Hikaru Fukuda, DDS, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science of Physical Functions, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyushu Dental University, Kitakyushu, Japan. His research focuses on oral and maxillofacial surgery, artificial intelligence (AI) in dental education, healthcare accessibility, and molecular oncology. His recent work investigates the application of large language models (LLMs), including ChatGPT and Gemini, in dental education and professional examinations, with particular emphasis on their performance in the Japanese National Dental Examination and AI-assisted learning. He has published several peer-reviewed studies evaluating the educational potential and limitations of generative AI in dentistry. In parallel, his basic science research focuses on the development of novel anticancer therapeutics targeting G-quadruplex DNA structures. His work includes studies on the mechanisms of action, mitochondrial dysfunction, and preclinical safety evaluation of cyclic anthraquinone derivatives as potential molecular-targeted anticancer agents. His broader research interests include evidence-based dental education, oral healthcare accessibility, health services research, medical informatics, and the application of explainable artificial intelligence to clinical and educational research. Research interests: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dental Education; Artificial Intelligence; Large Language Models; Medical Informatics; G-Quadruplex DNA; Molecular