we disseminate information and support education by publishing the “Basic Atlas of Oral Pathology” as educational content on the Society’s website. Members of the Society are involved in the formulation and revision of the codes of practice and guidelines for oral cancer treatment, and contribute as editors and authors of the WHO Classification of Head & Neck Tumors.

To build the on foundation established by our predecessors, our objective is to preserve and advance their legacy while emphasizing the significance and distinctiveness of oral pathology.

To this end, we aim to pursue the following goals while reinforcing our current focus:

1. By advancing the JSOP and the field of oral pathology, we aim to promote activities that benefit the general public.
2. Highlight the vital role of oral pathologists in disease diagnosis to the broader society and work towards increasing awareness of oral lesions, which are often regarded as rare diseases by the general public.
3. Showcase the crucial role of oral pathologists in diagnosing oral cancer and promote activities that will facilitate oral cancer screening, early detection, and treatment.
4. Foster the development of young researchers by stimulating research and providing support to scholars.
5. Enhance collaboration and visibility of our Society in the scientific community by strengthening the partnerships with other societies.

Together with our esteemed members, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our Society. We look forward to receiving your excellent contributions as we move forward together on this journey.