UPCD Department of Community Dentistry

"Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas" Amadeo Senior Dental Interns 2015-2016

Ongoing Researches

Alfaro & Mendoza. Oral Health Promotion in Early Childhood Care and Development through a Summer Daycare Program in Manila, Philippines.

Algarne, Bermejo, Lim & Mendoza. A Comparison of the Efficacies between E2O Dental Waterline Treatment and 2% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution as Dental Unit Waterline Disinfectants in the UP College of Dentistry Clinics.

Arellano, Datingaling, Ocampo, Publico, Santiago & Alfaro. A Comparison on the Flexural Strength of Self-Cured and Dual-Cured Alkasite Restorative Filling Material: An In Vitro Study.

Baltazar, Formales, Francisco, Tonel & Rebueno Santos. In Vitro Bacteriostatic Effect of Virgin Coconut (Cocus nucifera L.) Oil Against Streptococcus mutans.

Banzon, Gonzales, Padilla, Pasciolco, Tablante & Alfaro. Comparison of the Teeth Whitening Effect of Vitamin C Extract of Lyophilized Aqueous Unripe Guava (Psidium guajava) Fruit and Commercially Available Bleaching Solution.

Barruga, Bringas, Montenegro, Ponce, Velasquez & Rebueno Santos. An Observational Study on the Behavior of Nurses on Oral Health Care in a Government Tertiary Hospital in Manila.

Bartolome, Chan, Dorado, Lacson & Rebueno Santos. Anti-microbial Efficacy of Crude Extract of Carmona retusa (Vahl) Masam.

Bello, Galang, Orbase, Palanca, Sanchez & Mendoza. Effects of Alcoholic Beverages on the Microhardness of Dual Cured and Self-cured New Alkasite Filling Material.

Caabay, Fajardo, Quero, So & Alfaro. Challenges Faced by University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Graduates in Setting Up a Solo Private Practice.

Cadag, Hamad, Mallari & Alfaro. Oral Health-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) on Electronic Cigarettes of University of the Philippines Manila Students.

Co, Majan, Remulla, Sia and Rebueno Santos. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Clinicians from Dental Schools in the City of Manila on the Use of Protective Eyewear.

Delfin, Lacsamana, Lazaro, Tamayo & Alfaro. Self-perceived and Actual Oral Treatment Needs of First-Time Patients in the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Clinics in AY 2017-2018.

Hemedes, Mangaliag, Ruedas & Rebueno Santos. An In Vitro Study on the Antibacterial Efficacy of Methanolic Extract of Molave (Vitex parviflora A. juss) Leaves Against Streptococcus mutans.

Horiondo, Mandapat, Meneses & Yee. Satisfaction on Waiting Time of Walk-In Patients of the University of the Philippines Manila, College of Dentistry.

Laforteza, Mallari, Reyes, Tan & Alfaro. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Dentists in the Parañaque Dental Chapter Regarding the Management of Patients with Special Health Care Needs.

Mendoza. Fluoride content in ppm of plant parts of Tsaang Gubat [Carmona retusa (Vahl) Masam.].

Pacete-Estrera. Dental Service Utilization Patterns of Senior Citizens 60 Years Old and Above in Multi-Branches of a Mall-Based Private Dental Facility in the Philippines.

Rosanes. Multisectoral Partnerships in Oral Health Promotion for Underserved Populations.

ABOUT

ABOUT

The Department of Community Dentistry is one of the three departments of the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry. The Department recognizes the importance of formal education in raising the standards of community dental care through its undergraduate courses on community oral health, as well as research. Together with other departments, Community Dentistry ascertains that the institutional objectives are accomplished especially in developing students who are scientifically knowledgeable, technically capable, and socially sensitive.

The Department continues to adapt to the changing needs and demands of various communities with regard to oral health utilizing the principles and concepts of Primary Health Care as groundwork for programs and projects.

Vision

The Department envisions to continuously produce excellent leaders in community dentistry who are socially sensitive in empowering the total well-being with the cooperation, support and appropriate involvement of many communities.

Mission

The Department aims to develop the competencies in administration, promotion of oral health in communities, health communication and research of dental students.

Objectives

The department has the following objectives:

To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of dental public health, the major health problems of a community, the organization of health services, the epidemiology and methods of control and prevention of oral diseases;

To supplement professional preparation of students through a practical experience in planning, organizing and evaluating dental care to specific groups and dental health education and communication programs in the community setting;

To elevate the standard of community dental practice by stimulating study and promoting continuing interest and eventually develop competent Filipino dental researchers;

To introduce the history and development of dentistry and its continuing relevance as a profession;

To provide dental students with knowledge and skills to enhance decision-making ability, develop career preferences, and establish and manage a dental practice;