Overview
- Summary
- GC CORPORATION, established in Tokyo, Japan in 1921, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of oral healthcare equipment and devices. The company provides a comprehensive range of innovative dental products, materials, and equipment worldwide. With approximately 600 product types marketed in over 100 countries, it contributes to enhancing global oral health. The company focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of dental professionals and patients.GC CORPORATION, established in Tokyo, Japan in 1921, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of oral healthcare equipment and devices. The company provides a comprehensive range of innovative dental products, materials, and equipment worldwide. With approximately 600 product types marketed in over 100 countries, it contributes to enhancing global oral health. The company focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of dental professionals and patients.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Aesthetic Restorative Materials: A diverse product line of composite resins such as G-ænial A'CHORD, G-ænial Universal Injectable, and everX Flow. These products feature optimized properties for superior functional and aesthetic performance, characterized by high durability, wear resistance, and gloss retention.Aesthetic Restorative Materials: A diverse product line of composite resins such as G-ænial A'CHORD, G-ænial Universal Injectable, and everX Flow. These products feature optimized properties for superior functional and aesthetic performance, characterized by high durability, wear resistance, and gloss retention.
- Adhesives and Cements: A complete range of glass ionomer cements like GC FujiCEM 2, GC Fuji II LC, and G-CEM ONE, as well as resin adhesive cements. Notably, GC FujiCEM 2 incorporates F2 Flex Fused Technology for enhanced strength properties.Adhesives and Cements: A complete range of glass ionomer cements like GC FujiCEM 2, GC Fuji II LC, and G-CEM ONE, as well as resin adhesive cements. Notably, GC FujiCEM 2 incorporates F2 Flex Fused Technology for enhanced strength properties.
- Preventive and Impression Materials: Preventive products such as MI Paste and precise impression materials like EXA ADVANCED and EXAFLEX. This includes glass ionomer sealants with fluoride release and remineralization promotion capabilities.Preventive and Impression Materials: Preventive products such as MI Paste and precise impression materials like EXA ADVANCED and EXAFLEX. This includes glass ionomer sealants with fluoride release and remineralization promotion capabilities.
- CAD/CAM and Laboratory Materials: CAD/CAM blocks such as Initial LiSi Block and CERASMART 270, along with various laboratory materials including dental ceramics, composites, and investments. Specifically, Initial LiSi Press utilizes proprietary High Density Micronisation (HDM) technology to refine the microstructure of lithium disilicate ingots.CAD/CAM and Laboratory Materials: CAD/CAM blocks such as Initial LiSi Block and CERASMART 270, along with various laboratory materials including dental ceramics, composites, and investments. Specifically, Initial LiSi Press utilizes proprietary High Density Micronisation (HDM) technology to refine the microstructure of lithium disilicate ingots.
- Dental Equipment and Digital Products: A wide array of dental equipment, including dental chairs and diagnostic devices, and digital solutions. The company is also actively involved in developing diagnostic devices through the application of tissue engineering and genetic technology.Dental Equipment and Digital Products: A wide array of dental equipment, including dental chairs and diagnostic devices, and digital solutions. The company is also actively involved in developing diagnostic devices through the application of tissue engineering and genetic technology.
- Core Advantages
- Over a Century of History and Global Market Leadership: Established in 1921, the company boasts over 100 years of deep experience and expertise in the dental industry. It maintains a leading position in the global dental market, supplying products to over 100 countries worldwide.Over a Century of History and Global Market Leadership: Established in 1921, the company boasts over 100 years of deep experience and expertise in the dental industry. It maintains a leading position in the global dental market, supplying products to over 100 countries worldwide.
- Exceptional Quality Management and Innovation Capability: Recognized for its top-tier quality management systems, including the Deming Application Prize (first in the dental industry in 2000) and the Japan Quality Medal (2004). The company holds numerous international standard certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001, ensuring product reliability.Exceptional Quality Management and Innovation Capability: Recognized for its top-tier quality management systems, including the Deming Application Prize (first in the dental industry in 2000) and the Japan Quality Medal (2004). The company holds numerous international standard certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001, ensuring product reliability.
- Continuous Research and Development with Proprietary Technologies: Operating R&D centers in Japan, Europe, and the US, with a focus on developing new technologies and products. The company offers differentiated product performance through proprietary technologies like High Density Micronisation (HDM) and F2 Flex Fused Technology.Continuous Research and Development with Proprietary Technologies: Operating R&D centers in Japan, Europe, and the US, with a focus on developing new technologies and products. The company offers differentiated product performance through proprietary technologies like High Density Micronisation (HDM) and F2 Flex Fused Technology.
- Customer-Centric Philosophy and Education System: Guided by its 'Semui' corporate philosophy, the company develops products from a customer perspective and emphasizes close communication with dental professionals. It enhances customer education and technical support through the GC Membership Society and state-of-the-art education centers in the US and Europe.Customer-Centric Philosophy and Education System: Guided by its 'Semui' corporate philosophy, the company develops products from a customer perspective and emphasizes close communication with dental professionals. It enhances customer education and technical support through the GC Membership Society and state-of-the-art education centers in the US and Europe.
- Environmentally Friendly Product Development and Social Responsibility: Dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that minimize environmental impact from development to disposal. The company engages in social responsibility activities, including supporting academic and clinical research for oral health and raising awareness about its importance.Environmentally Friendly Product Development and Social Responsibility: Dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that minimize environmental impact from development to disposal. The company engages in social responsibility activities, including supporting academic and clinical research for oral health and raising awareness about its importance.
- Target Industrie
- Dental Practice: Supplying various clinical dental materials and equipment for dentists and dental hygienists, including restoratives, preventives, adhesives, cements, and impression materials.Dental Practice: Supplying various clinical dental materials and equipment for dentists and dental hygienists, including restoratives, preventives, adhesives, cements, and impression materials.
- Dental Laboratory: Providing laboratory materials and equipment for dental technicians, such as ceramics, composites, CAD/CAM blocks, and casting materials for prosthetic fabrication.Dental Laboratory: Providing laboratory materials and equipment for dental technicians, such as ceramics, composites, CAD/CAM blocks, and casting materials for prosthetic fabrication.
- Oral Health Care: Offering oral care products like toothpastes for general consumers and in the field of preventive dentistry.Oral Health Care: Offering oral care products like toothpastes for general consumers and in the field of preventive dentistry.
- Major Markets
- Japan, China, India, East AsiaJapan, China, India, East Asia
- Belgium, Across Europe (over 100 countries), United KingdomBelgium, Across Europe (over 100 countries), United Kingdom
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification (1994)ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification (1994)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification (1998)ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification (1998)
- Deming Application Prize (2000, 2003, 2010, 2014)Deming Application Prize (2000, 2003, 2010, 2014)
- ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management System Certification (2003)ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management System Certification (2003)
- Japan Quality Medal (2004)Japan Quality Medal (2004)
- EFQM Global Excellence Award (2019)EFQM Global Excellence Award (2019)
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System CertificationISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification
- Patent: Dental restorative set and method of restoring tooth (Patent number: 12324717)Patent: Dental restorative set and method of restoring tooth (Patent number: 12324717)
- Patent: Artificial tooth (Patent number: D1022205, D1022203, D1022206)Patent: Artificial tooth (Patent number: D1022205, D1022203, D1022206)
- Patent: Dental polymerizable compositionPatent: Dental polymerizable composition
- Patent: Dental refractory model materialPatent: Dental refractory model material
- Patent: Periodontium-regenerative materialsPatent: Periodontium-regenerative materials
- Patent: Odontotherapeutical materialsPatent: Odontotherapeutical materials
- Patent: Dental cleaner materialsPatent: Dental cleaner materials
- Successful patent dispute win for GC Initial LiSi Press ingot technologySuccessful patent dispute win for GC Initial LiSi Press ingot technology
Introduction
Location
Zürichstrasse 31, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
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