University of the Philippines Post Graduate Program in Orthodontics

UP Ortho at the PDA Annual Convention |

The 117th Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions is scheduled for May 11–15, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. The convention, themed "Batch Hiraya" (representing hopes and aspirations), will feature scientific sessions, hands-on workshops, and a large dental trade exhibition.

PROUD ALUMNI |

In the recently concluded elections of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists, 10 out of the 11 duly elected officers are graduates of the UP Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics.

Your UP Ortho family is proud of all you as you continue to elevate the standards of our profession in our country.

Mabuhay! 🇵🇭

APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR BATCH JUNE 2026 |

FAQs for Application to the MS Orthodontic Program at U.P. College of Dentistry

1. Who can apply?
A local or foreign graduate of the DDM program or its equivalent from recognized institutions of higher learning. In addition, Filipino applicants need to have a current license to practice Dentistry in the Philippines

2. What are the requirements?
The requirements are listed here:
https://guidebook.ngohs-apps.com/requirements

3. Can i submit my application and pay online?
Yes. You may submit your application online and pay via Gcash. Please follow the steps here:
https://guidebook.ngohs-apps.com/application-process

4. What is the admission process?
Admission is through a qualifying process that includes a dexterity test, a logic examination, and an interview.

5. Do you accept part-time students?
No. The program is a 2.5 year full time course, 5 days a week.

6. Can you give me more information about the program?
For information regarding the orthodontic program (description, curriculum, fees, testimonials):
https://upcdortho.wordpress.com/

7. If I have questions, who do I contact?
For inquiries contact:
Mr. M.L. Patuga (Email: [email protected])
U. P. Manila National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences (Email: [email protected])

We hope this information helps, and we wish you the best should you decide to apply.

The only orthodontic program in the Philippines accredited by the PHILIPPINE BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS (PBO) 🇵🇭

LEADERS IN THE PROFESSION |

To date the UP Post Graduate Program in Orthodontics has produced 10 Presidents of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO):

🔹 Dr. Jocelyn L. Tan 2000-2001
🔹 Dr. Jose Manuel R. Rivera 2008-2010
🔹 Dr. Laarni P. Serraon 2013-2014
🔹 Dr. Diana A. Lim 2015-2016
🔹 Dr. Martin V. Reyes 2017-2018
🔹 Dr. Ramona S. Locsin 2019-2020
🔹 Dr. Dennis C. Lim 2023-2024
🔹 Dr. Joanne R. Marañon 2024-2026
🔹 Dr. Irene G. Yu 2026-2028
🔹 Dr. Lallaine L. Gogna 2028-2030

The UP Post Graduate Program in Orthodontics is the only Philippine Board of Orthodontics (PBO) accredited university in the Philippines 🇵🇭

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APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL FEB 28 |

🌟 Shape your Future with the UP Graduate Program in Orthodontics 🌟

Ready to elevate your dental career? The University of the Philippines Graduate Program in Orthodontics is your gateway to orthodontic expertise and innovation:
🔹 Hands-on mastery with diverse orthodontic cases
🔹 Rigorous learning through clinical conferences and case reports
🔹 Global perspectives with international exposure
🔹 Expert mentorship from distinguished faculty
🔹 Immersion in advanced techniques across the orthodontic spectrum
🔹 Specialized training in cleft and craniofacial care
🔹 Collaborative 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.

💡 Transform your passion into impact.

📢 Join UP Orthodontics today — where expertise meets accessible and quality education.

For online application and payment, 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: [email protected])
U. P. Manila National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences (Email: [email protected])

CONGRATULATIONS to our UP Ortho Alumni and APO President-Elect, Dr. Ma. Jocelyn Genevieve Tan, on her appointment as Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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!

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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: [email protected]

U. P. Manila National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences
Email: [email protected]

Lecture Series on Craniofacial, Surgical, and Special Care Orthodontics |

The Orthodontic Graduate Students of the University of the Philippines attended an insightful lecture series on Craniofacial, Surgical, and Special Care Orthodontics and participated in case discussions of difficult cleft cases on October 27 and 28, 2025. These events were organized by the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines (NCFP).

On October 27, Dr. Vesna Ferrer, a craniofacial orthodontist and Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at the School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, delivered an in-depth lecture on CBCT techniques and the use of multiplanar reconstruction analysis in evaluating alveolar bone grafting. This was followed by a lecture by Dr. Stephen Yen, a craniofacial orthodontist, Director of the Fellowship in Craniofacial and Special Needs Orthodontics, and Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. He generously shared his expertise on the management of craniofacial, surgical, and special care orthodontic cases, with emphasis on bilateral cleft cases and distraction osteogenesis.

On October 28, 2025, Dr. Cecile Cabrera, a faculty member of the UP College of Dentistry Graduate Program in Orthodontics and the head of the Orthodontic Program of NCFP, presented her difficult cleft cases and engaged in a productive case consultation regarding patient management strategies with Dr. Yen, Dr. Ferrer, and NCFP oral and maxillofacial surgeons Dr. Glenda de Villa and Dr. Xenia Velmonte.

The two-day event was a remarkable learning experience for the graduate students, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of the complexities involved in craniofacial orthodontic care.

UP Ortho Professor & APO President Dr. Joy Marañon spearheads the Lakbay Aral to Korea 🇰🇷 learning program where some students of the UP Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics will be participating in with the aim of uplifting the standards of orthodontic care in the Philippines 🇵🇭

FIRST GLOBAL
ORTHODONTIC EDUCATORS
FORUM |

UP Ortho faculty member Dr. Jose Manuel Rivera attends the 10th International Orthodontic Conference in Rio, Brazil from October 22-25, 2025

In alignment with WFO's mission to advance the art and science of orthodontics globally, Dr. Rivera was invited to attend the First Global Orthodontic Educators Forum. This forum has been designed to bring together educators from across the globe to foster collaboration in teaching and research and to develop new strategies to enhance orthodontic education.