October 3rd - 4th, 2026
54 CE Credits

Gather Knowledge,
Create “8 billion” Smiles!

The 6th International Dental Symposium will feature numerous speakers from Japan and abroad, sharing the accumulated wisdom of the dental community along with research, clinical, and product information that will shape the future.

Global dental meeting brings multidisciplinary focus to Tokyo

The sixth GC International Dental Symposium will be held on 3–4 October 2026 in Tokyo, bringing together dental professionals worldwide for a two-day scientific and educational programme. Organised by GC Corp., the event will feature 72 lectures by internationally recognised speakers, along with structured networking and cultural activities.

The programme covers current developments across disciplines, with dedicated and joint sessions for clinicians, specialists, dental hygienists and technicians. Topics include periodontal team care, aesthetic and restorative prosthodontics, dental materials, aligner therapy, implantology, endodontics and interdisciplinary collaboration. The symposium highlights GC’s continued focus on materials science and its clinical integration.

Hosted at the Tokyo International Forum, the event will offer simultaneous interpretation in Japanese and English. Participants can earn ADA/CERP continuing education credits. In total, participants can earn up to 54 CE credits, including 12 CE credits from the symposium lectures and 42 CE credits from the workshops. GC’s “One Week of Excellence” will also include optional hands-on courses and organised tours in Tokyo and Nikkō, complementing the scientific programme with additional professional and cultural experiences.

Sessions

*Session program, schedule, and speakers are subject to change

Organised by GC Corp., the symposium will feature 72 lectures by internationally recognised speakers, covering a wide range of disciplines including periodontal care, prosthodontics, dental materials research, aligner therapy, implantology, endodontics and interprofessional collaboration.

54 CE Credits
Dr. Javier Tapia Guadix Prof. Marleen Peumans Dr. Tetsuji Aoshima

Mastering Direct Composite - From Aesthetics to Function

Dr. Javier Tapia Guadix, Prof. Marleen Peumans, Dr. Tetsuji Aoshima
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Dr. Anthony Mak Dr. Roberto Sorrentino

Minimal Intervention - Maximum Impact: Modern Direct and Indirect Solutions for Worn Dentitions

Dr. Anthony Mak, Dr. Roberto Sorrentino
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Dr. Bora Korkut Dr. Celine Higton Dr. Yukihiro Kosaka

Chasing the Perfect Match: The Art & Science of Composite Shade Matching for Life-Like Restorations

Dr. Bora Korkut, Dr. Celine Higton, Dr. Yukihiro Kosaka
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Prof. Marco Ferrari Dr. Kazunori Otani Dr. Masao Yamazaki

Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

Prof. Marco Ferrari, Dr. Kazunori Otani, Dr. Masao Yamazaki
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Prof. Shinya Murakami Prof. Anton Sculean Dr. Paul S. Rosen Prof. Hom-Lay Wang

An Innovative Bone Augmentation Material: Carbonate Apatite in Clinical Practice Powered by Science, Proven in Reality

Prof. Shinya Murakami, Prof. Anton Sculean, Dr. Paul S. Rosen, Prof. Hom-Lay Wang
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Prof. Hidefumi Maeda Prof. Joseph Sabbagh Dr. Satoshi Kuratomi

Crack the Code: Preventing Fractures in Endodontics

Prof. Hidefumi Maeda, Prof. Joseph Sabbagh, Dr. Satoshi Kuratomi
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Dr. Shiva Jafarnia Shiva Jafarnia Dr. James Fernando Prof. Katrin Bekes Dr. Naoto Ito

MI Dentistry: Less invasive, more effective

Dr. Shiva Jafarnia Shiva Jafarnia, Dr. James Fernando, Prof. Katrin Bekes, Dr. Naoto Ito
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Dr. Shiva Jafarnia Shiva Jafarnia Prof. Falk Schwendicke Prof. Yasushi Shimada Prof. Ivana Mileti

From Glass Ionomers to Glass Hybrids: 50 Years of Innovation

Dr. Shiva Jafarnia Shiva Jafarnia, Prof. Falk Schwendicke, Prof. Yasushi Shimada, Prof. Ivana Mileti
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Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek Prof. Roland Frankenberger Dr. Toshiki Takamizawa

Next-Gen Adhesives for Direct and Indirect Restorations

Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek, Prof. Roland Frankenberger, Dr. Toshiki Takamizawa
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Prof. Ricardo Carvalho Prof. Pekka Vallittu Prof. Satoshi Imazato Dr. James Tsoi

Future Directions in Dental Materials: From Bioactive Intelligence to Reinforced Structures and Advanced technology

Prof. Ricardo Carvalho, Prof. Pekka Vallittu, Prof. Satoshi Imazato, Dr. James Tsoi
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Dr. Kakuhiro Fukai Prof. Gerry McKenna Dr. Hirohiko Hirano

Global Dental Policy and Japans Steps Toward the Future of Older Adults Care

Dr. Kakuhiro Fukai, Prof. Gerry McKenna, Dr. Hirohiko Hirano
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Prof. Keiichi Hosaka Dr. Akira Hasuike Dr. Michelle Lee Dr. Bharat Agrawal Dr. Tadahiko Nakano Dr. Dimitrios Spagopoulos

Next-Generation Dental Leadership: Evidence-Based Innovation and International Impact

Prof. Keiichi Hosaka, Dr. Akira Hasuike, Dr. Michelle Lee, Dr. Bharat Agrawal, Dr. Tadahiko Nakano, Dr. Dimitrios Spagopoulos
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Prof. Akikazu Shinya Dr. Takuya Minamino Dr. Chia Cheng Lu Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek

Clinical Approaches to Esthetic Restorations in the Digital Era

Prof. Akikazu Shinya, Dr. Takuya Minamino, Dr. Chia Cheng Lu, Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek
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Mr. Maximiliano Paterlini Mr. Jin Gu Kim Mr. Hirofumi Yokota Mr. Hiroyuki Kito Mr. Yasunari Araki

Initial 15th: THE NEO-AESTHETIC FRONTLINE ~ Shaping Light, Color, and Form with Initial Ceramics~

Mr. Yu Yo Lin, Mr. Maximiliano Paterlini, Mr. Jin Gu Kim, Mr. Hirofumi Yokota, Mr. Hiroyuki Kito, Mr. Yasunari Araki
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Dr. Stefano Troiani Dr. Mohamad Al Husini Prof. Michel Le Gall Dr. Julia Garcia Baeza Dr. Diana Boangar Dr. Robert L Waugh

Orthodontics Excellence: Essential Knowledge for the Modern Clinician

Dr. Stefano Troiani, Dr. Mohamad Al Husini, Prof. Michel Le Gall, Dr. Julia Garcia Baeza, Dr. Diana Boangar, Dr. Robert L Waugh
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Prof. Reinhilde Jacobs Dr. Anthony Mak Dr. Mahmood Ezzat Ghazi

The DigitalMaterial Interface: Validated Workflows from Diagnosis to Prosthetics -Veneers-

Prof. Reinhilde Jacobs, Dr. Anthony Mak, Dr. Mahmood Ezzat Ghazi
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Prof. Reinhilde Jacobs Prof. Manabu Kanazawa Dr. Elisabetta Bellia

The DigitalMaterial Interface: Validated Workflows from Diagnosis to Prosthetics -Dentures-

Prof. Reinhilde Jacobs, Prof. Manabu Kanazawa, Dr. Elisabetta Bellia
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Social Media Shorts

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Injection Moulding Technique (IMT)

A simple, predictable, and customizable way to restore teeth using transparent molds like GC’s EXACLEAR.

  • Additive
  • Easy to apply
  • Predictable results

At IDS Cologne, Dr. Ann Meli, Dr. Eduardo Fossati & Dr. Kostas Karagionnopoulos shared why this technique is a game-changer.

Highlights coming soon here — full talk on the All Pulp No Fiction Podcast (Spotify, Apple, YouTube).

Don’t miss the 6th International Dental Symposium in Tokyo, Oct 3–4, 2026.

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Is IMT too simple?

@dr.edoardofossati talked to us about it and why being simple isn’t a bad thing. Watch the full interview from the link in our profile page.

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Dr. Ann Meli Talked to us about Injection Molding Technique (IMT) as a treatment for tooth wear cases during the IDS.

Check the full podcast interview from the link on our profile page.

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5 か月前

What are the challenges that come with using a technique like IMT and how did the technique evolve throughout the years? Dr @kostas_karagiannopoulos answers these questions and more in the All Pulp No Fiction Dental Podcast. Check the full episode on from the link on our profile page.

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