The Dream of a Century

The Dream of a Century

the new college of dentistry building

•university of the philippines manila

COMPILED BY: DR. NATIVIDAD C. GERVASIO

The Dream of a Century the new college of dentistry building

•university of the philippines manila

compiled by : dr . natividad c . gervasio

UP Manila Information, Publication, and Public Affairs Office Publisher Dr. Melanie Ruth Karganilla-Frange Editor

Printed in July 2017 by My Basic Graph

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Historical Background

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Chapter 2: The Road to Achieving the Dream of a Century

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Chapter 3: Previous Locations

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Chapter 4: Position Papers

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Chapter 5: The Fight for the Original Location

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Chapter 6: Improvements

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Chapter 7: Voices and Memories

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Chapter 8: Significant Contributions

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Chapter 9: Profile of UPCD Deans and Other Alumni Achievers

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Chapter 10: Leadership in National and International Organizations

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APPENDICES 77

Preface This book is entitled “Dream of a Century� because since its founding, the College of Dentistry did not have a home of its own for many years. It initially operated under the wings of the UP College of Medicine. Upon its transfer to UP Diliman in 1948, it was housed temporarily at the College of Law. Later, it moved back to UP Manila occupying the Rizal Hall and finally, at the old UP Philippine General Hospital Infirmary along Padre Faura Street which was its home for more than 40 years.

All the past deans envisioned a new home for the UPCD. So it was quite providential that when I was dean, I approached Senator Orlando Mercado and he allotted P50 million from his budget in the Senate for the construction of the new UPCD building. This was followed by an allocation of P5 million by Senator Ramon Magsaysay through the help of Dr. Ermelinda S. Galang and P1 million from Senator Raul Roco through the help of Dr. Josefina G. Francisco.

The story of having its own building is known to many UPCD constituents. In fact, it has a marker at the entrance to the building.

But what prompted me to write this book is to chronicle not only the efforts taken to generate funds so we can have a bigger, modern, and more appropriatelydesigned and comfortable place but also the struggle to preserve the old location found along Padre Faura Street and the eventual transfer to a new location in the corner of Pedro Gil Street and Taft Avenue where the UPCD building now stands.

The journey was marked by a series of consultations and lobbying efforts with UP and UPM officials. This showed the tenacity, persistence, and convictions of the UPCD faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

I believe that the story of the UPCD building is a story worth sharing with other UPCD constituents as well as the next generation of UPCD members.

Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio

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Acknowledgments The preparation of this book would not have been possible without the contributions and assistance of the following individuals: My co-authors for writing their respective chapters/sections in this book; Dr. Melanie Karganilla-Frange for copy editing the book; Dr. Angela Sarile for her editorial assistance on a chapter of this book; Ms. Anne Marie D. Alto of the UP Manila Information, Publication, and Public Affairs Office for the page layout and cover design; Mrs. Cynthia M. Villamor for helping plan the contents and proofread the manuscript; Ms. Merlita Cabuso for coordinating the write-ups and receiving financial contributions; and The Information, Publication, and Public Affairs Office for serving as “base” of activities for the preparation of this book.

I extend heartfelt gratitude to Senator Cynthia Aguilar-Villar for her financial support in the printing of this book.

I am, likewise, thankful to the following individuals and groups for their financial assistance in the preparation of this book: 1. Rizalina Gervasio-Mantaring 2. Dr. Evelyn Yu-So 3. Dr. April Rose Ambrosio 4. Senator Vicente Sotto 111 5. Dr. Irma L. Parajas 6. UP-PGH Department of Hospital Dentistry a. Dr. Ma. Cristina Lagaya-Estrada b. Dr. Agerico Tangco c. Dr. Cherilyn Bunag-Tengson d. Dr. Dinah Valenzuela 7. UPCD – Dental Review Board a. Danilo Magtanong b. Dr. Susana Sotelo c. Mr. Jose Sulla d. Crisologo Caraqueo e. Juan Suller f. Wilfredo Ejera g. Amelia de Castro h. Alberto Perona, Jr. i. Merlita Cabuso j. Garlando Jerson 8. Dr. Rosario Achacoso-Damatac

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Chapter 1: Historical Background Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio

The UP College of Dentistry was first established as a Department of Dentistry of the UP College of Medicine and Surgery on February 8, 1915 with Dr Louie Ottofy as the first head who was later appointed Director. This was then organized into the School of Dentistry during the School Year 1917-1918.

At the end of Academic Year 1931-1932, the School was temporarily closed but was re-opened in 1936. Dr. Domiciano Sandoval was appointed Director. The School ceased to function during the Battle of Manila on February 3, 1945. Dr. Sandoval resumed the directorship when the School re-opened on August 16, 1945 to give completion courses to students whose studies were interrupted by World War II. Upon the retirement of Dr. Sandoval in 1946, Dr Victorino G. Villa, the Secretary of the School then, became the Officer-in-Charge. Dr. Villa was appointed Director when the regular four-year course in Dentistry was offered.

Dr. Dominicano Sandoval and Dr. Victorino G. Villa

Dentistry Became an Independent Unit as the College of Dentisty On October 21, 1948, upon the recommendation of Dean Antonio G. Sison of the College of Medicine, the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University of the Philippines passed a resolution changing the status of the School of Dentistry to an independent unit 8

as the College of Dentistry to be directly administered by a dean. Dr. Victorino G. Villa was appointed dean effective the second semester of Academic Year 1947-1949.

The College of Dentistry was one of the pioneer units that moved to the campus in Diliman, Quezon City when the late President Bienvenido Gonzales requested the transfer of the University from Padre Faura in Manila to Diliman, Quezon City on December 15, 1948. In Diliman, the College of Dentistry occupied the Quonset Hut or barracks vacated

by US Armed Forces on top of a hill where the Student Union at Vinzon’s Hall now stands.

In 1951, the pre-clinical classes and lectures were moved from the Quonset Hut to Malcolm Hall together with the College of Law. The college remained there until the first semester of 1955 when it was again moved, this time being placed at the Rizal Hall along Padre Faura Street in Manila. This was followed by its transfer to another location at the Padre Faura Street that was once the UP Infirmary. Due to this frequent and inconsistent transfer, the College earned the sobriquet of “The Lost College” among UP students, faculty, and the rest of the UP community.

On

June

1, 1960, Dr. Jose Rodriguez, by the recommendation of then President Vicente Sinco and upon the approval of the Board of Regents, assumed the dean.

The pioneers and pillars of the UP College of Dentistry, seated from left, Dr. Sofronio San Juan, Dr. Juan Quejada; standing from left, Dr. Celso Bunag, Dr. Aurelio Ramos, Dr. Nestor Perez, Dr. Natividad Gervasio, and Dr. Avelino Macasaet.

position

of

Being

a

military man, Dr Rodriguez was a disciplinarian.

He

emphasized punctuality and good work. He used to stay at the front of the building in the morning to see who among the faculty and students came in late. During his tenure, an annex of the old building was built. New acquisition for the library and its facilities were improved and a faculty development program was realized.

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After he retired on November 1, 1967, Dr. Andrea C. Reyes acted as the Officer-inCharge until University President Carlos P. Romulo united the approval of the Board of Regents and appointed Dr. Celso A Bunag as the Acting Dean on December 6, 1967. On December 8, 1968, Dr. Bunag was appointed dean. During his tenure, Dr. Bunag undertook many innovations, including the airconditioning of the Oral Surgery and Operative Dentistry Section. Dr Bunag resigned on May 1, 1974.

On June 1, 1974, Dr. Nestor P. Perez was appointed Acting Dean and on May 1, 1975, he was appointed dean for a five- year term. Dr Perez initiated a general renovation program for both the pre-clinical and clinical areas as well as the basic science areas. A five-year development program and faculty development scheme got underway. These programs were all aimed at improving both the plant facilities and faculty resources in order to help cope with the envisioned increase in enrollment.

On April 30, 1980, Dr. Avelino A. Macasaet became the dean. A new building for the graduate school was established across the street on Padre Faura. The building was intended to house the Graduate School in Orthodontics. It was contemplated upon that other specialty areas in Dentistry would follow. The building was equipped with dental units and chairs as well as other necessary equipment. During his term as dean, there was an increase in both student enrollment and faculty teaching force. New dental equipments were acquired both through donations from alumni and purchases made from the use of university funds.

During Dr. Macasaet’s term, UP Manila became autonomous and consisted of 13 academic units. Dr Macasaet’s term ended on April 30, 1986.

On May 1, 1986, Dr. Aurelio B. Ramos became the dean and he served until April 30, 1991. During his term, the Faculty Development Program was pursued for a while. At least three faculty members went for fellowship in Australia through the Australian International Development

Assistance Bureau (AIDAB). They were Dr. Nanette E. Dominguez –

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney, Dr. Nanette Vergel de Dios Periodontics from the University of Queensland, and Dr. Georgina Ortiz in Oral Pathology from the University of Adelaide. Dr. Ramos’ term as dean ended on April 30, 1991.

All the deans envisioned the college to have a home of its own.

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Chapter 2: Achieving the Dream of a Century Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio

In the beginning of January 1991, I was called to the office of Dean Aurelio B. Ramos who told me “You better be prepared, you will be the next dean.”

I was very much surprised and my reply was “No, not me! Do you want me buried under the ground? I know there is somebody else dying for the position, not me.” Then I forgot all about it.

In March 1991, Dr. Macasaet told me, “Naty, be prepared, you will probably be the next dean.” “No, Sir. I am not interested” was my reply. Come April 1991, a Search Committee was already formed and with the announcement of the candidates for deanship, I could not back out anymore. Dr. Bunag and Dr. Quejada told me to accept it and assured me of their assistance and support.

Seated from left, UPCD Centennial Celebration Committee Overall Chair Dr. Jocelyn Tan, UP Manila Vice Chancellor for Administration Arlene Samaniego, Vice Chancellor for Research and National Institutes of Health Executive Director Eva Cutiongco-Dela Paz, and a guest standing from left, Dr. Natividad Gervasio, Dr. Aurelio Ramos.

Dr. Leonor Lago, and Dr. Primo Gonzales during the centennial celebration of the college in February 2015.

Dr. Quejada told me, “Opportunity knocks only once, take it. If you don’t accept it, you may regret it afterwards.” So, I accepted the nomination. The other nominee was Dr. Joaquin Ladao, Jr. We prepared our vision-mission papers and had meetings with all the 11

constituents from the faculty, students, and non-academic staff in the presence of UP Manila officials. There was an open forum and a lot of problems were presented. Both of us tried to honestly answer the issues raised.

I knew I was the favorite of the majority. When the mock election was held, the results showed an overwhelming or landslide vote for me - 115 votes against 15 votes. But the results were not considered final. We still had to wait for the BOR to meet and decide.

During

the

last Thursday of April

1991, the BOR finally decided to appoint me as the

seventh dean of the UP College of Dentistry. I was the first lady dean and served from May 1, 1991 to 1994.

First Day of Office as UPCD Dean I called a meeting with all the faculty members to lay out plans for the next three years. Then I made an announcement that rocked not only the UPCD but the whole of UP Manila. I said: “I heard reports and comments that if I will take over, some faculty will resign. I am, therefore, accepting your resignation right now.”

Dr. Chiqui Francisco was quite worried and told me, “Why did you say that? What if they will have mass resignation? Patay ka! The college will be paralyzed.” Unfortunately, nobody resigned. But the story went around the UP Manila campus and to my surprise the following day, Dr. George Eufemio, Assistant Director for Health Operation of PGH came to my office to congratulate me. He also told me, “You are a strong-willed woman.

There were so many problems in the College when I took over. These included students not graduating on time, only few faculty members having item positions, majority were senior lecturers, non-academic staff having lower positions, lower salary and the lack of our own building.

Dr. Primo Gonzales told me that he knew some officials in the Japan Congress (or Diet). I was advised to prepare the project proposal for the building and then go to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). Once NEDA’s approval is secured, he will help with getting Japanese assistance. Dr. Cynthia Estaniel and I went to NEDA several times for the project proposal for the new building. The NEDA officials were finally satisfied on our seventh trip. After that, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency 12

(JICA) did not fund any infrastructure projects anymore. Since HIV-AIDS was surging at that time, JICA prioritized the funding of researches on the cure of the disease as stated by the First Secretary of the Japan Embassy.

With this information, our dream of having a home or new building for our college was shattered. Meanwhile, I was reappointed dean from October 1994 to October 1997.

During the first week of September 1994, UP Manila Chancellor Perla D. Santos Ocampo informed me of her plan to put up a Maternal and Child Care Center. She stated that a Japanese benefactor had allocated 200 million pesos and said that the donor had expressed their preference for locating it in the UPCD lot.

I asked the UPM chancellor where the College would be transferred. Chancellor Santos Ocampo offered three choices: 1. The tennis court inside the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) compound 2. The area between Guanzon Hall and the College of Public Health 3. Behind the Sports Science and Wellness Center.

I responded by saying that the senior alumni would definitely oppose the idea since they were the ones who endured the difficulties as students. They had to travel from UP DIliman to PGH for their classes because UPCD had no permanent home then.

True enough, as soon as I returned to the office, I informed former Dean Avelino Macasaet of the administration’s plan. His immediate comment was “No way.” In anticipation of an eventual showdown with the UP Manila administration, I immediately convened the faculty, students, non-academic staff, and alumni to inform them of the situation. I urged them to submit individual position papers as I encouraged them into a consensual decision of staying in Padre Faura. The main argument for staying put was the crucial need to be close to the PGH Outpatient Department as it is the major source of patients.

Around the middle of September 1994, Chancellor Santos Ocampo invited me and the dental alumni to a meeting of the Land Use Committee of the UP System at the UP Manila Board Room. Regent Paulo Campos presided. Chancellor Santos Ocampo was 13

accompanied by UPM Assistant for Planning and Development Dr Alex de Leon and Assistant for Administration Dr. Napoleon Apolinario. The UPCD representatives were former Dean Nestor Perez, Drs. Sofronio San Juan, Primo Gonzales, Consuelo M. Joves, Juan E. Quejada, Edna M. Jimena, Administrative Officer Mr. Bonn Miranda, and myself.

UPCD representatives unanimously and firmly expressed their preference for staying put and if needed, a new building can be constructed by phases starting at the back.

Regent Campos even offered the temporary use of the former PGH OPD area which has provisions for water and drainage.

The months of October and November 1994 were quiet periods regarding the plan to relocate the UPCD. Sometime during this interim, UP President Emil Javier invited Chancellor Santos Ocampo to a luncheon appointment with Senator Orlando S. Mercado at the Senator’s Lounge at the Manila Hotel. The meeting was to seek the Senator’s assistance for UP appropriations. At the meeting, I availed of the opportunity to remind Senator Mercado of my request made during the UPCD anniversary in February 1994, where the senator was the guest of honor, for funds for constructing the UPCD building.

Senator Mercado reiterated his commitment by assuring Pres. Javier and the UP Manila chancellor, saying “I will really help you.”

By December 1994, before the Christmas vacation, I was shown a record which confirmed the P40 million allocation by Senator Mercado from his Countrywide Development Fund or what is popularly known as pork barrel or Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) for the UPCD building.

On December 28, 1994, Chancellor Santos Ocampo called to borrow P25 million from the UPCD funds allegedly to be used for faculty promotion come January 1995. I firmly declined since P40 million will not be enough for the planned building but the UPM chancellor stated that there would be realignments. Upon inquiring what she meant, Chancellor Santos Ocampo replied that she could borrow unused funds, if any, from any UP units to pay back the P25 million. I remained firm in my refusal.

After a week, Senator Mercado called to tell me that somebody from UP Manila came to borrow the funds allotted for the UPCD building. He said he immediately turned it down. The reason behind the refusal was that once it was included in the General Appropriation Act, nobody can change it, even myself; otherwise, I will be charged with 14

juggling of funds.

So the funds remained intact and after a couple of months, Senator Mercado asked if I can help his daughter whose impacted tooth had been bothering her for quite sometime. I told him to ask his daughter to get a medical clearance from her doctor then come to my clinic at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in Greenhills. I told him I will do the surgery.

After the surgery of his daughter, Senator Mercado asked how much more was needed for the building. I was ready with the project proposal complete with the financial estimates of the whole building.

Senator Mercado said he could not give the whole amount of two hundred million pesos (P200,000,000). But after a month, he sent me a note that he was giving an additional 10 million pesos for the building. This increased his total donation to UPCD to fifty million pesos (P50,000,000).

Since our main objective was to put up the building, I tried to look for other sources of funds. I talked to Dr. Ermelinda Sabater-Galang whose family was close to Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr. Dr. Galang accompanied me to Senator Magsaysay’s office with my project proposal for a new building. After a month, Dr. Galang called and said Senator Magsaysay donated 5 million pesos for our building. I was truly happy. He said the Department of Public Works would manage it.

Since all the alumni knew we wanted to raise more funds for our building, Dr. Josefina G. Francisco told Senator Raul Roco, who was his patient, that we needed a lot of funds for our building. Senator Roco donated 1 million pesos.

I was able to raise a total of 56 million pesos for the construction of the UPCD building.

The proposed project was an 8th story building as proposed by Architect Rosauro Villarico of the Campus Planning Development and Maintenance Office but he said he would see how far the funds would go.

March 3, 1995 was the start of the UPCD group’s lobbying with some well-known alumni. We went to UP Los Baños to attend the meeting of the Land Use Committee of 15

the UP System. The Presiding Officer was Regent Edgardo B. Espiritu. The committee members present were Regent Paulo C. Campos and UP Vice President Fortunato dela Peña. The UPCD delegation consisted of former deans Celso A. Bunag and Avelino A. Macasaet, Drs. Juan E. Quejada, Edna M. Jimena, Consuelo M. Joves, Dr Luz T. Escoto accompanied by her husband Engineering Professor Miguel Escoto (who served as our civil engineering consultant), and myself.

Dr. Quejada, a fraternity brod of Regent Espiritu, started presenting our position and he was followed by Drs. Bunag and Macasaet, Drs. Escoto, Jimena and myself. The committee, notably Dr. Campos, expressed disgust during the discussion because of the UPCD delegation’s unwavering defense of their strong arguments. Incidentally, all position papers were drafted by a collegial group composed of Drs. Quejada, Bunag, Macasaet, Jimena, Joves, Escoto, Prof Escoto, and myself.

March 9, 1995, at 2:00 o’clock pm, the UPCD group had a dialogue with Chancellor Santos Ocampo at the UP Manila Board Room. Present for the UPM administration besides Chancellor Santos Occampo, were UPM Vice Chancellors Lourdes E. Abadingo, Dr Alex de Leon and Dr. Napoleon Apolinario. Apart from yours truly, the dental group consisted of Drs. Quejada, Escoto, Jimena, Joves, Macasaet, Prof Ecsoto and Mr. Bonn Miranda.

The session started with a presentation of the supposed major development plan of UP Manila complete with scale models.

Senator Orlando Mercado pledging funds for the construction of the UPCD building in an event at the college in 1994.

The discussion was animated and no holds barred. The UPCD group members were once more eloquent in their persuasive arguments for staying at Padre Faura. We were 16

informed that Regent Campos was coming. Evidently, PSO had to seek “SOS” from Regent Campos who was then holding a separate meeting at the Medical Center Manila. Regent Campos had to make the commitment of recommending to the UP Board of Regents on behalf of UPCD part of the proposed commercial center along Taft Avenue for the new UPCD building. Again, the UPCD group firmly stated that we have gone a long way and we would fight to the end.

On March 15, 1995, the UPCD group met with Senator Mercado at his Velco Bldg Office in Aduana Street, Intramuros, Manila. The group consisted of Dean NCG, Drs. Macasaet, Quejada, Escoto, Jimena and Dr. James Young, UPDAA President in the USA. The group informed Senator Mercado of the UP Manila administration’s plan to put up a 20-storey commercial center fronting Taft Ave. Senator Mercado assured the group that he will reject the idea. True enough, the following week, Senator Mercado denounced in his radio program the plan for this commercial center. The UP Manila administration had to abort the plan which was already bidded for construction.

On March 22, 1995, the UPCD group met with President Emil Q. Javier at his UP Diliman office. The group consisted of NCG, Drs. Quejada, Macasaet, Escoto, Jimena and Prof Escoto. Again, everyone remained firm and united in wanting to stay at Padre Faura.

President Javier advised the group “to strengthen your logic.” We left with high hopes that he seemed to be on our side in staying at Padre Faura.

On March 23, 1995, the group met with Secretary Ricardo Gloria of the Department of Education Culture and Sports or (DECS). By law at that time, the DECS Secretary was the Chairman of the UP Board of Regents since at that time, there was no Commission on Higher Education (CHED) yet. Present were NCG, Drs. Quejada, Macasaet, Jimena, Dr Escoto and Prof Escoto. Secretary Gloria was obviously impressed with our position paper which was advanced to him by Secretary William Padolina of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The clincher to our argument was that it will not cost UP Manila administration a single centavo if UPCD was allowed to stay in its present location.

March 24, 1995 at 3:00 o’clock pm, the UPCD group met with the Land Use Committee at the UP Diliman Board Room. The delegation was bigger and “heavy” composed of NCG, Drs. Elizabeth de Castro, Escoto, Quejada, Jose V. Francisco, Josefina G. Francisco, Primo Gonzales, Consuelo M. Joves, Edna M. Jimena, Felipe Veneracion and Prof Escoto.

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UP Manila was represented by Dr. Alex de Leon alone. The Land Use Committee was present en banc - Chair Espiritu and members Regent Campos and Nelia Gonzales, VP dela Peña , Atty. Gerry Barican, Engr. David Consunji and Mr. Rey Vinuya.

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM. The group reiterated once more its stand to stay at Padre Faura, citing the importance of its close proximity to the PGH OPD for numerous advantages both to the indigent patients and the dental students for completing their clinical requirements. I added that despite UPCD students coming from middle and upper income families who can afford to pay their patients’ expenses just so they will be present and, therefore, allow the students completion of their requirements, still many cannot graduate on time because of their clinical deficiencies. Moving the college farther away from the PGH OPD to Pedro Gil will aggravate the already crucial problem. Drs. Escoto and Josefina Francisco attested to the NCG’s statements because they experienced such problem when their children were graduating dental students.

Then, each one presented his/her own opinion about the matter. Drs. Jose Francisco, Dr Jimena, Gonzales and Veneraracion, Regent Espiritu said “we better change our dentist to a non-UP graduate.” Then Atty. Barican said it seems we cannot move the College of Dentistry forever. We ended the meeting at peace with each other and we went home resigned to await the final judgment.

Finally on Thursday, May 25, 1995, during the BOR meeting, it was decided to relocate the UPCD to Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil Street. As President Javier said “We are getting a nice place for Dentistry so we are replacing it with an equally nice place”. He meant the commercial value of the lot at Taft Ave corner Pedro Gil. This is the background of the decision to relocate UPCD to Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil St. despite the vigorous objection and persistent lobbying of the dental alumni, faculty, student body and non-academic staff. The events narrated here are fully documented.

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The Dream of a Century Became a Reality On November 21, 1995, on Pedro Gil St. corner Taft Ave, City of Manila, the corner stone laying of the new UPCD building was done. And in 2000, the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry moved to its own new home.

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Chapter 3: Previous Locations Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio

The quest for finding its own “home” takes on more meaning for the College of Dentistry because it occupied several locations before moving to its current site along Pedro Gil St corner Taft Avenue Street in Manila.

One such location is the Malcolm Hall that houses the College of Law at the UP Diliman campus. In 1951, the lectures and pre-clinical courses of the UPCD were moved from the Quonset Hut to Malcolm Hall with the UP Diliman College of Law. At the Malcolm Hall, the second floor of the East Wing was used by the College. Since there was no clinic, the faculty and students had to go back to Manila for their clinical work. The College remained there up to 1955.

The Malcolm Hall at UP Diliman where the UPCD stayed at the second floor of the East Wing from 1951 to 1955.

After this, it again moved to another location, this time at the Rizal Hall along Padre Faura Street (now the College of Arts and Sciences’ main building). Rizal Hall is a threestorey building which the College shared with the School of Public Administration. Due to frequent and inconsistent transfer, the College earned the sobriquet “The Lost College” among UP students, faculty, and the rest of the UP community.

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In the first floor of Rizal Hall were all the clinics, such as Oral Surgery Clinic, Oral Medicine Clinic, Restorative Clinic, Prosthetic Clinic, and Orthodontic and Pediatric Clinic.

There are faculty rooms and offices along the side like the room of Dr. Bunag, Dr. Andrea Reyes, and Dr. Virginia Malabanan.

The Rizal Hall along Padre Faura Street that housed the UPCD for five years

On the second floor was located the office of the dean (at that time, Dr. Villa). He had a laboratory room beside his office because he did a lot of pathological slides and wrote articles about these that were published in local and international journals.

The Administration Office was also on the second floor. There was a Seminar Hall that can accommodate at least 30 students. During that time, the student population was usually small and so was the faculty. Along the sides is the office/room of Drs. Navea and Dr. Perez.

On the third floor are all lecture rooms as well as laboratory room for pre-clinical subjects/courses like Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Pediatrics, and Oral Medicine.

The room/office of Dr. Aurelio Ramos is along the sides.

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The faculty members at that time were as follows: 1. Dr. Victorino G. Villa who was also the dean 2. Dr. Eugenio Navea – College Secretary 3. Dr. Celso A. Bunag 4. Dr. Nestor P. Perez 5. Dr. Andrea Reyes 6. Dr. Aurelio B. Ramos 7. Dr. Virginia R. Malabanan 8. Dr. Avelino A. Macasaet The UPCD stayed at the Rizal Hall from 1955 to 1959. In 1959, the College moved to another place again at the Padre Faura Street, the Old PGH Infirmary which became its home for more than 40 years. It consisted of two one-storey buildings, with one in front and the other at the back.

On the front building upstairs on the right side is the Administration office, then the Dean’s Office. Further to the right is the Restorative Clinic and going forward is the Prosthodontic Clinic.

On the left side is the Cashier’s office; further down is the Pediatric and Orthodontic Clinic and at the back is the oral Surgery, then the Oral Medicine Clinic. At the far end is a small room which served as the clinician’s lounge where all the clinicians usually had their lunch as there was no canteen in the building.

The second building at the back was built in the 1960s during the time/term of Dean Jose Rodriquez. Going down to the second building, one finds the library and two lecture rooms that can accommodate 30 students. There are two rooms only the side used as faculty rooms for females. Then, the A-16 room is the biggest lecture room that can accommodate 50-60 people.

At the far end is a small room where all our test papers were mimeographed. It was manned by very trusted non-academic staff.

The Padre Faura site of UPCD was where majority of us graduated, sad to say, it was only in the year 2000 when finally, we were given our own home.

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In the year 2000, Dean Edna M. Jimena was advised by Chancellor Alfredo T. Ramirez to transfer the College of Dentistry from Padre Faura to our new location at the corner of Pedro Gil and Taft avenue.

Although the building was not complete yet, it was already functional. So in the month of June, the administration office, Library, Oral diagnosis clinic, Oral surgery and Oral Medicine clinic were able to transfer. After four months, the Restorative, Orthodontics and Prosthodontics Clinics followed.

The CD old building along Padre Faura Street that was home to the college for more than 40 years

At the ground floor/basement are two lecture rooms on the left side. The rest of the space are parking areas. The middle part of the areas was used as lounging area for students. At the end of the right side is a big maintenance room as well as a non-academic staff lounging room.

As you go upstairs in the right side is the administrative office, next is the Deans Office complete with conference room and comfort room. Adjacent to it is the newly constructed UPDAA room or alumni room with complete facilities. After the dean’s office is the Library.

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The Library has a total collection of 3,667 volumes of books, 3,760 bound journals, 853 semester papers and 57 CD roms. Yearly, the Library renews subscription of at least 10 journals requested by each department.

The UPCD Library is one of the most complete libraries in the whole country. It has improved tremendously not only in its collection which has grown both in number and format. The improvement was made possible through the support of the UP Manila administration, college funds and alumni.

The crowded clinical room in the old Padre Faura building that was the setting for many excellent graduates produced by the UPCD

Coming from the front on the left side is the College Secretary’s Office. Beside it is the Office of the Student Records Evaluator where all students come for enrolment.

The middle part of the 2nd floor is where many visitors usually wait. At the left side is a Biochem Laboratory Room, then the Restorative Laboratory Room followed by the Fixed Partial Denture Laboratory Room.

At the far end is the auditorium that can accommodate at least 300 people.

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Going up to the third floor on the left side, we have the female faculty lounge/room.

Each faculty has his/her own table for all their belongings. They also take their lunch here since it is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and coffee pot.

The next room is the Centennial Room complete with tables and chairs for conferences and other meetings. After this are the Orthodontic and Prosthodontic Lecture rooms. On the right side of the 3rd floor at the far end is the Diagnostic Room where patients are admitted/registered before treatment. They have a reception room.

Beside the Diagnostic Room or OD is the X-ray Room and a Developing Room. Opposite the OD is the Central Sterilizing Rom where all the instruments are sterilized before being used on patients. The next room is the Oral Surgery Clinic where all minor surgery cases are done under the supervision of the faculty.

Adjacent to it is the Oral Medicine (OM) Clinic. The OM Clinic trains studentclinicians in Endodontics, where root canal treatments, and in Periodontics where all gum treatments are done.

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Chapter 4: Position Papers From the Faculty of the U.P College of Dentistry The UPCD, since 1945, had moved several times from the Animal / Dog house of the UP College of Medicine to the Quonset Hut at UP Diliman, to the second floor of the UP College of Law, to Rizal Hall and finally to the UP Infirmary (former location at the Padre Faura St).

With several movements in 10 years, our college earned the sobriquet the “Lost College” among UP students, faculty and the rest of the university community because we did not have a home of our own.

All the past deans have worked hard to have a building but it was only through the efforts of Dean Natividad C. Gervasio (Dean NCG) that Senator Orlando Mercado appropriated 40 million pesos earmarked for the construction of the new UPCD building.

Everybody knew the building would be constructed in Padre Faura Street.

But it was unfortunate that Chancellor Perla Santos Ocampo told Dean NCG that we had to move to Pedro Gil Street instead.

Our college’s location at that time was ideal as it was very close to the PGH Outpatient Department. Since the Dental Department of PGH does mainly surgical cases so that other dental services are referred to the Senator Orlando Mercado and former Chancellor Perla Santos Ocampo sign documents that were put in the capsule that was lowered during the groundbreaking for the new UPCD building

college and patients find it very convenient. The CAS is also close so that Pre- dental students have access and are welcome to our college.

Transportation and security are not problems.

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Since it has been home to us for more than 40 years, we appealed to the UP Manila administration to help us build our new home/building in Padre Faura.

From the Senior Alumni On February 8, 1995, Senator Orlando S. Mercado who was guest of honor during the 80th Foundation Day celebration of the College Of Dentistry announced the appropriation of 40 million pesos in the 1995 National Budget for the construction of the UP college of Dentistry building.

Everybody was overjoyed by this unexpected news. The senior alumni were moved to tears. Sen. Mercado mentioned an attempted lobby to re-align this appropriation in favor of other UP projects. But he emphasized that the funds are specifically for the College of Dentistry out of gratitude for the excellent services he received in the dental clinic when he was still a student at UP Manila. Aside from that, the Senator made a clear commitment to Dean NCG who is a relative.

On September 1994, the UP Manila administration informed Dean NCG that the present site of the College of Dentistry has been approved by JICA for a Maternal and Child Care Center. A few days ago, she was told that the same site was earmarked for the Institute of Research. Dean NCG’s further inquiry showed neither of the 2 projects have funds allocated to them. Nevertheless, to accommodate the above plan, UPCD will be relocated one kilometer diagonally across the PGH compound along Pedro Gil St. (formerly Herran St.) The senior alumni endured the hardships when they were students because they had to travel from Diliman for their lectures usually at the Quonset hut on the hills now the site of Vinzon Hall and then to the second floor of Malcom Hall of the College of Law. Then their clinic/ laboratory was at the PGH. In 1955, UPCD moved again to Rizal Hall in Padre Faura and they relocated again in 1959 to the present site, the old Infirmary Building vacated by the WHO Regional Office. These four successive moves in just 10 years earned for the UPCD the unfortunate sobriquet as the “Lost College.”

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So to President Emil Q. Javier and all the members of the BOR, we the senior alumni of UPCD appeal to all of you to let our college stay in its present site.

From the US Based Dental Alumni Upon learning about the plan of the UP Manila administration to relocate UPCD, Dr. James Young, President of UPDAA in Southern California, immediately conducted a telephone survey among our alumni there.

It was unanimous or 100% that everybody wanted to stay in Padre Faura, especially their batch. All of them spent their six years dental education there from the pre-dental courses at CAS and the dentistry proper at Padre Faura. They all appealed to President Emil Javier and the Board of Regents not to relocate UPCD. They all felt we are better off staying at Padre Faura which is really home to us. They said they will withhold all donations to the College if their request will not be granted.

From the Non-academic Staff We, the non-academic staff of the UP College of Dentistry, would like to be heard with regard to the proposed relocation of the College.

We unanimously and strongly oppose the plan to relocate our college. The present location is very accessible and convenient to the patients, students and all of us.

Furthermore, it is home for all of us for more than 40 years so it is our firm stand to stay here at Padre Faura as our permanent home.

Thank you.

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From the Students Although we are not going to stay permanently in the school, for sure we will graduate soon but nevertheless, we would like our small voice to be heard that we all love our college despite the difficulties and hardships we endured.

We still firmly believe our college is the best College of Dentistry in the Philippines.

That our present location is very accessible to all of us students, patients, and everybody.

We get a lot of patients from PGH OPD because of its proximity and all non-surgical cases are referred to us. Transferring our college to Pedro Gil will be a distance from OPD and patients may not look for us anymore.

We beg all the authorities to allow our college to stay in our present location at Padre Faura, home to all of us.

Thank you.

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Chapter 5: The Fight for the Original Location of UPCD Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio

March 3, 1995 was the start of UPCD faculty members’ lobbying for the retention of the original location of UPCD with some of the well-known UP alumni. We sought audiences with the Land Use Committee of the UP System at UP Los Banos. This was upon the advice of UP Vice President for Planning and Development Fortunato dela Pena of the venue of the meeting. The UPCD delegates of consisted of former Deans Celso Bunag and Avelino A. Macasaet, Drs. Juan E. Quejada, Edna M. Jimena, Consuelo M. Joves, Luz T. Escoto and engineer-husband Prof. Miguel Escoto (who served as engineering consultant). The Land Use Committee was composed of Regent Edgardo Espiritu, Engineer David Consunji, Atty. Gerry Barican, Rey Vinuya and Regent Paulo Campos.

Vice President Dela Pena read from the minutes of the previous meeting that 40 million pesos had been appropriated by Senator Orlando Mercado for the construction of the new UP College of Dentistry building at the present location.

Regent Edgardo Espiritu commented that the College of Dentistry was a fire hazard and must be relocated. But after being told that it was not so, he admitted that he inadvertedly cited the UPCD when what he had in mind was the College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) which they visited and not the Dentistry building.

Regent Campos inquired why the UPCD delegation requested for the meeting. I told him that the purpose was to verify the UP Manila Chancellor’s decision to move the College of Dentistry to another place. Regent Campos asked if a dialogue has been held with the UP Manila Chancellor. I stated that there has never been a meeting about it. I further expressed a statement attributed to Regent Campos that the proposed Maternal and Child Care Center should be built near the Philippine General Hospital and that the College of Dentistry’s current location was preferred. Dr. Jimena, the College Secretary, corroborated my claim on what Regent Campos said.

Regent Campos denied having made the statement. He explained that if he had said so, then he was changing his mind. Dr. Jimena also added that she was a member 30

of the UP Manila Committee on Physical Integrity but no meeting has ever been called to decide on moving the UPCD from its present site.

The UPCD delegation said in chorus “No Sir. We have been there for 40 years since 1955.” Regent Campos further stated that the PGH Dispensary Dental Clinic was part of the UP College of Dentistry even citing Dr. Adriano Cruz as the head.

After the meeting, Regent Campos verified this with former Dean Celso Bunag who clarified it to be so.

With regard to the aspect of zoning to bring together related academic units, such as Medicine, Nursing, CAMP, Pharmacy and Dentistry due to common requirements, such as medical courses, we believed that Dentistry should be an exemption because of its peculiar academic needs. By the time dental students finish their second year, their medical subjects shall have been completed. Dental students are ready to start clinical work on patients referred by the PGH OPD. The clinical work is part and parcel of academic requirements. Medical and nursing students go to the College Dental Clinic for all nonsurgical treatments like x-ray, fillings, prophylaxis dentures, gum treatments, root canal treatments, and braces. Only surgical procedures are done at the OPD clinics.

The above are more reasons why UPCD should remain close to UP PGH OPD. The group pleaded that the UPCD should remain in its present location.

March 9, 1995 – at 2:00 o’ clock p.m. the UPCD group had a dialogue with Chancellor Perla Santos Ocampo at the UP Manila Board Room. Present, apart from the chancellor, were Vice Chancellor to Academic Affairs Lourdes Abadingo, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Dr. Alex de Leon and Vice Chancellor for Administration Dr. Napoleon Apolinario. The dental group consisted of myself, Dr. Quejada, Dr. Luz Escoto, Dr. Edna Jimena, Dr. Ching Joves, former Dean Avelino Macasaet, Prof. Escoto and Bonnie Miranda. The meeting started with a presentation by Dr. Alex de Leon of the supposed major development plan of UP Manila complete with scale models.

The discussion was animated and no-holds barred. The UP Manila administration insisted that the UPCD must be transferred to Pedro Gil St. as all academic colleges must be on that side. The UPCD group members, once more, were eloquent in their persuasive 31

argument for staying at Padre Faura. We were informed that Regent Campos is coming.

It was evident that Chancellor Santos Ocampo had to summon Regent Campos who was then holding a separate meeting at the Medical Center Manila.

When Regent Campos arrived, he said that he made a firm commitment of recommending to the Board of Regents that UPCD would be relocated Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil Street. Again, the UPCD group firmly stated that “we have gone a long way. We would fight to the end.”

March 15, 1995. The UPCD group met with Senator Mercado at his Velco Bldg. office at Adriana St. Intramuros, Manila. I was with Dr. Quejada, former Dean Macasaet, Dr. Luz Escoto, Dr. Jimena and Dr. James Young, UPDAA President in the USA. The group informed Senator Mercado that the UP Manila administration plans to put up a 20-storey commercial center fronting Taft Ave. The idea was to earn some funds and support UP Manila. Senator Mercado compared the plan to the “Boom na Boom” carnival at the Star City in Pasay to earn money.

Senator Mercado assured the group that he would respect the idea. True enough, the following week, Senator Mercado denounced in his radio program the plan for the commercial center. The UP Manila administration had to abort the plan which was already bidded for construction.

March 22, 1995 The UPCD group met with President Emil Javier at his UP Diliman office. The group consisted of Drs. Quejada, Macasaet, Escoto, Jumena, Prof. Escoto, and myself.

Everyone was asked why we all wanted to stay at Padre Faura. We all remained firm and united in wanting to stay at Padre Faura, as we stated in all our previous meetings.

President Javier advised the group at the end to strengthen our stand. We left with high hopes that he seemed to be on our side in staying at Padre Faura.

March 23, 1995 - The UPCD group met with Secretary Ricardo Gloria of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS). By law at that time, the DECS Secretary was the Chairman of the UP Board of Regents since at that time, there was no 32

Commission on Higher Education or (CHED) yet. Present were Drs. Quejada, Macasaet, Jimena, Escoto, Prof. Escoto, and myself. Secretary Gloria was obviously impressed when we gave him our position paper which was advanced to him by Secretary William Padolina of the Department of Science and Technology.

In fact, Secretary Gloria said, “Kayong mga taga UP, ang gagaling gumawa ng position paper, saludo ako sa inyo.”

The clincher to our agreement was it will not cost the UP Manila Administration a single centavo if UPCD was allowed to stay in the present location. Before we left his office, Secretary Gloria said “I will help you” and we all told him, “Thank you and goodbye.”

March 24, 1995- at 3;00 o’ clock in the afternoon.

The UPCD group met with the Land Use Committee of the UP System at the UP Diliman Board Room. The UPCD delegation was bigger and “heavier,” composed of Drs. Elizabeth de Castro, Quejada, Luz Escoto, Jose Francisco, Josefina Francesco, Primo Gonzales, Consuelo M. Joves., Edna M. Jimena, Felipe Veneracion, Prof. Escoto, and myself. The UP Manila administration was represented by Dr. Alex de Leon alone. The Land Use Committee was present en banc - Chair Edgardo Espiritu, Regent Campos, Nelia Gonzales, Vice President dela Pena , Atty. Gerry Barican, Engr. David Consunji, and Mr. Rey Vinuya.

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm. The UPCD group reiterated once more its stand on staying at Padre Faura, citing the importance of its close proximity to PGH OPD for numerous advantages both to the indigent patients and the dental students’ completion of their clinical requirements.

I added that despite the fact that UPCD students come from middle and upper income families who can afford to pay their patients’ expenses just so they will be present and, therefore, allow the students to complete their requirements, still many are unable to graduate on time because of clinical deficiencies. Moving the college away from the PGH OPD to Pedro Gil will aggravate the already crucial problem. Drs. Escoto and Josefina Francisco attested to such a problem because their children were graduating dental students at that time.

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Each one presented his/her own opinion about the matter. Drs. Felipe Veneracion, Consuelo Joves, Primo Gonzales, and Edna M. Jimena expressed their desire along with previously cited reasons to stay in the present location as their parents graduated from the college and they are very proud of it.

We ended our meeting with a pledge of peace to each other and went home resigned to await the final judgement.

Finally on Thursday May 25, 1995 During the BOR meeting, it was decided to relocate the UPCD to Taft Ave corner Pedro Gil St. As President Javier said “We are getting a nice place for the College of Dentistry so we are replacing it with an equally nice place.” He meant the commercial value of the prime lot at Taft Ave. corner Pedro Gil. This is the background of the decision to relocate UPCD to Taft Ave corner Pedro Gil. despite our vigorous objection and persistent lobbying by other dental alumni, faculty, students, and non-academic staff. The events narrated here are fully documented.

As soon as I secured a copy of the BOR decision relocating UPCD to Taft Ave. corner Pedro Gil, I immediately informed all the senior alumni who lobbied with me regarding the final decision. Here are some candid comments from our group and an apt conclusion to the most crucial issue ever faced by UPCD as epitomized in the proverb of Goethe.

Dr. Macasaet said, “Well, at least, that’s a nice place.”

Dr. Bunag said it will be very noisy since the LRT is there.

Dr. Quejada said “Well, it’s good, we were able to get a better place and prime lot at that.”

Dr. Luz Escoto or Prof. Escoto said that at least we are not relocated at the back.

Dr. Jimena and Dr. Ching Joves said that if we did not lobby, most probably we would be relocated at the back. At least, we benefited from our efforts.

“There is no past that we can bring back by longing for it. There is an eternally new now that builds and creates itself out of the Best as the past withdraws.”

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Chapter 6: Improvements Dr. Melanie Ruth Karganilla As the College of Dentistry transferred in 2002 from Padre Faura to Pedro Gil, infrastructure has definitely improved. The first projects accomplished were the following: Oral Medicine Section (OM), Central Sterilizing Room, faculty rooms, Department of Community Dentistry room, stock room and comfort rooms. All of these are located in the 3rd floor of the building.

The Oral Medicine (OM) Section, composed of Oral Diagnosis, Periodontics and Endodontics, and Oral Surgery, are separated into three rooms. All are located in the east wing if you are facing Pedro Gil St. The Central Sterilizing Room is also situated near OM. The rooms are a far cry from the old ones in Padre Faura.

The faculty rooms are much bigger and much comfortable to stay in, and provide more sanctuary compared to the previous humble rooms.

In 2005, the rest of the undergraduate clinics transferred, namely the Restorative Dentistry Clinic and laboratory, and the Prosthodontics Clinic and laboratory. The Restorative Clinic is adjacent to the OM clinic while the Prostho Section is on the west wing. This transfer has made the referral system among all the sections more convenient and efficient. Aside from the clinics, additional rest rooms were also completed, including one that caters to differently-abled persons.

As the years passed, more projects were finished. The Auditorium in the ground floor was finished and renovated in 2010 courtesy of Class 1985.

In 2015, the ground floor lobby was renovated, including the installation of the UPCD Centennial Marker. This project was accomplished with great help from Class 1989 whose members unselfishly spent time and money to have it finished in just a couple of months.

Repainting of the 3rd floor lobby was also made possible this year courtesy of the UP Dentistry Alumni Association (UPDAA) officers of 2014-2016.

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Also in the same year, due to the graciousness of then Chancellor Ramon Arcadio, the Orthodontic Graduate School completed its transfer to the new building. The said transfer has now put all the disciplines under just one roof. The Orthodontic Graduate School used to occupy a lot across the old dentistry building, just beside the Department of Justice of the country. Included in this transfer were the following: administration office, library-to-be, consultation room, student and faculty lounges and laboratory. Most of these are in the fourth floor in the new building except the Orthodontic Clinic which is located adjacent to the Prosthodontic clinic.

An additional 3 lecture rooms, 2 female and 2 male rest rooms were also completed in 2015.

The year after, in 2016, even more projects were completed. First was the conversion of the Dean’s Office pantry into the UPDAA office. The UPDAA officers of 2014-2016 contributed to raise funds for this room. Next, the Class of 1986 contributed to the renovation the comfort rooms of the auditorium. Also, the installation of the elevator which runs from the ground until the fourth floor was completed. This has been a great help for clinicians who carry a lot of dental materials and more importantly for patients who are not able to use the stairs when going up the clinics.

The most recently completed, January 12, 2017 to be exact, was the UPCD Research Laboratory. This is located in the fourth floor and houses modern and advanced equipment and instruments, namely: the Shimadzu Universal Testing Machine; FEI Scanning Electron Microscope with XDS; Shimadzu Microhardness Tester and the Mettler-Toledo Ion Level Meter and Fluoride Ion Electrode.

Currently, the renovation of the Prosthodontic Laboratory is in its finishing stage and very soon, this project will add to the continuous physical improvements of the college.

Since the new College of Dentistry building was opened in 2002, several improvements have been made and additional facilities have been added. Among these are the following:

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The newly-constructed fourth floor of the new building

1. Construction of the fourth floor a. The projects were finished in 2015 with funds from UP Manila under the term of Chancellor Ramon Arcadio i.

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ii. 2 male CRs iii. 2 female CRs iv. Orthodontics Grad School Administration Office v. Orthodontics Grad School Library vi. Orthodontics Grad School Consultation room vii. Orthodontics Grad School Pantry viii. Orthodontics Grad School Student Lounge ix. Orthodontics Grad School Faculty lounge x. Orthodontics Grad School Student lounge xi. Orthodontics Grad School Laboratory xii. UPCD Research laboratory – As of January 12, 2017, has Shimadzu Universal

Testing Machine, FEI Scanning electron microscope with XDS, Shimadzu

Microhardness Tester, Mettler-Toledo Ion Level Meter and Fluoride Ion

Electrode 2. Installation of the UPCD Centennial Marker at the UPCD grounds in 2015 courtesy of UPCD Class 1985.

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Unveiling of the marker for the new building during the centennial celebration

One of the newly built classrooms that is more spacious and comfortable for students

3. Completion of the 3rd floor facilities in 2002 with funds from UP Manila i.

Oral Medicine Clinic

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iv. Male Faculty Room v. Female Faculty Room vi. Department of Community Dentistry Room vii. Faculty Room viii. Stock Room ix. 2 female comfort rooms x. 2 male comfort rooms

Library

Lecture room

Lecture Room/Conference Room

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Hallway - fourth floor

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Completion of additional laboratories and other facilities a. In 2005: i.

Restorative dentistry clinic and laboratory

ii. Prosthodontics clinic and laboratory iii. 1 CR for differently-abled persons iv. 1 male CR v. 1 female CR b. In 2010 i.

Renovation of UPCD Auditorium courtesy of UPCD Class 1985

c. In 2015 i.

Renovation of UPCD Lobby courtesy of UPCD Class 1989

ii. Repainting of 3rd floor lobby courtesy of UP Dental Alumni Association

(UPDAA) 2014-2016

d. In 2016 i. Conversion of Dean’s Office pantry into the UPDAA office courtesy of UPDAA 2012-2014 ii. Renovation of Comfort Rooms at the UPCD Auditorium courtesy of UPCD

Class 1986

e. In 2016

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i. Supply and Installation of Elevator with funds from UP Manila

Chapter 7: Voices and Memories Four years after I graduated from the UP College of Dentistry in 1998, I started to teach in the old Dentistry building along Padre Faura Street. This was the same building where I once rushed in and out as a student. It was a modest structure, not that big, but had instilled a warm atmosphere among the students and faculty members.

As a faculty member, I was invited to teach in the Oral Medicine Section, Department of Clinical Dental Health Sciences, and as part of the teaching team of Oral Pathology and Oral Diagnosis with Dr. Natividad Gervasio and Dr. Ruth Rivera (+) as my senior faculty members. Compared to the clinical rooms in the present Dentistry building along Pedro Gil, the rooms in the old building were much smaller. And in these rooms, installed were older and a less number of dental chairs (modules), which sat close to each other and not in individual cubicles. But despite these shortcomings, I must say, teaching was not much difficult. The students then, knowing the limitations of the physical facilities of the college, were driven and resourceful. Using what they had, however little it seemed, they did what they could to finish their clinical requirements on time.

In 2002, the partial transfer of the college to its present location commenced. Oral Medicine was the first section to move in myself to the new building. The clinical rooms are much bigger and well-lit, and the dental chairs are now separated by cubicles. The ceilings are higher and there are more spaces in the rooms, thus, there is a better flow of the air and better traffic for the clinicians, patients and teachers. This atmosphere is more conducive to teaching and learning in the clinical areas.

In the first decade after the complete transfer in 2003, learning was, indeed, better because aside from the newer facilities and better working conditions, which inspired the clinicians to work even much better, the teacher-clinician ratio then was close to ideal to facilitate teaching.

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less clinicians graduate on time. The reason is multi-factorial: the so-called “Millennial” generation; patient factor and; teacher factor, where, among other things, the teacherstudent ratio has now become less ideal.

To address this, teaching styles have changed as the college continues to upgrade both in the teaching methods, including closer supervision of the clinicians, and in the modernization of the equipment and instruments.

The College of Dentistry is just a little over 100 years. It has a lot more to accomplish in producing graduates who would become biologically-knowledgeable, technically-capable and socially sensitive dentists. Whatever would come its way, in its present location and maybe even in its future site, if there would be another one again, the College of Dentistry would always step up to the demands and challenges of changing times.

Melanie Ruth Magno Karganilla, Batch 1994 Asst. Prof. 6, UP College of Dentistry

What I miss about the old building is the quadrangle where, during lunchtime or after school, a lot of the students would hang out and mingle with other people from different year levels.

The quadrangle was also where a number of activities were held like the Pictionary competition which was among the different year levels sponsored by the InDent Student Organization of UPCD. The Christmas party at the small quadrangle kept people close together and this is where we had the Christmas carol competition among the different year levels. I remember during our 1st year proper days, our rendition of “Deck the Halls” was so terrible. But during our second year proper, we sang the same song and added a few twists and made it humorous, landing us the 1st prize.

Though teachers were very strict before, it was also OK in the sense that it helped somewhat to instill a bit of discipline and organization. If a teacher said we will have this activity on that date, you had to find a way to be there, unlike now, though rare, that it is the teacher who has to adjust to the students’ schedule. The new building is nice because 42

when we started, there were brand new chairs, nicely functioning, though now, some of these chairs need to be rehabilitated. Internet is now available unlike in the old building when there was no such thing.

Some of the teachers were terrible back then. They would ask you to repeat things or do things over and you sometimes were left guessing as to what error was committed, though some of those teachers are still present, they have become more student-friendly.

To a certain extent, now that I am a faculty member, you sort of understand why the faculty back then was such. But there were still some faculty members back then who did not have to be that way. They could be strict without being mean to the students. They could not have given you the answer to your errors but at least directed you to them.

Elmer Escoto, DDM, Class 1991 Faculty member of UPCD

Moving into our new home in Pedro Gil Street proved to be a far cry from the UPCD building at Padre Faura Street. The building at Pedro Gil gave the faculty a feeling pride as they started to occupy the new Faculty lounge. The faculty lounge has a mini cubicle for each faculty. The Pediatric Dentistry sub-section was given 6 chairs in the Operative Department of the Clinics. The spacious clinics allowed the clinicians to treat their pediatric patients in a friendly environment facilitating the flow of treatment for these age group.

Anna Maria Cuevas Dimanlig, DDM Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry Sub-section University of the Philippines College of Dentistry, 1996-2015

UP College of Dentistry is equipped with facilities which caters to the needs of students. It has a good learning environment that provides avenues for theoretical and clinical education. Outfitted with multiple clinical departments, the College is able to provide comprehensive treatment to patients seeking dental care.

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School life in the old building as a student then eventually as a member of the faculty was simple and uncomplicated.

There were only two lecture rooms, A6 and A16, so remembering one’s assigned classroom wasn’t a problem, and in case you make a mistake, a few steps will take you to the other room. If you need the assistance of the non-academic personnel in charge of the room, a few meters’ walk will bring you to where the said personnel may be found.

There were only three lab rooms, the outer walls of which were lined with students’ lockers, so bringing the very cumbersome triple arm, portable motor and big tackle box containing dental instruments from said lockers to the lab was not too difficult.

There was a canteen, unlike in the new building, so anytime one wanted to take a break and eat, it was very convenient to do so. There you will find the very best fried chicken in town and various kinds of snacks and dessert, courtesy of Manang Vicky and her staff.

This is also where some would study, or where groups of students would meet, since unlike in the library where making noise was a serious offense, here, it was free for all.

The clinics were small and crowded, but for clinicians who had a habit of borrowing instruments and supplies, the set up was perfect. The manong’s station was also nearby and very accessible, so getting that important instrument that one forgot to prepare before a procedure was very easy to do.

From a clinical instructor’s point of view, the small clinics meant it was easier to keep an eye on clinicians from where the teachers were seated. And even if said clinicians were working in four rooms (the Oral Medicine Section then occupied endo-perio clinics , OS clinic and two extensions, part of the room used by the Pedo Subsection and the room referred to as Siberia), covering all these wasn’t too tiring. Besides, it was a welcome treat to go out of the cramped clinics and walk out of the corridors.

Going outside, there was no mall next door, but something better, the Ateneo Chapel that was nearby. A visit there at the start of the day was sufficient to see someone through the difficulties that surely lay ahead. Perhaps, this is why depression among students wasn’t too common then.

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For someone who spent four years as a student and 13 years as a teacher in that building along Padre Faura, when someone says, UPCD, the first image that comes to mind will always be that of the old building.

The new building at the corner of Taft Avenue and Pedro Gil has its own appeal. It is brighter and more spacious and for those who use the LRT, is much more conveniently located.

All students’ lockers are located on the first floor, a flight of stairs away from the Resto, Dent Mat and Biochem labs, and two flights of stairs away from the clinics. This in itself was good because it would help train the students to plan ahead and prepare everything needed for a lab class or in the clinics in order not to waste time going up and down, fetching this and that. Unfortunately, students/clinicians still aren’t able to anticipate their needs. On the bright side, they get the exercise they need to stay healthy.

In all sections, each clinician has his/her own cubicle with a dental chair and unit, and a sink. It is more difficult to borrow instruments from nearby clinicians although this doesn’t stop them. After all, their lockers are two floors away. This arrangement gives them some privacy during treatment and allows them to experience being in their own clinic, so to speak.

There are more classrooms, allowing some College of Medicine (CM) subjects to be held at the CD. Before, our students would walk from Padre Faura to Pedro Gil for Anatomy, Nutrition, Microbiology, General Histology, Physiology, and Pathology classes. When I was a student, some of us had to bring microscopes to the CM since there weren’t enough microscopes for Histo lab class. There is a very big classroom in the fourth floor. This is used not only by large classes but also during final exams (when two different year levels use it at the same time) and for review classes for the licensure exam.

There is an auditorium, something the old building did not have. This is where Recognition Ceremony for graduates, lectures of foreign and local speakers, homecoming activities, acquaintance and Christmas parties, and other gatherings are held. Faculty meetings aren’t held in a classroom but in a special place called the Centennial Conference Room.

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The laboratory used by the Restorative Dentistry, FPD, and Endodontics classes have 35 simulators , each with its own light, three-way syringe and attachments for both high and low speed handpieces. No more bringing of triple arms and dental motors.

The Graduate Program in Orthodontics used to have its own two-story building across the old one and beside the Registrar’s Office. Now, all of the College of Dentistry is housed in one building so consultations and referrals are easily done.

The UPCD Student Council has its own room. The manongs, too. There is a big room in the first floor that’s supposed to be a cafeteria but instead is being used by the students as their tambayan.

I consider myself lucky for having studied and worked in the old and new buildings.

Each has its own charm and I am glad I was given the opportunity to experience dental life in both.

Ma. Concepcion B. Medina, DDM Associate Professor, UPCD

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Chapter 8: Significant Contributions Dr. Irma L. Parajas In the 70s when the College of Dentistry was still housed in its old building, the College was considered a piece of history with its ancient design reminiscent of American architecture: the long corridors, inner garden, small classrooms, high walls, and pillars. We love the structure because there was nothing to compare it with and we were then just a small number of students.

The facade of the old UPCD building that was renovated and converted into the UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas

But with a growing student population and slowly dilapidating building and broken down facilities, the building was taking its toll on the students, the faculty and administrative staff and the learning environment. There was no other way to go but to construct a new building. To keep up with modern trends and its status as “The UP College of Dentistry,� the College had to have bigger, spacious, and modern facilities. Hence, in 2004, the College built a new building and moved from Padre Faura to Pedro Gil.

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Transferring to a new site and having a new building created a new image to the dental community here and abroad. A new building, with a modern design, newly-painted walls and wide rooms and an eye catching façade and garden is akin to a young lady who just came out of a beauty parlor with well-groomed hair, manicured fingers and nice make up and a stunning dress. People who see her will stop and look and ask who she is.

That was the feeling of UPCD alumni, faculty, staff and students when the new building was constructed‌. a feeling of pride and a realized dream for having invested in dental education and oral health of the Filipino population.

The new building resulted to more linkages with other colleges, here and abroad.

Before the new building was built, the first foreign linkage was made in 1992 during the term of Dean Gervasio. A very vital Memorandum of Agreement was signed by two presidents: President Jose Abueva of the University of the Philippines and President Sen Nakahara of the Nippon Dental University of Niigata, Japan. With that linkage, three of the UPCD faculty members were able to study in that university in Japan. They are Vicente O. Medina III, who earned his Ph D in Research Dental Materials in 2000, Dr. Michelle SunicoSegarra, Research Fellow in Operative Dentistry in 2000, and Dr. Tristan Ramos, Visiting

Facade of the new UPCD building that stands in the corner of two old Manila streets - Pedro Gil and Taft Avenue

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Researcher in Advanced Research Center Prosthodontics in 2001.

With the new building, more linkages were created with other colleges here and abroad. Collaboration were made with the National Yang Ming University of Taiwan in 2016, and Khon Kaen University of Thailand in 2016. Among the local universities with which linkages were forged were National University in 2011, Emilio Aguinaldo College in 2011, and Manila Central University, University of Perpetual Help, and Manila City Health Department in 2015.

The College invited renowned lecturers from all specialty fields to conduct conferences, workshop and short training courses. Among these were: • The Asian Dental Forum, Aug. 29-30, 2004, sponsored by the UPCD and Tokyo Medical and Dental University • TMD Basic Issues in Clinical Practice, August 2007, UP Dental Alumni Association and UPCD • UPCD Centennial Lectures, August 2015 – February 2016.

During the lectures, the College invited renowned lecturers in all specialty fields to conduct conferences, workshops, and short training courses, among whom are as follows: 1. Dr. Josef Ma. Carlos Bringas, Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Endodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry 2. Professor Jean Francois Roulet, Dept of Restorative Dental Services, University of Florida College of Dentistry 3. Dr. Axel Spahr, Head of Periodontics, Sydney Dental Hospital, University of Sydney 4. Prof. Daniel C. N. Chan, Associate Dean, Clinical Services, Director, IDDS Program, Professor of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry 5. Dr. Josephine Esquivel Upshaw, Associate Professor, Restorative Dental Science, University of Florida 6. Dr. Alexander Chung, Fellow, Royal College of Dentists in Canada The facilities, rooms and equipment were continuously increasing and improved by the use of more funds and donations coming from alumni and friends. News went around on the activities of the college and many were more than willing to help. Alumni 49

participation and cooperation became more intense than before because now they knew their monetary and materials contributions and donations would be used properly.

Among the most significant donations to the UPCD are as follows: 1. Dr. Dennis K. W. Li of Class 1967 – US$30,000 for the establishment and awarding of a service award , to be known as the Mr. and Mrs. Y. C. Li Leadership Award professorial chair 2. Dr. Tung Chuen Tang, US$15,000 for a professorial chair 3. Dr. Marina Lu-Tan (Class 1980), P1.5 million Orthodontic Graduate School Endowment Fund The above donors gave the check on Feb. 8, 2016 during the Centennial Award Night of the UPCD. Other donations made during the term of Dean Edna Jimena were categorized as Diamond - P1 million and up; Ruby - P750,000 - P999,999; Emerald - P500,000 - P749,000; Sapphire - P250,000 - P499,999; Jade - P100,000 - P249,000; Pearl - P50,000 - P99,000; Gold – P25,000 – P49,900; Silver – P10,000 – P24,999; and Bronze – P5,000 – P9,999; Copper - P1,000 - P999 Following were the donors under the diifferent categories: Diamond 1. Ben W. Johnson 2. Mark Oliver 3. UPCD Class ‘75 4. UPDAA USA 5. UPCD Class ‘89 Ruby 1. Joanna Chow Emerald 1. Dr. James Young 50

2. Class 1985) 3. Dentsply Asia 4. Dr. Luz C. Macapanpan 5. Dr. Natividad Reyes Sapphire 1. UPDAA Phil 2000 2. Mushroom Foundation 3. Class ‘87 4. Class ‘88 5. Pamela Sandeco Zapanta Gold 1. Dr. Felipe Afable 2. Colgate Palmolive Philippines 3. Dr. Crisanta Camara-Santayana 4. Dr. Michael Cervantes 5. Dr. Patricia Claparol 6. Dr. Edgardo dela Vega 7. GC Asia Dental 8. Dr. Lucinda Luczon 9. Dr. Nancy Madera 10. Dr. Robert Peña 11. Dr. Fatima Pineda Lam 12. Dr. Edward Ramos 13. Dr. Mena Li Docto-Canlas 14. Dr. Eduardo Regalado 15. Dr. Lourdes Reanilyn Reysantos 16. Dr. Marina Lu-Tan 17. Dr. Yolanda Soriano Cervantes 18. Dr. Rafael Sustento 19. Dr. Regina Isabel Santos-Morales 20. Dr. Alexander Vizcarra 21. Dr. Marilyn A. Leung 22. Dr. Ligaya Chan and Dr. Vivian Virata

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Silver 1. Glaxo Philippines 2. Golden Peak 3. Nestle Philippines 4. Dr. Rufino Achacoso 5. Dr. Ning Hoi Chung 6. Dr. Sandra Cruz-Hernandez 7. Dr. Felipe and Marco Gonzales 8. Dr. Daniel Chan 9. Dr. Tomas Tan 10. Dr. Rowena Rivera 11. Intercast Dental Distributor Bronze 1. Dr. Paul Achacoso 2. Dr. Primo Gonzales 3. Dr. Leticia Guerrero 4. Busco Sugar Milling Co. 5. Dr. Racquel Rivera-Henson 6. Dr. Roberto Montellano 7. Pfizer Philippines 8. Wyeth Philippines, Inc 9. Dr. Ruth Rivera 10. Dr. Juan E. Quejada 11. Dr. Rosario F. Mayro 12. Dr. Angie Atienza There were more big and spacious classrooms, laboratories and research rooms which were equipped with state-of-the-art materials and equipment. This made the environment very conducive to learning. Student enrollment increased and there was no need to limit the UPCAT accepted applicants. This enabled the students to have updated materials and study in a modern environment very conducive to creative thinking and innovations. With this atmosphere, students excelled in their academics as well as in their social work, making them very proud that they are UP students. This uplifted their spirits and further gave credence to UPCD as the only state owned dental university in the 52

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country from among the 26 existing dental colleges. They knew that they are in a college that shapes the minds, skills and hearts of students to be future socially-oriented dentists, teachers and leaders in the country.

Clinically, there were more patients treated at the clinics for different oral health problems and conditions with more rooms, wider clinics and facilities in the new building, Hence, a bigger percentage of Manila communities and suburbs are now being served.

From a yearly patient load of 1,900 to 2,000 in 1991 to 1999, the current patient load is 2,500 to 3,500. Also, additional health services were added, such as Dental Health Education, periodic Oral Cancer Screening, and Cone Beam Computerized Tomography or CBCT. Here are some of the recently completed researches done by the faculty and students: 1.

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Property of Caesalpnia pulcherima (L.) Swartz, 2016, Dr. Angelina A. Atienza, Erna C. Arollado, Richelle Ann M. Manalo, Leslie B. Tomagan, Gerwin Louis T. Dela Torre 2. Effects of Phosphoric Acid Etching on the Shear Bond Strength (SBS) of a Self Etch Adhesive (SEA), 2015, Nygel Shane B. Acosta; Carol May Q. Llenado; Jessica K. Rebueno Santos; Vicente O. Medina III

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3. Knowledge and practice of prescribing oral antibiotics of dental practitionees in the City of Manila. A descriptive study, 2015. Anne Margarette S. Antonio; Josher N. Biascan; Alles Stella A. De Peralta; Kristine Rachelle R. Paute Esthera; Melanie Ruth K. Frange 4. The effects of abrasives in toothpaste on dental plaque removal: A double blind randomized clinical trial, 2014, Ma. Carmen Santiago; Narecia Velasco and Dr. Ma. Celina Garcia 5. Quantitative in-vitro analysis of Streptococcus-mutans Adherence to Orthodontic Materials Treated with Cetylpyridinium Chloride Mouthwash, 2013, Josievitz U. Tan Zafra 6. A leading Sports Drink Reduces the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Guinea Pigs, 2014, Lotus D. Llavore 7. Racially determined Variations in Root Canal Morphology of Teeth Used at the UP College of Dentisty Pre-clinical Endodontic Course, 2013, Dr. Ma. Concepcion B. Medina 8. Prevalence of Dental Caries in Indigent Filipino Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate (CLAP) from the Nordhoft Craniofacial Foundation Philippines, Inc, 2013, E. Ildefonso, MB Palabrica, Dr. Tuano-Cabrera

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Students pose in front of the UPCD building marker after the centennial celebration

9. Abaca fiber as an alternative suture material. A comparative study by Ruchelle Anne Mae. M. Ramirez; Rose Antoinette M. Umayam; and Elmer Jesus T. Escoto 10. Oral Cancer: A Descriptive Study of inpatient cases at the Philippine General Hospital from 2006-2010 by Jocelyn Lloren Bare; Diane Joy G. Buyawe; and Melanie Ruth Karganilla-Frange 11. Efforts of curing methods on the Flexual strength of composites by Irene Maye D. Rodriguez; Iris S. Medoria Vale; and Vicente O. Medina III 12. An in vitro study on the anti-microbial property of guava leaves extraction enteroloccus faecalis by Hazel M. Cortez; Lauren O. Lacbanes, and Concepcion B. Medina 13. Sexual dysmorphism of palatal dimensions among UPCD students by Dominique E. Aria Bagasan, Juvena B. Fayluga, and Danilo L. Magtanong Some of these academic outputs were published in local and international journals giving rise to the achievement of the College as part of the University Systems’ goal for International Quality Education. One such study was “Histopathologic Study on the Pulp Response to Single-Bottle and Self Etching Adhesive Systems” by Vicente Medina III, K Shinkae, M. Sherono, N. Tanaka, Y Katoh. This was conferred the International Publication Award by UP on March 5, 2003.

Clearly, the effect of a new building can be seen in its graduates, its linkages and collaboration with other dental colleges, its research contributions to the profession, and its publications.

Among the researches that created an impact on dental health are the researches of Dr Irma L. Parajas which made the headlines or were implemented in the delivery of dental care services and programs of the Department of Health and the then Department of Education, Culture, and Sports. These are as follows: Caries preventive effect of wild tea (tsaang gubat) - A three- year research study funded by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) and adopted by 55

the Dental Department of the Department of Health during the administration of the late Secretary of Health Dr. Juan Flavier and the Philippine Dental Association for their preventive programs. The study was an alternative to the expensive fluoride tablets and vitamins fortified with fluoride which was then being sold. Wild tea is a locally grown herbal plant available mostly in mountainous and plain areas of the country. It was found to have a high content of fluoride, hence the interest for dental caries prevention. Drinking a cup of boiled wild tea leaves at least three times a day was shown to reduce the incidence of dental caries.

Testing 3 Models of Dental Health Care Services for the Philippines. This is a three-year study funded by the International Development and Research Council (IDRC) which tested different models of dental care services for financing and the use of dental auxiliaries. Results were implemented by the Department of Health, particularly the use of dental auxiliaries in several provinces and partly at the Department of Education.

Determination of the fluoride levels of drinking waters in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4. A study funded by the Niigata School of Dentistry in Japan. The results served as a guide to the implementation of fluoride programs, particularly in elementary schools and preschools.

Utilization of Indigenous Toothbrushes for Oral care. A project that answered the search for a cost effective material for the commercial toothbrush, this was piloted in Cavite and later adopted by schools in remote areas. This included the use of toothbrushes made from guava twigs, coconut husks and betel nut husks. Pupils made their own toothbrushes from any of the three materials, which were readily available in their community.

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Chapter 9: Profile of UPCD Deans and Other Alumni Achievers Dr. Victorino G. Villa Dr. Villa graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1924. He started teaching after graduation and taught the following subjects: Oral Histology, Oral Pathology, Prosthetics and Oral Surgery.

“Lolo,” as he is fondly remembered by his students has a “suki.” Since he taught subjects for the first year, third year and fourth year, he would always call a student who could not answer his questions which went around different subjects.

But if students could answer his questions, he would never call them again. That is why the students really studied when they had classes with Dr. Villa.

Dr. Villa took Master of Science in Dentistry at the Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1934. Upon his return to the Philippines, he resumed his teaching at the UPCD teaching mainly Oral Histology and Oral Pathology. He served as head of different departments, then became Secretary of the College, Acting Director and finally appointed Dean of UPCD. He served as dean from 1948-1960.

His awards and citations included a Medal and Diploma from the Association of Philippine Board Examiners in 1951 for his contributions to the dental profession; Distinguished Service and Medal of Honor, Republic of the Philippines in 1956; Fellow of the World Health Organization to the First Dental Seminar, Wellington, New Zealand, 1954; and Adviser, Commission on Dental Education, Federation Dentaire International in 1957.

Dr. Villa has published a lot of scientific papers in both local and international journals.

He has been cited in the Oral Pathology Texbook by well-known authors like Dr. Joseph Bernier.

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Dr. Jose D. Rodriguez Dr. Rodriguez graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1931.

From 1932 to 1949, he joined the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

He was assigned at the V. Luna General Hospital Dental Clinic.

He rose from the ranks as Captain, Major and finally became the Chief of Dental Services and was promoted to Lieutenant Coronel.

In 1949, he was appointed Assistant Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Surgery at the UPCD. He taught Oral Diagnosis and Oral Surgery. In 1952, he took special courses/training in Oral Surgery at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. In 1957, he was appointed Board of Dental Examiners and later became the chairperson in 1958-1959. In 1960, he was appointed dean of the UPCD and he served in this post up to 1967. He was awarded “Most Outstanding Dentist of the Year� in 1965 by the Federation of Private Dental Practitioners for his outstanding achievements in various fields of dentistry.

Dr. Celso A. Bunag Dr. Bunag graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1950. He was appointed Student Assistant in Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery.

Immediately after passing the Dental Licensure Examination in 1951, he was appointed Instructor in Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery. He rose from the ranks as Instructor to Full Professor in 1951-1985.

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the patients as this trait earns admiration and respect. When asked by colleagues why he did not join any dental organization, his reply was “I don’t want any glamorous accolade. I just want to be remembered as ‘Celso,’ a good and honest man.”

In 1965, he took his Master in Dental Science at the University of Melbourne, Australia and completed this in 1967. Upon his return to the Philippines, he resumed his teaching position at the UPCD and served as dean from 1968-1974.

He was awarded the Most Outstanding Alumnus by the UP Alumni Association in 1995.

Dr. Nestor P. Perez Dr. Perez graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at UP College of Dentistry in 1950. After graduation and passing the National Board Examination for Dentistry, he was appointed Instructor at UPCD teaching Prosthetic Dentistry.

That is his specialization, Prosthetic Dentistry encompasses Complete Denture Prosthesis, Removable Partial Denture Prosthesis, and Fixed Bridges. In 1954-1955, he took special courses in Prosthodontics at New York University, New York, USA. Dr. Perez took his Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Manchester, Manchester England in 1966. Upon return to the Philippines, he resumed his teaching position at UPCD and was finally appointed Dean of UPCD – 1974-1980.

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Dr. Avelino A. Macasaet Dr. Macasaet graduated with the degree Doctor of Dental Medicine at UP College of Dentistry in 1952. He was a student assistant and after passing the Dental Board Examination, was appointed Instructor teaching Dental Materials and Restoration (Operative) Dentistry. Dr. Macasaet was awarded the NECAID scholarship so he took his Master of Science in Dentistry at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and was able to graduate in 1962. While still in US he was invited to be speaker at the International Association for Dental Research because of his excellent research work at St. Louis, Missouri in 1962.

Upon return to the Philippines, he resumed his teaching position at UPCD, was promoted Associate Professor, and later Full Professor.

He authored a textbook and Laboratory Manual in Dental Materials and have contributed to the well-known Skinner’s Science of Dental Materials by Ralph Philipps 8th edition in 1982. Dr. Macasaet was appointed Dean of UPCD in 1980-1986, and retired in 1995.

Among the numerous awards he received are as follows: 1. Most Outstanding Health Professionals in Dentistry for 1989 by the Philippine Federation of Professional Association 2. Gawad Parangal – Katangi-tanging Guro sa taong 1993.

Kaugnay ng 11 taong pagkakatatag ng UP Manila 3. Service Award – University of the Philippines. January 1997. Diliman, Quezon, City.

4. Certificate of Achievement US – Department of State Agency for International Development. December 14, 1964

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Dr. Aurelio B. Ramos, Jr. Dr. Ramos graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1949. After graduation, he took postgraduate courses in Dentistry at the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA until 1950.

Upon returning to the Philippines, he did private practice.

In 1956, he was appointed Instructor at the UPCD teaching Microscopic Oral Anatomy and later on, Dental Anesthetics, Oral Surgery, and Periodontics. His forte or specialization is Periodontics (gum diseases).

In 1963, he got a Colombo Plan Fellowship and took his Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and graduated in 1965. Back to his teaching post at the UPCD in 1970, he was fortunate to get another Colombo Plan Fellowship this time, for a Diploma in Public Health at the University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and graduated in 1971.

He returned to teaching at the UPCD and in 1986, he was appointed dean and served in this capacity until 1991. Upon retirement in 1991, he was appointed member of the Board of Dental Examiners, a position he held for quite some time. In 1998, he was appointed Chairperson of the Board of Dentistry under the Professional Regulation Commission.

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Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio Dr. Gervasio graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1963.

After passing the dental licensure examination, she started private practice in her hometown in Bacoor, Cavite. This act made her father proud as she was able to serve her relatives, friends, and neighbors.

In 1969, she left for the USA for further studies. That same year, she was accepted as Research Assistant at the Department of Oral Pathology Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts up to 1971. In the same year, she was accepted as an Intern in Oral Surgery at Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Later, she was chosen as Resident in Oral Surgery in the same hospital from 1972-1974. After her extensive training in Oral Surgery, she was given an appointment as Dental Health Educator at the Department of Public Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, from 1974-1977.

In 1977, she decided to return to the Philippines. She was first invited to teach at the University of the East College of Dentistry teaching Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery. In 1981, when Dr. Avelino Macasaet was dean of the UPCD, he tried his best to get an item position for Dr. Gervasio that led to her appointment as Assistant Professor at the UPCD teaching the same subjects. As a dental professor, she emphasized to the students the need to study well and come on time. To encourage students to be punctual, she usually locked the door of the lecture room 10 minutes after the start of class and this rule she made known to them such that it made them come early.

After 10 years of teaching, she was appointed UPCD dean and served from 1991-1994. She was reappointed for a second term from 1994 to 1997. In 1999, she was appointed Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of UP Manila and served until 2002. In 2004, she was appointed Chairperson of the Technical Committee for Dental Education of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). She spearheaded the approval of CHED Memorandum No. 33 on the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for Dental Education. Dr. Gervasio retired in 2007 as Full Professor.

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Among the national and international awards received by Dr. Gervasio are as follows: 1. Lifetime Achievement Award from the UP Dental Alumni Association during the UPCD Centennial Celebration on Feb. 8, 2016 2. Visiting Professor at the International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia from July 1 – September 30, 2010 3. Honorary Doctoral degree (Ph D) from the Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, on June 1, 2004 4. Most Outstanding Professional Award in the field of Dentistry from the Professional Regulation Commission on June 19, 1999 5. Visiting Professor, Nippon Dental University, Nigata, Japan, Nov. 25, 1998 – May 30, 1999 6. Outstanding Professional Awardee in Dentistry, UP Manila Alumni Association, June 15, 1998 7. Outstanding Alumna Professional Award in Dentistry, UP Alumni Association, Diliman, Quezon City, June 14, 1997.

Dr. Leonor Cruz-Lago Dr. Lago graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry in 1965. She started teaching at the UPCD in 1968 with an appointment of Instructor.

Her first assigned subject to teach was Oral Anatomy.

From 1971 to 1972, she took her postgraduate training at the Osaka Dental University, Japan. Teaching is one of her passions.

She had always been known for coming to class early and being ready for the day’s work. Whether a lecture or hands-on teaching in any clinical department, she enjoyed it. She was always busy either with teaching or administrative work. Despite her hectic schedule, she had time to listen and interact with anyone and everyone in the College. We would see her in the classrooms, clinics, library, and hallways with a smile.

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From 1994-1997, she served as University Registrar of UP Manila. In 1997, she was appointed dean of UPCD which she served until 1997. One of her contributions to the College was helping develop the Graduate Program in Orthodontics in 1986. She devoted a lot of time and energy in the program so that post-graduate Orthodontics training can be made locally and affordable to anyone who wishes to learn. She retired in 2006 as Full Professor.

Dr. Ma. Edna Montellano-Jimena Dr. Jimena graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1973. After passing the dental licensure examination, she was appointed Instructor of Endodontics at the UPCD from 1973-1980. In 1975, she took postgraduate studies at the University of Bergen in Norway and was awarded a Diploma in Endodontics in 1976.

Back to her teaching position at the UPCD, she was promoted as Assistant Professor and was assigned to several committee works. In 1982, she was invited to teach at King Saud University at Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She was appointed Assistant Professor and taught the following subjects: Pulp Biology, Endodontics, and Restorative Dentistry up to 1988. In 1991, she returned to the Philippines and resumed her teaching position at the UPCD. She became the head of the Oral Medicine Section. In 1994, she was appointed College Secretary at the UPCD. She did her job well, especially the screening and enrollment of students.

Finally, in 2000-2003, she was appointed dean of the UPCD. Dr. Jimena is very vocal in her ways and was a disciplinarian. She would call immediately the attention of anybody who committed mistakes. It was, indeed, a great loss to the College and the dental profession, relatives and friends when Dr. Jimena passed away at a very young age of 59, a month short of her 60th birthday in August 2010.

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centennial celebration on Feb. 8, 2016 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel 2. Most Outstanding Professional Award in the Field of Dentistry 2003 given by the Professional Regulation Commission 3. Outstanding Teacher in Dentistry – 2000 given during the UP Manila Foundation Celebration, October 27, 2000.

4. Award of Recognition – Outstanding Alumna given by the UP Dental Alumni Association, September 9, 1999

Dr. Elizabeth Gonzales De Castro Dr. De Castro graduated with the degree Dental Medicine at UP College of Dentristry in 1976. After passing the Licensure Examination, she was appointed Instructor at UPCD teaching Community Dentistry. Community Dentistry is quite a broad field that she teaches first year, second year, third year, and fourth year dental students. Dr. De Castro was assigned to teach and supervise students to go to rural areas/communities and treat rural folks on their dental problems even in the absence of modern facilities.

In 1978, she took her Master of Public Health at the UP College of Public Health and was able to graduate in 1981. Not too satisfied with her local training, she took postgraduate studies at the Institute of Dental Surgery at King’s College, London, England in 1987.

When she resumed her teaching position at UPCD, she was promoted to Associate Professor and then Full Professor. Dr. De Castro served as UPCD dean from 2003-2009.

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Dr. Vicente O. Medina III Dr. Medina graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from the UP College of Dentistry in 1986 after the famous EDSA Revolution. After passing the Dental Licensure Examination, he was appointed Senior Lecturer at the UPCD. In 1987, he was given an item position as Instructor IV. Dr. Medina teaches Dental Materials and Operative Dentistry. In 1993, he was promoted to Assistant Professor I and was given a permanent item.

In 1997, Dr. Medina was awarded the Monbusho Scholarship that qualified him for a doctorate degree or PhD in Japan. He was requested to take up extensive Nihongo language for six months. Finally, in 2002, he was awarded the doctoral degree (PhD) in Dentistry. He became the pride of UPCD as the second graduate with a PhD degree. Upon his return to the Philippines, he resumed his teaching position at the UPCD and was promoted to Associate Professor III to Associate Professor VII, and finally Full Professor.

He was later appointed Dean of UPCD and served this post for two terms from December 2010-February 2016. Dean Medina was responsible for the improvements of the 3rd floor and construction of the 4th floor of the new UPCD building.

He received the International Publication Award from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City on March 5, 2003.

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Dr. Danilo L. Magtanong Dr. Danilo Magtanong is currently Associate Professor in Prosthodontics and has been a teacher for 30 years. He was appointed UPCD dean in 2016 for a term of three years.

He finished Doctor of Dental Medicine at UPCD in 1986 and was recruited as a member of the faculty at the Section of Prosthodontics immediately after graduation. He took up and completed his Masters of Health Professions Education at the UP Manila National Teachers Training Center for the Health Professions in 2004. In 2010, he finished a dental implant training program in Seoul, South Korea.

He is President-elect of the Philippine Prosthodontics Society and is a Fellow of the same specialty society.

Throughout his teaching career, he was able to do numerous scholarly and creative works in Prosthodontics for the training and education of Dentistry students as well as for dental practitioners, including researches and manuals which were published locally and internationally. He was guest lecturer, speaker, facilitator, and/or resource person to over a hundred seminars and conventions in dentistry and education organized by government and/or non-government organizations. He was also frequently invited to public awareness programs and forums on dentures and denture-wearing, including radio and television interviews.

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Other Alumni Achievers Dr. Primo Gonzales Dr. Primo Gonzales stands out as the Most Colorful Personality in Organized Dentistry in the Philippines as well as in different international organizations. He graduated with a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry (UPCD) in 1952.

In 1954, he left for a year of postgraduate studies in Prosthodontics at the New York University College of Dentistry in the US. This was followed by another year of internship in Dental Surgery and Anesthesia at the Morrisania City Hospital in New York City. During his two-year stay in New York City, he organized the Philippine Dental Association in New York and vicinities and was its president in 1954-1956.

He came back to the Philippines in late 1956 and immediately set up his dental practice at the luxurious Escolta. Later, he transferred to Makati upon the invitation of the Cojuangcos because he is the retainer of all their companies. He maintained two dental clinics in Malacanang Palace during the whole 20 years of President Ferdinand Marcos. He kept another clinic at the Manila Hotel from 1978 until his retirement.

Dr. Gonzales is a former member and chairperson of the Dental Board of Examiners for 21 years. He served twice as president of the Philippine Dental Association. He served as a member of the University of the Philippines Board of Regents from 19861991. He is also considered the most travelled Filipino dentist having attended almost all international conventions, particularly of the Asian Pacific Dental Federation, American Dental Association, and Federation Dentaire International which he attended almost every year during the last 35 years. He has visited almost all dental universities in Europe and the Asian Pacific region.

For the past 38 years, he represented the Philippine Dental Association in all major dental conventions around the world.

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Among his many awards are as follows: 1. Most Outstanding Dentist of the Century, Philippine Dental Association, Manila Hotel, Dec. 5, 2008 2. Most Outstanding Professional in the Field of Dentistry, Professional Regulation Commission, Sofitel Hotel, June 22, 2007 3. Distinguished Dentist Award, Academy of Dentistry International, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 8, 1999 4. Gawad Propesyunal sa Dentistri, UP Manila Alumni Association, June 21, 1997 5. Outstanding Service to Public and Profession, American Dental Association, Oct. 6, 1991, Seattle, Washington, USA 6. Elmer Best Award, Pierre Fauchard Academy, September 1990, World Dental Congress, Singapore 7. Professional Award in Dentistry, UP Alumni Association, April 13, 1985, Diliman, Quezon City

Dr. Juan E. Quejada Dr. Quejada graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UP College of Dentistry (cum laude) in 1953. He served as faculty member of the College immediately after graduation. In 1956, he joined the Dental Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as First Lieutenant. In 1961, he was awarded the NEC-AID scholarship that qualified him to study abroad. He took his Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) at Saint Louis University, Missouri and graduated in 1964. He took his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiology and Pharmacology in the same university and graduated in 1966. He is the first Filipino dentist to earn such degree, becoming a real pride of the UPCD and the university.

Upon his return, he continued to teach at UPCD and was promoted to Associate Professor. In 1975-1976, he was appointed Professor and Director of Research at Saint Louise University Medical Center Missouri, USA. Finally back to the Philippines, he started

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his private practice in Orthodontics in 1977. Meanwhile, he still had an appointment as Professional Lecturer at UPCD from 1980-1997.

Dr. Quejada is an excellent organizer and director of organizations like “Ang Dugo ay Buhay,” a national blood typing program of UP Vanguard in cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross, serving from 1978-1982. He is a prolific writer and is credited with all the position papers of the College during the time of lobbying with all UP officials. He was able to get the prime lot where the college now stands.

Dr. Quejada is a much-sought after speaker and was Chairperson of several national and international conferences and seminars. Among the numerous awards he received are as follows: 1. Armed Forces of the Philippines – 1972 2. St. Luis Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation, USA. 1986.

3. Most Outstanding Professional in the Field of Dentistry – 1993.

UP Alumni Association, Diliman, Quezon City.

4. Award of Honor – Philippine Dental Association – 1990.

5. Most Outstanding Professional in the Field of Dentistry – 1995.

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) 6. Outstanding Alumnus in Dentistry 1996 – University of the Philippines Manila It is quite unfortunate that Dr. Quejada did not become dean of UPCD, otherwise, he would have been “the best dean UPCD never had.”

Dr. Sofronio P. San Juan Dr. Sofronio P. San Juan once wrote, “Come graduation, come the commencement of our independence as individuals.

We come to the realization that we are on our own… left to guide our own destiny. We realize, from then on, that life and success are what we shall make it.”

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That time, the UPCD Class 1952, to which Dr. San Juan belongs, was celebrating its diamond jubilee. By then, he had come a long way towards making his life successful.

Dr. San Juan had a career in Pediatric and Community Dentistry, teaching in organized dentistry that spanned decades. It began at the University of the Philippines Manila where he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1952. It was this very institution where he started teaching before moving on to become its College Secretary for nine years.

Together with other faculty members, he was given the opportunity to pursue graduate studies. He completed his Master in Dental Science at the University of Sydney in Australia.

Through the years, his professional world expanded beyond the Philippine shores and the four walls of the UPCD. He became a consultant at the World Health Organization and director of the Dental Studies Program, Fiji School of Medicine in 1981-1982. He moved up the UP Manila hierarchy as he was appointed first University Registrar serving from 19831986. He was later appointed UP Manila Assistant for Administration (equivalent to the post of Vice Chancellor for Administration) and he served in this capacity from 1988-1991. After his stint as administrator, he returned to teach at the UPCD from 1991-1996.

His active involvement in organized dentistry brought him from the local chapters to the national organizations and international arena. He served as president of the UP Dental Alumni Association, Manila Dental Society, and Philippine Dental Association. He, likewise, became president of the International College of Dentists, Philippine Section; secretary-general of the Asia-Pacific Dental Congress in 1994 and of the Federation Dentaire Internationale-Manila ’86 World Dental Congress.

His life’s works had earned him numerous awards, the Dr. Germanico Carreon Award for Outstanding Contribution in Dental Literature, PRC Outstanding Professional in Dentistry, UPAA Professional Award in Dentistry, PDA Kapitan Cheng-Cheng Award, Rotary Club of Pasig Distinguished Service Award, to name a few. Over and above these accolades, he will always be loved and cherished by the dental students whom he taught. (Maria Teresita C. Lara, DDM, MHPEd)

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Dr. Luz C. Macapanpan Dr. Luz C. Macapanpan was a mover, change agent, leader, and innovator. She was certainly ahead of her time. In 1957, she was awarded as the first Outstanding Alumnus of the UPCD. It was not surprising that when UPCD celebrated its centennial in 2015, she was again honored as “Outstanding Alumni of the Century in Education.” It did not have to take a competent Board of Jurors to decide on bestowing on her this honor. All her former students could attest to how deserving she truly is of these awards.

Dr. Macapanpan was a proud alumna of UPCD, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1947. She went on to become a Clinical Fellow in Dentistry for Children at the Guggenheim Dental Clinic in New York City, USA in 1950.

She graduated with a Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Illinois, Chicago in 1952. It was here where she taught at the Department of Histology and Oral Pathology. By this time, she dreamed of helping develop faculty members and dentists who are competent in the practice of orthodontics in her home country. She envisioned for Filipinos from all corners of the country, in provinces most particularly gaining access to competent orthodontic care.

She came home to teach orthodontics top undergraduate dentistry students at the UPCD. Philippine Dental College (now De Ocampo Memorial Colleges) and Manila Central University. In the 1970s, dentists started visiting her orthodontics classes at UP. Thereafter, she started holding orthodontics seminars and then regular meetings at her Spring Street home. At some point, she started working towards the establishment of a graduate school in orthodontics at UP. As the process took long, she established a preceptorship on the “Biological Basis and Clinical Practice of Orthodontics.” Her “Spring University” produced dentists competent in orthodontics whose practices were geographically well distributed from up north in Isabela to down south in South Cotabato. She was successful in ensuring that a dentist would be able to render competent orthodontic service to Filipinos in all corners of the country.

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Outstanding Dentist of the Year 1977 (PRC); awardee of the International Association of Periodontology from Asia and Honorary Chairman Emeritus (Association of Philippine Orthodontics ). She was a fellow or master of such organizations as the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists and Academy of Dentistry International. She composed the anthem of the International College of Dentists aside from writing various scientific articles published locally and abroad that were cited in various American textbooks.

Most notably, she is loved and revered by all her former students and mentees. She left a lasting contribution not only to the practice of orthodontics in the Philippines. More importantly, her efforts ensured that orthodontics would continue to be competently taught to generations of dentists to come. Her imprint has been left deep in the consciousness of those whose lives she had touched. (Maria Teresita C. Lara, DDM, MHPEd)

Dr. Jose V. Francisco Dr. Francisco graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UPCD in 1958. After passing the licensure examination, he served as Instructor at the UPCD from 1958-1959. He went to the United States for further studies first as a fellow in Pedodontia at Guggenheim Dental Clinic, New York from 1959-1960, then as an intern at the Philadelphia General Hospital from 1960-1961, and finally as a resident in oral surgery at the Jefferson Medical College Hospital, Philadelphia, USA from 1962-1964.

He should have decided to stay in the US and enjoy the comforts of life but he decided to come back to the Philippines to serve our people. In 1965, he resumed his teaching position at the UPCD as Professorial Lecturer and, at the same time, as consultant at the Department of Hospital Dentistry, UP-PGH and later, as its chairperson.

Dr. Francisco had a very progressive private practice specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Makati Medical Center. As such, he was known as the “Best Oral Surgeon in Metro Manila.�

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Because of his devotion to the UPCD, he was appointed Director of Student Affairs during the time of Dr. Avelino Macasaet. He was appointed member and later, Chairperson, of the Board of Dentistry, Professional Regulation Commission.

Dr. Ernesto R. Vizcarra Dr. Ernesto R. Vizcarra (UPCD Class 1956) was a silent worker who pioneered a lot of things in Endodontics. In 1979, he and other charter members of the Endodontic Society of the Philippines (ESP), started the study group in Endodontics with the vision of upgrading the practice and teaching of Endodontics in the Philippines. They were busy giving lectures and workshops to general practitioners and faculty members. In 1982, they formulated, approved, and ratified the Constitution and By-laws, giving birth to ESP. In 1985, ESP reached out to the world as it initiated the organization of the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC), with Dr. Vizcarra as its first president. Currently, APEC remains a key player among endodontic organizations and he is revered by endodontists in the region for his contributions. In the same year, because of his efforts alongside charter member, Dr. Elvira Ansaldo, ESP became one of the founding members of the International Federation of Endodontic Association.

In 1987, Dr. Vizcarra was appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Dentistry as chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Specialty Boards. After ESP complied with the requirements set by the committee, the Philippine Board of Endodontics became one of the two specialty boards recognized and awarded by the Board of Dentistry in January 1988.

Dr. Vizcarra served as UPCD instructor and obtained the degree of DDPH from the University of Toronto in 1964. He was a member of the Canadian Public Health Association, Philippine Dental Association, K of C Upsilon Sigma Phi and was granted a Colombo Plan Scholarship that enabled him to pursue a graduate degree in Canada. (Elaine Margaret Parlan-del Rosario, Class 1988) (Unless indicated, the profiles in this chapter were written by Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio) 74

Chapter 10: Leadership in National and International Organizations Academy of Dentistry International The Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) Republic of the Philippines Section is an organization of incumbent and former members of the faculty of accredited and reputable dental schools in the Philippines. Its mother organization is the Academy of Dentistry International which was incorporated in California, USA on October 17, 1974.

Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) Philippines Section past chairpersons and presidents from UPCD: 1. Dr. Sofronio P. San Juan

1977-1979

2. Dr. Juan E. Quejada

1979-1981

3. Dr. Avelino A. Macasaet

1983-1985

4. Dr. Ernesto R. Vizcarra

1987-1989

5. Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio

1995-1999

6. Dr. Lucina E. Goitia

1999-2001

7. Dr. Virgilio A. Alcazaren

2003-2004

8. Dr. Ermelinda S. Galang

2007-2009

9. Dr. Irma L. Parajas

2009-2011

10. Dr. Ma. Rosario A. Damatac

2015-2017

11. Dr. Armin G. Segarra

2017-2019

International College of Dentists The International College of Dentists is the preeminent honorary organization of the world’s outstanding dentists who have demonstrated an abiding interest in and concern for their profession. It is a collegial association of persons whose conspicuous and meritorious commitment to the dental profession earn for them recognition by their peers.

International College of Dentists presidents from UPCD: 1. Dr. Agustin L. Zarate

1966-1968

2. Dr. Sofronio P. San Juan

1979-1980

3. Dr. Primo E. Gonzales

1982 (was President-at-large in 1986)

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4. Dr. Rodolfo Lamug

1984-1985

5. Dr. Juan E. Quejada

1986-1987

6. Dr. Avelino A. Macasaet

1990-1991

7. Dr. Ernesto R. Vizcarra

1992-1993

8. Dr. Lucina E. Goitia

1996-1997

9. Dr. Virgilio A. Alcazaren

1999-2000

10. Dr. Ermelinda S. Galang

2004-2005

11. Dr. Ma. Fatima S. Dizon

2007-2008

12. Dr. Ma. Rosario A. Damatac

2010-2011

13. Dr. Marilyn A. Leung

2012-2013

14.Dr. Elaine P. Del Rosario

2015-2016

Philippine Dental Association The Philippine Dental Association is a non-stock, non-profit association founded in 1908.

The PDA has its own Constitution & By-Laws and is duly registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Its operation is guided by Republic Act 9484 and the Regulatory Code of Dental Practice.

The following are UPCD graduates who have been elected as PDA presidents:

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1. Dr. Agustin L. Zarate

1957-1958

2. Dr. Luz C. Macapanpan

1961-1962

3. Dr. Genaro B. Felizardo

1962-1963

4. Dr. Agaton A. Ursua

1963-1964; 1964-1965

5. Dr. Primo E. Gonzales

1971-1972; 1975-1976

6. Dr. Sofronio P. San Juan

1973-1974

7. Dr. Guillermo F. Juliano

1978-1979

8. Dr. Renato M. Sison

1981-1982; 2001-2001

9. Dr. Rodolfo F. Lamug

1985-1986

10. Dr. Manuel L. Garcia

1986-1987

11. Dr. Dominador H. Santos, Jr.

1988-1989; 1990-1991

12. Dr. Virgilio A. Alcazaren

1989-1990

13. Dr. Arturo P. De Leon

2012-2013

Appendices Appendix A Letter from Senator Orlando S. Mercado

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Appendix B Letter from Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay, Jr.

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Appendix C Letter from Senator Raul S. Roco

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Appendix D Amendment from Senator Orland Mercado

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Appendix E Dream of a Century

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Contributors Dr. Natividad C. Gervasio Former dean, retired as Full Professor 12 Class 1963 Dr. Irma Parajas UPCD Class 1966 Retired Full Professor Dr. Ma. Concepcion Medina Associate Professor 5 UPCD Class 1986 Dr. Ma. Teresita Lara Associate Professor 4 UPCD Class 1985 Dr. Melanie Ruth Karganilla Assistant Professor 6 UPCD Class 1994 Dr. Joy Memorando Assistant Professor 1 UPCD Class 2012 Dr. Elmer Escoto Assistant Professor 7 UPCD Class 1991 Dr. Anna Maria Cuevas Dimanlig Former Associate Professor, Pediatric Denstistry Sub-section UPCD Class 1983 82