Industry Insights: GC Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

100 years of quality in dentistry

GC is a leading private manufacturer of professional consumable dental care products and one of the fastest-growing dental companies in the world. Through decades of product innovation, research and development, and world-class manufacturing, GC has reinforced its commitment to partnering with dental professionals and promoting oral health for all.

On Feb. 11, 2021, GC celebrated the 100th anniversary of the company’s 1921 founding in Japan. As a privately owned global company, GC enters its 100th year with a renewed commitment to its ideals as a workforce and a legacy that honors its founders.

GC is committed to continuing the constant research and development necessary to achieve breakthroughs in dentistry. The fundamental aim of GC is to develop products that not only exceed worldwide quality standards but also ensure that the global environment—and consequently the world population— will be better protected. Following in this proud tradition, GC’s goal is to ensure that the 21st century will be the century of health.

In October 2014, GC America was awarded the prestigious Deming Prize, the oldest and most widely recognized total quality management (TQM) award in the world. GC America is the first dental company in the United States, and only the fourth company in the nation, to earn this award. GC Corp. in Japan acquired the Deming Prize in 2000 and the Deming Grand Prize, formerly known as the Japan Quality Medal, in 2004. The Deming Prize is presented to an organization that has implemented TQM at its highest level. TQM is a set of systematic activities carried out by the entire organization to achieve its objectives effectively and efficiently, and to provide products and services with a level of quality that satisfies customers.

GC is fully committed to optimizing patient health and strives to provide its customers with improved customer service and technical support to ensure optimal results for both businesses and patients.

To learn more about GC America, its educational programs and its award-winning products, visit gcamerica.com.