Background
Yamaoka, Minoru was born on October 5, 1942 in Okaya, Japan. Son of Setsuko and Satoru (Ohgochi) Yamaoka.
Yamaoka, Minoru was born on October 5, 1942 in Okaya, Japan. Son of Setsuko and Satoru (Ohgochi) Yamaoka.
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Nippon Dental College, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Osaka University, 1972.
Staff, Osaka (Japan) Police Hospital, 1972-1973; staff, Osaka U., 1973-1974; assistant professor, Matsumoto Dental U., Shiojiri, Japan, 1974-1975; associate professor, Matsumoto Dental College, Shiojiri, Japan, 1975-1984; professor, Matsumoto Dental College, Shiojiri, Japan, since 1984.
Fellow International Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Member American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
Married Miyoko Ema, May 29, 1973. Children: Rieko, Hajime.