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 | May 24, 2018 | Business
Expert dentists of the Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC), one of the best dental clinics in Southeast Asia, participated in the prestigious 2018 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) in Los Angeles, California.
L to R: Dr. Jacqueline Nicole Dos Santos, Dr. Maybelle Paige Lim, Dr. Keslynn Evangelista, Dr. Steve Mark Gan, Dr. Samantha Leonore Yago, Mr. Brian Michael Lam, and Dr. Katrina Rose Tan of GAOC strolling the streets of LA for some relaxation after the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) in Los Angeles, California.
World-renowned international speakers, specialists, leading general practitioners, lab technicians and dental hygienists attended the conference, sharing knowledge and latest information in the expanding field of osseointegration.
World-renowned international speakers, specialists, and leading dental practitioners gathered at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) in Los Angeles, California.
Each year, GAOC makes sure that their dentists undergo extensive training here and abroad, to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in the field of dentistry.
GAOC, founded by CEO Dr. Steve Mark Gan, continuously strives to raise the standards of the dental practice in the Philippines. It cultivates a culture of excellence where patients are considered valued partners, and offers an extensive range of first class services from oral surgery and periodontics, orthodontics and pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics and general dentistry to cosmetic and laser dentistry.
Dr. Steven Mark G. Gan, DMD
For Dr. Gan, an active member of the American Society of Osseointegration and the American College of Oral Implantology; former chair and member of the Board of Dentistry, Philippine Regulation Commission, and a recognized trailblazer in dental implant surgery in the Philippines, participation in the AO annual meeting is part of GAOC’s commitment to continuous learning by keeping abreast of the latest global trends and technologies to raise the standards in local dental practice.
“At GAOC, we believe that the best way to enhance our dental services is by participating in international conferences such as the AO annual meeting”, says Dr. Gan. “By keeping up to date with current trends and international best practices and through interactions with colleagues from around the world, we aim to bring Philippine dentistry to world-class standards”.
GAOC has ten state-of-the-art clinics to date, run by a team of dental specialists and equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities available.
For more information and appointment, visit www.gaocdental.com, follow and like GAOC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @gaocdental.com.
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 | Jan 9, 2018 | Business
Demand for dental osseointegration, also known as dental implant, in the Philippines has been increasing in recent years, and it’s not showing any signs of stopping. A type of procedure that positions titanium into the jawbone beneath the gum to allow replacement teeth to be mounted, it is the best option to achieve natural-looking teeth, improved speech, easier eating, longevity and improved self-esteem.
While it is fast becoming a popular dental procedure, the country is still in the process of growing and maturing. And with the help of world authority on dental implant Dr. Peter Moy who recently flew to Manila from Los Angeles, California for a one-day conference where he shared his knowledge on dental osseointegration, dental practitioners are now more well-equipped to bring the country to global standards.
The conference was a rare opportunity for dental practitioners to learn from the expert himself as he demonstrated a live dental implant surgery as well as discuss the latest development on dental implant.
A protégé of Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark, the father of modern dental implant, Dr. Moy is a clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry.
He is the president of The Academy of Osseointegration and the director of the UCLA Dental Implant Center and Straumann Surgical Dental Clinical. He is also the first person to hold the Nobel Biocare Endowed Chair in Surgical Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Moy’s main mission was to train professional dentists through proper methods of a dental implant and elevate the standards of dental osseointegration in the Philippines.
The Dental Implant conference was presented by Straumann Philippines, the world’s leading implant, restorative, and regenerative dentistry, in partnership with the Philippine Prosthodontic Society and Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 30, 2017 | Health and Wellness
There’s a new dental chain in town – one that’s approachable and affordable — that aims to be your go-to partner for quality oral and dental care: Novodental. With the desire to deliver superior yet reasonably-priced dental services to more people, Novodental brings together highly-qualified dental professionals and advanced equipment, and houses them in a space that is thoroughly modern yet welcoming–all at accessible locations in the Metro.
For their newest branch, located at the 3rd floor of the recently-opened Ayala Malls the 30th on Meralco Avenue in Pasig City, Novodental is staffed by a team of able and caring dental experts who undergo regular training in the latest developments in dental medicine. They are warm, attentive, and most of all professional, assuring you of a pleasant experience every time you come for a visit, whether for a routine check-up or even the most complicated of procedures.
Among the menu of quality services available at Novodental include dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and general dentistry—all these at reasonable rates, with an atmosphere that is both pleasing and relaxing: warm color schemes, sleek interiors, and conducive lighting—giving you a real reason to smile!
Quite simply, Novodental’s intention is for it to be a part of your family, someone you can turn to and trust for all your dental needs. And by making their outlets accessible, one need not travel too far to visit their clinic. In fact, soon to open are outlets at Robinsons Manila and at the Grand Adriatico Residences.
To learn more about Novodental or to schedule an appointment, you may contact them at 0917-115NOVO (6686), 720-9096, or you may visit their Facebook page at novodentalphilippines.
Novodental is open from 11am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday, at the 3rd floor, Ayala Malls the 30th, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.
Disclaimer: logo used in the cover photo is just an approximation of their logo as I did not know what font they used. In case you are wondering, the font I used is called Caviar Dreams.
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.
A protégé of Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark, the father of modern dental implant, Dr. Moy is a clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the 
For their newest branch, located at the 3rd floor of the recently-opened Ayala Malls the 30th on Meralco Avenue in Pasig City, Novodental is staffed by a team of able and caring dental experts who undergo regular training in the latest developments in dental medicine. They are warm, attentive, and most of all professional, assuring you of a pleasant experience every time you come for a visit, whether for a routine check-up or even the most complicated of procedures.
To learn more about Novodental or to schedule an appointment, you may contact them at 0917-115NOVO (6686), 720-9096, or you may visit their Facebook page at 
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