Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!

University of the East Chapel

I got this from University of the East Chapel, "Peter writes: If you suffer for what is right and endure it, you have God's approval. This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow his steps. - 1 Peter 2:19 - 25"

Residency on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The residency on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery will open on the 2nd week of January 2011. Quota is limited to 10 licensed dentists. If interested, bring TOR, Diploma, PRC Certificate & ID, and Board Rating. For more inquiries, call 781-9760, Dr. Carlos Buendia, Chairman of the Mary Chiles Hospital, Department of Dental Medicine, Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Dentures Philippines

I opened a new website entitled Affordable Dentures Philippines. Dentures Philippines is part of my Affordable Dentures project, with the purpose of providing affordable denture service to recipients living in deep poverty. In return, they can help me complete my Clinical Requirements for my Masteral Course in Prosthodontics.

If you:
- live within Metro Manila specifically Manila City
- think you can't afford to avail denture service
- willing to be treated by a licensed dentist in a Dental School Clinic
- willing to undergo correct and comprehensive denture treatment

Visit the website mentioned above or you may contact me at
0929.696.6232
0915.590.3404

Free Orthodontics Seminar

There's a Free Orthodontics Seminar sponsored by Fildent Trading on December 6 from 4:30 PM tp 7:30 PM at Shakey's SM Southmall. Topic is Simplified Straight Wire Technique by Dr. Jessie Rances.

Cosmetic Dentistry Project

Dr. Christine Valerio and I created 2 new websites about cosmetic dentistry:

Teeth Whitening Cost, which contains information about Cost of teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening cases, photos and guide.

Veneers Cost, info about cost of veneers, cosmetic dentistry, lumineer cases, photos and guide.

Prosthodontic Management of Dental Implants

Prosthodontic Management of Dental Implants by Dr. Paul Achacoso will be held on November 15, 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM at SMX Convention Center - Meeting Rooms 7 & 8.

Seminar Agenda includes:

- considerations for prosthetic design
- understanding what makes implant cases complex to avoid complications and ensure success
- surgical considerations
- understanding of prosthetic and laboratory procedures at all phases of implant treatment
- treatment sequencing
- techniques for improved case acceptance
- Hands-On implant prosthetic demonstrations

Early Bird Fee: P 4,500 On-Site: P 5,500
All fees are inclusive of lunch, morning and afternoon snacks and certificates


For more info contact JRLT Trading at 416 5339 or Dio Implants Philippines at 219 9912.

Happy Halloween

Happy halloween everyone!

PDA 102nd Convention, Election Day

Vote Straight PRODENT
PRODENT YOUR TEAM

Philippine Dental Association Election Day – October 22 2010

PRODENT CANDIDATES FOR PDA ELECTION 2010

PRESIDENT ELECT
FERNANDEZ, FERNANDO M.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
REYES, ARLEEN R.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR LUZON NORTH
NUÑEZ, RONALDO P.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR LUZON SOUTH
FLORES, CORAZON S.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR VISAYAS
NIÑAL, LUCILO JR. G.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR MINDANAO
EDROSO, JOEL C.

TRUSTEE FOR LUZON
ALDECOA, ROLANDO JAIME R.
BRILLO, GARY V.
DEL ROSARIO, CHERYL Y.
FERNANDO, RONALD ARSENIO J.
LACSON, MARIDIN M.
MANABAT, JOCELYN M

TRUSTEE FOR VISAYAS
CUEVAS, ELMER ALBERT E.
JACINTO, MARTIN P.

TRUSTEE FOR MINDANAO
DE GUZMAN, ALBERT G.
PEREY, JAY E.

TREASURER
DE LEON, IRAIDA R.

AUDITOR
GAYTANO, MARIA EVELYN A.

HOD Candidates

SPEAKER
JAVIER, JOVEN S.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
MAGALLANES, ROMEO JR. S.

FLOOR LEADER
DUCUSIN, FELICITAS C.

PEACE OFFICER
VELASQUEZ, EVELYN T.

Dentures

I've opened a new website entitled "Dentures - What I Talk About When I Talk About A Denture". Click the link to view. Dentures (http://thedenture.com/) is a website about Dentures, Prosthodontics and Dental Implants. It is a project I've planned to open since last year.




Dentures - What I Talk About When I Talk About A Denture



Dental Practice Management Lecture 2010

The University of the East College of Dentistry continuing professional education in conjunction with the 64th Foundation Anniversary Celebration presented a Scientific Lecture on Dental Practice Management on September 22 2010.

Dental Practice Management

UE Conference Hall

Dr. Theodore Nicholoff lecture is about The Recognition and Management of the Medically Compromised Patient in Dental Practice

Dr. Ma. Xenia Velmonte lectured on Dental Photography

Dr. Steve Mark Gan lectured on "The Dental Economy in the Philippines: How to Extract Survival from the Root of the Financial Crisis"

Vote PRODENT Candidates

Vote for PRODENT Candidates! Good governance, transparency, cost effective programs and service without political boundaries. Election of PDA Officers will be held on October 22 2010, 102nd PDA Annual Convention SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Oct 19 - 24 2010.

PRODENT Candidates

Click the Image to View PRODENT Candidates for PDA Election 2010

Symposium on Odontectomy 2010

The Philippine COllege of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons invites you to a Limited Attendance Symposium on Odontectomy on October 19 2010 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Function Room 2 SMX Center, SM MOA Pasay CIty. Pre is P400 while onsite is P500. For more info please call Dr. Jaime Aldecoa at 02 347 9967.

Maxillary Sinus : A Viable Space for Dental Implant Placement

Symposia, Platelet Rich Plasma—Platelet Rich Fibrin Training, Hands on Workshop and Live Sinus Lift Demonstration

SCHEDULE OF THE WORKSHOP

September 16
9:15 –9:30 OVERVIEW OF THE LECTURES
9:30—10:00 Maxillary Sinus Anatomy & Physiology
10:00 –10:30 Coffee Break
10:30- 11:30 Open Window Sinus Surgery (Lateral Window Technique)
11:30– 12:30 Crestal Approach Sinus Surgery
12:30—1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30— 2:30 Augmentation Materials
(Bone Grafting Materials: Autologous, Allograft, Xenograft, Alloplastic)
2:30—3:15 Complications & Management Procedures
3:15—3:30 COFFEE BREAK
3:30—4:00 Venupuncture Technique
4:00—5:00 PLATELET RICH PLASMA/PLATELET RICH FIBRIN (PRP-PRF)

September 17 *(Limited Attendance Only)
8:00—12:00 Individual Hands on Workshop on PRP-PRF
(Blood extraction on patient, use of centrifuge, PRP-PRF manipulation)
1:00—1:30 CASE PRESENTATION
1:30—4:00 MAXILLARY SINUS LIFT PROCEDURE DEMONSTRATION

Pangasinan Dental Chapter Meeting August 2010

Pangasinan Dental Chapter Officers

PDA Pangasinan Chapter Officers

Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter Officers Meeting on August 2010

CLP Impression

Cleft lip & palate px impression

Impression of maxilla arch of a cleft lip and palate patient

UE Resto Dentistry

UE Resto Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry Department of Dental Infirmary, University of the East College of Dentistry

UE Dentistry Orientation

UE Dentistry Orientation

University of the East College of Dentistry Freshmen Orientation

Symposia on Maxillary Sinus

Maxillary Sinus: A Viable Space for Dental Implants is a 2 day symposia on maxillary sinus, platelet rich plasma and platelet rich fibrin, hands on training on PRP manipulation with live patient and live sinus lift demonstration.

September 16 - 17 2010
Venue: Lecture Hall Delos Santos Hospital E Rodriguez Ave Quezon City

Lecturers
Mario E. Esquillo, DMD
Stephen B. Almonte, DMD

Fees
P2, 000 September 16 2010
P5, 000 September 16 and 17, 2010 PRP PRF Hands on
workshop and sinus lift demonstration (limited attendance only; all materials for PRP Manipulation and patients will be provided)
All fees inclusive of lunch, am and pm snacks

For more info contact
Dr. Juan Sudcalen
723 2447 / 723 0041 loc 301
Dr JR Galvan
0922 858 9584

Source: Maxillary Sinus: A Viable Space for Dental Implants

July 26 2010 PDA Infocom Meeting

Philippine Dental Association Information Committee - PDA Explorer July 26 2010 meeting.

PDA Infocom Meeting July 2010

Philippine Dental Association Information Committee - PDA Explorer July 2010 meeting.

Dental Practice Risk Management

1st PDA - Colgate Regional Conference on Dental Practice Risk Management

Portable Air Flow System for Dental Clinic

Auxiliary High Speed System for dental clinics. It can be bought in Quiapo and Avenida.

Dental Schools in the Philippines

I've received several emails asking for contact info of dental colleges and universities in the Philippines.

The Philippine Dental Association website has an updated list:
Dentistry Schools in the Philippines

The said list can also be found in Dentistry Philippines website:
Dental Schools Philippines

PDA Explorer Post Evaluation

Philippine Dental Association Information Committee - PDA Explorer post evaluation meeting.

PDA-HMO Healthcare Program

PDA-HMO Comprehensive Healthcare Program is now accepting Bid Offer/Proposal for December 15, 2010 to December 14, 2011 Coverage. Please coordinate through email address ginaimperial[at]yahoo.com or docvic_torres[at]yahoo.com for invites and requirements. Or you may visit the Philippine Dental Associaton Official website at www.pda.ph

PDA Fellowship Night

Philippine Dental Association 102nd Annual Convention

Fellowship Night

October 21, 2010
6:30 PM
Function Room 4 & 5

One of the social highlights of the Philippine Dental Association's Annual Convention is the evening of fun, dance and friendships renewed, the FELLOWSHIP NIGHT. Every year, the organizers take pride in the concepts and cheer this brings to our delegates. For this year, we will take the dentists on a fantastic musical journey, beyond borders. Showcasing pop hits from various countries around the globe will be some of the Philippines' foremost vocal stylists in the field of jazz and afro-latin sounds, together with the Tony Benett of the Philippines, an R&B songstress and some other surprise artists and numbers as well. All to give fun and entertainment to all the dentists who will be attending our convention.

And lets us not forget, the much awaited chapter competitions which have been eagerly awaited for every year. This year we'll be focusing on showstoppers like Bollywood, Flamenco, Nippon punk, Argentinian tango, Egyptian bellydancing, Caribbean reggae, Brasilian samba, the Mowtown sound, and many others. A windfall of prizes will also be raffled off to lucky attendees. So definitely, this year will be one spectacular event once again.

Tickets will be given out at 5 PM of the same day.

For further inquiries, contact Dr. Angelica de Castro (0922 850 1118) and Dr. Lisa Jaurigue (0920 928 3490)

PDA President's Night

Philippine Dental Association 102nd Annual Convention & Scientific Meeting

President's Night
A Black Tie Event

Saturday, the twenty third of October
two thousand and ten
five o' clock in the afternoon
Function Rooms 4 & 5 Level 3
SMX Convention Center

RSVP
Dr. Oppen G. Viudez
0917 422 4918 / 0928 774 2236

Dr. Marjorie G. De Luna-Cruz
922 862 5674 / 0923 509 8310

Registration opens at five in the afternoon.
Dinner will be served.
Program starts at seven in the evening.
Requested dress code is formal black.

Visit www.pda.ph for more info.

PDA 102nd Annual convention Opening Ceremony

The Philippine Dental Association 102nd Annual Convention & Scientific Meeting Opening Ceremony will be held on October 20, 2010 in Function rooms 4 and 5 Level 3. The program starts promptly at 9 am. Dr. Rodel C. Baltazar is the chairman and Dr. Corazon S. Bartolo is co-chair of the ceremony. Attire is "Distinctively Asian".

Kidapawan City Dental Chapter

The Philippine Dental Association-Kidapawan Chapter's 3rd Induction, Turn-over & Scientific Lecture will be held today. Registration starts at 4pm, Daryl Hall, AJ Hi-Time Hotel. Dr. Marissa Brual (PDA President), Dr. Arleen Reyes, Dr. Jay Perey, Dr. Joel Edroso, Dr. Albert de Guzman, Dr. Arturo de Leon, Dr. Rey Agcanas, Dr. Malou Coronacion, Dr. Fely Albesa & Dr. Sheng Tuazon and other PDA Officers will come to the said event.

Capiz Dental Chapter

The PDA-Capiz Chapter will be having its Annual Induction, Turn-over Ceremonies and Scientific Lecture on April 14, 2010 at Lakehouse 2, San Antonio Beach Resort, Baybay, Roxas City with the theme Encompassing the Emerging Trends in Dentistry. For more info contact the Philippine Dental Association Capiz Chapter at 036 621 5913 and 0917 312 0807.

Pangasinan Dental Chapter

Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter 80th Annual Convention, Scientific Seminar and Induction Program
Photo by Dr. Ray Rosario

Endodontic Society of the Philippines Induction

The 15th Biennial Seminar and Induction Ceremony of the Endodontic Society of the Philippines will be held on July 11 (7-11), 2010 at QC Sports Club. ESP has invited 3 foreign speakers for this event. The preregistration for members is 2,000 pesos and 500 membership fee and for non members it is 3,000 pesos. For more details, email idaendo[at]yahoo[dot]com.

Voco Seminar

Voco Dental Products Seminar Workshop in Pangasinan

Pangasinan Dental Officers

Philippine Dental Association - Pangasinan Chapter Officers
Photo by Dr. Ray Rosario

PDA Pangasinan Chapter Meeting

February 10 2010 PDA Pangasinan Dental Chapter Meeting

PDA INFOCOM

Philippine Dental Association Information Committee
Center: Dr. Stephen Almonte. Right to left: Dr. Jem Cino, Dr. Arleen Reyes, Dr. Christine Valerio, Dr. Alvin Laxamana, Dr. Michael Baybay, and me.

Osseointegration Inc Promo

Osseointegration Inc. is one of the exhibitors of Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry Conference on Oral & Maxillofacial Implant Surgery & Prosthesis on January 14 to 15, 2010 at Manila Hotel.

They are offering big Promos and big Discounts on the spots. They have packages were dentists can choose from and get Big Discount for more than 60%.

Promo packages:

1. 10 pcs implants + surgical kit (option One), more than 60% off

2. 10 pcs EZI mini implants + one surgical kit (option two), more and less 50% off

3. Oneplant & Onebody fixture, 50% off

4. Rubber Impression Material

Light / Heavy Body Cartridge - P600.00/cartridge

Putty - P2,000.00/set

Bite registration - P800.00/cartridge

If you cannot join the conference they can accommodate you through call or text this cellphone numbers 0916 5194486 and 0909 3671944.

Promo period is until January 15, 2010 only.

Dentists Philippines

Dentists Philippines - Philippine Dental Clinics is an online directory of PDA Member dentists and dental professionals in the Philippines. Dentists are categorized according to the location of the Dental Clinics. It's also searchable. The website is on beta stage so expect some bugs on some pages.

PPS Dr. Enrico Belen Memorial Lecture & Induction Ceremonies

Start: Jan 30, '10 07:00a
End: Jan 30, '10 5:00p
Venue: Glaxo Smith-Kline-Nathan Hall, Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City
PHILIPPINE PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETY INC.

Cordially invites you to the

Dr. Enrico Belen Memorial Lecture & Induction Ceremony

Theme:
“Basic Prosthodontics Towards Advancement in Dentistry”

January 30, 2010

Venue: Glaxo Smith-Kline-Nathan Hall, Makati City

PROGRAMME

7:30 -8:30 AM Registration

8:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES :
Invocation/National Anthem - Dr. Aldrich Arietta
Welcome Remarks- Dr. Rhodora H. Luciano
Introduction of 1st Guest Lecturer- Dr. Melinda L. Garcia

9:00 - 10:30 AM “Esthetic Wonders of New Porcelain”

- Mr. Fritz Minder

As the trend toward digital dentistry continues to gain acceptance around the world, the challenge for dental professionals is to understand the differences not only between different materials and technologies but also the subtle differences within the same material and technology type.
This lecture will explore the benefits of CAD/CAM technology and zirconia in dentistry. The lecture will include comparisons to other materials, a discussion on different zirconia material, laboratory considerations, capability and accuracy achieved with technology.

11:00 – 12:00 PM LUNCH

Introduction of 2nd Guest Lecturer - Dr. Anthony Gutierrez

12:30 – 2:30 PM
“Achieving Gingival Esthetics with Ceramage”

- Mr. Jovi C W. Ng

In a total smile make-over, we are not supposed to focus only on dentition. We are to consider the soft tissues as well, especially the gum area, for a really confident smile the patient can possess.
In this discussion, dentists will learn how to achieve excellent aesthetics with crowns and bridges, complete and partial dentures, and implant prostheses with natural-looking gum colors.

PPS Induction Ceremonies 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Invocation- National Anthem- PDA Hymn
– Dr. Aldrich Arietta

Opening Remarks – Dr. Enric Agustin

Valedictory Address - Dr.Victor Francis J. Gregorio

Induction of Incoming President:

Dr. Ma. Isabel Brual- PDA President

Transfer of Symbol of Authority

Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to Outgoing

President - Dr. Victor Francis J.Gregorio

Inaugural Address – Dr. Rhodora H. Luciano

Proclamation and Induction of Newly Elected Officers –

Dr. Rhodora H. Luciano

Introduction of Keynote Speaker – Dr. Aimee Yang-Co

Keynote Message –
Dr. Leo de Castro – PDA Past President

Awarding Plaque of Appreciation

Closing Remarks – Dr. Merlin A. Go

Masters of Ceremony - Dr. Aimee Yang-Co &
Dr. Anthony Gutierrez

REGISTRATION FEES:
P 800.00 Seminar - Non-Member
P 700.00 Seminar + 500.00 Membership - Members
P 1800 /Seminar/ Membership/Induction - Inductees


• Includes Lunch & Snacks

For more information please contact:
Dr. Rhodora Luciano- 0917- 8111863
Dr. JV Gregorio - 0918- 9357714
Dr. Jean Yasmin Cruz - 0920- 9253725
Dr. Olive Manalo-Gregorio- 0920- 9082472
Dr. Ruby Centeno-Agustin - 0917- 8314344

or Email at:
viadental@yahoo.com

You can pay thru any AlliedBank:

Philippine Prosthodontic Society Inc.
Allied Bank UE Recto Branch
Account No. 003131-01614-7
Pls. fax deposit slip with name and contact nos. to (02) 930-1422

PPS Website:
philippineprosthodonticsociety.com

Attire: Smart Casual