32nd PPDSI Annual Convention
(L to R: Dr. Jasper Tago, Dr. Mariza Custodio, Dr. Maria Margarita Almoro, Dr. Arlene de la Cruz-Medina, Dr. Lourdes Caparas, Dr. Carina De los Reyes, Dr. Hazel Marie Sunico)
News and Updates
2025 Qualifying Written Examination
(L to R: Dr. Mariza Custodio, Dr. Liza Centeno, Dr. Fina Lopez, Dr. Maria Margarita Almoro)
The Quezon City Sports Club was the venue of the Phase II Qualifying Written Examination (QWE) of the PBPD Diplomate Board Examination held last February 17, 2025 where two candidates challenged the QWE. Successful candidates of the QWE will be eligible to challenge the Case Presentation phase of the board examination. The candidates who sat for this year's QWE have until 2031 to complete the diplomate process.
2024 PBPD Christmas Spirit
Cheers to the friends who make Christmas special! This year, the diplomates were in complete attendance for the PBPD Christmas dinner at Georgia’s lovely home. It has become a wonderful tradition that all of us look forward to every year! Wishing everyone love, peace and joy this Christmas.
Induction and Conferment Ceremony and the 28th General Assembly
The 2024 PBPD Induction and Conferment Ceremony was held last July 8, 2024 at The Illustrado Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. It is a well-known venue featuring traditional Filipino cuisine served in an old-school, Spanish-style venue with antique decor. Starting off the day-long affair was the traditional photoshoot with a Filipiniana theme complementing the old Manila charm of Intramuros.
Casebook Back in the Requirements for Phase I: Validation of Credentials
The PBPD has resolved in the January board meeting to put back the requirement of the casebook as part of the Phase I: Validation of Credentials of specialists.
The PBPD casebook is a patient-based record of the cumulative experience relevant to Pediatric Dentistry. It is an accurate record of the patients examined, diagnosed and treated by the applicant in the following categories:
Christmas Get Together 2023
Our annual Christmas get together and dinner was at the beautiful home of Dr. Georgia Remulla. We feasted on a delicious spread of Filipino dishes. The rest of the night was spent exchanging stories and gifts, enjoying our gin and tonics and posing for our traditional Christmas photos. It was a truly wonderful night of fellowship in such a lovely setting.
27th PBPD General Assembly
The 27th General Assembly of the Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry was held last July 3, 2023 at Chef Jessie’s at The Rockwell Club, Makati City. Before the meeting, we had our traditional photoshoot in our togas and Filipiñana attire. The brunch meeting was then presided by Chairman Ma. Rosario Eala and attended by Drs. Abaya, Almoro, Custodio, Caparas, Remulla, Kamantigue, Medel, Raralio.
Excerpts from Dr. Marirose Eala’s Welcome Address.
Important Announcement of Changes to the Diplomate Examination of the PBPD
The Regulations relating to the Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry Phase II Qualifying Written Examinations have undergone a review. The Regulations previously published are therefore not valid and are no longer available. The changes come into immediate effect starting July 2023.
Overview
The Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry is pleased to announce the regulations on the revised Phase II Qualifying Written Examination (QWE). Changes in the QWE will take effect on February 2024.
Key features of revised written examination will include:
Understanding the Diplomate Process
Elevating the practice of pediatric dentistry through Diplomate Certification is the goal of the Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
This coming August 8, 2022, the PBPD is inviting you to a Diplomate Certification forum to discuss, answer questions and share experiences of the process.
Start your path to become a diplomate of the PBPD now. We look forward to seeing you then. Thank you.