Kuraray Medical

Kuraray Noritake Dental is a global leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance dental materials and medical devices, formed through the 2012 merger of Kuraray Medical and Noritake Dental Supply. The company is a pioneer in adhesive dentistry, notably developing the MDP monomer which revolutionized dental bonding and remains a gold standard in the industry. Its extensive product portfolio includes the CLEARFIL adhesive line, KATANA zirconia ceramics, and various restorative resins and cements. As a subsidiary of the Kuraray Group, the company leverages advanced polymer and chemical technologies to provide innovative solutions for restorative and prosthetic dentistry. While primarily focused on dental health, the legacy Kuraray Medical business also contributed to medical fields such as hemodialysis and ophthalmology.