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Who is considered as the first Filipino dentist?
Who is considered as the first Filipino dentist?
What was the name of the act that provided for the organization of the Board of Dental Examiners?
What was the name of the act that provided for the organization of the Board of Dental Examiners?
When was the Board of Dental Examiners established?
When was the Board of Dental Examiners established?
What was the name of the organization founded in February 1908?
What was the name of the organization founded in February 1908?
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Who was the Chairman of the Board of Dental Examiners?
Who was the Chairman of the Board of Dental Examiners?
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When was the Board of Dental Examiners placed under the administration of the Department of Public Instruction?
When was the Board of Dental Examiners placed under the administration of the Department of Public Instruction?
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What was the main impact of the Japanese occupation on dentistry in the Philippines?
What was the main impact of the Japanese occupation on dentistry in the Philippines?
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What was the main focus of Act No. 2602?
What was the main focus of Act No. 2602?
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When was the Philippine Republic Act No. 546 passed?
When was the Philippine Republic Act No. 546 passed?
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What was the name of the first dental school established in the Philippines?
What was the name of the first dental school established in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Dentistry in the Philippines: Pre-Spanish Era (Before 900 to 1521)
- Barbers acted as "dental practitioners" and "curers of toothaches" using "queer methods" like fingers and nail pliers to pull out teeth.
- Dentistry was not recognized as a profession, and there were no royal decrees or laws to govern and guide the practice of dentists.
- Sacamuelas or Tooth pullers were individuals skilled in pulling teeth.
Dentistry in the Philippines: Spanish Era (1521 to 1898)
- José "Capitan Cheng – Cheng" Arevalo was the first Filipino dentist.
- Monsieur M. Fertri, a French dentist, partnered with Arevalo in his dental practice.
- The University of Santo Tomas offered a special course to train cirujano ministrantes, later changed to cirujano dentistas.
Dentistry in the Philippines: American Era (1898 to 1946)
- The first American-Era Board of Dental Examiners was established on August 2, 1899.
- Act No. 593 (1903) organized the Board of Dental Examiners, with members appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health.
- Members of the Board of Dental Examiners included Dr. Robert T. Olliver, Dr. Wallace G. Skidmore, and Dr. Antonio Vergel de Dios.
- Filipino dentists who graduated from US schools included Dr. Gregorio R. Mateo, Dr. Francisco Ponce, Dr. Placido Flores, and Dr. Joaquin A. Lada.
- The Sociedad Dental de Filipinas, founded in 1908, initiated the establishment of dental schools in the Philippines.
- The first dental school, Colegio Dental del Liceo de Manila, was established, later renamed the Philippine Dental College.
Regulatory Amendments
- Act No. 2462 (1915) regulated the examination and practice of dentistry in the Philippines.
- Act No. 2602 (1916) amended the qualifications, appointment, and removal of the Board of Dental Examiners and qualifications for dental board licensure examinations.
- Act No. 3680 and 3681 provided for reciprocity and removed age requirements for taking dental licensure tests, respectively.
Japanese Occupation Era (1942 to 1945)
- Only a few dentists practiced during WWII, and curricula for schools were modified by the Japanese occupiers.
- After the war, dentists who survived the occupation returned to practicing their profession.
Independent Philippine-Republic Era (1946 to Present)
- In 1948, the Board of Dental Examiners became an independent regulatory body under Republic Act No. 546.
- Members of the Board of Dental Examiners included Dr. Gervasio Erana, Dr. Germanico Carreon, and Diosdado Carpio.
- In 1965, the Board of Dental Examiners continued to regulate the practice of dentistry in the Philippines.
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Learn about the early history of dentistry in the Philippines, from the barber-dentists to the tooth-pullers, during the Pre-Spanish Era.
