Mt. Fuji at Yamanaka Lake in Yamanashi Prefecture Japan
Progression of Periodontitis by Tooth TypeDevelopment of PerioPerio
PIOX-Nippon Medica Co., Ltd. was founded in Yamanashi on December 14, 1991.
Periodontal disease, one of the two major dental diseases, was once commonly referred to as pyorrhea. At that time, the standard treatment in Japan was to extract teeth that became loose and wobbly and replace them with dentures.
Amidst this, our company was established with the purpose of editing and publishing an educational booklet, “Perio Club,” to raise awareness that natural teeth could be preserved through periodontal treatment.
Since then, we have focused on improving periodontal treatment methods. This included presenting at academic conferences, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, and obtaining patents related to periodontal disease assessment methods. In 2016, after receiving ethical review approval from the Japanese Society of Clinical Periodontology, we conducted a five-year clinical study.
Using data obtained from this research, we developed the periodontal disease progression assessment app “PerioPerio”. In 2021, with the release of “PerioPerio,” we established a new app division, PIOX, within our company to handle its sales.
The Background of App Development
Publication of Educational BookletsPerio Club
“With proper periodontal treatment, you can save your own teeth” — To convey the importance of correct periodontal treatment, we have published the educational booklet ‘Perio Club’.
Gallery, Regional Culture PromotionNichigetsu (Sun and Moon) Art Museum
As part of our regional cultural promotion efforts, we operate the Nichigetsu Art Museum and plan and manage seasonal tea ceremonies that celebrate the changing seasons: the Spring Iris Tea Ceremony and the Autumn Maple Leaf Tea Ceremony.
Representative Profile
Education
| March 1978 | Graduated from the School of Dentistry, Niigata University |
| March 1982 | Completed the Graduate School of Dentistry, Niigata University, Department of Periodontology |
Work Experience
| April 1982 | Assistant, Niigata University School of Dentistry Hospital |
| April 1983 | Lecturer, Showa University School of Dentistry (Department of Periodontology) |
| April 1989 | Director, Motegi Dental Clinic |
| 1989 ～ | Showa University Adjunct Lecturer (Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry) |
| 1989 ～ 2009 | Council Member, Japanese Society of Periodontology |
Publications
- Immunological Considerations of Experimental Gingivitis (Co-authored) Dental Journal
- Dictionary of Dentistry (Co-authored) Ishiyaku Publishers
- Application of Synthograft in Periodontal Surgery (Co-authored) Japanese Journal of Periodontology, 25(4):936-947, 1983.
- Transplanted Bone Takes Its First Steps: On the Tissue Resorbability of Transplanted Bone, Quintessence Supplement, Response to New Biomaterials in Dentistry, 9-19, 1987.
Affiliated Academic Societies
- Japanese Society of Periodontology
- Japanese Society of Clinical Periodontology
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and others
About Us
| Company Name | PIOX-Nippon Medica Co., Ltd. |
| Founded | December 14, 1991 |
| President & Representative Director | Dr. Yoshio Motegi (Dentist) |
| Address | Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan |
| Email address | piox.perioperio@gmail.com |