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By Maria Therese S. Galang, D.M.D., M.S. What exactly are TADs? Who are they for? Who places them? How do we start using them? When is it appropriate to utilize them? Where do we place them? These and other questions will be answered during this primer on “miniscrews.” The lecture will include basic information on TADs, the different types, their various applications illustrated in sample clinical cases, associated risks and complications, as well as practical tips on integrating them in your clinical practice.

by Dr. Chibelle Pike Last June 6, 2012 APO fellows convened at the familiar and comforting meeting rooms of the Rockwell Club in Makati City to elect their new set of officers. The Comelec, comprised of Drs. Sandy Adriano, Patty Claparols and Jose Rivera, deemed 59 out of the Association’s 68 fellows eligible to vote and/or be elected into office.

Our heartfelt congratulations and thanks go to PDA for recognizing APO as the Most Outstanding Specialty Affiliate Chapter! Dr. Robert Tan, current APO President, also received the Most Outstanding Specialty Affiliate President award. Read more to see Dr. Tan receive the award from PDA President  Dr. Robert Tajonera, Chair of the Awards Committee, and Dr. Corazon Flores, Prime […]

By Dr. Ramona S. Locsin The Association of Philippine Orthodontists was officially awarded the Certificate of Accreditation by the Philippine Board of Dentistry and was duly recognized as the official specialty society for Orthodontics in the country on January 26, 2011. This was done in conjunctions with the Oath-Taking ceremony of the new dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists at the Fiesta Pavillon of the Manila Hotel.