Outline
- Treatment for speech disorder
We treat patients with dysarthria due to various diseases such as cleft palate, oral tumors, stroke, and neuromuscular diseases. - Treatment for sleep apnea syndrome
For patients diagnosed with sleep apnea syndrome in the medical department, we perform X-rays, endoscopic examinations, and mouthpiece treatment. - Treatment for dry mouth
Dry mouth refers to all symptoms that you notice when you have a dry mouth, not just a decrease in salivation. Blood tests and salivation tests are performed to ensure appropriate treatment. - Treatment for dysphagia
Patients who have problems with symptoms such as choking while eating or food remaining in the back of the throat are eligible. If necessary, we will perform swallowing endoscopy and swallowing contrast examination, and consider rehabilitation and countermeasures. - Treatment for malnutrition
We provide nutritional management and advice to patients who are concerned not only about dysphagia, but also about weight loss and nutritional status.
Director's message
Division for Oral-Facial Disorders was established in 1973 as a department in charge of speech and language dysfunction in patients with cleft palate. Based on our knowledge and experience in the treatment of words, I am now involved in the treatment of all oral functions.
The mouth has important functions such as speaking, eating, swallowing, and breathing. However, various diseases such as cleft palate, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, and dry mouth can impair important oral function. We would like to help patients who are having trouble with oral disorders.
Takayoshi Sakai
Main staff
| Director | Takayoshi SAKAI |
| Vice Director | Kanji NOHARA |
| Chief of Outpatient Clinic and Chief of Inpatient Ward | Nobukazu TANAKA |