GC EUROPE

	Eckhard Maedel has been appointed as new President of GC EUROPE. GC EUROPE welcomes a new president to spearhead its European operations, Mr Eckhard Maedel. Mr Maedel takes up this position following the appointment of previous GC EUROPE president, Mr Henri Lenn, as Director of Global Businesses at GC Corporation in Japan. With close to 20 years of experience in various positions within the dental industry, Mr Maedel is ideally positioned to lead GC EUROPE on a continued path of market leadership and growth.

	GC Restorative Guide for iPad & iPhone - Top 5 rating by Dental Products Report The latest software applications for smart phones and tablets have increased functionality to allow clinicians to manage practices and patients from anywhere, anytime. The GC Restorative Dentistry Guides provide dental professionals with an interactive guide to proper use of GC composites and bonding agents. A useful clinical resource, it also can be a valuable tool for communication with patients. The newest version 1.31 includes a new EQUIA guide, as well as improved menu navigation.

	In the wake of the devastating massive magnitude 9.0 earthquakes and a deadly tsunami that struck Japan early in 2011, the nation is in need for help to rebuild the devastated areas. GC EUROPE has committed itself to help rebuild this beautiful country and specifically the dental environment. With your purchase in the period from September 1st until March 31st of any of the participating products, GC EUROPE will donate up to 10% of the sales directly to help the devastated areas through coordination by Japan Dental Association.

	NEW! Tri Plaque ID Gel from GC Unique three tone plaque disclosing gel that identifies new, mature and acid producing biofilms. GC Tri Plaque ID Gel can not only differentiate between old and new plaque in a few easy steps, this unique gel can also highlight exactly where the bacteria are most active by disclosing the acidic pH. This additional information will be a great help in your daily practice to motivate your patients to improve their oral hygiene. Because after all, people often need to see something before they believe it.

	NEW! DiaPolisher Paste from GC Extra gloss and smoothness for composite restorations in one easy step. GC's new DiaPolisher Paste has been developed to further enhance the aesthetic results of all your G-aenial, Kalore, Gradia Direct or GRADIA restorations. Used as a final step after your usual polishing procedures, DiaPolisher Paste from GC will provide a higher gloss of any direct and indirect composite restorations. Polishing of occlusal surfaces as well as the maintenance of existing composite restorations becomes so much easier.

	NEW! Aroma Fine Plus from GC Based on GC's extensive knowledge of alginate materials, GC Aroma Fine Plus has been designed to offer users final impression of the highest quality combined with an easier and faster mixing.

	We are pleased to present you with the fourth issue of MID, an informative digital turning page ezine dedicated to Minimum Intervention Dentistry, compiled in partnership with Interactive Dental Media.

	The most recent information about all GC EUROPE activities can be found on our Facebook pages. Product info, networking possibilities, pictures of training courses and events and so much more. We're looking forward to your visit @ www.facebook.com/gceurope.

	GC presents the most Innovative & Unique Bulk filled restorative system: EQUIA. GC Germany organized a Press conference on 27th June, 2011 in Frankfurt. This press conference was attended by all the main Dental publishing houses from Germany. Five different speakers gave lectures describing the product's aspects from academia, clinical practice, industry and social security (insurance) prospective. Key message from the press conference was that EQUIA is the REAL Bulk filled long term posterior restorative system which can be reimbursed by the social securities similar to the Amalgams. Conclusively a modern day dental practice should offer Composites and EQUIA as the restorative options available to their patients. More info on www.spectator.de, www.zwp-online.info and mediacenter.zwp-online.info.

	To the next GC As a 90th anniversary special project, GC Corporation has posted a five-issue series of articles about GC on their website. The latest issue is now online!

	It is with pride that we can announce that GC EUROPE has achieved the EFQM Recognized for Excellence 5 stars, the highest level of recognition.

	Offering a selective etching approach, GC G-ænial Bond offers the best of both worlds: the simplicity and reduced post-operative sensitivity of a self-etch 7th generation adhesive together with the greater bond strength that was traditionally found only with etch & rinse adhesives.

	Fuji ORTHO LC Paste Pak Automix & Fuji ORTHO BAND LC Paste Pak: 2 new members of the GC Fuji ORTHO family, a range of resin modified glass ionomers that are extremely easy in use since there is no need for acid etching and no need trying to maintain a dry field. The sustained and rechargeable fluoride release helps protect the enamel and reduces the risk of white spots occurring during orthodontic treatment.

	Are you looking for a flowable composite with extra indications where optimal handling, long lasting restorations and ideal aesthetics are key requirements? GC has created G-ænial Flo and G-ænial Universal Flo; two materials with a unique filler technology.

	GC was ranked 3rd in the 6th Quality Management Survey In the 6th Quality Management Survey conducted by Nihon Keizai Shimbun Inc. and Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers, GC was again highly evaluated and climbed up to 3rd place in the overall ranking (Last year: 12th). In the subcategory ranking, GC was ranked in 1st place for "New Product Development" and ranked in 4th place for "Quality Assurance and Personnel Cultivation".

	Are you looking for the most effortless way to create invisibility in your restorations? The search is over. GC presents G-ænial Anterior and Posterior, two light-cured restoratives that were developed using GC's extensive expertise and knowledge of dental materials together with suggestions from loyal Gradia Direct users. You can depend on the years of experience and industry know-how that went into creating G-ænial to reinforce your aesthetic skills and ability to match every restoration with nature.

	Colour deepness and lifelike translucency for Initial IQ Press and Layering systems The new GC Initial IQ Lustre Pastes NF are 3-dimensional ceramic stains developed to bring colour deepness and lifelike translucency to the Initial IQ Press and Layering systems, but also to all other ceramics of the GC Initial range.

	GC EUROPE is proud to announce that it has been granted the EFQM 'Recognized for Excellence' award. Following the 'Committed to Excellence' award in 2006, this is another step towards our commitment to the improvement of performance and services.