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Dentist ProfileDr. Takahide Ibusuki, D.D.S., Ph.D.

For Patients Considering ICON Treatment

I am committed to supporting patients who struggle with white patches or spots on their teeth, known as “white spot lesions” and to providing treatment that offers real hope. For patients who wish to improve the appearance of their teeth without drilling, I have dedicated myself to mastering and refining ICON treatment.

Although the procedure can be technically demanding, I am confident that, through accumulated experience and specialized knowledge, improvement can be achieved.

If you have been told elsewhere that your case is “difficult,” I encourage you to consult our clinic.

Dentist Profile

Professional Background (Education & Training)

2004 – Graduated from Seiun High School
2010 – D.D.S., Kyushu University School of Dentistry
2012 – Completed Clinical Residency at the University of Tokyo Hospital
2016 – Ph.D. in Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (Cariology and Operative Dentistry)

Doctoral Thesis

Observation of White spot lesions Using Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT): In Vivo and In Vitro Study

Ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26235722/

Career & Affiliations

• Director, TOOTH CREATE TOKYO
• Official ICON Seminar Instructor for Yoshida Co., Ltd.
• Appointed Japan KOL (Key Opinion Leader) by DMG Germany
• Lead Editor for the Japanese version of the ICON Official Package Insert (2023)
• Selected as one of the “Top 10 Dentists of 2024” by Disruptors Magazine (First Japanese dentist to be selected)

Media & Publications

Commitment and Achievements in ICON Treatment

• One of the highest numbers of ICON clinical cases in Japan (several thousand cases)
• ICON treatment success rate exceeding 90% (evaluated from multiple perspectives such as satisfaction, resin penetration, and recurrence risk)
• Official ICON seminar instructor for Yoshida Co., Ltd. since 2021, dedicated to expanding the use of ICON
• Co-responsible for the revision of the ICON official package insert (2023)
• Conducts hands-on seminars in Japan more than twice annually
• Ranked among the world’s top 8 in global ICON share in 2023 (First from Japan)
• Appointed Asia Representative KOL in 2024, earning strong trust from DMG in Germany

Seminars, Lectures & Research Activities

• Domestic Webinars: More than 9 sessions
• ICON Hands-On Seminars (Hosted by Yoshida Co., Ltd.): 5 sessions
  https://service.yoshida-dental.co.jp/se/seminars/1935
  https://www.yoshida-dental.co.jp/company/info/30287/
  https://service.yoshida-dental.co.jp/vi/articles/1258
• Presentations at Academic Conferences in Japan: Central Japan Dental Show / The Academy of Gnathology and Occlusion / The Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry etc.
• International Academic Activities:
  └Thailand: Attended the Asia Leaders Meeting as Japan’s representative
  └Vietnam VIDEC: Delivered three lectures as a guest speaker (corporate booth and main hall presentations) https://videc-2024.videc.vn/2024/HANDBOOK-FINAL-UP-WEB.pdf
• Trained by Style Italiano instructor, Dr. Ahmed Tadfi, and Dr. Erik Jan Muts
• Presented at a seminar in 2022 alongside Dr. Erik Jan Muts (Netherlands), with simultaneous interpretation
• Co-hosted a seminar in 2024 with Dr. Masayuki Otsuki (former President of The Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry)

Domestic Publications

• The Quintessence (Japan’s leading dental journal)
• Shishikai Quint (International Dental Congress report)
• Dental Products News (Monthly Journal by Yoshida Co., Ltd.)
• Dental Diamond – “Part 2 Advancing Daily Clinical Dentistry ＆ Selected 67 Tips” (2025)
  https://www.dental-diamond.co.jp/item/1225
• Ishiyaku Publishers, Inc. – Japan’s first specialized book on white spot lesions (2026)
  https://www.ishiyaku.co.jp/search/details?bookcode=447720