Announcements

1. APO CHRISTMAS OUTREACH ACTIVITY What: “Isang Pamaskong Handog ng mga APO ng Hospicio de San Jose” When: December 3, 2008 (Wed) 8AM-12NN Where: Hospicio de San Jose, Ayala Bridge, Quiapo, Mla, Tel.7342367/8 For Site Map, Please visit http://wikimapia.org/552105/Orphanage-Hospicio-de-San-Jose or CLICK HERE. Registration Fee: P500 (confirmed but no show will have to pay) The registration fee will cover your meal and the meal of one elder at the home. Cash donations are also welcome so we can purchase uniform gifts for the 50 participating elders. You can make your pledges through your cell group leaders and we can collect this

Due to the strict implementation of the new Dental Law and the new Guidelines which will be released anytime now by PRC: A. Please advise Dentists practising Orthodontics to desist from using the title "Orthodontist" unless they fall under either one of the following categories: A graduate of at least 2-3 years full time orthodontic program in an accredited university; or One who has been conferred Diplomate status which means he/she has passed phase 4 PBO examination            Note: Either way they must be in exclusive practice of Orthodontics, B. Signages must be within the bounds of ethical standards. C.

Inspection of Dental Clinics by the Board of Dentistry. Random checks will be done to verify if a dentist who claims to be a specialist has the necessary credentials, if his/her PRC license is updated, and if the dentist is in conformance with the Code of Ethics and infection control protocols.

Kindly make sure your membership dues are up to date. Also, please be reminded of the required credit points to maintain your membership status: (For strict compliance) FELLOWS – 120 pts ACTIVE / AFFILIATE MEMBERS – 120 pts ASSOCIATE MEMBERS – 100 pts PROVINCIAL MEMBERS – 60 pts   Membership Committee Chair: Dr. Bernie Go-Lim (bernielim27@yahoo.com, bw.golim@apo.com.ph)