Faculty of Dentistry Department of Dentistry Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Assistant Professor
Updated on 2026/08/24
Ph.D ( 2018.9 Tokyo Medical and Dental University )
Dental Public Health
Fluoride
Oral Epidemiology
Preventive Dentistry
Mental Health
Global Oral Health
Oral Health and General Health
Life Science / Social dentistry
Life Science / Hygiene and public health (non-laboratory)
Universitas Airlangga Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine Adjunct Professor
2026.1
Country:Indonesia
WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science, Niigata University
2019.1
Country:Japan
Niigata University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Division of Preventive Dentistry Assistant Professor
2019.1
Country:Japan
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Department of Oral Health Promotion Research Assistant, RA
2018.4 - 2018.9
Country:Japan
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Department of Oral Health Promotion Teaching Assistant, TA
2015.4 - 2017.3
Country:Japan
University of Dental Medicine, Yangon Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry Ph.D. thesis entitled “The Impact of Oral Health to their Quality of Life of School Teachers in Yangon, Myanmar” Research Assistant, RA
2013.10 - 2014.9
Country:Myanmar
University of Dental Medicine, Yangon Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry Ph.D. thesis entitled “The Effect of Fluoride Exposure in Dental Caries and Fluorosis in some regions of Myanmar” Research Assistant, RA
2012.8 - 2013.10
Country:Myanmar
Niigata University Oral Health Science, Oral Life Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Assistant Professor
2026.5
Niigata University Institute of Medicine and Dentistry, Academic Assembly Assistant Professor
2026.5
Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Oral Life Science Oral Health Science Assistant Professor
2019.1
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Oral Health Promotion Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2014.10 - 2018.9
Country: Japan
Yangon University International Relations Postgraduate Diploma (all modules distinctions)
2012.12 - 2013.11
Country: Myanmar
University of Dental Medicine, Yangon Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
2005.12 - 2011.12
Country: Myanmar
Fellow of International College of Dentists (FICD)
2018.12
Country: United States
Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA)
2023.1
Country: United States
Japanese Society of Travel and Health
2026.6
Asian Association of Japan Dental Alumni
2025.8
Japan Association for Global Health
2024.5
Japan Dry Eye Society
2024.4
新潟歯学会
2024.1
Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni
2024.1
International Association for Dental Research
2018.1
Dental Public Health Society (Myanmar)
2017.1
Japanese Society for Oral Health
2015.1
Myanmar Dental Association Dental Public Health Section Joint Secretary
2013.1 - 2014.12
Myanmar Dental Association
2012.6
Myanmar Youth and Students Association (Japan) Health Education Team
2016.1
Committee type:Other
Myanmar Dental Association Joint Secretary, Dental Public Health Section
2013.1 - 2014.9
Committee type:Other
Kaung Myat Thwin, Kumiko Minagawa, Noboru Kaneko, Akihiro Yoshihara, Kana Suwama, Ayuko Odajima, Keiko Kabasawa, Yumi Ito, Masanori Iwasaki, Junta Tanaka, Hiroshi Ogawa
Frontiers in Oral Health 7 2026.6
Kaung Myat Thwin, Phue Wai Han, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 2026.5
Oral Health and Risk of Malnutrition in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Sachiko Takehara, Kaung Myat Thwin, Aulia Ramadhani, Fania Chairunisa, Olenka Yomira Valenzuela Torres, Natcha Tassanapong, Hikaru Okubo, Tin Zar Tun, Hiroshi Ogawa
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry 2026.5
Kaung Myat Thwin, Natcha Tassanapong, Phue Wai Han, Hiroshi Ogawa
Discover Public Health 23 ( 1 ) 545 2026.4
Challenges and Recommendations for Oral Healthcare of Older Adults in a Long-Term Care Facility Reviewed
Haslina Rani, Amalina Alya Azizan, Nurul Izzah Abdul Walad, Siti Aisya Athirah Hassan, Tuti Ningseh Mohd Dom, Daphne Shu Huey Yeoh, Joyce Wuen Cheer Tay, Muhammad Syafiq Asyraf Rosli, Nur Saadah Mohamad Aun, Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz, Kaung Myat Thwin, In Meei Tew
Healthcare 13 ( 20 ) 2642 2025.10
Phue Thet Khaing, Yin May Zin Han, Kyaw Zaww, Moe Sandar Kyaw, Kaung Myat Thwin, Masatsugu Orui, Yasuto Kunii, Yumiko Hamaie, Soe San Kyaw, Motohiro Tsuboi, Shinichi Egawa
The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine 2025.10
Impacts of dental checkups on oral function among Japanese older adults Reviewed
Tin Zar Tun, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Kumiko Minagawa, Noboru Kaneko, Hiroshi Ogawa
Scientific Reports 15 ( 1 ) 2025.5
Psychosocial Determinants of Oral Health Related to COVID-19 Infection in Myanmar Older Adults Reviewed
Natcha Tassanapong, Olenka Valenzuela Torres, Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa
Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 37 ( 1 ) 69 - 77 2025.2
Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Wa Than Lin, Hiroshi Ogawa
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 52 ( 6 ) 775 - 782 2025.1
Oral Diadochokinesis and Potential Associated Factors in Japanese Older Adult Outpatients Reviewed
Tin Zar Tun, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry 22 601 - 608 2024.12
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Noboru Kaneko, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry 14 ( 6 ) 479 - 488 2024.11
Evidence-based application of teledentistry: A systematic review Reviewed
Tin Zar Tun, Raksanan Karawekpanyawong, Takashi Hoshino, Bandana Pathak, Hikaru Okubo, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
Stomatology Edu Journal 11 32 - 38 2024.11
Oral Health Status and Oral Healthcare System in Indonesia: A Narrative Review Reviewed
Chairunisa, F., Ramadhani, A., Takehara, S., Thwin, K.M., Tun, T.Z., Okubo, H., Hanindriyo, L., Bramantoro, T., Ogawa, H.
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry 14 ( 5 ) 352 - 361 2024.10
Low Salivary IgA Levels Against PAc (361–386) as a Risk Factor for Root Caries in Older Adults Reviewed
Yu Ichikawa, Noboru Kaneko, Kaung Myat Thwin, Hidenobu Senpuku, Kaname Nohno, Hiroshi Ogawa
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research 10 ( 4 ) 2024.8
Ten years’ evaluation of periodontal status and its changes among Japanese older adults Reviewed
Fania Chairunisa, Elastria Widita, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Kaname Nohno, Lisdrianto Hanindriyo, Hideo Miyazaki, Hiroshi Ogawa
Special Care in Dentistry 2024.7
Thwin, K.M., Ogawa, H., P, mvanit, P., Miyazaki, H., Songpaisan, Y.
Community Dental Health 41 ( 3 ) 2024.5
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa, Prathip Phantumvanit, Yupin Songpaisan, Hideo Miyazaki
WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health 12 ( 2 ) 110 - 115 2024.1
Kaung Myat Thwin, Noboru Kaneko, Hikaru Okubo, Takayuki Yamaga, Kana Suwama, Akihiro Yoshihara, Masanori Iwasaki, Yumi Ito, Junta Tanaka, Ichiei Narita, Hiroshi Ogawa
BMC Oral Health 24 ( 1 ) 2024.1
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
Journal of Public Health Dentistry 2023.9
Maternal Factors in Relation to Early Childhood Caries Among Preschool Children in Myanmar Reviewed
Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Yoko Kawaguchi, Hiroshi Ogawa
Asia-Pacifc Journal of Public Health 35 ( 6-7 ) 437 - 440 2023.8
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa, Prathip Phantumvanit, Hideo Miyazaki, Yupin Songpaisan, Khin Maung
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 51 1266 - 1275 2023.7
Thwin KM, Tun TZ, Kaneko N, Nohno K, Ogawa H
Asia-Pacific journal of public health 101053952211393 - 101053952211393 2022.11
Oral Health and Non-Communicable Diseases: How to Integrate?
Kaung Myat Thwin
Medicon Dental Sciences 1 ( 5 ) 2 - 3 2022.6
Anti-caries and Anti-microbial Effects of School-based Fluoride Programs in Myanmar Schoolchildren. Reviewed
Thwin KM, Lin WT, Kaneko N, Nohno K, Ogawa H
Oral health & preventive dentistry 20 165 - 172 2022.4
Effectiveness of school-based fluoride mouth rinsing program in school-children from Kandy District, Sri Lanka Reviewed
Chandra Herath, Tharanga Nandasena, Anushka Abeysundara, Sampath Ratnayake, Hiroshi Ogawa, Hideo Miyazaki, Takeyasu Maeda
STOMATOLOGY EDU JOURNAL 7 ( 1 ) 7 - 14 2020.8
Oral Health Status and Oral Health Services Utilization of Myanmar Residents in Japan Reviewed
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Zar Chi Kyaw Myin, Takashi Zaitsu, Akoko Oshiro, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal 31 ( 1 ) 81 - 86 2019.4
Erosive tooth wear and related risk factors among Myanmar residents in Japan Reviewed
Kaung Myat Thwin
Asain Pacific Journal of Dentistry 18 21 - 28 2018.12
Effects of oral health education in Myanmar preschool children and guardians Reviewed
Kaung Myat Thwin
Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry 9 ( 3 ) e12346 - e12346 2018.8
A pilot study of oral health situation of Chin population in west hilly regions of Myanmar Reviewed International journal
Kaung Myat Thwin
Myanmar Dental Journal 25 ( 1 ) 31 - 39 2018.1
Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting early childhood caries in Myanmar preschool children Reviewed
Kaung Myat Thwin
Global Journal of Oral Science 3 18 - 26 2017.3
Early Childhood Caries and Related Risk Factors among Myanmar Preschool Childre Reviewed International journal
Kaung Myat Thwin
International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry 12 ( 4 ) 229 - 236 2016.12
ミャンマー 世界の子どもの歯科事情 第9回
Ei Ei Aung, Kaung Myat Thwin, Yoko Kawaguchi
Japanese Journal of Clinical Dentistry for Children (小児歯科臨床) 21 ( 3 ) 93 - 98 2016.3
Framework for development of oral health policy and strategies in Myanmar
( Role: Joint author , WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science, Niigata University)
2019
世界の子どもの歯科事情
川口陽子, 財津崇, 植野正之, 白田千代子, Haslina Rani, Ei Ei Aung, Anastasiya Blizniuk, 益田高行, 竹原祥子, 古川清香, 上原容子, Nguyen Thi, Hoang Yen, Kaung Myat Thwin, Anish Kothari( Role: Joint author)
東京臨床出版 2018.10 ( ISBN:9784887000896 )
Epidemiological study on Early Childhood Caries in Myanmar
( Role: Sole author)
Doctoral Thesis, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University 2018.7
2026 Report for Inbound Visits of postgraduate students from University of Malaya
Kaung Myat Thwin
2026.6
新潟大学歯学部とカトマンズ大学医学部 オンラインシンポジウムの報告
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2026.4
Report on the First Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres “Collaborating for a Healthier Future”
Kaung Myat Thwin
WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science 2026.4
Parental knowledge-perception gap and severe early childhood caries in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
Journal of Dental Health 76 ( Suppl. ) 164 - 164 2026.4
国際シンポジウム(International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2026)開催報告
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa, Makoto Inoue
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2026.2
Report on the Inbound Visit of Postgraduate Students from the University of Malaya (July)
Kaung Myat Thwin
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2025.8
Effects of COVID-19 Hospitalization and Psychological Factors on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Kaung Myat Thwin, 竹原 祥子, 小川 祐司
日本歯科医師会雑誌 78 ( 4 ) 362 2025.7
Association Between Multiple Psychological Symptoms and Severe Periodontitis Among Myanmar Adults
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Journal of Oral Health 17 48 - 48 2025.4
Report for Inbound Visit Program of postgraduate students from University of Malaya
Kaung Myat Thwin
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2025.3
The Faculty of Dentistry hosted an International Collaborative Symposium 2024
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2024.7
Oral Function Status and Associated Factors in Japanese Older Adults Receiving Regular Dental Care
Tin Zar Tun, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Journal of Oral Health 15 36 - 36 2023.11
Psychosocial Impact on Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Journal of Oral Health 15 95 - 95 2023.11
Workshop for development of oral health policy and strategies in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin
WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science 2019.7
労働者の健康関連QOLと口腔保健状況との関連について
財津 崇, 金澤 利哉, 斉藤 智也, Kaung Myat Thwin, Zar Chi Kyaw Myin, 大城 暁子, 竹原 祥子, 植野 正之, 川口 陽子
口腔衛生学会雑誌 68 153 - 153 2018.4
Oral health status and oral health behaviors among school children in Myanmar
Zar Chi Kyaw Myin, Kaung Myat Thwin, Zaitsu Takashi, Oshiro Akiko, Ueno Masayuki, Kawaguchi Yoko
Journal of Dental Health 68 130 - 130 2018.4
Effects of oral health education in Myanmar preschool children and guardians
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
Journal of Dental Health 68 137 2018.4
Parental knowledge-perception gap and severe early childhood caries in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin
The 75th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Oral Health 2026.5
Impact of COVID-19 Hospitalization and Psychological Factors on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
The 16th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry 2024.11
Anti-caries effects of Nano Silver Fluoride among preschool children in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Regina C Pengson, Gerome De Leon, Maung Maung Myin, Sowatha Sin, Horn Rithvitou, Nor Axlida Mohd Nor, Nhung Tuyet Nguyen, Shiqi Cheng, Natcha Tassanapong, Thikumpond Malison
The 8th International Workshop on Clinical Research Methods in Oral Health 2023.2
Advancing Global Oral Health:“Insights from WHOCC at Niigata University”
Kaung Myat Thwin
Inbound Visit Programs and Student Exchange Programs
Clinical and Microbial Evaluation of Dental Caries among Myanmar Schoolchildren
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Kaname Nohno, Hiroshi Ogawa
IADR-SEA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting 2020.11
Global Perspective on Caries Prevention Invited
Kaung Myat Thwin
Myanmar Dental Association Mid Year Digital Conference 2020 2020.8
Oral Health Services Utilization of Myanmar Residents in Japan
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Zar Chi Kyaw Myint, Takashi Zatisu, Akiko Oshiro, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2020.2
Salivary flow rate and masticatory performance in relation to functional dependency in older adults: Effect modification by depression
Kaung Myat Thwin
FDCU International Symposium 2026 2026.5
Association between Snacking Behaviors and Early Childhood Caries among Myanmar Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Phue Wai Han, Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2026 2026.2
Depressive Symptoms and Oral Health in Japanese Older Adults
Tin Zar Tun, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2026 2026.2
Association between Multiple Psychological Symptoms and Multi-Dimensional of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Myanmar Adults
Natcha Tassanapong, Kaung Myat Thwin, Phue Wai Han, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2026 2026.2
Association between cognitive function and multi-dimensional oral health-related quality of life among Myanmar adults
Kaung Myat Thwin, Natcha Tassanapong, Phue Wai Han, Hiroshi Ogawa
The 36th Annual Scientific Conference of South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE 2025) 2025.11
Parental socioeconomic determinants of early childhood caries among Myanmar preschool children: A cross-sectional study
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Phue Wai Han, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
The 36th Annual Scientific Conference of South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE 2025) 2025.11
Association between dry eye and periodontal disease in community-dwelling Japanese adults: data from the Unonuma cohort study Invited
Kaung Myat Thwin
The 79th Annual Congress of Japan Clinical Opthalmology 2025.10
Association between Multiple Psychological Symptoms and Severe Periodontitis among Myanmar Adults
Kaung Myat Thwin
The 17th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry 2025.9
Effects of COVID-19 Hospitalization and Psychological Factors on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Kaung Myat Thwin
The 25th Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Association for Dental Science 2025.9
Psychological determinants of oral health-related quality of life: Evidence from Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
The 38th East Japan Regional Meeting of the Japan Association for Global Health 2024.7
Psychological Factors Associated with Oral Health Status among COVID-19 Affected Older Adults in Myanmar
Natcha Tassanapong, Olenka Valenzuela Torres, Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa
International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2024.5
Oral Function Status and Associated Factors in Japanese Older Adults Receiving Regular Dental Care
Tin Zar Tun, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
2023.11
Psychosocial Impact on Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
The 15th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry 2023.11
Dental caries status in Myanmar: current challenges and future perspectives Invited
Kaung Myat Thwin
Special Event of Pierre Fauchard Academy (Myanmar section) 2023.1
International Oral Health Invited
Kaung Myat Thwin
Special Webinar for Final Year B.D.S. of University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar 2022.1
Anti-caries and anti-microbial effects of school-based fluoride programs in Myanmar
IADR-SEA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting 2021.12
Role of WHO-CC Niigata University: How it works?
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa
WHO Side Event / Informal Regional Consultation on Oral Health On the sidelines of 11th Asian Chief Dental Officers Meeting (ACDOM 2019) 2019.10
WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science (JPN-75)
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa
The 3rd WHO Collaborating Centers' Meeting 2019.9
Effects of oral health education in Myanmar preschool children and guardians
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 67th congress meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2018.5
Oral health status and oral health behaviors among school children in Myanmar
Zar Chi Kyaw Myint, Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Akiko Oshiro, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 67th congress meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2018.5
Relationship between oral health situation and health-related QOL of workers
The 67th congress meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2018.5
Antibacterial and caries arresting effects of silver diamine fluoride in Myanmar preschool children
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 38th Myanmar Dental Conference 2018.1
Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting early childhood caries among Myanmar preschool children
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 9th Asian Conference of Oral Health Promotion for School Children 2017.9
Relationship between dental caries and oral health behaviors in Myanmar children
The 66th congress meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2017.5
Early childhood caries and related risk factors among Myanmar preschool children
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 12th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry. Joint meeting with The 65th General Meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2016.5
Oral health behaviors and symptoms of employees classified by worksite industry
Takashi Zaitsu, Toshiya Kanazawa, Kaung Myat Thwin, Thi Hoang Yen Nguyen, Akiko Oshiro, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 12th International Conference of Asian Academy of PreventiveDentistry. Joint meeting with The 65th General Meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2016.5
Oral health situation in Myanmar preschool children
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
International Seminar on Oral health 2015.10
Oral health knowledge and oral health behaviors in Myanmar population
Ei Ei Aung, Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 64th congress meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2015.5
Oral health care system and dental education program in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Ei Ei Aung, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 64th congress meeting of Japanese Society for Oral Health 2015.5
Comparison of oral health situation between Myanmar and Japan
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
The 35th Myanmar Dental Conference and 16th FDI-MDA joint education meeting 2015.1
Cross-sectional study of oral hygiene habits among the Chin population in west hilly region of Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin, Aung Than
International Summer Program (ISP2013), Tokyo Medical and Dental University 2013.8
The 2026 Niigata University Excellent Paper Award
2026.7 Niigata University Interactive Effects of COVID-19 Infection and Psychological Factors on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Myanmar
Kaung Myat Thwin
The 2026 Niigata University Excellent Paper Award
2026.7 Niigata University Impacts of dental checkups on oral function among Japanese older adults
Kaung Myat Thwin
First Runner Up (Dental Public Health Category)
2026.5 Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University FDCU International Symposium 2026
Kaung Myat Thwin
Dry Eye Research Award 2025
2025.10 Japan Dry Eye Society, The 79th Japanese Ophthalmology Conference
Kaung Myat Thwin
The 2025 Niigata University Excellent Paper Award
2025.8 Niigata University Association between dry eye and periodontal disease in community-dwelling Japanese adults: data from the Uonuma cohort study
Kaung Myat Thwin
Lion Award for Preventive Dentistry (Consolation Prize, Senior Category)
2024.11 The 16th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry
Kaung Myat Thwin
Excellent Paper Award for the Fiscal Year 2023
2024.7 Niigata University (Maternal Factors in Relation to Early Childhood Caries Among Preschool Children in Myanmar)
Outstanding Research Award (Senior Category)
2023.11 The 15th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry
Best Poster Award (Oversea Research)
2018.1 Myanmar Dental Association
Monbukagakusho Scholarship (MEXT Scholarship) for PhD Program
2014.8 Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Financially-supported special selection participant
2013.8 Tokyo Medical and Dental University International Summer Program ( ISP-2013)
First Prize Winner (group competition)
2011.6 University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
Poster competition of house officers (Internship program)
Best Student Presentation Award for Oral Health Education to the Community
2009.5 Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
Development and Efficacy Assessment of an Oral Health Education Program for Older Adults with Depressive Symptoms in Myanmar
2024.4 - 2027.3
System name:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Early Career Scientists
Awarding organization:Japan Society for Promotion of Science
Kaung Myat Thwin
Authorship:Principal investigator
Effects of psychological distress on oral health outcomes in Community-dwelling Myanmar older adults
2023.4 - 2024.3
Awarding organization:The Futokukai Foundation
Kaung Myat Thwin
Authorship:Principal investigator
Oral Health Functional Survey in Western Pacific Region
2022.5 - 2023.3
Awarding organization:WHO Western Pacific Regional Office
Hiroshi Ogawa, Takashi Hoshino, Kohei Tamura, Sachiko Takehara, Kaung Myat Thwin
Authorship:Collaborating Investigator(s) (not designated on Grant-in-Aid)
Oral Health Challenges in Developing Countries
2022
Awarding organization:WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science (JPN-75)
Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Fania Chairunisa, Aulia Ramadhani, Tin Zar Tun, Hikaru Okubo, Hiroshi Ogawa
Authorship:Collaborating Investigator(s) (not designated on Grant-in-Aid)
Oral Health Promotion in Myanmar
2016 - 2024
Awarding organization:The Borrow Foundation
Hiroshi Ogawa, Prathip Phantumvanit, Hideo Miyazaki, Yupin Songpaisan, Kaung Myat Thwin
Authorship:Collaborating Investigator(s) (not designated on Grant-in-Aid)
ミャンマーにおける心理的苦痛と口腔健康の関連:質的探索から地域ベース統合介入モデルの構築へ
2026.5 - 2028.3
Awarding organization:新潟大学アジア連携研究センター
Authorship:Principal investigator
Coping Strategies Among Myanmar Adults After the 2025 Earthquake: A Qualitative Study
2025.6 - 2026.3
System name:Ensemble Project for Early Career Researchers
Awarding organization:Tohoku University
Authorship:Coinvestigator(s)
8020達成が超高齢期のNCDs発症予防、フレイル対応、QOLに及ぼす影響について
2024.9 - 2027.3
Awarding organization:8020推進財団
小川祐司、竹原祥子、金子昇、皆川久美子、高昇将、Kaung Myat Thwin、星野剛志、田村浩平、大久保光
Authorship:Coinvestigator(s)
Fostering Healthy Preschool Initiatives in Myanmar: A School-Centred Multidimensional Approach
2024.8 - 2028.7
Awarding organization:The Borrow Foundation
Kaung Myat Thwin, Hiroshi Ogawa, Sachiko Takehara, Wa Than Lin, Tin Zar Tun
Authorship:Principal investigator
Effects of psychosocial factors related to oral health impact in Myanmar
2022.12 - 2023.3
Research category:International Joint Research Acceleration Grant
Awarding organization:Institute for Research Promotion, Niigata University
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Sachiko Takehara, Hiroshi Ogawa
Authorship:Principal investigator
Effects of school-based fluoride programs in Myanmar children
Grant number:19K24162
2019.8 - 2023.3
System name:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
Research category:Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
Awarding organization:Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Kaung Myat Thwin, Wa Than Lin, Noboru Kaneko, Kaname Nohno, Hiroshi Ogawa
Authorship:Principal investigator
Grant amount:\2860000 ( Direct Cost: \2200000 、 Indirect Cost:\660000 )
Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting early childhood caries in Myanmar preschool children
2015 - 2017
System name:Interest Incorporated Foundation, Tomonori Association, Japan
Awarding organization:Futokukai Research Grant
Kaung Myat Thwin, Takashi Zaitsu, Masayuki Ueno, Yoko Kawaguchi
Authorship:Principal investigator
Effectiveness of a habit-based tailored dietary intervention coupled with oral rehabilitation on the nutrition status
Awarding organization:WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science (JPN-75)
Hiroshi Ogawa, Gerry McKenna, Raksanan Karawekpanyawong, Tippanart Vichayanrat, Norimasa Taka, Kaung Myat Thwin
Authorship:Collaborating Investigator(s) (not designated on Grant-in-Aid)
External Reviewer for MSc Program at Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University
External Advisor for MSc Program at School of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University
Fellow at WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science, Niigata University
Registered Oral Health Specialist (Licensed Dentist) in Myanmar
Guest Lecturer: Dental Public Health (Undergraduate Students)
Teacher in Charge of Preventive Dentistry "Early Exposure for Clinical Training II" (3rd year undergraduate students)
Guest Speaker for Oral Health Fundamentals: What to Know, How to Prevent
Preventive and Community Dentistry
Teacher in Charge of Preventive Dentistry "Early Exposure for Clinical Training I" (1st year undergraduate students)
Global Oral Health: Insights from WHOCC Niigata University for short-term exchange students
Instructor "Seminar for Research and Biostatistics IA, IIA" Course (PhD Students)
Instructor "Course for Basic Global Oral Health I, II" (PhD students)
International Oral Health
Instructor for Preventive Dentistry Lecture and Practical courses (4th year undergraduate students)
Oral Health Promotion
Preventive and Community Dentistry
早期臨床実習I
早期臨床実習IB
実践医学統計演習IIA
実践医学統計演習IA
臨床歯学コースワーク(ベーシック国際口腔保健学コースII)
実践統計学べ-シックコース
臨床歯学コースワーク(ベーシック国際口腔保健学コースI)
早期臨床実習II
予防歯科学実習
予防歯科学
Invited Speaker
Role(s): Lecturer
School of Dentistry, University of Phayao 2026.5
Invited Speaker
Role(s): Lecturer, Advisor, Contribution
Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni 2026.4
Invited Speaker
Role(s): Lecturer, Contribution
Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni 2026.3
Invited Speaker
Role(s): Lecturer
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, UNIVERSITI MALAYA DPH WEBINAR SERIES 2025.11
Invited Speaker
Role(s): Lecturer
University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar CDE Talk Activities 2025.9
Invited Speaker
Role(s): Lecturer, Advisor
Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni 2025.9
Guest Lecturer
Role(s): Lecturer
Faculty of Sports and Health Studies, Hosei University 2024.12
WHO Report: Private sectors, non-state actors and sustainable financing for NCDs (including commercial determinants of health)
Role(s): Report writing, Contribution
2024.6 - 2024.9
WHOCC Monthly Meeting Programs
Role(s): Demonstrator, Contribution
Oral Health Programme, WHO Head Quarter 2024.5
Member of Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni
Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni 2024.1
External Examiner
Role(s): Interviewer
University of Dental Medicine 2023.10
Patron and External Advisor at Dhammayana Charity Organization
Role(s): Advisor
2020.1
Member at Association of Dental Volunteers of Japan
Role(s): Contribution
2019.6
Member of Working and Preparation Group of WHOCC Niigata University
Role(s): Editer, Planner, Organizing member, Investigater, Contribution
WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health Science (JPN 75) 2019.1
Consultation for Further studies in Health Sciences in Japan
Role(s): Advisor
Myanmar Youth and Students Association, Japan 2016.10
Member of MYSA Health and Education Team
Role(s): Contribution
Myanmar Youth and Students Association, Japan 2016.1
Oral Health Education Programs Internet
Myanmar Dental Association Yangon 2022.1
Interview Talk about "Oral health care during COVID-19 Pandemic" Newspaper, magazine
Family Life Health Magazine 2021.1
Coordinator of Inbound Visit Program of Undergraduate students from Chulalongkorn University
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
2026.6
Coordinator of Inbound Visit Program of Postgraduate students from University of Malaya
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
2026.6
Guest Lecturer
School of Dentistry, University of Phayao 2026.5
Coordinator and Contact Person of Joint Online Symposium
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2026.4
Poster Presentation 3: Oral Health Promotion, International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2026
Role(s): Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2026.2
Guest Lecturer
University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay (Myanmar) 2025.9
Coordinator of Inbound Visit Program of Postgraduate students from University of Malaya
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Division of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2025.7
Coordinator of Inbound Visit Program of Undergraduate students from Chulalongkorn University
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
2025.6
Organizing Committee Member and Contact Person, International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2026
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2025.6 - 2026.2
Coordinator and Contact Person of Preventive Dentistry's Special Lecture
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Division of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2025.5
Coordinator of Inbound Visit Program of Postgraduate students from University of Malaya
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
2025.2
Guest Lecturer
Faculty of Sports and Health Studies, Hosei University 2024.12
Co-coordinator for the Short-term Student Exchange Programs
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2024.10
External Reviewer for Content Validity
Role(s): Review, evaluation
Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Thailand 2024.7
Oral Presentation 1: Oral Health Promotion, International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2024
Role(s): Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
2024.5
Chairman for the Biweekly Event of Evidence-based Training (Journal Club Presentations)
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Division of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2024.1
Organizing Committee Member and Contact Person, International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2024
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2024.1 - 2024.6
Coordinator and Contact Person of Inbound Visits of sister universities (undergradute, postgraduate, and teaching staffs)
Role(s): Planning, management, etc., Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Division of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2022.4
External Advisor
Role(s): Planning/Implementing academic research
Mae Fah Luang University (Thailand) 2022.1
Editorial board member
Role(s): Supervision (editorial)
International Journal of Medicon Dental Sciences 2022.1
Oral Presentation 2-2: Dental Public Health session, International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2020
Role(s): Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
Niigata University 2020.2
Organizing Committee Member and Contact Person, International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment 2020
Role(s): Planning, management, etc.
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University 2019.7 - 2020.2
Reviewer at International Peer-reviewed Journals
Role(s): Review, evaluation
2018.8
Global Oral Health Report and Oral Health Country Profile session, WHO Side Event / Informal Regional Consultation on Oral Health On the sidelines of 11th Asian Chief Dental Officers Meeting (ACDOM 2019)
Role(s): Panel moderator, session chair, etc.
World Health Organization