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Given by Dr. Ermelinda Sabater-Galang, DMD, MS on August 5, 2008

Chairperson of the Professional Regulation Commission – Hon. Leonor T. Rosero
President of the Philippine Dental Association – Dr. Leo De Castro
Outgoing President of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists – Dr. Katherine Ong
Incoming President of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists – Dr. Jose Rivera
Distinguished Keynote Speakers of the 6th APO National Congress
President of the Asia Pacific Orthodontic Society – Dr. Somchai Satravaha
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
Good Evening!

I would like to thank my beloved colleagues in the Philippine Board of Orthodontics for the trust and confidence they have accorded me. This will be my second biennial term in a row together with most of the current officers and I believe this is a signal for us to do even better and to do a lot more for the Board.

The Association of Philippine Orthodontists held its Special APO Lectures last May 2, at the SMX Convention Center, Meeting Room 10.

The Lecture started at 8:30 and ended 12 noon.

The topics included TMD and Temporary Anchorage Devices in Ortho Practice.

By: Dr LOH Kai-Woh

What is more important – a set of good looking teeth or a beautiful smile that comes with a set of good teeth? It will be great if we can succeed in getting a great set of teeth on a beautiful face. The latter is more important and it need not be a bonus when we finally deband a case. With experience and good planning, we can succeed in getting a great set of teeth on a beautiful face.

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. Dennis C. Lim As the general population raises its level of dental consciousness, we find more adults seeking orthodontic treatment. Treating these adult cases can be quite complex. We are more likely to encounter dentitions with restorations, crowns and bridges and missing teeth. Adults may also have periodontally compromised and endodontically treated teeth.