The Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter has actively participated in the recent Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate Project. One of which was held last April 26 – 27 2011 at Tayug District Hospital organized by Tayug Municipal Government, sponsored by Congresswoman Marlyn Primicias Agabas and the Philippine Band of Mercy through Dr. Ronaldo Fernando. Among the Pangasinan Dentists who helped in the project were Dr. Melissa T Jacob and Dr. Jean Pascua Rafael.

The other project was held last May 25, 26 and 27 2011 at Urdaneta General Hospital organized by Urdaneta City Health Office through Dr Bernardo Macaraeg, the Chief City Health Officer being supported by Mayor Amadeo Gregorio Eugenio Perez IV. The Operation Smile Group who initiated the Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate Project was also participated in by Medical and Dental Specialist Dr. Eric Sembrano a past president of Davao Dental Chapter. He is consequently the team leader for the fabrication of obturators and speech valve appliances. This project was joined by sevral members of the Pangasinan Dental Chapter who coordinated selflessly for the success of the said activity like Dr Agnes P Silvino, Dr. RAosalinda S Locquiao, Dr. Teodoro B Palagud, Dr. Blesildo Sumera and some other dentists from Urdaneta City who have campaigned for this project.

Written by:
Dr. Agnes Padlan-Silvino

The second quarter season for Fiscal 2011 of the Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter is right now on its way performing an overwhelming array of community projects in the realization of its Flagship program “Promotion of Oral Health Care and the Prevention of Oral Diseases”. The said program has been performed through the initiative of the Chapter President Dr. Agnes P Silvino as well as the support of the entire members of the Pangasinan Dental Chapter especially the working force of the Chapter’s Officials. The Flagship Program has been implemented through dental missions offering dental health education, distribution of dental flyers, distribution of toothpastes and toothbrushes, educational film showing among kids, toothbrushing drills and free extraction services. The Promotion of Oral Health Care and Prevention of Oral Diseases is further publicized through regular information drives aired in popular television networks.

Written by:
Dr. Agnes Padlan-Silvino

The Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter 3rd Bimonthly Scientific Seminar will be held on July 3 2011, Sunday at CSI Stadia in Lucao District Dagupan City, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Registration fee is P270. PRC fee is P30.

PDA Hapee Northwestern Luzon Regional Conference

The Philippine Dental Association
cordially invites you
to the
PDA Hapee Northwestern Luzon Regional Conference

Host:
Ilocos Norte Dental Chapter

June 26 2011
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel
Laoag City

Guest of Honor and Speaker
Hon. Imelda R Marcos
Congresswoman
2nd District, Province of Ilocos Norte

The Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter 2nd Bimonthly Scientific Seminar will be held on March 13 2011 at CSI Stadia in Lucao District Dagupan City, 1:00 PM. Topics are: 1) Dental Anesthesia 2) Diagnosis and Treatment Modalities Challenge to the Dentist

GMA 7, several NGO’s with special participation of Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter will conduct a simultaneous blood letting activity on February 18 2011. If you wish to donate or have friends who want to donate, please come. The said activity will start 7:00 AM at Lyceum Northwestern University Gym. Let us help save lives.

Happy Hearts Day!

The National Dental Health Month motorcade will be held on January 30 2011. Thanksgiving mass at St Therese at 8:00 AM. Motorcade follows right after the mass. Be on time and please wear pink.

Our 81st annual convention, scientific seminar and induction program will be on January 6 2011 at CSI Stadia from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Be there!

The 81st Annual Convention, Scientific Seminar and Induction of Officers of Pangasinan Dental Chapter will be held on January 6 2011 at CSI Stadia, Lucao District, Dagupan City. In line with this, we are now accepting pre-reg amounting to P800 until December 15 2010. For more info contact PDC President-Elect Dr. Agnes Silvino at 0919 398 4892.

The Philippine Dental Association Pangasinan Chapter will hold its 81st Annual Convention, Scientific Seminar and Induction of Officers on January 6 2011 at CSI Stadia, Lucao District Dagupan City.