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The Symposium
Two days at the Tokyo International Forum on 3–4 October 2026 — the sixth edition of the meeting.
- 72 lectures across both days
- Internationally recognized speakers
- Simultaneous JP / EN interpretation
Two days in Tokyo, Japan where leading clinicians, researchers and master technicians from around the world share the science, techniques and crafts that are shaping the future of dentistry.
Seventy-two lectures. One global community advancing the science and craft of dentistry.
More than a conference — a meeting point where global research, hands-on mastery and Japanese precision come together.
Cutting-edge sessions on new dental technologies, techniques and research, led by internationally recognized clinicians and researchers.
Network with leading clinicians, researchers and industry innovators across every discipline and specialty.
Optional hands-on courses translate the science into technique — and add up to 42 additional CE credits.
Experience Japanese culture, cuisine and hospitality — a unique chance to broaden your global perspective of dentistry.
The sixth GC International Dental Symposium brings dental professionals from around the world to Tokyo — two days of science, hands-on learning and culture across Japan.
Two days at the Tokyo International Forum on 3–4 October 2026 — the sixth edition of the meeting.
Dedicated and joint sessions across the disciplines that shape modern dentistry.
The science is paired with practical learning and curated experiences across Japan.
GC frames the event as a full week — pairing the scientific program with hands-on learning and curated cultural experiences across Japan.
Two days, 72 lectures and joint sessions at the Tokyo International Forum, with JP/EN interpretation.
Optional practical courses where technique meets materials science — up to 42 extra CE credits.
Optional organized tours of Tokyo are available to purchase through Sunrise Tours JTB — learn more.
Optional organized tours of Nikkō are available to purchase through Sunrise Tours JTB — learn more.
CE credits from the two-day lecture program.
CE credits from the optional hands-on courses.
Every lecture delivered with simultaneous interpretation.
72 lectures across two days — periodontal care, prosthodontics, materials research, aligner therapy, implantology, endodontics and interprofessional collaboration.
Join your fellow dental professionals from around the globe in Tokyo, Japan for two days of science, clinical insight and culture.
Register nowA few of our internationally recognized speakers — see the full faculty for all 61.
Complement the scientific program with optional organized tours and cultural experiences in Tokyo and Nikkō — available to purchase through Sunrise Tours JTB. Learn more.
Tokyo International Forum — central Tokyo, easily reached by rail from Tokyo & Yūrakuchō stations.
Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 October 2026, on site, with a two-day lecture program and optional workshops.
Lectures delivered with simultaneous interpretation in Japanese and English.
ADA/CERP-recognized credits — up to 54 in total (12 lectures + 42 workshops).
Secure your place online via Eventbrite.
Extend your trip with hands-on courses and organized tours in Tokyo and Nikkō.
Participants are required to secure their own hotel booking. Below are recommended hotels and their distance from the event center.
The GO taxi app lets international visitors book a ride (App Store & Google Play). Uber is also common in Japan. All transportation is the responsibility of the attendee.
Narita: 53 min to Tokyo Station on the Narita Express (80–90 min by car). Haneda: 23 min by monorail to Hamamatsuchō, then 4 min to Yūrakuchō.
GC America will not be covering travel costs, or booking hotels or flights for the symposium.
Barcelona Dental Institute; European University of Madrid
Bio-Emulation Smiles: Sculpting Anterior Teeth Through Form, Harmony, and Direct Composite
Aoshima Dental Office
Molar Anatomy for Function — An Anatomical Approach to Transform Direct Posterior Restorations
Professor, KU Leuven Oral Health Sciences — Restorative Dentistry
Aesthetic and functional management of tooth wear using direct composite and the stamp technique
WDental Sydney Private Practice; University of Sydney; University of Puthisastra
Optimizing digital technology and material advancements for the management of the worn dentition with direct restorations
Associate Professor, University Federico II of Napoli (Italy) — Scientific Unit of Digital Dentistry (SUDD), Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences
Rethinking Dental Wear: Additive, Adhesive and Digital Strategies for Minimally Invasive Treatment
Associate Professor, Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry — Department of Restorative Dentistry
Shade Mismatch in Anterior Composite Restorations: Evidence-Based Simple Clinical Guidelines for Success
Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry — Molecular & Regenerative Prosthodontics
Incisal-third recreation in anterior class IV restorations: the key to natural beauty
Director of Restorative Dentistry, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania — Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
A posterior workflow — where form meets function
Full Professor, University of Siena — Chair, Department of Prosthodontics
Treatment of worn teeth by reinforced resin blocks and lithium disilicate indirect restoration: 8- and 10-year clinical outcomes
Otani Dental Clinic
The Potential of Zirconia Esthetic Restorations in the Era of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Harajuku Dental Office
Clinical Management of the Complex Restorative Patient
Professor, Department of Endodontology and Operative Dentistry, Kyushu University
Considering root fractures in an aging society
Professor, Lebanese University, Faculty of Dental Medicine — Department of Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry and Endodontics, Beirut, Lebanon
Modern Restorative Strategies for Endodontically Treated Teeth
Kuratomi Dental Clinic; Clinical Professor, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
Sustaining Long-Term Success in Endodontic Therapy
Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
Remineralisation in Contemporary MI Dentistry: Evidence, Mechanisms and Practical Integration
Professor, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization — Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Medical Corporation IDC — Ito Dental Clinic
The New Era of Cariology
Professor and Director, Clinic for Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Digital Dentistry, LMU Hospital, Munich, Germany
Navigating the Post-Amalgam Era: Policy, Practice, and Economic Impact
Professor, Department of Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo
New concept of dentin caries management using GIC and SDF
Full Professor (with tenure), Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Glass Hybrids: Evolution, Evidence, and Clinical Impact
Professor, University of Marburg, Germany — Clinic for Operative Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Endodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry
Ultra Long-Term Performance of New Adhesives: Direct vs. Indirect Restorations
Associate Professor, Nihon University School of Dentistry — Department of Operative Dentistry
Characteristics and Clinical Application of Next-Generation Universal Adhesives