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Dr. Okazaki authored the chapter "Treatment Planning and Case Selection" in Ingle's Endodontics (7th Edition) — regarded as the "bible of endodontics" for half a century.
The course is grounded in this globally recognized standard, so you build the core science systematically — from the fundamentals through to world-class, chairside-ready practice.
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Dr. Okazaki is the lead author of the chapter "Diagnosis of Pulp and Periradicular Disease" in Endodontic Prognosis: Clinical Guide for Optimal Treatment Outcome (Springer).
The book centers on prognosis assessment — a decisive factor in clinical success — and is a practical guide to the knowledge behind evidence-based diagnosis and decision-making.
ACADEMIC ACRIVITIES
Recent academic activities
2026 ELSEVIER
Guest Editor, International Dental Journal
Appointed Guest Editor of the special issue "Reimagining Dental Education," leading the issue on how immersive digital technology will shape the future of dental education.
2024 LOS ANGELES
AAE 2024 — Lecture
Presented as SP-7 on augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) for visualization and field manipulation in endodontics, demonstrating clinical feasibility and educational value.
2026 SALT LAKE CITY
AAE 2026 — Lecture
Presented a mobile XR platform for real-time 3D visualization from CBCT data, introduced as a next-generation technology set to transform the clinical endodontic workflow.
2023 CHICAGO
AAE 2023 — Lecture
Presented on the use of mixed reality (XR) in endodontic education and treatment simulation, proposing a new framework for three-dimensional anatomical understanding and hands-on training.
2026 PHNOM PENH
IADR-SEA 2026 — Lecture
Spoke at the 40th Annual Meeting of the IADR Southeast Asian Division, sharing insights on the latest trends in dental research across Asia and their translation into clinical practice.
2021 Online
AAE 2021 — Lecture
Presented as SP-9 on applications of 3D printing in endodontics — from case selection and 3D guide fabrication to model generation for education — covering both clinical and teaching perspectives.
Future academic activities
AAE 2027 — Participation
Attendance
Taking part and presenting at the AAE, the world's foremost annual meeting in endodontics, engaging with the latest knowledge and techniques and sharing global developments.
AEEDC Dubai 2027 — Invited Lecture
Conference Presentation
Invited as a speaker to AEEDC Dubai, one of the world's largest international dental conferences, to present on the potential of AI in dentistry — from AI-assisted diagnosis to simulation education with CBCT and XR.
U.S. University Training Tour
Conference Presentation
Visiting NYU, Touro University, and the University of Colorado to lecture and observe at the forefront of advanced dental education in the United States.