by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 12, 2019 | Business
Within the field of implant dentistry, foremost dental practitioners the world over turn to only one name, one that is recognized as the gold standard and the undisputed leader when it comes to implant, restorative, and regenerative dentistry products: Straumann.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with other production sites across Europe, the United States, and Japan, Straumann is driven by their unwavering passion for quality and the desire to achieve the best restorative outcomes.

Straumann Digital Cad/Cam
By collaborating with leading clinics, research institutes and universities, Straumann is able to stay abreast with the latest technological advancements in the ever-changing dental landscape, all for the benefit of dentists, osseointegration specialists, and ultimately, patients who deserve only the very best.
The result is a broad range of groundbreaking products and solutions — designed on the basis of simplicity and freedom of choice — for both conventional treatment and digital workflows including guided surgery, intra-oral scanning and CAD/CAM restorations.
Straumann Tissue level implant line

Comprising Straumann’s superior and state-of-the-art product line is the Tissue Level Implant Line, a true icon of implant dentistry, designed for one-stage surgery to simplify handling and reduce treatment complexity.
Straumann Bone level implant line

Then there’s the Bone Level Implant Line, a flexible implant line for proven esthetics, designed for a natural look and feel, providing great flexibility and a balanced prosthetic portfolio for every indication.
Straumann PURE Ceramic implant line
Furthermore, there’s the PURE Ceramic Implant Line, allowing even very demanding patients to smile with confidence, without compromising on esthetics, reliability and the most natural choice of material.
And then, there’s the Mini Implant System designed specifically for edentulous patients for maximum trust. Other advanced products cover implant-bone prosthetics, Biomaterials, digital solutions, instruments, and more!
Here in the Philippines, and joining the ranks of leading dental clinics globally who trust only Straumann, is GAOC – the Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center – giving patients peace of mind knowing that only world-class products are made available for their dental needs.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 18, 2018 | Events
Top implant surgeons from Asia: James I-Sheng Huang from Taiwan, Sok Chenh Chhean from Cambodia and Gary Brillo from Manila were recently featured as key speakers at the 27th Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry (PAID) Annual Convention and Induction Ceremony at the Okada Hotel Manila. Convention theme was “Honing Skills towards a Wider Horizon.”
The implant experts share their knowledge and expertise on dental implantology and the latest developments in the field. Also at the convention was PAID president Dr. Levy Louie Villaruel (seated at the center).The convention was co-presented by Straumann, the world’s leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry, exclusively distributed by GT Industries in the Philippines.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 7, 2018 | Business
Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC), the leading dental clinic in the Philippines and one of the best in Southeast Asia, make quality dentistry accessible to patients from different parts of the Metro with the opening of two new clinics at SM Megamall and Ayala Vertis North.
With the opening at prime locations, patients can now experience superior dental services offered by a team of highly skilled and experienced dental practitioners who have completed their training in top-notch hospitals, universities, and global institutions in the US, Europe, and Asia.

The operating room at GAOC Ayala Vertis North

The treatment room at GAOC SM Megamall
The SM Megamall clinic will be one of GAOC’s cosmetic centers, which will focus on prosthodontic and cosmetic procedures such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers.
It will have a Consultation Room, an X-Ray Room, a Sterilization Room, 4 Treatment Rooms and its very own dental laboratory for greater efficiencies and speedier processing of laboratory results. Meanwhile, patients from Quezon City and neighboring areas do not need to travel to Makati for surgical procedures as the Ayala
Vertis North branch will have its own operating room, which features operating lights with a camera that records 40k videos.
Founded by Dr. Steve Mark Gan, GAOC takes pride in its unparalleled excellence in oral care including oral diagnostics, surgical procedures, dental implantology, and jaw reconstruction.
His acumen for world-class dental treatments and top-notch customer service has led him to become the choice of celebrities, politicians, diplomats, and socialites.
Visit GAOC SM Megamall at Level 5 Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City or contact (02) 725-4262, 0917-158-4262, or email me******@********al.com.
For GAOC Ayala Vertis North at Level 3, Ayala Vertis North, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City or contact (02) 292-4262, (02) 368-1838, 0917-157-4262, or email ve****@********al.com.
For more details and information, like and follow GAOC on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, @gaocdental or visit www.gaocdental.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 29, 2017 | Business
Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center or GAOC, arguably one of the best in dental services, not just in the country, but in Southeast Asia, opens its newest clinic at the exclusive S Maison, Conrad Manila at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.
Constantly at the forefront in dentistry, GAOC is the recognized trailblazer in dental implant surgery in the country, and offers an extensive range of excellent services – from general dentistry to oral surgery and periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, as well as cosmetic and laser dentistry.

Dr. Steven Mark G. Gan, DMD
GAOC was founded in 2001 by world-renowned dental surgeon Steve Mark G. Gan D.M.D, who took his Residency in Advanced Prosthodontics in the prestigious University of Southern California School of Dentistry and Prosthodontic Osseointegrated Implants at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and is a member of both the American Society of Osseointegration and the American College of Oral Implantology.
He is also a former board member of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Dentistry, and is presently a visiting Professor at the University of Genoa, Genova, Italy.
Consistently raising the standards of dental practice in the Philippines, and living up to Dr. Gan’s singular vision of introducing world-class, state-of-the-art dental services to the country, GAOC employs a highly regarded team of dentists — caring, gentle, professional — all of whom regularly undertake training programs both here and abroad to keep abreast of the latest technology, trends and best practices in dental medicine.
Dr. Gan is one who never rest on his laurels. His insatiable drive to teach and learn often brings him abroad to attend and participate in dental conferences and symposia, time and again establishing the benchmark in the industry.
Complimenting GAOC’s team of experts are the most advanced diagnostic technology and dental equipment available. Its clinics and treatment facilities are sleek, immaculate, modern in look, that not only impress the patients but also puts them at ease.
GAOC’s sleek, immaculate look provides patients with a relaxing and inviting ambiance, making each visit a pleasant and stress-free experience.

Dr. Steven Mark Gan of GAOC
Dr. Gan says, “As with all our other branches, you can be assured of the best dental services available, from top-notch, internationally-trained dentists, and with state-of-the-art equipment –all housed in a clinic that can only be described as impressive.”
GAOC’s other branches are located at the Medical Plaza, Makati; St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, Taguig; The Residences at Greenbelt, Makati; Trinoma Mall, Quezon City; Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City; SM Seaside Cebu City, and Asian Residences Condotel Civic Place Alabang. Click on a tooth on the map below to find the location of each GAOC branch to date.
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