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UP College of Dentistry Centennial Lecture Series I


The UP College of Dentistry Centennial Lecture Series I  will be held on February 3 and 4, 2015 at the Lung Center of the Philippines.
For details (lecturers, abstracts of lectures, registration fees, and contact persons) please see the photos below.
How to pay:
You can deposit payment thru:
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Ground Floor Banko Center
Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills San Juan Metro Manila
Account Name: University of the Philippines Dental Alumni Assn. Inc.
Peso C/A #2573-2064-47
US $C/A #2574-0423-08
Banco de Oro (BDO) any branch
Pedro Gil Taft
Account Name: Elmer Jesus T. Escoto
Savings Account Number: 241-0063949
Once payment is made, kindly text name of participant, name of bank and branch where payment was made and date & time of payment to 0917-530-5861 or 0922-882-7646 (Dr. Armin Segarra). Please bring deposit slip on February 3 and 4 for verification.

GUIDELINES IN THE PRACTICAL PHASE OF THE DENTISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2015 ONWARDS



GUIDELINES IN THE PRACTICAL PHASE OF THE DENTISTS
LICENSURE EXAMINATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2015 ONWARDS









NOTE: ANY EXAMINEE CAUGHT CHEATING IN ANY FORM WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED IN BOTH THE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL DENTISTS LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS AND WILL FOREVER BE PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ANY LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION.

PSP Workshop




THe Phili0pine Society of Periodontology will hold a 10 day workshop beginning March 2015at the 2nd floor PDA building Makati city.  For inquiries, send SMS to 09989875502

NADTI 2014

The National Association of dental Traders Inc, would like to invite all dentists to attend its 15th Dental Trade Fair from November 11 - 14, 2014 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex





Required Continuing Professional Development Units



Pursuant to Section 29 of RA 9484, the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry will now again implement the Continuing Professional Development units as a requirement for the renewal of the PRC IDs of Dentists, Hygienists and Dental Technologists.  The implementation is expected to begin on the second quarter of next year.  Please be guided accordingly.

PDA - NDHM STREET DANCING COMPETITION 2015

PDA - NDHM STREET DANCING COMPETITION 2015

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, 
Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 


PDA - NDHM SLOGAN CONTEST 2015

PDA NDHM SLOGAN CONTEST

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, 
Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 

PDA - NDHM PUSTISO CHALLENGE 2015

PDA - NDHM PUSTISO CHALLENGE

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, 
Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 
ALAY PARADA 
February 1, 2015 – Cuneta Astrodome

PDA - NDHM ON THE SPOT POSTER MAKING CONTEST 2015

ON THE SPOT POSTER MAKING CONTEST 2015
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 

PDA - NDHM PHOTO CONTEST 2015

PDA: NDHM Photo Contest Guidelines 

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, 
Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 


PDA - NDHM LOVE AKO NI TEACHER- HEALTHY SMILE CONTEST 2015

LOVE AKO NI TEACHER- HEALTHY SMILE CONTEST
February 17, 2015

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, 
Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 

PDA - NDHM FESTIVE FLOAT PARADE 2015 - Guidelines

“Kasiyahang Pinoy Talaga, Ipaparada!” 

Dentistry at its Best Festive Float Parade

11TH National Dental Health Month
ALAY PARADA 
February 1, 2015 
Cuneta Astrodome


Alay Parada 2015 Guidelines

ALAY PARADA 

February 1, 2015 
Cuneta Astrodome

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 


The National Dental Health Month 2015

11TH National Dental Health Month 2015

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan”

PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 
Ayala Avenue cor. Kamagong St., San Antonio Village 1203 Makati City Tel. Nos. 8978091 / 8904609 / 896332 
11TH National Dental Health Month 
Theme: “Nakangiti ang Kinabukasan, 
Kapag Ngipin ay Pinangangalagaan” 
February 1-28, 2015 

PDA 2nd Luzon Area Convention



The Philippine Dental Association
2nd Luzon Area Convention
World Trade Center, Pasay City
January 22 to 24, 2015

The Event will feature:

Table Clinics

A Fellowship Night entitled: "Celebrating Success of Parents and Children in the Same Industry"
January 23, 2015 at 6:00 PM

Lakbay Luzon
Corregidor Day Tour
January 25, 2014 at 7:00 AM


Paranaque Dental Chapter Allied Health Training Program

Allied Dental Health Training Program entitled The Dental Health Team "Working Together To Provide Good Quality Dental Care" on October 22 (wed), 9AM-3PM at Lamoiyan Corp (Hapee). 

Topics: 

  • "Dentist-Dental Technologist & Laboratory Symbiosis: Key to Excellent Prosthodontic Work"  by Dr Ronnie Nunez; 
  • "Essentials of Professionalism & Effective Communication" by Dr Pres Tanagon; 
  • "Dental Emergencies" by Dr Gelo Militante 
  • & "Basic Book Keeping"

This seminar is open to ALL Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Technicians & Assistants.



PPS FPD Seminar




REGISTRATION FEES:
Members:
P4,000.00 – till October 14, 2014 / P 5,000.00- Oct 15, 2014 onwardsNon- MembersP 4,500.00 – till October 14,2014 /P 5,500.00 – Oct 15, 2014 onwards
Students
P 3,000.00 – till October 14, 2014 / P 4,000.00- Oct 15, 2014 onwards
Students P 3,000.00 – till October 14, 2014 / P 4,000.00- Oct 15, 2014 onwardsStudents P 3,000.00 – till October 14, 2014 / P 4,000.00- Oct 15, 2014 onwardsBDO Savings Account Number: 002380102860-SM MOA B All payments must be emailed at: joanjovendmd@yahoo.com.phPlease indicate your name, contact numbers and email addressPPS Secretariat – Ms. Janine Gayo – 0942-573-9083Dr. Liezl Ceballos – 0917-528-9391Dr. Ruby Agustin – 0917-831-4344 Dr. Joanne Joven – 0920-283-7271philippineprosthodontics@yahoo.comPPS Philippine ProsthodonticsPhilippine Prosthodontic SocietyFIRST DAY – OCTOBER 19 (SUNDAY)8:00 AM REGISTRATIONPART INEW INNOVATIONS IN THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT OF FIXED PROSTHODONTIC CASESDr. Geogina RemullaDr. Antoniette VeluzDr. Yvonne ChuaProsthesis or Orthodontics- Make your Choice!Dr. Maridin LacsonPART IIINNOVATIONS in FPDDr. Mark KobayashiCAM Solution in a Progressive Modern Dental PracticeDr. Jerry Limkaco & Peter Tabor from DenmarkDr. Armin SegarraSECOND DAY - OCTOBER 20 (MONDAY)Dr. Austin AngBig Problems Small SolutionsDr. Merlin GoDr. Erwin CabusasDr. Nancy GarciaDr. Kevin TapawanDr. Enric C. Agustin


All checks must be payable to: The PPS New Philippine Prosthodontic Society Inc.
For more information please contact:
or Email us at:
9:00-9:40AM Esthetics & Fixed Restorations in Pediatric Patients
9:40-10:20AM Endodontic Considerations in Fixed Restorations
10:20-10:40 AM SNACKS
10:40-11:20AM Periodontic Considerations in Fixed Prosthodontics
11:20-12:00AM To Open or Not: Facts & Strategies on Fixed 
12:00-1:00PM LUNCH
1:00-2:00PM Disillicate Porcelain Restorations
2:00-3:00PM Integrating Intraoral Digital Impression for Total CAD/ 
3:00-3:20PM SNACKS
3:20-4:20PM How to Cement Zirconia Crowns Effectively
LECTURES & TABLE CLINICS
9:00-9:40AM Understanding the clinical/technical side of ceramic & metal restoration
9:40-10:20AM Negative Production in FPD: 
10:20-10:40AM SNACKS
10:40-11-20AM Dr. Robert Tajonera
11:20-1:00PM LUNCH
TABLE CLINICS 1:00-5:00PM
Tissue Management
Temporization made easy in Direct Technique
Impression Techniques for Post & Core
Final Impression for FPD
FREE CONSULTATION: PLS BRING YOUR CASES
DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES

LPDC 2nd Scientific Seminar: Prosthodontic Symposium





The LAS PINAS DENTAL CHAPTER
2nd Scientific Seminar:

A PROSTHODOTIC SYMPOSIUM
SEPTEMBER 26th; 1-8PM
20/20 HALL, 20th Flr. BELLEVUE HOTEL, 
Alabang Muntinlupa City
Reg. Fee: P1,000.00

Lecture One: 
COMPLETE DENTURES IN A SNAP!
(Implant Retained Overdentures)
By: Dr. Eric G. Alforja;DMD, MA, MS, FPFA
Dean-College of Dentistry
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

Lecture Two:
"NEW TRENDS AND MATERIALS IN MODERN DENTISTRY: 
2nd Generation Zirconia; Solid Zirconia"
By: Dr. kevin Sullivan; Interdent Laboratory

Lecture Three:
CRANIO-TMJ DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT 
PRIOR TO PROSTHO TREATMENT
By: Dr. Sonia Matic; 
PDA-CDE Chairperson

Lecture Four:
ESTHETIC CROWN LENGTHENING
By: Dr. Vivian C. Virata; 
MS. Periodontics

-PUBLISHED BY:
Cristina Azul.-Espenilla, DMD
LPDC-CDE, Chairperson
Judith Traballo Haban, Co-Chair LPDC-CDE

Photo Editing:Azul Azul Espi

ADI Scientific Seminar

The Academy of Dentistry International will hold a Continuing Education Seminar entitled "Towards an Evidence-Based Dental Practice" on September 21 at the QC Sports Club.




PDA 106th Convention and Scientific Sessions 2015



106th Philippine Dental Association Convention and Scientific Sessions 2015
Emerging Trends in Oral Healthcare in Philippine Dentistry

May 11 – 16, 2015
SMX Convention Center
Seashell Drive Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City



2014 HKIDEAS

HKIDEAS 2014: Please register NOW!
We are proud to announce that many world renowned experts will be presenting at the Hong Kong International Dental Expo And Symposium 2014 to update us on the latest development on the treatment and technology in dental industry. This year's new features include the 1st Cross-Strait Forum on Dental Service for the Elderly and Chinese Dentist Forum in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

With the presence and blessing of Mr. CY Leung, the Chief Executive of the Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong Dental Association guarantees you it will be another successful meeting!

Faculty
Dr. Gary Glassman- Endodontics
Professor Dr. Joerg Meyle - Implantology
Dr. William Cheung - Practice Management
Professor Thomas Flemmig - Periodontics
Dr. John Ling - Orthodontics
Dr. Frankie So - Dental Service for the Elderly
Professor Stephen Wei - Dentin Hypersensitivity
Dr. Richie Yeung - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Sharad Sahai - Dental Imaging (CBCT)
Dr. Justin Lee - Paediatric Dentistry
Professor Wei Lin - Orthodontics
Dr. Jerry Wong - Dental Service for the Elderly
Professor Hong-zhang Huang - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Shao-hong Huang - Dental Service for the Elderly
Professor Gang Shen - Orthodontics
Ms. Bo Wang - Dental Service for the Elderly
Professor Nuo Zhou - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Professor Greg Seymour - Periodontics
Dr. James Huang - Dental Imaging (CT)
Professor Shun-te Huang – Special Care Dentistry
Professor Chun-pin Lin - Dental Service for the Elderly
Dr. Chi-ying Tsai - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Chatchai Kunavisarut - Prosthetic Implantology
Dr. Surakit Visuttiwattanakorn - Surgical Implantology
Mr. Stephen Henderson - Risk Management
Professor Domenick Zero - Caries Management
Workshops
Workshop on Endodontic Solutions
• Dr. Gary Glassman (23 Aug p.m.)

Workshop on CBCT
• Dr. Sharad Sahai (24 Aug a.m.)
Registration
Please register NOW atwww.hkideas.org or click here todownload the REGISTRATION FORM
Congress Secretariat
MIMS (Hong Kong) Limited
Tel: (852) 2155 8557
Email: info@hkideas.org


Organizer


Copyright © 2014 MIMS | 27th Floor, OTB Building, 160 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

SC smiles on dentists, grants TRO on fees disclosure (gmanetwork.com)



SC smiles on dentists, grants TRO on fees disclosure (gmanetwork.com)

The Supreme Court has stopped the implementation of a Bureau of Internal Revenue policy requiring self-employed dentists to disclose their fees and billing procedures.
The high tribunal earlier issued a similar temporary restraining order on the implementation of BIR Regulation No. 4-2014 or the "Guidelines and Policies for Monitoring of Services Fees of Professionals" among lawyers, physicians, and accountants.
In its latest ruling announced on Tuesday, the high tribunal granted the plea of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) to temporarily allow its members not to comply with the BIR policy.

Continue reading: www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/368119/economy/finance/sc-smiles-on-dentists-grants-tro-on-fees-disclosure


JUNE 2014 DENTIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED IN THREE (3) WORKING DAYS (PRC.GOV.PH)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 238 out of 583 passed the May 2014 Dentist Licensure Examination (Written Phase) and 245 out of 249 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination (Practical Phase) given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila last June 2014.
The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Rannier F. Reyes, Chairman; Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, Dr. Steve Mark G. Gan, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia and Dr. Dominador H. Santos Jr., Members.
The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on July 9 & 10, 2014. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2014-2017. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
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PSP 21st Conference

The Philippine Society of Periodontology (PSP) will hold its 21st Annual Conference on July 21, 2014 at the Dusit Hotel. 

The Conference will feature the following speakers and topics:


  1. Edwin Chia Chian Heng, B.D.S., M.S.D., Certificate in Periodontology FAMS - Singapore 
  2. Pintippa Bunyaratavej, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate in American Board of Periodontology - Thailand
  3. Regina Santos-Morales , D.D.M., Diplomate in American Board of Periodontology - Philippines 
  4. Bo Danielson, D.D.S., M.S. - Denmark 

For more information, Please TEXT +63-998-987-5502. 

PPS goes to Korea University

PHILIPPINE PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETY
An Affiliate of the Philippine Dental Association

Fixed Partial Denture Seminar

“PPS goes to Korea University”

Theme: “PROSTHODONTIC-Level Up”

Date: August 21-24, 2014 (4D/3N)

Tour Package is PHP 39,000 inclusive of Airfare, Philippine Travel Tax, Hotel Accommodations, Meals and Transportation.

Excluded: NAIA Terminal fee of PHP 550

Early Bird Seminar Registration Fee:
Until June 30,2014 = $50 USD for PPS members, $100 USD for non PPS members.

July 1, 2014 onwards = $100 USD for PPS members, $150 USD for non PPS members

Group Visa Application
Visa application fee is PHP 1,000 for Processing
(OPTION: You can also apply your own visa.)

Itinerary:

Departure: MANlLA-INCHEON August 20, 2014
Estimated Arrival: Incheon 4:30am August 21, 2014

Day 1 (Aug.21) : Meet the tour guide then breakfast,
Go to Nami Island, transfer to Korea University
for the afternoon seminar followed by the Welcome Dinner.

Day 2 (Aug.22) : Whole day seminar in Korea University

Day (Aug.23) 3: City tour, Lotte World Tour then Buffet Fellowship Dinner

Day (Aug.24) 4: Tour shopping then transfer to the airport for departure.

Lecture Topics and Lecturers will be updated soon.

For registration please contact our PPS Secretariat


Dr. Dr. Liezl Manaloto-Ceballos - 09175289391
Dr. Erwin-Martin P. Cabusas - 09185108441

Please deposit payments to:

Banco De Oro
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Account Name: The PPS New Philippine Prosthodontic Society Inc.
Account Number: 102380134169
Branch: SM Mall of Asia

Banco De Oro
PESO ACCOUNT
Account Name: The PPS New Philippine Prosthodontic Society Inc.
Account Number: 002380102860
Branch: SM Mall of Asia

Please email deposit slips with NAME and PRC Number to:

Dr. Erwin-Martin P. Cabusas
PPS Secretary
cabusaserwin25@gmail.com

Dr. Kim Fajardo
tagaytaydentist@gmail.com

Or Fax deposits slips with NAME and PRC Number to:

Dr. Liz Ceballos
(02) 4267840


Makati Dental 48th Annual Convention



Makati Dental 48th Annual Convention and Induction  on July 5 ( Saturday) @ the Century Park Hotel

Time:11am - 8pm.
Prereg fee: P1,000 until June 25
Onsite: P1,300.





SPEAKERS:

1. Dr. Ricky Llorca

"CT Guided Surgery on ALL ON FOUR treatment"

2. Dr. Kat de Luna

"When can you say YES to an ENDO CASE"

3. Dr. Cynthia Quismundo

" To Brux or not to brux?"

4. Dr. Anthony Fugoso

"Taboos for the Chinese Ghost Month".

For inquiries you may contact
Dr. Sherry Ann Leonardo

Paranaque Dental Chapter 1st Scientific Seminar

Paranaque Dental Chapter 1st Quarterly seminar and Induction Ceremonies

July 7, 2014 at the Acacia Hotel from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm







2014 June Dental Hygienist Licensure Exams Results


The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 29 out of 50 passed the Dental Hygienist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila this June 2014.
The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Rannier F. Reyes, Chairman; Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, Dr. Steve Mark G. Gan, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia and Dr. Dominador H. Santos, Jr., Members.
The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examination.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on June 16, 2014. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P450 and Annual Registration Fee of P420 for 2014-2017. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
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