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OPAP: Evidence-based Treatment: The Key to Optimal TMD Patient Care

OPAP: Orofacial Pain Association Philippines

Greetings!
We would like to invite everyone to attend the 6th Annual Symposium with this year`s theme," Evidence-based Treatment: The Key to  Optimal TMD Patient Care” on February 26, 2017
at Novotel Hotels and Resorts Manila Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.
Orofacial Pain Association, Inc., Phil. (OPAP) is an approved PRC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider.
 Let us continue to learn, enjoy the camaraderie of our colleagues and earn continuing education credit units.



TMD Topics & Workshop
1) PROPOSED ALGORITHIM OF TMJ CLOSED LOCK
Dr. Neil Echiverre

2) UNDERSTANDING MUSCLE DISORDER Dr. Jonathan Fandialan

3) OVERVIEW OF STABILIZATION APPLIANCE Dr. Joseph N. Villafuerte

4) Workshop on Diagnostic Criteria (DC) of TMD
Dr. Allan Reyes, Dr. Ricardo Boncan, Dr. Jonathan Fandialan


FOR MORE INFO: https://m.facebook.com/events/218279298633810/?ti=cl

Scientific Seminar: SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT AROUND TEETH AND IMPLANTS







2017 January Dentist Licensure Examination Results

Source: prc.gov.ph

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 605 out of 1,150 passed the December 2016 Dentist Licensure Examination (Written Phase) and 609 out of 613 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination (Practical Phase) given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila this January 2017.
The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Rannier F. Reyes, Officer-In-Charge; Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia, Dr. Roberto M. Tajonera and Dr. Maria Jona D. Godoy, Members.
The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examination.
From January 17 to January 19, 2017, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag) and 2 sets of documentary stamps. 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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PDA LUZON AREA CONVENTION 2017

The Philippine Dental Association Luzon Convention
17-19 January 2017 / PICC at the Summit Halls of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC)







REGISTER THRU YOUR REGIONAL COORDINATORS, AREA VP AND CHAPTER PRESIDENTS.
Registration:
•Dentists: Php1,500.00 (pre reg until Dec 15, 2016) / Php2,000.00 (Dec 16, 2016 onwards)
•Hygienists: Php800.00
•Technologists:Php800.00
•Students: Php500.00

DILG: Exemption of Medical and Dental Clinics from Mayor's Permit or Business Permit Requirement

www.dilg.gov.ph

Exemption of Medical and Dental Clinics from Mayor's Permit or Business Permit Requirement

November 28, 2016
Reference Number:MC2016-170
Responsible Office: All Concerned
The Department of Interior and Local Goverment has released a memorandum for the purpose of clarifying the policies pertaining to the exemption of persons engaged in the practice of profession, particularly those engaged in the practice of Dentistry and Medicine, in the requirement of  the Mayor's Permit or Business Permits.  Please go to the official site of the DILG and download the official documents for your perusal. Carefully read all parts of the document and file a copy in your offices for future use.

screenshot of the  DILG Website containing the important announcement


Click this link to go to the official website of the Department of Interior and Local Goverment:

http://dilg.gov.ph/issuances/mc/Exemption-of-Medical-and-Dental-Clinics-from-Mayors-Permit-or-Business-Permit-Requirement/2428/

CLICK THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE MEMO FROM THE OFFICIAL DILG WEBSITE:

http://dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/issuances/memo_circulars/dilg-memocircular-20161128_8de40e9e3f.pdf

UP Temporo-mandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Program (TOPP) Graduations

Congratulations to the graduates of the UP Temporo-mandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Program (TOPP).
The graduation ceremonies for the first batch of the UP TOPP were held at the Club Filipino  on Wednesday November 23, 2016. Dean Danilo Magtanong was the keynote speaker of the event.










For more information about TOPP: http://pinoydental.blogspot.com/2016/06/up-temporo-mandibular-disorder-and.html?m=1

ESP 2nd Quarterly Seminar

The Endodontic Society of the Philippines cordially invites all dentists to its 2nd Quarterly Seminar with the theme "Christmas in Paris" on December 4, 2016 at the Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Come in your best Parisian attire!



PPS FPD CONFERENCE

Philippine Prosthodontic Society invites you to the Fixed Partial Denture Conference on November 12-13, 2016   at Centro Escolar University (CEU) Mendiola, Manila.

* with HANDS-ON WORKSHOP*

Registration Fees:

Pre-reg  till October 15, 2016
     -   member :           4,500.00
     -   non-member:   5,500.00
Onsite :
     - member:         5,500.00
     - non member  6,500.00
Faculty:
     - member :          4,500.00
     - non member :  5,500.00

You may deposit your reg fees to:
BDO accnt. no: 00238010286
accnt name: The PPS New Philippine Prosthodontic Society Inc.

Kindly email your deposit slips with your name & contact nos. to :
gregorio_olive@yahoo.com

For inquiries: pls contact :
Dr Olive Gregorio  0920-9082472
Dr Karen Almonte 0917- 8051881







Manila Dental Chapter 4th Scientific Seminar

The MANILA DENTAL CHAPTER
invites dentists to its
4th SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR entitled
"Fast Forward with Current Trend"
on Oct 16, 2016
Sunday 1-5pm at
CityState Tower Hotel
Mabini St., Ermita Manila

Topics:
1."Periodontics with a Heart: Periodontitis, Cardiovascular Disease and Minimally Invasive Periodontal Treatment".
by Dr Rafa Silva

2."Gold Standard in Endodontic File System"
by Dr Elaine del Rosario

3."Digital Radiography: The Next Industry Standard"
by Dr Eric Tan

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
PRE-REG FEES until October 12, 2016
MDC Member/Student: 400.00
Non-Member/Guest 500.00
ONSITE FEES
MDC Member/Student: 500.00
Non-Member/Guest: 600.00
(Fees are Inclusive of PM Snacks )

You can register through any of the MDC Officers or you may deposit to MDC's BPI Account:
Account Name: Manila Dental Chapter
Account No.: 00253-4563-88

PDA MINDANAO AREA CONVENTION

November 6 - November 8
Nov 6 at 9 AM to Nov 8 at 2 PM
KCC Mall Events & Convention Center
J. Catolico Ave., Lagao, 9500 General Santos City, Philippines


PPS FPD Seminar

Updated: http://pinoydental.blogspot.com/2016/10/pps-fpd-conference.html?m=1

The Philippine Prosthodontics Society (PPS) invites you to a Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) Seminar  entitled: "State of the Art Practice of Fixed Prosthodontics."  on November 12-13, 2016 at the Centro Escolar University.


17th NADTI TRADE EXHIBIT

17th NADTI TRADE EXHIBIT
at SMX Convention Center, Halls 2 - 4, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex
Pasay City

September 30 to October 2, 2016.
Registration forms are available at the NADTI office - tel 9097879 / 6210826