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 | Sep 4, 2018 | Awards and Competitions
Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2018 candidates Lawrence Chua and Sabrina Ng gain an edge in the competition after being awarded Mr. and Ms. GAOC during the Cultural Costume Competition held recently at the Resorts World Manila.
Awarded for their winning smiles, both candidates will become ambassadors of GAOC – the premiere, most advanced and world-class dental implant center in the country. The Mr. And Ms. Chinatown pageant aims to promote the Filipino-Chinese culture, an advocacy shared by GAOC.
This year, 28 candidates vying for the titles and coronation will be on September 2, 2018 at SM MOA Arena.
Photo shows Lawrence Chua (right), Sabrina Ng (left) with Dr. Mary Elizabeth Marigomen (center) from GAOC.
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 | Jun 18, 2018 | Entertainment
Leading dental clinic, Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC), led by its President and CEO Dr. Steve Mark Gan recently feted loyal clients, partners, and employees to a special block screening of the blockbuster romantic drama ‘Kasal’, in support of stars Derek Ramsay, Bea Alonzo, and Cherie Gil, all of whom are proud members of the growing GAOC family. Photo shows Dr. Steve Mark Gan and Derek Ramsay.
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.
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