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By Christine R. Climaco-Bejasa It was December 3, 2008, early on a Wednesday morning, when 45 of our colleagues from the Association of Philippine Orthodontists gave up their regular routine to spend their time to bring cheer to a group of elders at the Hospicio de San Jose.  As this was to be my first time to visit the institution, it was welcoming for me to have Dr. Kathrine Domingo-Capulong ride with me and navigate me through the busy streets of Manila; passing the University Belt area, she deftly guided me to a small break on the Ayala Bridge which

By:  Melanie Joan Bergonio In 2009, I read an article on the status of the oral health of the Filipinos.  It said that it was at an alarming state.  The National Oral Health Survey back then revealed that 97 per cent of first-graders in public schools in the Philippines suffer from tooth decay.   Programs, through the Department of Education, were initiated in most public schools.  Oral health, beginning with brushing of the teeth, and hand washing were taught and incorporated with the curriculum at most schools to curb the incidence of cavities.

By Josievitz Tan-Zafra The Philippine Dental Association (PDA) recently celebrated its 9th National Dental Health Month (NDHM) last Jan. 15 to Feb 27, 2013 with the theme “Ngipin Pangalagaan Sakit Maiiwasan, Bansa’y Matutulungan Tungo sa Kaunlaran”. As a traditional part of this celebration, the Alay Parada 2013 was held last February 3 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.