The SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal
Paul A. Sagel

Paul A. Sagel received the 2007 SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal for his successful innovation of Crest Whitestrips, which combine a proprietary strip delivery system with novel design elements to deliver intrinsic tooth whitening to the consumer in a safe and effective manner. The introduction of Crest Whitestrips created a new category of at-home intensive oral-care products in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, China, and Mexico, and set the stage for additional at-home products aimed at developing countries, where access to professional dental care and health care is not readily available.

Sagel is a principal engineer at the Procter & Gamble Company Health Care Research Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sagel joined Procter & Gamble in 1993, initially focusing on chewing gum technology, chemical technology for dentifrice, packaging, and clinical imaging methods. In 1996 he began working on tooth whitening; he invented Crest Whitestrips in early 1997. Sagel has been featured in leading publications as a breakthrough product innovator, and he is lead author on 18 patents with others pending.

He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Past SCI Gordon E. Moore Medalists:
Jonathan M. McConnachie (2006)
Jeffrey John Hale (2005)
George Barclay (2004)

About the SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) has established the SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal to recognize early career success in innovation, as reflected both in market impact and improvement to quality of life. By highlighting extraordinary individuals and their work, SCI aims to promote public understanding of research and development in modern chemical industries, enhance the interest of students in applied chemistry by providing role models, and emphasize the role of creative research in the global economy. For more information, see SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal on the SCI Web site.

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