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Inviting ALL dentists to the UPCD "Essentials of Dental Sleep Medicine" One-Day Lecture and Workshop by Professor Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren and Dr. Agnes Tirona-Remulla on July 11, 2025, 8:30 AM to 5 PM at the UP College of Dentistiry Auditorium.
Limited to 50 participants only as there will be demos and hands-on.
For registration details, please scan the QR Code.

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The University of the Philippines Manila warmly congratulates Dr. Michelle C. Sunico-Segarra on her reappointment as Dean of the College of Dentistry.

Mabuhay po kayo!

A look at the newly-renovated UPCD Auditorium....

After several months of planning and around three months of construction work, the newly renovated UPCD auditorium was finally inaugurated last February 3, 2025.

The auditorium is now fully functional, equipped with a modern sound-system, modern lighting and newly-bought desks and chairs.

An LED wall will soon be installed funded by the UP Manila Administration.

The renovation of the UPCD Auditorium is a joint project of the several continuing education courses currently conducted by the College.

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Our heartfelt thanks to our UPCD Class of 1992 alumna, Dr. Ninay Morales for generously donating her two highly functional and well-maintained ADEC dental chairs and track lights.
These dental chairs will be installed together with fourteen brand new dental chairs funded by the UP Manila administration. Renovations are under way at the UPCD Operative Dentistry Section clinics which will be completed in time for the opening of the school year. The renovation of the OP Section clinics will be funded by the UPCD Refresher Course headed by Dr. May Carol Sia.

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Last April 7, 2025, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), conducted a Preliminary Visit of the UP College of Dentistry. The UPCD applied for re-accreditation of its DDM program.
The PACUCOA Accreditors were former Dean and BOD Chairman Dr. Jona Godoy (Chairman), EAC School of Dentistry, Cavite Dean Dr. Veronica Garcia, Ms. Jeojilyn Nabor of the Philippine Association of Academic/ Research Librarians Inc., Dr. Flocerfida Amaya of the College of Engineering, University of Perpetual Help, and Dr. Jumar Basco, Director of the RCC Community Extension Service Office (CESO).

UPCD is currently preparing for the Level 1 accreditation to be conducted 2 years from now.

Thank you to the hardworking UPCD PACUCOA team headed by Dean Segarra, College Secretary Dr. Joy Memorando, Dept Chairpersons Dr. Elmer Escoto, Dr. Melai Karganilla-Frange, Dr. Arlene Alfaro, Asst. to the Dean Dr. John Erick Quiniquini, QMS Focal Person Dr. Monica Yniguez, Dr. Tes Lara, Dr. Maja Romero, Dr. Gay Raralio, and College Librarian Ms. Gina Canceran.

We are very grateful for the unwavering support of the UP Manila Administration led by Chancellor Dr. Michael L. Tee, VCAA Dr. Bernadette Heizel Reyes, VCAF Dr. Joie Canal, VCR Dr. Leslie Dalmacio, VCPD Dr. Jotek Tecson.

Our thanks to the Class of 1974 led by Dr. Jennifer Cheng Lee whose donation subsidized our accreditation process.

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Thank you also to the ever generous Dr. Fred Feld for his USD1000.00 donation to the College. Last year, Dr. Feld donated USD5,000.00.
UPCD is blessed with the love and support of our UPCD alumni.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Batch 75, the Golden Jubilarians of 2025, for their generosity and unwavering support. The batch generously donated eight piezoelectric ultrasonic scalers to the Oral Medicine Section and four light-curing units to the Operative Dentistry Section.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW UPCD DENTISTS!
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Your UPCD Family is proud of you!

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The UP College of Dentistry Class of 1995 started its search for a relevant donation to the college as part of being Silver Jubilarians in 2020. After enjoying the usual week-long festivities and annual alumni homecoming held on 3-8 February 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic was declared in less than a month prompting a delay in planning for the batch project.
Five years later and in celebration of UPCD 1995's Pearl Anniversary, the batch has finally turned over what is considered the pioneer SMART ROOM in UP Manila, transforming a common conference room into an interactive digital room by equipping it with a 55inch LG brand multi-touch interactive display with 8G RAM, 64G ROM, a Kramer brand VIA GO model Wireless Presentation and collaboration gateway with a Bose brand VBS model all-in-one video conferencing bar. The state-of-the-art equipment aims to support and advance the endeavors of the esteemed faculty members and students of UPCD in the pursuit of academic excellence and collaborations both locally and abroad. The UPCD, together with UP-CPDMO and UP-IMS generously provided assistance in the fruition of this project. May the SMART ROOM be instrumental in its continuous provision of high-quality dental education, training, research, and service to produce biologically-oriented, technically competent, and socially sensitive dental professionals. Padayon!

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First Announcement....
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Limited to 60 participants.

Last May 14, 2025, at the 46th Asia Pacific Dental Congress and 116th PDA Annual Convention and Scientific Session, Ms. Maria Estela Paz D. Mijares of UPCD won second place in the Poster Presentation and Competition. The research study titled "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Caries Preventive Measures among Caregivers of Learners with Special Educational Needs in San Fernando Elementary School, Pampanga," was conducted by undergraduate students Ms. Mijares, Geleen Joy Marie M. Punzalan, and Maria Therese Kirsten H. Rivera under the guidance of their adviser, Dr. Rose Anne Q. Rosanes.

Ms. Mijares presented the study to judges Dr. Leong Kei Joe (Indonesia) and Dr SM Balaji (India). The undergraduate student competition had 13 student presenters from 7 dental schools.