The University of the Philippines Graduate Program in Orthodontics

 

Applications are now being accepted to the M.S. DENTISTRY (ORTHODONTICS) PROGRAM for June 2026 |

Ready to take your dental expertise to the next level?

The University of the Philippines Graduate Program in Orthodontics has everything you need:

Real, hands-on experience with a wide variety of cases

Clinical conferences and detailed case reports

International exposure and global perspectives

Competent and dedicated faculty

Immersion in diverse orthodontic techniques

Special training in cleft and craniofacial care

Engaging case discussions with peers and mentors

Proudly the ONLY  ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ACCREDITED by the Philippine Board of Orthodontics (PBO) — ensuring the highest standards of training and excellence.

Join us and shape the future of smiles!

To apply, please follow the steps on this page:

https://guidebook.ngohs-apps.com/requirements

For information regarding the orthodontic program (description, curriculum, fees, testimonials)

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/

For inquiries contact:

Mr. M.L. Patuga 

Email: mlpatuga@up.edu.ph

U. P.  Manila National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences

Email: upm-ngohs@up.edu.ph

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APO Lakbay Aral in Daegu, South Korea

APO Lakbay Aral in Daegu, South Korea 🇰🇷 |

Inviting all APO MEMBERS and DENTISTS

⭐️ An exclusive learning trip under the guidance of Prof. Hyo-Sang Park at Kyungpook University. 

⭐️ Participants will explore the combined use of Aligners and TADS, and take part in an Advanced TADS Course with wet clinic sessions.

⭐️ November 15~17, 2025

Lakbay Aral in Daegu, South Korea

🗓 November 15–17, 2025

📍 Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea

The Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO), in collaboration with Kyungpook University and through the cooperation of DDM Infinity, invites its members and colleagues to an enriching international Lakbay Aral. This program is part of APO’s continuing mission to provide high-quality learning opportunities that enhance clinical competency and elevate patient care.

👨‍🏫 Course Speaker: Prof. Hyo Sang Park, a respected figure in orthodontics and skeletal anchorage systems.

The 3-day course will consist of two focused modules:

🔹 November 15, 2025

Topic: Clear Aligners and Micro-Implants: A Combined Treatment Approach in Orthodontics

🔹 November 16–17, 2025

Topic: Advanced TADS Course with Wet Clinics

Hands-on training will be conducted at the Kyungpook University Hospital.

🚨 Limited slots only!

Don’t miss this chance to expand your clinical knowledge and experience orthodontic innovation firsthand.

For registration and further details, please refer to the attached information slides or contact the APO Secretariat.

Let’s travel and learn together!

Dr. Joy Marañon, APO President 2024~2026

Dr. Joy Marañon, APO President 2024~2026

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Enhancing the Multidisciplinary Skills of Today's Clinicians: OSEI

OSEI

Oral Specialists Educators Inc.

Enhancing the Multidisciplinary Skills of

Today's Clinicians

September 29 Sunday 8am - 12nn

NU College of Dentistry MOA Complex

TOPICS:

• Individualized Periodontal Treatment
• Crossroads of Orthodontics: Fixed Braces or Removable Aligners Quo Vadis
• Revive and Restore: Endodontics and Restorative Synergy

"Equipping the Dentists of today with the skills for their practice tomorrow."

-OSEI

 

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UP M.S. DENTISTRY (ORTHODONTICS) PROGRAM FOR JUNE 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW ACCEPTED

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW ACCEPTED TO THE M.S. DENTISTRY (ORTHODONTICS) PROGRAM FOR JUNE 2024

For the list of requirements and to download application:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/admission-requirements/

For the program description:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/program-description/

For the curriculum:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/curriculum/

For the fees:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/fees/

For inquiries contact Mr. M.L. Patuga:

Tel.: (+632) 8526-2296 

Email: mlpatuga@up.edu.ph

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2023 CADS Continuing Education in Orthodontics Schedules

2023 CADS Continuing Education in Orthodontics 

schedules

For inquiries 09088875905

CADS Continuing Education in Orthodontics 2023 

Limited Attendance Only

Reserve your slot now

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Three Day Course on Indications and Placement of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics: A Lecture and Hands-on Workshop

Three Day Course on Indications and Placement of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics: A Lecture and Hands-on Workshop by Dr Federico Nadela, Jr.

This course will Feature 2 venues: Manila and Cebu!!!

FACE TO FACE with Zoom Sessions

WHEN:

October 4, 5 and 6, 2022 - Manila

October 11, 12 and 13, 2022 - Cebu

TADs indications and implications 

TADs, CLINICAL USE 

Case consultation 

+63922 309 3888 

+632 8573 7320 

sales@ddmdental.com 

www.ddmdental.com

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ORTHERO CERTIFICATION COURSE

Be an ORTHERO CERTIFIED PROVIDER. Register at www.academy.orthero.ph

We have trained nearly 1,000 doctors nationwide in bringing quality clear aligner treatment to their patients. Join us on our next schedule on August 30, 2022, at Microtel by Wyndham Mall of Asia.

Watch the behind-the-scenes of our events here:

www.instagram.com/ortheroacademy

#OrtheroAcademy #OrtheroPhilippines #OrtheroClearAligners #McPharmanns #OrtheroCertificationCourse

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Phase II Therapy: Straight wire Mechanotherapy

 🌐 PART 3

Prime Orthodontics STUDIES & TRAINING: 

Endless Learning Despite the Pandemic:  A Webinar Series (Troubleshooting in Orthodontics) Series 1 Phase II Therapy: Straight wire Mechanotherapy  December 13, 2021 | 6PM

➡️ HOW TO REGISTER:

> we will be strictly implementing registration procedures listed below: 

STEP 1: Pay 300php via GCASH 

 ▶️GCASH  

                 09563894937  Dr. Zella Grace Biscocho

                 09687645606  Maria Luisa Tandoc

STEP 2: Send your proof of payment to: 

    ▶️ Prime Orthodontics (fb messenger)

    ✅ Please indicate the name (AS REFLECTED ON PRC ID)contact number and email address of the participant on the payment details.

          

STEP 3: Once your payment has been verified, ZOOM link registration form will be sent to you

    ✅ Please make sure that you’ve entered your CORRECT and ACTIVE EMAIL ADDRESS

STEP 4: Kindly wait for your registration details to be approved via zoom

STEP 5: Zoom link for the webinar will be sent: 

👉🏻 Immediately after registration and 

👉🏻 1 day before the event

▶️ REMEMBER TO REGISTER VIA THE ZOOM LINK THAT WILL BE SENT TO YOU SO THAT YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE VALID. 

⏩ Please be informed that fees are non refundable and non transferrable.

For OTHER inquiries: you may call or text the Gcash numbers listed above or simply leave a message at our FB messenger. 

Thank you and keep safe! 😊

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UP M.S. DENTISTRY (ORTHODONTICS) PROGRAM

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY M.S. DENTISTRY (ORTHODONTICS) PROGRAM |

For the list of requirements and to download application:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/admission-requirements/

For the program description:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/program-description/

For the curriculum:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/curriculum/

For the fees:

https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/fees/

For inquiries contact Mr. M.L. Patuga:

Tel.: (+632) 8526-2296 

Email: Mr. ML Patuga

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Three-day Course on Indications and Placement of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics: A Lecture and Hands-on Workshop with Live Patient

Three-day Course on Indications and Placement of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics: A Lecture and Hands-on Workshop with Live Patient 

DAY 1 29 November 2021 

DAY 2 6 December 2021 

DAY 3 13 December 2021 

Dr. Federico Nadela, Jr., DMD, MSD 

 

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Orthero Certification Course and Workshop

About the Course

Orthero is your new partner in clear aligners.

It is the orthodontic solution to align the patients’ teeth to an ideal position. It’s a convenient and effective alternative treatment to traditional braces. This incorporates transparent, clear aligners that are easily removable, comfortable for use and tailor-made for each patient.

This certification course provides training on Orthero products and technology, biomechanics, data acquisition, attachment placements and a lot more to prepare the dentist effectively and with the ability to treat orthodontic issues with more accessible methods and through Orthero’s expertise and advanced engineering methods.

READ MORE: http://certification.orthero.ph/

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UP Manila College of Dentistry Class of 1995 presents: "Dental Technologies that Actually Work! "

The UP Manila College of Dentistry, UPDAA and the UPCD Class of 1995 would like to invite you to attend a Scientific Seminar entitled: 

"Dental Technologies that Actually Work! "

on October 2, 2019
(Hands-on Workshop with Limited Attendance)

and October 3, 2019
(Scientific Seminar)

at the UP Manila College of Dentistry Auditorium
Pedro Gil cor. Taft Avenue
Manila

SEMINAR DETAILS:

Oct. 2, 2019 WEDNESDAY

Perio Seminar and Hands-on Workshop - (Limited Attendance) 
with

Dr. Tino Mercado 
(DMD- UPCD 1995), GCClinDent (Oral Path UQ), MDSc (Perio-UQ), Phd (UQ/Griffith Uni), MRACDS, FPFA, FICD.
A/Prof, University of Queensland, Periodontology Department, Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney.

Oct. 3, 2019 THURSDAY

CURRENT TRENDS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: An Australian Perspective
by
Dr. Anna Sanares Brissett: DMD (UPCD 1995), MDS (Paed Dent) (HKU) AdvDip(PaedDent) (HKU), M(PaedDent)RCS(Edinburgh)
Current Position: 
Paediatric Dental Specialist Private Practice
Staff Specialist, Dept. of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Westmead Centre for Oral Health
Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney 
Senior Visiting Dental Officer
Children’s Hospital at Westmead


Dr. Kathleen Rigonan Saturay:
“WHAT HAVE I DONE IN MY DENTAL CAREER?” A lifelong goal of creating a meaningful dental practice using current dental technologies and systems. 

Dr. Jonathan Balanag: 
THE EXCELLENT FINISH USING SELF-LIGATING BRACKETS AND TEMPORARY ANCHORAGE DEVICES


UPCD Dean Dr. Danilo Magtanong: DENTURE BASES THROUGH THE YEARS

Dr. Tino Mercado:
STEP BY STEP MANAGEMENT OF PERI-IMPLANT DISEASES

CPD POINTS
Registration Details to follow

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Module 1: Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics for General Practitioners A Six-day Lecture and Hands-on Workshop

Self-directed learning can be acquired from anyone or anywhere nowadays.
Lectures, seminars, trainings, hands-on workshop...name it, the dental industry has it or you have attended them all!

But have you ever heard any lecture or hands-on workshop from a team of Orthodontists or Faculty Members at the Graduate Program in Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila?
Nope!

This has never been done before.

This module 1 is your chance to really know the different perspectives in Orthodontics..

DDM and the Graduate Program in Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila

present

Module 1: Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics for General Practitioners
A Six-day Lecture and Hands-on Workshop

by seven Orthodontists/ Professors (UP Manila)
Lotus D. Llavore, DDM, MSD, FAPO, FWFO,
Maria Irene G. Yu, DDM, MSD, FAPO
Martin Antonio V. Reyes, DDM, MSD, FAPO, FWFO, FADI
Jose Manual R. Rivera, DDM, MSD, FAPO, FWFO, FADI
Marie Joanne L. Marañon, DDM, MSD, FAPO, FWFO, FADI
Maria Lourdes Torres-Garcia, DDM, MSD
Cristina M. Laureta, DDM, MSD, FAPO, FADI

August 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2019
City Sports Club CEBU

Limited slots only!
(due to the hands-on workshop)

Contact us to enlist:
+63922 309 3888
+63927 039 6000
+632 500 3179

Email us:
info@ddmdental.com

Website:
www.ddmdental.com

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K Line Aligners Certification Course

Manila - K Line Aligners Certification Course

April 3, 2019 9 AM – 5 PM

Century Park Hotel Manila

599 P. Ocampo St. Malate, 1012 Manila, Philippines

Not yet a certified K Line Dentist? Sign up with the leading brand of Invisible Braces in Europe! The Basic Certification Course will be on April 3, 2019 at The Century Park Hotel, Grand Ballroom!

Yes, this course is applied for CPD points! Hurry! Avail of our Early Bird Fee of P3,500 until

December 21, 2018 (P2000 deductible on your 1st case). Limited slots available.

Course Speaker :

Dr Sherif Kandil

German Orthodontist/Clear Aligner Specialist/Inventor

International Lecturer

Course attendees: 

K Line course is being conducted for all dentists to be added to their daily dental practice of teeth straightening; K line could be used on more than 80% of cases.

To register please send your Complete Name and PRC No. to 09171398715 or Call (02) 230 9282

Universal Orthodontics & Oral Surgery Corp- "The official distributor of K Line PH"

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