News and Updates

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.

Induction Ceremony

Today's Induction Ceremony is a testimony to the generous spirits of the members of the PBPD who share their time and talent to serve as board members to ensure that the PBPD continues to fulfill its mission and vision.

"Sixteen months ago, our lives were upended in ways none of us could have ever imagined. Fear of the unknown was the order of the day and we all seemed to be groping in the dark. The human spirit, however is amazingly resilient. Founded on a growing body of science and fueled by faith, kindness and generosity, we begin to see windows of light in the dark bubble that is the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last July 6, 2020, the Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry held its Induction ceremonies followed by the 24th General Assembly via its first ever Zoom online platform. With all 12 diplomates in attendance, the diplomates witnessed Dr. Corlu Caparas stepping down from the board after many years of dedicated service as its first chairman then as ex-officio member. The entire body enthusiastically welcomed Dr. Mariza Custodio as the newest board member.

Once a year, the member diplomates come together for its annual General Assembly. The early birds dressed in Filipiniana attire came into the Cameron Forbes room at the Manila Polo Club ready for the annual pictorials. With complete attendance, the General Assembly held last July 3, 2019 started at exactly 8:00 AM with Chairman Ma. Rosario Eala presiding. The meeting centered on all diplomates are one with the PBPD thrust in uplifting the practice of Pediatric Dentistry in the Philippines and recognition as a Dental Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry.

(L to R: Dr. Ermina Bautista, Dr. Bai Fatima Gania, Dr. Daisy Malenab, Dr. Maria Margarita Regudo-Almoro, Dr. Germilyn Krizza Go, Dr. Ma. Patria Rita Mejorada-Sotelo, Dr.

The PPDSI kicked off its whole day 25th Anniversary celebration on November 29, 2018 with its first clinical practice guidelines public forum on Sedation where the PBPD Diplomates were invited to take part. The successful public forum was then followed by a lecture from Dr.

A Diplomate exam Orientation and dinner get-together was hosted by the PBPD for prospective applicants and candidates of the Diplomate exam. Aptly titled "Get on Board to Success", the evening began with a short presentation by Sun Life financial adviser Ms.

The 22nd General Assembly of the Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry was held last July 2, 2018 with all 12 member Diplomates in complete attendance. Dr. Marirose Eala, current Chairman of the PBPD, welcomed the members and presided over the meeting.