Prof. Wolfgang Gernet has handed over the baton to Prof. Daniel Edelhoff

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Since the very beginning of this journal in 1997, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Gernet has served as an Associate Editor for this journal. Thus, he was one of our founding editors. On Oct 1st 2014, he retired from his position as the chairman of the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at the Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, and thus, he asked to step down as Associate Editor for this journal. His plans were to now—after retirement—concentrate more on private matters. Although we all highly appreciated very much his cooperation over so many years, we had to accept this decision. However, I would like to take the opportunity to express my sincere and very special thanks to Prof. Gernet. Since 1997, he processed and evaluated a large number of manuscripts, selected reviewers, and recommended rejection or acceptance. He had been responsible not only for the whole field of prosthetic dentistry but also for functional aspects of the masticatory system and TMJ topics. He worked very efficiently and fast. This was based on his broad clinical experience and his profound knowledge of scientific dentistry. Without his support, this journal would not stay where it presently is. Wolfgang, it always was a great pleasure and an honor to work with you. Thanks a lot! …