Pangasinan Dental Chapter 81st Convention

The 81st annual convention of the Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter was successfully held on January 6 2011 at the CSI Stadia Dagupan City. Two lecturers were invited. Dr. Ma. Lourdes Coronacion lectured on TMJ Updates while Dr. Ronaldo Nunez lectured about Ill fitted Removable Dentures. Induction of new set of officers started after the Scientific Seminar. Dr. Agnes Padlan-Silvino was inducted as President of Pangasinan Dental Chapter by the outgoing president Dr. Ma. Victoria Tandoc. Keynote address was given by the Philippine Dental Association President Dr. Roberto M Tajonera. Sadly, the Guest of Honor, Gov. Amado T Espino did not attend the event.

81st annual convention, scientific program and induction program

Pangasinan dentists and officers

Guest lecturer Dr. Ma. Lourdes Coronacion

Guest lecturer PDA VP North Dr. Ronaldo Nunez

Dr. Agnes Padlan-Silvino (right) with Dr. Ma. Lourdes Coronacion, PDA VP North Dr. Ronaldo Nunez, PDA President  Dr. Roberto Tajonera, PDA Regional Coordinator Dr. Mel Garlejo-Villanueva and PDA Protocol Officer Reynaldo D Agcanas

PDA and PDC Officers Right to Left:  Dr. Rey Agcanas, Dr. Lourdes Coronacion, Dr. Mel Villanueva, Dr. Agnes Silvino, Dr. Soriano (MD), Dr. Roberto Tajonera, Dr. Ronaldo Nunez, Dr. Ma Victoria Tandoc, Dr. Ray Soriano. Podium: Dr. Leo Bravo 

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.