From 15 June to 3 July 2026, two second-year students from the Department of Dental Hygiene, University of Gothenburg (Sweden), and from 13 to 17 July, two third-year students from the Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University (Taiwan), participated in short-term exchange programmes at the Dental Hygienist School Attached to the School of Dentistry of Health Sciences University of Hokkaido.

The students from the University of Gothenburg participated in classes and practical training with HSUH students. They also gave a presentation about Sweden, introducing Swedish culture and student life while sharing Swedish sweets with the students. Joint programmes were also held with other University of Gothenburg students studying at the School of Medical Technology and the School of Dentistry.

The students from Taipei Medical University participated in classes and practical training with HSUH students and exchanged knowledge and experiences in dental hygiene. An accompanying faculty member from Taipei Medical University also visited HSUH again this year.