At GC we believe dentistry is more than science. It is creativity inspiration and the ability to make people smile. With this in mind GC Austria - SWISS office presents the Ark Nova Tooth Mousse Art Contest. A unique opportunity to combine artistic talent with one of our most innovative dental products
Participants are invited to design an original artwork for the cover of the GC Tooth Mousse 5-pack.
The winning designs will be printed, for 6 months - January to June 2027, on a defined quantity of GC Tooth Mousse 5-packs distributed in Switzerland. The contest will officially be launched January 2026.
Who can participate?
Open to everyone in Switzerland!*
Whether you are a dentist familiar with our products or a patient with a passion for design, this contest gives you the chance to showcase your creativity on a national stage.
How & when to participate?
- Create your artwork for the cover of the GC Tooth Mousse 5-pack following below specifications.
- Submit your entry via below contact form between January 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026.**
Specifications for your design
- Dimensions: 226 mm W x 119 mm H.
- Digital designs: 300 dpi
- The barcode and text elements will be added by GC during final production. Please refer to this PDF to see their placement and leave enough space in your artwork. There’s no need to include them in your artwork.
- Format: jpg, png, tiff and pdf for upload. Winners will be asked to submit the original (high-resolution) digital - or analogue artwork to ensure it can be reproduced at the highest possible quality.
Jury, Selection process & Prizes
The persons who will be evaluating all entries are Heinz Stahlhut, Director, Hans Erni Museum; Markus Hongler, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lucerne Festival; and Slobodan Krucican, Dr. med. dent.
With their distinguished expertise, they will review all submissions carefully and select the winners based on creativity and originality.
Participants will be divided into two categories: dentists and patients.
One winner will be selected from each group.
Winners will be contacted in April 2026 and invited to the GC Headquarter Lucerne in May.
The results and packaging will be promoted during the biggest dental show in Switzerland 'Swiss Dental Show' taking place from the 4th till the 6th of June.
All entries will be anonymized before the judging process.
In addition to having your design featured on the cover of our GC Tooth Mousse 5-pack, we have more exciting prizes in store.
For Dentists Group
1st Prize: A trip to Japan
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CHF 1,000 travel allowance (with proof of expenses)
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4 nights in a hotel
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Ticket to a 2-day dental symposium
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Visit to the GC Dental Information Center in Tokyo
+ 2 tickets to the Lucerne Festival (Summer 2026)
For Patients Group
1st Prize: 3 tickets to the Lucerne Festival (Summer 2026)
Ready to share your creativity? Join now and let your artwork shine!
Terms & Conditions
* Employees of GC group are excluded from entering the competition. By submitting an entry, participants agree to the official contest Terms & Conditions provided in the text above. Please note that you will need to grant a license to use your artwork to GC Europe N.V. .Cash payment of the prizes is not possible. Legal recourse is excluded.
** Personal data will be stored only for the duration of the art competition until the winners are announced. The GC privacy policy can be found here: https://www.gc.dental/europe/legal/privacy