Save the date: GC announces One Week of Excellence in Japan in October 2026

Since its founding in Tokyo in 1921, GC has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful dental materials manufacturers, owing to its broad range of high-performance products and long-standing commitment to advancing oral health globally. The 6^th iteration of the International Dental Symposium invites dental professionals to delve into the very latest workflows, technological advancements and research, and to share in the accumulated wisdom of the global dental community.

The two-day programme will feature dedicated and cross-disciplinary sessions for clinicians, specialists, dental hygienists and dental technicians. These will expound on a broad range of critical topics, such as team-based periodontal care, aesthetic prosthodontics, research and application of dental materials and collaboration between medical doctors and dentists. The programme is set to feature the latest advancements in the fields of aligner therapy, dental implantology, endodontics and periodontology, and GC’s deep expertise in dental materials will bring an accent on prosthodontics and restorative and aesthetic dentistry to the symposium.

Among many others, the confirmed speakers and moderators include Dr Michelle Lee, a specialist in comprehensive and preventative care and restorative dentistry from Buffalo in the US; Prof. Roland Frankenberger, an expert in adhesive and restorative dentistry from the University of Marburg in Germany; Prof. Yasunori Ayukawa, an implant and rehabilitative dentistry expert from Kyushu University in Japan; and Dr Anthony Mak, a reconstructive, implant and aesthetic dentistry expert and owner of Woollahra Dental in Sydney in Australia. Leading clinicians, dental hygienists and dental technicians from Japan and abroad will bring their expertise to the event, presenting the latest workflows and advancements in their fields and activating discussions centred around the provision of holistic and collaborative oral care by dental teams.

The event will be held in the modern Tokyo International Forum. Participants will be able to earn ADA/CERP CE credits and simultaneous interpretation in Japanese and English will support international collaboration and exchange.

One Week of Excellence

Dental professionals are invited to embark on One Week of Excellence, featuring hands-on sessions on trending topics held two days before and two days after the event.

Additionally, as well as practical, straightforward solutions for dental professionals, GC is well known for delivering world-class networking opportunities and community-building events. October is one of the best times of year to visit Japan, and GC is inviting global dental professionals to discover the rich culture and history behind its products. Attendees will be invited to join organised tours of vibrant Tokyo and the historic mountain town of Nikkō, replete with UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples, waterfalls and scenic national parks. Furthermore, a variety of tours related to GC and Japanese culture will provide attendees with key insights into the company’s precision manufacturing and research facilities as well as Japanese traditions.

Further details about the event will be revealed in the coming weeks and dental professionals are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on the event website.

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