The University of the Philippines Graduate Program in Orthodontics

Applications are now being accepted to the M.S. DENTISTRY (ORTHODONTICS) PROGRAM for June 2026 |

Ready to take your dental expertise to the next level?

The University of the Philippines Graduate Program in Orthodontics has everything you need:

Real, hands-on experience with a wide variety of cases

Clinical conferences and detailed case reports

International exposure and global perspectives

Competent and dedicated faculty

Immersion in diverse orthodontic techniques

Special training in cleft and craniofacial care

Engaging case discussions with peers and mentors

Proudly the ONLY  ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ACCREDITED by the Philippine Board of Orthodontics (PBO) — ensuring the highest standards of training and excellence.

Join us and shape the future of smiles!

To apply, please follow the steps on this page:

https://guidebook.ngohs-apps.com/requirements

For information regarding the orthodontic program (description, curriculum, fees, testimonials)

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/

For inquiries contact:

Mr. M.L. Patuga 

Email: mlpatuga@up.edu.ph

U. P.  Manila National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences

Email: upm-ngohs@up.edu.ph

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November 2025 Dentist Licensure Examination Results

November 2025 Dentist Licensure Examination Results Released After Four Working Days

Posted: 12 December 2025

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the results of the November 2025 Licensure Examination for Dentists, administered by the Board of Dentistry in the National Capital Region, Baguio City, Cebu, and Davao. Out of 1,474 examinees, 1,282 successfully passed the examination.

The licensure examination was conducted under the supervision of the Board of Dentistry, chaired by Dr. Merlin A. Go, with Dr. Melinda L. Garcia, Dr. Carlito D. Paragas, Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, and Dr. Ellis James B. Ranada serving as members.

The official results were released four (4) working days following the final day of the examination.

Online registration for the issuance of the Professional Identification (ID) Card and Certificate of Registration will begin on February 16, 2026. Successful examinees are advised to visit www.prc.gov.ph and follow the guidelines for initial registration. Registrants must present the following requirements:

• Downloaded and properly accomplished Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)
• Notice of Admission (for identification purposes only)
• Two (2) passport-sized photographs (colored, white background, with complete name tag)
• Two (2) sets of documentary stamps
• One (1) short brown envelope

All passers are required to register personally and affix their signatures in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

Details regarding the date and venue of the oathtaking ceremony will be announced at a later time.

Attachments:

• Full text of the Official Result
• Performance of Schools
• Successful Examinees who garnered the top 10 highest place
• List of Successful Examinees

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Essential to Exceptional: Evolving Techniques in Prosthodontics FPD Seminar and Hands-on Workshop

The Philippine Prosthodontic Society brings you to CEBU CITY | NOVEMBER 17-19, 2025 for a 3-DAY SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION designed to take your practice from Essential to Exceptional.

Spotlight: HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS 

✅ Learn directly from industry pioneers

✅ Practice evolving techniques step-by-step

✅ Build confidence in managing complex cases

Accredited for 15 CPD POINTS!

This is an Accredited Conference applied to PRC as part of the Program to become a SPECIALIST in PROSTHODONTICS.

Plus—explore the latest materials, technologies, and strategies that will transform your workflow and patient care.

Walk away with skills you can apply the very next day.

Take advantage of Early Bird rates until September 30!

SLOTS are LIMITED—don’t miss this rare opportunity.

Register now: www.philippineprosthodonticsociety.com

#PPS2025 #Prosthodontics #HandsOnWorkshop #DentistryPhilippines #EssentialToExceptional

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Dental Care for Medically Vulnerable Adult Population

The Medical City Department of Dentistry and Oral Medicine

and the

Philippine Association of Special Care Dentistry, Inc. (PASCD)

in collaboration with the

Endodontic Society of the Philippines, Inc. (ESP)

Dental Care for Medically

Vulnerable Adult Population

19 October 2025

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Augusto Barcelon Auditorium, 6th Floor, The Medical City, Ortigas, Pasig

Registration:

Pre-registration (Until 5 October 2025)

• Members/TMC Affiliates/Government Dentists*/Faculty*: 2,600 Php
• Non-members: 2,900 Php
• Undergraduate Students* (no CPD points): 1,500 Php

Regular Registration for all 

(6 October 2025 onwards): 3,200 PhP

* Please provide TMC, Government, faculty, and student ID

**Payment is non-refundable but transferable

Payment: see poster for details

For queries:

https://m.me/pascd2025

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25th NADTI Trade Exhibit and Scientific Session

25th NADTI Trade Exhibit and Scientific Session

September 23–25, 2025

SMX Convention Center, Manila

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UPDATE: NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! The much-awaited 3-Day Intensive Course & Workshop on TMD & Orofacial Pain

📣 NEW DATES ANNOUNCED!

The much-awaited 3-Day Intensive Course on TMD & Orofacial Pain is now set for:

🗓️ October 19–21, 2025

📍 University of Baguio

🙇‍♀️ A 3-day intensive workshop with hands-on training designed for general dentists.

📩 Send us a message for inquiries on course fees and full details.

You may register here: 

https://bit.ly/40piBdY

We look forward to learning, sharing, and growing together this October.

#ADIPhilippines #TMDandOFP #continuingdentaleducation #HandsOnWorkshop #OrofacialPain

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Joint APO-ESP-PPDSI Scientific Conference

THE POWER OF THREE! 

Inviting all dentists to this landmark event! 

SMILES BY DESIGN: COLLABORATION ACROSS DENTAL SPECIALTIES

Joint APO-ESP-PPDSI Scientific Conference

• Sept. 10, 2025
• Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City

Joint ORTHODONTICS - ENDODONTICS - PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Conference

This event marks the milestone collaboration of three Specialty Societies and heralds interdisciplinary partnership in the dental profession! 

Learn, share and get together with us! See you all on Sept. 10!

REGISTER: https://endodonticsociety.ph/smiles-design 

#PowerOfThree #SmilesByDesign

REGISTER: https://endodonticsociety.ph/smiles-design 

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3-Day Intensive Course on TMD & Orofacial Pain

 

You Asked, We Delivered!

(ADI) Academy of Dentistry International Philippines and (OPAP) Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines proudly bring back the highly sought-after:

3-Day Intensive Course on TMD & Orofacial Pain

📍 University of Baguio

🗓️ Aug 31, Sept 1 & 2, 2025

🦷Open to ALL dentists — specially designed for General Dentists.

Learn and explore in depth the diagnosis and management of TMD and Orofacial Pain through focused lectures and a hands-on workshop led by expert lecturers.

Register here: 

https://bit.ly/40piBdY

Slots are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

#TMD #OFP #dentalcontinuingeducation  #baguiodentists #TMDtraining

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SNOREWARS: The Apnea Strikes Back

(OPAP) Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines Annual Conference 2025 

SNOREWARS: The Apnea Strikes Back 

Date: September 28, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Seda Vertis North, Quezon City

Registration Fees:

• OPAP Member – PHP 4,000
• TOPP Alumni – PHP 4,300
• Non-Member – PHP 4,500
• After July 28 – PHP 4,800

HOW TO REGISTER:

Please deposit to Metrobank

• Account Name: Orofacial Pain Association Inc.
• Account Number: 614-7-61403622-9

1. Send proof of payment to Dr. Gen Francisco via Viber: +63 920 909 8152
2. Include: 
• Full name
• contact number
• PRC number
• membership category (OPAP Member | TOPP Alumni | Non-Member)

MORE INFORMATION

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WISDOM & WELLNESS FOR EVERY STAGE OF DENTAL PRACTICE

WISDOM & WELLNESS FOR EVERY STAGE OF DENTAL PRACTICE

The University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Class of 2001 invites everyone to be part of a dynamic and insightful Dental & Wellness Seminar — a gathering of minds dedicated to advancing not just oral health, but whole-person wellness.

September 14, 2025

8:00am-4:00pm

U.P. Manila College of Dentistry Auditorium

Registration Fees:

Dentists: 

₱2500 Early bird rate

₱3000 (September 1 onwards)

Students: 

₱1500

Register here or scan the QR code:

CLICK TO REGISTER

CLICK TO REGISTER

SPEAKERS:

ROBERT EUSTAQUIO, DDM,

MPH, MSD

The Paradigm Shift in

Philippine orthodontics-

from Analog to Digital from

Generalist or Specialist to

SuperGeneralist?

FINA LOPEZ, DDM

Clear and Present

Guidelines in Prescription

Writing in Children

ANGELA GONZALES, DDM,

MPH, MSD

Operative Dentistry: From

Simple to Complex to Simple

TRISTRAM MONTALES, MD, FPOA

Common Hand Conditions: What Dentists Should Know

SAMUEL GROZMAN, MD, FPOA

Is your Gulugod Good?

Occupational issues in Spine

Health Among Dentists

ISABEL QUILENDRINO,

MD, DPPS, PPSDBP

Getting A Handle On Ourselves:

Practical Strategies for Positive

Self-Regulation

CLICK TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION FEES:

Dentists:

PHP 2,500 (Early Bird Rate)

PHP 3,000 (Sept. 1 onwards)

Students: PHP 1,500

Please make checks payable to:

MA. VICTORIA F. NOVENARIO OR JEAN AREVALO

BPI Checking Account Number: 0930006823

OR kindly scan the QR code or follow the registration link to deposit your payment.

FOR INQUIRIES:

upcd2001@gmail.com

+639953289216

A PROJECT OF THE UPCD CLASS OF 2001

U.P. COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

CLICK TO REGISTER

WISDOM & WELLNESS FOR EVERY STAGE OF DENTAL PRACTICE

U.P. Manila College of Dentistry Auditorium

14 September 2025

8 AM - 4 PM

SPEAKERS:

ROBERT EUSTAQUIO, DDM,

MPH, MSD

The Paradigm Shift in

Philippine orthodontics-

from Analog to Digital from

Generalist or Specialist to

SuperGeneralist?

FINA LOPEZ, DDM

Clear and Present

Guidelines in Prescription

Writing in Children

ANGELA GONZALES, DDM,

MPH, MSD

Operative Dentistry: From

Simple to Complex to Simple

TRISTRAM MONTALES, MD, FPOA

Common Hand Conditions: What Dentists Should Know

SAMUEL GROZMAN, MD, FPOA

Is your Gulugod Good?

Occupational issues in Spine

Health Among Dentists

ISABEL QUILENDRINO,

MD, DPPS, PPSDBP

Getting A Handle On Ourselves:

Practical Strategies for Positive

Self-Regulation

REGISTER

REGISTRATION FEES:

Dentists:

PHP 2,500 (Early Bird Rate)

PHP 3,000 (Sept. 1 onwards)

Students: PHP 1,500

Please make checks payable to:

MA. VICTORIA F. NOVENARIO OR JEAN AREVALO

BPI Checking Account Number: 0930006823

OR kindly scan the QR code or follow the registration link to deposit your payment.

FOR INQUIRIES:

upcd2001l@gmail.com

+639953289216

A PROJECT OF THE UPCD CLASS OF 2001

U.P. COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

REGISTER

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