Flood

Updates:
We're devastated by flood in Rosales. Many are still homeless. There is still no power. Smart and globe are up. SM was destroyed though I haven't seen it yet. Peace and order is okay, thanks to Mayor Ricardo Revita. Thanks to Remigio P Yu for charging my phone for free and for offering some help. Thanks also to kagawad Jimlo Olegario and kagawad Perfecto Cezar. Special thanks to all volunteers, channel 7 and 2, President Gloria M Arroyo, AFP and PNP.

Infection Control

It has long been noticed by dental community in the Philippines the lack of guidelines on Infection Control. This year the Philippine Dental Association put up its Infection Control Guidelines which the PDA based on United States' Guideline for Infection Control in dental health care settings. The PDA has fulfilled the need to meet global standards through the said infection control protocol.

All dentists have the professional responsibility to prevent transmission of infection. Dental professionals are always at risk of catching infection and passing it to others. Infection from patient to dentist, dentist to patient, patient to patient and dentist to others. These guidelines meant to inform and steer local dentists to strict and updated antiseptic systems observed internationally.

Kaya kapag may nakita o naobserve kayo na kakaibang ginawa ang dentists niyo, advise niyo sila na meron nang guidelines ang Pinoy dentists about infection control. Suggest the linked site above or they can get their own Guideline booklet from PDA.

Google Adsense

I've decided to remove Google Adsense from this blog to make this non-profit. I was not banned from adsense. In fact my other dental blogs are doing okay and I might enroll for masters in Prosthodontics next month using what I'm getting from Adsense.

Google Adsense is one of the best products Google provided for Filipino bloggers, second to Google Search Engine. Philippines is a third world country. One of the most corrupt nation in the world. Lots of filipinos can't even afford to surf the internet. The opportunity for a better life can't be provided by the system. Walang trabaho at ang ekonomiya bugbog sa kurapsyon. Mismong SSS id ayaw ibigay dahil walang pondo ang SSS para magprovide ng ID.

Google Adsense gave Filipino bloggers the chance to earn money. Yung tsansang hindi maibigay ng sistema at ng mga taong naiboto natin. Especially for bloggers from poor towns and provinces na hindi maabot ng asenso.

Typhoon Ondoy

Typhoon Ondoy rampaged Manila during the PDA Convention. Ondoy caused flooding which resulted to loss of lives and affecting millions of filipinos.

SMX convention center carpark

Help for Typhoon Ondoy Victims in the Philippines
Typhoon Ondoy: Help. Donate. Volunteer.

PDA 101st Annual Convention Day 1

September 22 2009, day one of the Philippine Dental Association 101st annual convention which was held at SMX Convention Center.


SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia


Hapee na ang PDA


Hapee Toothpaste Welcomes Partner Dentists



Dental Chapters


Dental Convention Registration Booth


Philippine College of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons Pre-Congress Session

LNU College of Dentistry

I visited Lyceum Northwestern University College of Dentistry yesterday, September 12, 2009. I spend a year in Lyceum High School 10 million years ago so it's great to see this University again. Tumatanda na ako.


Lyceum Northwestern University College of Dentistry, Admin


Upper Floors of Dentistry Building


FQD Monument in front of College of Dentistry


LNU Dental Infirmary

Ultrasonic Scaler

This is a clogged Woodpecker Ultrasonic Scaler. Particles from the new tube installed blocked the narrower tubes from the valve going to the tube inside the handpiece. It's important to make sure that new tubes are clean and free from small particles before connecting it to the main unit.

Woodpecker is one of the most affordable scalers in the Philippines.

An ultrasonic scaler is primarily used for oral/dental prophylaxis.


Woodpecker Ultrasonic Scaler

Orthodontist in Malabon Philippines

I've visited my friends in Malabon Metro Manila. Dr. Kaye and her husband, Dr. Robert Barrera are my former classmates. She is now a Malabon Orthodontist. They have 2 dental clinics. Their other clinic is located in Navotas.


Malabon Dental Clinic


Malabon Dental Clinic: Reception Area


Malabon Orthodontics: Waiting Area