• GC was rated highest 5 stars in the 11th Quality Management Level Research 2022!

  The result of the 11th Quality Management Level Research in 2022 conducted by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) and sponsored by Nikkei Inc. was announced in December 2022. We are quite pleased that GC CORPORATION was awarded the highest ranking - 5 stars. Until the last time the result was announced in rank order and GC was ranked 2nd in 2018. From 2022 it was changed to rating and 5 stars were given to 4 companies; GC, Suntory Holdings Limited., Ricoh Company, Ltd. and CARECOM CO., LTD. Our group company GC DENTAL PRODUCTS CORP. was also rated 3 stars.

  The research rating is based on the analysis of six major categories; Ensuring the Trust of Customers and Society, Top Management Commitment and Policy Management, Cultivation of Human Resources for Realization of Quality Management, Establishment and Thorough Implementation of a Process, Creation of Customer Value and its Expansion, and Capability to Deploy a System Horizontally. GC was highly recognized for its efforts in Cultivation of Human Resources for Realization of Quality Management and Capability to Deploy a System Horizontally.

  GC received the “Deming Application Prize” (current Deming Prize) in 2000, and the “Japan Quality Medal” (current Deming Grand Prize), the highest honor of Japan’s TQM, in 2004. Furthermore, within GC Group, GC Dental Products Corporation received the “Deming Application Prize” in 2003, GC Dental (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. received the “Deming Application Prize” in 2010, and GC America Inc. received the Deming Prize in 2014. For the recognition by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), GC Europe was selected as one of the finalists of the Excellence Award in 2013, won the “Prize in Leading with Vision, Inspiration and Integrity” in 2016 and became the Global Excellence Award winner in 2019. Chief Corporate Advisor Makoto Nakao received the Deming Prize for Individuals in 2012 for spearheading GC Group’s efforts for promotion of TQM and building it into a global company over thirty years. Furthermore, he received the “Marcos E.J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal” from the International Academy for Quality (IAQ) in 2016. In 2021, his writing "Growth strategy by overseas expansion and quality management - 100 years trajectory of global middle-sized enterprise" received "Nikkei QC Literature Prize".

  Through continuous promotion of GC’s Quality Management (GQM), GC would like to step up company-wide efforts for quality management and fulfill customer expectations.

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• Joseph Talanges Appointed President and COO of GC America

  GC America is excited to announce the appointment of Joe Talanges as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of GC America as of December 12, 2022, bringing his 30 years of med-tech and biopharma industry knowledge across multiple countries and continents to his new role. As President and COO of GC America, Talanges will be responsible for leading all operating, development and commercial functions and accelerating growth across the region and focus on key markets in The Americas including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.

  Talanges has significant experience transforming several businesses to accelerated growth and possesses considerable U.S. and global life science industry P&L experience, business strategy, sales and marketing leadership, innovation, mergers and acquisitions, and new product launches. His professional background includes senior leadership roles across The Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa with Abbott, Hospira, Pfizer and ConvaTec.
  

  
  
  

• Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health to launch new round of research grant applications on September 21, 2022

Dental academics and clinicians alike are invited to apply for a research grant from Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health beginning on September 21, 2022. This is the fourth round of funding made available by the prestigious organization since its founding in 2018. Foundation Nakao supports clinical trials and research in important topics such as minimum intervention dentistry and oral health of the elderly.

Successful applications will receive funding for their projects, up to CHF 50,000 ($52,000 USD) per year in addition to wide exposure among dental professionals, the greater dental industry, as well as the general public of each study’s outcomes and achievements. Foundation Nakao will provide funds for up to two years for a maximum grant total of CHF 100,0000 ($104,000 USD). If the project budget is over CHF 50,000 in two years, the applicant will need to submit applications for the second year as well.

Applications will be open until December 4, 2022, via the application form on the Nakao Foundation website, here: https://www.foundation-nakao.com/applications.

Advancing Oral Health Research
Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health’s third round of grant applications took place in September 2022 and six studies were awarded the research grant out of a vast number of submissions. Applicants represent the following categories: government and non-government organizations, universities, research institutions, and more.

Foundation Nakao supports academic research and clinical studies contributing to its founding goal, which is the improvement of oral health and subsequent raised quality of life of all people in the world. Key oral health research areas that address Minimum Intervention Dentistry, Oral Health in Ageing Populations and the 8020 movement, Tooth Function, the prevention of Oral Frailty and Dental IQ.

“The inspiration for the Foundation came from a topic that is very close to our hearts: the impact of oral health on quality of life. My husband and I believe that dentistry has a fundamental role to play in the health and longevity of people around the world. We look forward to seeing this becoming a reality through the activities of the Foundation,” said Makiko Nakao, President of Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health at its official launch in 2018.

About the Nakao Foundation
On September 21, 2018, Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health was established in Luzern, Switzerland. This was made possible by Mr. Makoto Nakao, former Chairman of GC Corporation, who after 42 years at the helm of the company donated his privately-owned company shares to support this noble initiative.  

The management board of Foundation Nakao boasts a team of distinguished dental professionals from four continents: Europe, America, Australia, and Asia. They are Professor Reinhart Hickel, Professor Clark Stanford, Professor Marco Ferrari, Professor Eric Reynolds, Professor Keiichi Sasaki and Dr Kiyotaka Nakao.
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Mrs. Makiko Nakao, President of the Foundation Board and Mr. Makoto Nakao

 

• Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Signed Between Tokyo Medical and Dental University and GC Corporation

On June 9th, 2022, the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and GC Corporation signed a comprehensive collaborative agreement based on “TMDU’s Open Innovation Program.” This program is a TMDU-industry collaboration program to build an "organization to organization” collaboration framework with a shared vision, purpose, and strategy, aiming at realizing a full-scale and comprehensive collaboration. Together, the partnership hopes to contribute to extending healthy life expectancy through oral health care through state-of-the art research and clinical knowledge.





From left: CEO Kiyotaka Nakao, GC Corporation and
President Yujiro Tanaka, Tokyo Medical and Dental University / President.


The goal of the collaboration is to extend the healthy life expectancy by promoting the whole-body health through maintenance and improvement of oral functions. To achieve our goal, we will promote the development of the regenerative dentistry including periodontal treatments, and examination for the maintenance and improvement of oral functions, which leads to the provision of information and the creation of products with high clinical value.

A clinical laboratory will be established at the Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, to achieve clinically valuable ideas and promote the social implementation from research outputs.

As a demonstration of the presence of this Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement, a naming rights deal has been signed for the clinical lab, now named “GC CLINICAL LABORATORY.”





The national Tokyo Medical and Dental University is the only comprehensive medical university and graduate school in Japan that has both a Faculty of Medicine and a Faculty of Dentistry. In December 2018, the Institute of Open Innovation was established to accelerate an “organization to organization” industry-academia collaboration. The aim of this institution is to create groundbreaking medical and health innovations with university's strengths in research, medical knowledge, and clinical practices at the University Hospital, where the medical and dental fields are connected.

Expectation for Comprehensive Partnership: This Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement will promote collaboration with overseas research facilities such as the University of Zurich by making the most of our international network, which will also support researchers through exchanges and promote international valuable research from a global perspective.

Through these efforts, GC aims to develop new products, expand the business, and play a more significant role in supporting the QOL (Quality of Life) of people worldwide and improve "a zest for life."

GC Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 11th, 2021 and announced the new Vision 2031 “To become the leading dental company committed to realizing a healthy and long-living society.” GC Group will continue united efforts to realize this Vision, contributing to health and smile of the people around the world. We look forward to your continued support going forward.






• The 43rd “Japan BtoB Advertising Awards” Ceremony

On June 2, 2022, the award ceremony for the 43rd “Japan BtoB Advertising Awards” was held at the Royal Park in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The event was hosted by the Japan BtoB Advertising Association. During this special occasion, GC’s 100th anniversary book, titled Smile for the World, was awarded the Special Jury Award.

Smile for the World was created to share with stakeholders what we have cherished from our founding, and how we commit ourselves to making products and providing services with everlasting passion, and explaining the three key words to describe GC: “SEMUI,” “Nakama (GC Associates),” and “Vision Management” with popular classic stories for all generations.

On the back cover of the book, as an illustration of the near future, we expressed GC’s efforts made all around the world with our products and services to realize oral health – essential in life for smiling, eating, and speaking – hoping for a realization of a “healthy and happy world where everyone can smile.

At the awards ceremony, in addition to “Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award,” “Special Jury Award,” “SDGs Award” and “Encouragement Award;” “Gold / Silver /Bronze” Awards were selected for each of the 13 categories out of a total of 279 entries, and representatives of advertisers and production companies were awarded on stage.

GC Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 11, 2021 and announced the new Vision 2031: “To become the leading dental company committed to realizing a healthy and long-living society.” GC Group will continue uniting efforts to realize this Vision, contributing to health and smile of the people around the world. We look forward to your continued support going forward.

The digital book version is available here: https://www.gcdental.co.jp/gcmessagebook/en/

• Centennial Celebrations Continue at GC America

On February 11, 2021, GC celebrated its centennial anniversary, commemorated with a new company motto celebrating “100 Years of Quality in Dental.” To celebrate this momentous achievement, GC hosted numerous celebratory events all around the world. The latest celebration, hosted by GC America, took place at The Signature Room at the 95th in Chicago on May 10th, 2022. With over 250 attendees, this prestigious event put a spotlight on GC’s plans for the next decade.

On May 10th, 2022, distinguished guests from all over the country gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of GC. After a lively cocktail hour, the attendees were formally welcomed by Scott Bradshaw, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at GC America, and gathered for a group photo.

Once all of the guests found their seats, Torsten Gilles, President and COO of GC America raised a toast to GC Corporation for achieving “100 Years of Quality in Dental.” Next, Dr. Kiyotaka Nakao, President and Chief Executive Officer of GC Corporation/GC International AG, made his remarks.

“I would like to express sincere gratitude to you all for taking the time to join us for this momentous occasion: the hundred-year anniversary celebration of GC Corporation. […] I’m really grateful to have this opportunity to celebrate together face-to-face,” said Dr. Nakao, “Under our new corporate ‘Vision 2031’ – to become the leading dental company committed to realizing a healthy and long-living society.”

Dr. Nakao continued that GC is determined to evolve "into a truly global company by further enhancing existing research and manufacturing bases in the United States, Europe, and China to help create GC brand value.”

Other speakers included Dr. Cesar R. Sabates, President of the American Dental Association; Greg Chavez, CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance; Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturing Association; Dr. Clark. M. Stanford, Professor and Dean at the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics at the University of Iowa; and The Honorable Hiroshi Tajima, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago.

After the guests enjoyed a spectacular three-course meal, Mr. Makoto Nakao, Chairman of the Board for GC International AG, took the stage to give his closing remarks. “It is a great pleasure indeed to see you all after such a long time,” Mr. Nakao said, “Team GC will certainly keep moving forward towards the next major milestone: our 200-year anniversary!” After his remarks, Mr. Nakao led the guests in a traditional Japanese Hand Clapping Ceremony to bring the event to a close.

As a privately-owned, global company, GC continues forward past its 100th year with renewed commitment to its ideals as a workforce and legacy that honors its founders. Founded in 1921, GC Corporation is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative materials, devices and equipment designed for use by oral care professionals, laboratories, and consumers. GC America, a subsidiary of GC Corporation, employs nearly 300 people in the United States and traces its own history back to COE Laboratories, founded in 1928. More information about GC and GC America can be found at www.gcamerica.com.

• GC’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations Continue at GC International AG

On February 11, 2021, GC celebrated its centennial anniversary, commemorated with a new company motto celebrating “100 Years of Quality in Dental.” To celebrate this momentous achievement, GC hosted numerous celebratory events all around the world. The latest celebration, hosted by GC International AG (GCIAG), took place at the renowned Grand Casino Luzern in Luzern, Switzerland on April 25, 2022. With over 250 total attendees, this prestigious event put a spotlight on GC’s plans for the next decade.

Prior to GCIAG’s celebration in Switzerland, GC hosted the Fifth International Dental Symposium at the Tokyo International Forum from April 16-17, 2022. This educational event brought together over 100 prominent lecturers from all over the globe, united around the symposium’s central theme of “Smile for the World – Beyond the Century.” Attendees enjoyed advanced insights into dentistry throughout the event’s 28 educational sessions and had exclusive opportunities to test the latest GC products and equipment first-hand.

After this remarkable two-day event in Tokyo, celebrations of this milestone continued thousands of miles away in Europe. On April 25, 2022, more than 180 honored guests and 70 GC associates gathered at the renowned Grand Casino Luzern in Luzern, Switzerland, where GCIAG hosted their own 100th Anniversary celebration. To kick off the event, Dr. Kiyotaka Nakao, President & Chief Executive Officer GC Corporation/GCIAG, formally welcomed guests with a rousing opening speech, expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, wishing further advancements in dentistry and craving growth and evolution of GC going forward.

The opening remarks were then followed by speeches from a number of distinguished guests, including Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya, President of the FDI World Dental Federation and Mr. Kojiro Shiraishi, Ambassador of Japan to Switzerland. A greeting video message was delivered by Mr. Guy Parmelin, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, followed by a toast speech from the Vice President of the University of Zurich, Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger. Throughout the event, renowned concert flautist Andrea Lötscher serenaded the guests with a beautiful musical performance. At the end of the memorable evening, Mr. Makoto Nakao, the Chairman of the Board, GC International AG, closed the event with an inspiring message and the Japanese traditional closing hand clap.

GCIAG was established in September of 2013 in Luzern, Switzerland to facilitate GC’s internationalization, promote new product development on a global scale, and handle other multi-national business operations. As GC’s global headquarters, GCIAG leads the entire organization towards its Vision 2031 strategy, which is “to become the leading dental company committed to realizing a healthy and long-living society.” Vision 2031 reflects GC’s ambition to realize a healthy, long-living society while achieving a sustainable growth and staying true to the company’s values, becoming an ‘incomparable’ company for all stakeholders.

To learn more about the Fifth International Dental Symposium, or to see more company news, visit www.gcdentalcampus.com.

• Foundation Nakao is now recognized as FDI supporting member

During the FDI General Assembly held on 22nd September 2021, Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health was accepted as a supporting member for the FDI World Dental Federation.

Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health is excited to work with FDI World Dental Federation on projects, such as “Oral Health for an Ageing Population” and creating a truly healthy, long-living society and high quality of life by supporting research and analysis to improve global oral health.

For more information about Foundation Nakao, please visit: https://www.foundation-nakao.com/






• Chairman Makoto Nakao's writing received the Nikkei QC Literature Prize

On October 5, the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) announced the 2021 recipient of the "Deming Prize," awarded to companies and individuals who have achieved excellent results in study of Total Quality Management (TQM). Among the recipients, Chairman Makoto Nakao's book, titled "Growth strategy by overseas expansion and quality management - 100 years trajectory of global middle-sized enterprise," has received the "Nikkei QC Literature Prize". This Prize was created in 1954 to award excellent literature on the study of TQM or statistical methods used for TQM recognized to contribute to the progress and development of quality management. In this book, Nakao Makoto, who served as president of GC Corporation from 1983 until 2019, described management strategy based on "quality management," growth strategy as a unique middle-sized enterprise, and the status of the Japanese company from a global perspective through its 100 years as dental manufacturer. A private award ceremony for the recipients will be held on November 10 in Tokyo, Japan and will be broadcast live for the general public.






• Oral Health of Aging Populations Partnership holds Season 2 kick-off meeting

The kick-off meeting for OHAP Partnership Season 2 was held online on August 25th, 2021 with 13 participants from the United States, Europe and Japan; including FDI President, Dr. Seeberger, and GC International AG President and CEO, Kiyotaka Nakao.  In Season 1, the OHAP Project task team published "Oral Health for an Aging Population: Evidence for a Fundamental Human Right" in the International Dental Journal and have accumulated evidence on the extension of healthy longevity and the key role of oral health. In Season 2, the team looks forward to providing new ways to proactively contribute to the response to oral health problems of the elderly and to support the vitality of people around the world.

• Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health to launch new round of research grant applications on September 21, 2021

Dental academics and clinicians are invited to apply for Foundation Nakao Grant from 21 September 2021. This is the third round of funding made available by the prestigious foundation, since its launch in 2018. The organization supports clinical trials and research in important topics such as minimum intervention dentistry and oral health of the elderly.

Successful applications will receive fully funded projects of CHF 50,000.00/per year in addition to wide exposure among dental professionals, dental industry as well as the general public of each study’s outcomes and achievements. (Max 2 years and up to CHF 100,0000. If the project budget is over CHF 50,000 in two years, the applicant needs to submit applications for the second year as well).

Advancing oral health research
The foundation’s Second round of grant applications took place in September 2020 and seven studies were awarded the honor of being accepted out of a huge number of submissions. Applicants represent the following categories: government organization, non-government organization, university, research institution or other.

Foundation Nakao supports academic research and clinical studies contributing to its founding goal, which is the improvement of oral health and subsequent raised quality of life of all people in the world. Key oral health research areas that address Minimum Intervention Dentistry, Oral Health in Ageing Populations and the 8020 movement, Tooth Function, the prevention of Oral Frailty and Dental IQ.

“The inspiration for the Foundation came from a topic that is very close to our hearts: the impact of oral health on quality of life. My husband and I believe that dentistry has a fundamental role to play in the health and longevity of people around the world. We look forward to seeing this becoming a reality through the activities of the Foundation,” said Makiko Nakao, President of Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health at its official launch in 2018.

About the Nakao Foundation
On Sept 21st, 2018, Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health was established in Luzern, Switzerland. This was made possible by Mr. Makoto Nakao, former Chairman of GC Corporation, who after 42 years at the helm of the company donated his privately-owned company shares to support this noble initiative.

The management board of Foundation Nakao boasts a team of distinguished dental professionals from four continents; Europe, America, Australia and Asia. They are Professor Reinhart Hickel, Professor Clark Stanford, Professor Macro Ferrari, Professor Eric Reynolds, Professor Keiichi Sasaki and Dr Kiyotaka Nakao.

Application will be open until 24 November 2021 via the application form on the Nakao Foundation website https://www.foundation-nakao.com/applications

For references and more information, please visit:
Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health
Fluhmattweg 13
6004 Luzern, Switzerland 
Fon + 41.41.203.27.17
www.foundation-nakao.com
info@foundation-nakao.com

• The 99th General Session of IADR

Opening Remarks
Prof. Eric Reynolds, who has provided outstanding guidance regarding CPP-ACP, has been appointed as the new President of IADR and gave a very inspiring opening address for the event. In his speech, titled “IADR 100 Years On: Driving Science, Engagement and Globalization Post COVID-19,” Reynolds detailed how he joined IADR in 1983, when the meeting was held in Sydney, Australia, and connected there with worldwide researchers who stimulated his career. In particular, Reynolds commented that Makoto and Makiko Nakao were both among the 21 individuals who most provided him with "inspiration and influence."

Based on this experience, Reynolds emphasized the importance for young researchers to use IADR as a global networking platform.

Reynolds highlighted the importance of embodiment of research outcomes emerging from academic-industrial partnerships and contributions to society, as well as the necessity of stepping up efforts to effectively maximize performances with stakeholders.


Slide from Prof. Reynolds’s Opening Remarks Presentation.


Slide from Prof. Reynolds’s Opening Remarks Presentation.

Celebrating GC’s 100th Anniversary During the (100% Virtual) 99th IADR General Session
During this IADR General Session, GC conducted two major activities as part of their centennial commemorative program.

The first was an industry sponsored symposium entitled “New Perspectives in Adhesive Dentistry: Innovations, Challenges and Clinical Considerations.” Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek (KU Leuven), Dr. Nathaniel Lawson (University of Alabama), and Prof. Masashi Miyazaki (Nihon University) presented a very comprehensive overview of the development of durable adhesive materials and their usage in dental treatments based on the latest evidence. Emphasis was placed on G2-BOND Universal and G-CEM ONE™, while addressing appropriate material selection, technique, and clinical success in direct and indirect treatments. Van Meerbeek, Lawson, and Miyazaki will also be lecturers at GC’s 5th International Dental Symposium in April 2022.

The second GC activity was the awarding of the IADR GC Centennial Travel Grant, which is open to young researchers within 10 years of graduation and working on maintaining and improving the oral health of elderly people. This year, the grant was awarded to Dr. Carolina Duarte (Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA), for her work on “Porphyromonas Gingivalis-Derived Sphingolipid Induces Lysosomal Dysfunction and Osteoclastogenesis via Cathepsin-B” and was announced at the Opening Ceremony.

Presentation About Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health Activity
During the poster sessions, Yusuke Shigemitsu from GC International AG presented an abstract entitled “Development of Restorative Options Decision Tree for Amalgam Alternative Materials,” describing the creation and utilization of the Restorative Options Decision Tree. This project was initiated by Prof. Reinhard Hickel from University of Munich and developed with experts from the Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health management board. Discussions using the Zoom video conferencing platform were held during the poster session with active discussions reflecting the high interest for this topic. Click here to view this decision tree as a user-friendly web app.

Achievements of GC Researchers
Ten poster presentations were made by researchers about GC’s latest products, such as G2-BOND Universal and G-CEM ONE™. GC researchers used the advantages of online platform to hold interactive discussions with the researchers worldwide. The eBook, including the research and development abstracts about GC products, is available as a web app. Click here to discover the science behind GC’s products.




• Kiyotaka Nakao is Appointed Chairman of JDTA

As of June 24, 2021, Kiyotaka Nakao, President and CEO of GC Corporation, was appointed the ninth Chairman of the Japan Dental Trade Association (JDTA) consisting of eight member organizations (796 companies as of the end of June 2021) for development, manufacturing, sales, import and distribution of medical devices, drugs and related products used in dental care for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and so forth.

Assuming the position, he said in his first message, “I am determined to devote myself to further developing our dental industry meeting needs and expectations of people in Japan and to contribute to a healthy long-living society.”







• The Second Foundation Nakao Grant Application Has Been Selected

Foundation Nakao has received many grant applications globally and finally selected 7 Grant Winners for FY 2021.

The Foundation’s aim is to contribute to the realization of a truly healthy long-living society, as well as a high quality of life by supporting research and analysis to improve global oral health. We hope that this grant will support this activity globally.

The 3rd Grant Application is currently scheduled to be open for 67 days from September 21th, 2021 to November 24th, 2021.

We look forward to your application and thank you for your continuing support.


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• GC Corporation Featured in Manufacturing Today Magazine

Celebrating 100 years in business in February 2021, GC Corporation continues to strive to be the world’s number one manufacturer of the highest quality dental care products.


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• Vision 2031 Announced
  

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• GC America Introduces G2-BOND Universal
  

  
  
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• The First Foundation Nakao Grant Application Has Been Selected

Foundation Nakao has received many grant applications globally and finally selected 7 Grant Winners for FY 2020.

The Foundation’s aim is to contribute to the realization of a truly healthy long-living society, as well as a high quality of life by supporting research and analysis to improve global oral health. We hope that this grant will support this activity globally.

We look forward to your application and thank you for your continuing support.


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• GC America Introduces G-ænial™ Universal Injectable Unitips
  

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• EQUIA® Restorative System: Outstanding Performance Confirmed By Several Long-Term Clinical Trials
  

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• GC America Inc. Proudly Introduces: Safe4Dentistry
  

  
  
  
  

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• GC America Inc. to Host Free Online Bioactive Dentistry Symposium
  

  
  
  
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• EQUIA Forte® – Interim Results from Complex Clinical Trial Illustrate Restorative Success EQUIA Forte®
  

  
  
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• EQUIA Forte® multicenter clinical trial – 2 year results published EQUIA Forte®
  

  
  
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• Foundation Nakao was interviewed and covered by Dental Tribune International

Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health was interviewed by Dental Tribune International. The foundation was founded by GC Corporation’s Chief Corporate Advisor Makoto Nakao in Switzerland. The interview covers the background of the establishment and its future activities.

Interview by Dental Tribune International https://eu.dental-tribune.com/news/interview-we-aim-to-prepare-dentists-for-care-of-the-ageing-population/

In this interview, the foundation announced that detailed procedure and the criteria for applying for funding had been decided at the board meetings. The foundation is commencing full-fledged activities at last and shortly announcing application process on its website.

In 2018, GC’s Chief Corporate Advisor Makoto Nakao established “Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health” in Switzerland donating his own asset in order to make a further contribution to the global dentistry. Based on the belief that improving QOL is essential for realizing a true healthy ageing society amid this era of 100-year life and further improving oral health is the mission for current and future dentistry, the foundation operates with the aim of promoting academic research and clinical research on new treatment as well as raising awareness about new facts, in view of challenges in our environment as below:



• Promoting Minimum Intervention (MI) Concept
• Shift to tooth functionality (focus on functionality)
• Further promoting the 8020 movement to increase the number of people with more than 20 own teeth at the age of 80
• Prevention of oral frailty
• Improvement of oral health among people across the world







• GC America Proudly Introduces: EQUIA Forte® HT
  

  
  
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• GC America Proudly Introduces: GC FujiCEM® Evolve
  

  
  
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• GC America Proudly Introduces: GC Initial® Zirconia Ultra High Translucent (UHT) Disk
  

  
  
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• GC America Inc. Proudly Presents a New Corporate Video!
  

  
  

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• GC Fuji® Automix LC is now available in Canada!

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• GC America Inc. has been Certified to: ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
  
  

  
  

  GC America Inc. proudly announces our Environmental Management System (EMS) has been certified to ISO 14001:2015 by the NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), a highly respected notification body. To become ISO 14001:2015 certified, GC America underwent a rigorous auditing process led by NSF-ISR. This achievement demonstrates GC America’s commitment to a sustainable manufacturing operation that protects the environment and local communities. GC America now proudly bears the NSF mark, to assure customers, retailers and regulators that we hold Corporate Social Responsibility at the core of our company’s values.

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• Dental Tribune International Article: GC IDS Press Conference: A Look into the Future
  
  

  
  

  GC Corporation was featured in the recent publication of the Dental Tribune International, GC IDS Press Conference: A Look into the Future. Media representatives from around the world met at the Koelnmesse fairgrounds for the GC IDS Press Conference. The main topics covered were GC Corporation’s global strategy, an introduction to the GCC Foundation, a presentation of the strategy for Germany and a sneak peek at new product innovations being presented at this year’s IDS.

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• America's ToothFairy Presents an Educational Grant to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry



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• GC America Proudly Introduces: GRADIA® PLUS
  

  
  
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• GC America Proudly Introduces: GRADIA® PLUS Composite Instrument Set
  

  
  
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• GC America Proudly Introduces: GC Initial® LiSi Press LT Shades
  

  
  
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• GC America Proudly Introduces: PATTERN RESIN™ LS Mini
  

  
  
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