GAOC The Residences at Greenbelt - Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center | Most Advanced Dental Implant Clinic in Makati

GAOC - Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center is the leading dental implant and oral surgery center in the Philippines, founded in 2001 by Dr. Steve Mark Gan, widely recognized as the leading practitioner of dental implantology in the Philippines and among the finest dental surgeons in Southeast Asia. The Residences at Greenbelt branch in Makati is one of several locations across Metro Manila, with the flagship center at Suite 1204-1206 and 1708-1709, Medical Plaza Makati, and additional branches at St. Luke's Medical Center Global City in Taguig and Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City. For over two decades, GAOC has set the benchmark for implant dentistry and complex oral surgery in the Philippines, serving both local patients and international dental tourists who travel specifically to Makati for the caliber of care available at this institution.

Dr. Gan's path to founding GAOC began with his dental training and residency in the United States, where he was exposed to the most advanced techniques in dental implantology and oral maxillofacial surgery. Returning to the Philippines, he began his practice modestly in Binondo, Manila, before establishing GAOC in 2001 with a vision to bring world-class implant care to the Philippines at costs accessible relative to American and European pricing. GAOC was one of the first dental practices in the Philippines to actively embrace and promote the concept of dental tourism, recognizing early on that the country's clinical talent and cost advantages could attract patients from abroad seeking complex procedures at significantly lower prices than in their home markets.

Treatments & Specialties

The core of GAOC's clinical identity is its world-class capability in dental implantology and complex oral and maxillofacial surgery. While the center also offers comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry, its reputation rests on the advanced surgical procedures that bring patients from across the Philippines and internationally to Makati.

• Dental Implantology: The center's flagship specialty, encompassing single-tooth implants, multi-tooth implants, full-arch restorations, and the most complex implant cases requiring bone grafting and sinus augmentation
• Jaw Reconstruction: Advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures for patients with significant bone loss, trauma, or congenital jaw conditions
• Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures: Comprehensive diagnostic workups including 3D imaging and advanced surgical interventions for complex oral conditions
• All-on-4 and Full-Arch Implants: Complete jaw rehabilitation for fully or extensively edentulous patients using implant-supported fixed prostheses
• Cosmetic Dentistry: Veneers, teeth whitening, composite bonding, and comprehensive smile design services
• Orthodontics: Braces and aligner systems for teeth alignment as part of broader restorative or cosmetic treatment plans
• General Dentistry: Oral prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, root canal therapy, and routine preventive care
• Prosthodontics: Custom crowns, bridges, and prosthetic restorations, particularly those anchored to implants

The concentration of expertise in implant surgery and oral maxillofacial procedures at GAOC in Makati means that cases which many general dental clinics cannot handle — severely atrophied jaws, failed implant salvage, complex full-mouth rehabilitations — are within the center's clinical scope.

Technology & Facilities

GAOC maintains a consistent commitment to equipping its centers with the most recent dental technology available, consistent with the "culture of excellence" and "global quality standards" that define its clinical approach. Advanced diagnostic imaging — including 3D CBCT scanning for implant planning and jaw reconstruction — provides the volumetric data necessary for precise surgical positioning and treatment sequencing in complex cases.

The center's technology portfolio supports the full workflow from initial consultation and imaging through to surgical placement and prosthetic restoration. For jaw reconstruction and complex implant cases, this level of diagnostic precision is not optional but essential, determining whether surgical outcomes achieve the functional and aesthetic goals established in the treatment plan. The center's facilities at Medical Plaza Makati and the Residences at Greenbelt provide surgical-grade treatment environments with the sterilization, monitoring, and support infrastructure appropriate to the complexity of procedures performed.

The presence of international consultants on staff reflects GAOC's ongoing engagement with global developments in implant dentistry and oral surgery. This international collaboration ensures that clinical protocols at GAOC remain current with the most advanced techniques being practiced globally — a quality signal that is particularly meaningful for patients traveling from abroad who are comparing the center against providers in their home countries.

Why Choose GAOC in Makati

For patients seeking dental implant treatment or complex oral surgery in the Philippines, GAOC is in a category of its own. Dr. Steve Mark Gan's reputation as the finest dental implantologist in the Philippines, combined with over two decades of institutional experience at GAOC, means that patients bring their most challenging cases to this center with confidence. Cases that have been deemed too complex for other clinics — patients with significant bone deficiency, previous implant failures, or extensive jaw reconstruction needs — are the bread and butter of GAOC's surgical program.

As one of the pioneers of dental tourism in the Philippines, GAOC has a deeply developed understanding of what international patients need: comprehensive treatment planning before arrival, clear cost transparency, efficient scheduling to complete treatment within a defined timeline, and the quality assurance that allows patients to return home with confidence in the durability of their outcomes. The center's position as the leading implant center in the Philippines has been established through decades of delivering precisely this experience.

The cost advantage of receiving implant treatment at GAOC in Makati relative to equivalent care in the United States, Australia, or Western Europe remains substantial, even accounting for the cost of international travel. For patients requiring multiple implants, full-arch rehabilitation, or jaw reconstruction — procedures that carry six-figure price tags in many developed markets — the savings achievable at GAOC can be transformative.

Patient Experience

At GAOC, the patient experience begins with a thorough consultation and diagnostic process that reflects the center's commitment to precision and patient-centered decision-making. Patients are provided with comprehensive information about their diagnosis, the proposed treatment, expected timelines, and anticipated outcomes before any commitment is requested. This transparency is particularly valued by international patients who are making significant travel and financial investments based on the confidence they place in GAOC's team.

The center's customized approach to treatment — recognizing that no two implant cases are identical and that each patient's bone anatomy, systemic health, and aesthetic goals require individualized planning — is reflected in the quality of outcomes that have sustained GAOC's reputation over two decades. Patients at the Makati locations, including The Residences at Greenbelt branch, experience the premium physical environment that befits a luxury dental center, from the waiting areas to the clinical suites.

For complex surgical cases, the reassurance of being treated by the foremost implant specialist in the Philippines, Dr. Steve Mark Gan, within a center that has spent 20+ years refining its surgical protocols, provides a level of confidence that no newer practice can match. The center's dental tourism experience also means that international patients receive support in navigating practical aspects of their visit to Makati, from treatment scheduling to post-operative guidance for recovery during their time in the Philippines.

Location & Accessibility

The GAOC Residences at Greenbelt branch is located in The Residences at Greenbelt Building, Makati City, one of the most prestigious residential and commercial addresses in Metro Manila. The Greenbelt area of Makati is the epicenter of the city's luxury commercial district, surrounded by five-star hotels, high-end dining, and the Greenbelt mall complex — making it both highly accessible and an excellent base for international dental tourists.

The flagship center at Medical Plaza Makati (Suites 1204-1206 and 1708-1709) provides the additional benefit of a dedicated medical building environment, with the associated infrastructure and professional medical community context appropriate for a center performing complex oral surgery and implant placement. Medical Plaza Makati is located in the heart of the Makati medical district, well-served by the Ayala MRT station and major transport routes serving central Makati.

For dental tourists arriving in Manila, the concentration of luxury hotels within walking distance of both the Greenbelt and Medical Plaza locations makes accommodation selection straightforward. GAOC's additional branches at St. Luke's Medical Center Global City and Robinsons Magnolia provide geographic flexibility within Metro Manila for patients whose accommodation is in BGC or Quezon City rather than in Makati.