OPAP Lectures Online: Changes in Dental Education Amidst Pandemics

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The internet is flooded by webinars regarding how dental practice would be like in the months to come but there are very few, if any, that talks about how the next generation of dentists will be trained.
Drop by, listen, and join in on discussions regarding the changes in dental education amidst the COVID19 pandemic.

We will be joined by the Chair of Basic Dental Health Sciences of UP Manila, Dr Bette Murjani and the Dean of the College of Dentistry UP Manila, Dean Danny Magtanong to help answer questions on preparations and changes that will be implemented in the college.

Guests:
Dr. Bette Murjani
Dean Danny Magtanong

• Where: To attend this webinar, go to the

• OPAP Facebook Page

• OPAP Lectures Online Facebook Group

•  When: Thursday May 21, 2020 8PM

Host:
Dr Dicky Boncan

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OPAP LECTURES ONLINE: A Paradigm Shift on Clinical and Technical Considerations for Prosthodontics in Philippine Dentistry

Please join the OPAP LECTURES ONLINE page, you may post your questions before the webinar's Q & A Segment.

OPAP Lectures Online May 13, 2020, 8 PM.

With all the webinars on everything from chemistry to virology, sometimes what we want is to just ask the things that are important and practical in our practices. For this reason, we would like to start a short Q&A series with a talkshow format featuring friends of OPAP talking about various and relevant topics. No lectures, no lit review, just straightforward question and answer. We just want to talk to dentists that are both credible and knowledgeable to help us establish our clinical and technical protocols amidst the pandemic.

Topic:

A Paradigm Shift on Clinical and Technical Considerations for Prosthodontics in Philippine Dentistry.

Featured speaker:

Dr Arnon L. Rivera
Dentist, Private Practice on Comprehensive Dentistry, Dental Healthcare Consultant, Educator and Faculty on Prosthodontics, Registered Dental Technologist., Business Owner, Leader

Host:

Dr Ricardo Boncan - Dentist, Hospital-based practice, Educator,

• Where: To attend this webinar, go to the

• OPAP Facebook Page

• OPAP Lectures Online Facebook Group

•  When: May 13, 2020, 8 PM

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OPAP LECTURES ONLINE: Q&A on COVID 19 Panel Discussion

We have a very timely event on May 6, 2020 for the OPAP Online Lectures.
Dr Dicky Boncan and Dr Jay de Ocampo will be answering questions regarding the COVID 19 in relation to your practice and your health in a panel type discussion.

To attend this webinar, go to the OPAP Facebook Page and OPAP Lectures Online Facebook Group on
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 11 AM

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Congratulations to the AAOT and OPAP

Congratulations to the Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders (AAOT) and to the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines (OPAP) for successfully holding the 19th AAOT - 9th OPAP Joint International Scientific Meeting from October 19-20, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas Center, Philippines.

GO TO THE 19TH AAOT - 9TH OPAP WEBSITE (Archives) HERE

AAOT and OPAP Activities:













GO TO THE 19TH AAOT - 9TH OPAP WEBSITE (Archives) HERE

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UPTOPP Cebu

UPTOPP Cebu has started with a preliminary lecture on TMD/OFP. The journey to evidence-based clinically applicable management is on the way.

UP-TOPP still the only university and hospital based advanced continuing education program conducted jointly by the UP College of Dentistry MANILA and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center. 5 months of learning with patient contact. Congratulations to all who enrolled.

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8th UP TMD & Orofacial Pain Program (UPTOPP) Mini-Residency Program

The University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Manila in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association, Philippines is now accepting applicants to the 8th UP TMD & Orofacial Pain Program (UPTOPP) Mini-Residency Program. The program is scheduled to start on January 22,  2020. Only 20 slots are available.

Interviews for prospective applicants are on-going every Wednesday at 12noon starting this September, 2019 and every Wednesday until November 27.

WHERE: UP COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, Pedro Gil Manila

To apply, just message or call our secretariat Ms. May Presente at +63 998 959 3889 to schedule your interview and orientation.

This is still the only University-based TMD and Orofacial Pain Program in the Philippines. Discover the TOPP difference and learn the ins and outs of TMD, Orofacial neuropathic Pain and bruxing thru 5  months of updated, evidence-based lectures, cadaver dissection and clinical patient-contact hours.

Be part of the few who have graduated and benefited from the UPTOPP program.

The University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Manila in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association, Philippines is now accepting applicants to the 8th UP TMD & Orofacial Pain Program (UPTOPP) Mini-Residency Program. The program is scheduled to start on January 22, 2020. Only 20 slots are available.

Interviews for prospective applicants are on-going every Wednesday at 12noon starting this September, 2019 and every Wednesday until November 27.

WHERE: UP COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, Pedro Gil Manila

To apply, just message or call our secretariat Ms. May Presente at +63 998 959 3889 to schedule your MANDATORY interview and orientation.

This is still the only University-based TMD and Orofacial Pain Program in the Philippines. Discover the UP-TOPP difference and learn the ins and outs of TMD, Orofacial Pain, TMD headache and bruxing thru 5 months of updated, evidence-based lectures, cadaver dissection and clinical patient-contact hours.

Be part of the few who have graduated and benefited from the UPTOPP program.

FEE DETAILS:

Reservation fee: P7,000.00 (to be deducted from tuition)

Tuition: P95,000.00

Payment Schemes:

1. 5% Discount on upfront payments

2. 4 monthly installments with first payment on first day of class

** We give a special 10% DISCOUNT to Government employed dentists and full-time Dental school faculty

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Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and TMD (AAOT) and the Orofacial Pain Association Philippines (OPAP)

Learn evidence-based management of orofacial pain, comprehend bruxism, understand how orthodontics interplay in the equation, and train in constructing occlusal appliance under world-renowned orofacial pain experts, Dr. Jeff Okeson and Dr. Chris Peck.

Join the joint international scientific meeting of the Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and TMD (AAOT) and the Orofacial Pain Association Philippines (OPAP).

http://aaot.website

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19th (AAOT) Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders and 9th OPAP Scientific Meeting

www.aaot.website

30 years ago, the very first scientific meeting of the Asian Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (AACMD) was held in Osaka, Japan. The previous year the association was founded by dentists from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. The AACMD has the longest history among asian associations devoted to the diagnosis and management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain. All meetings are characterised by the relentless pursuit of knowledge geared towards alleviating human suffering.  <READ MORE>

Visit the AAOT 2019 Website for Details: 

www.aaot.website

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19th Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and TMD (AAOT) International Symposium - 2019 Manila, Philippines

19th Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and TMD (AAOT) 
International Symposium 
2019 Manila, Philippines

Hosted by:
Orofacial Pain Association Inc. Philippines (OPAP)

October 19-20, 2019

REGISTER HERE

Speakers & Delegates from:

USA
Australia
Japan
Korea
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Philippines

Keynote Speaker:

Professor Jeffrey Okeson
Director, Orofacial Pain Center UKY,

Books:
- Management of Temporomandibular Disorders
- Bell’s Orofacial Pain

Back to back with

Professor Christopher Peck
Dean,  University of Sydney School of Dentistry

with research on:
Biomechanics of jaw function, dysfunction and TMDs
Biopsychosocial contributors to pain-related impaired jaw function
Orofacial pain and motor activity of the jaw
CNS changes involved in facial pain conditions.

REGISTER HERE

Early Bird Rates
(until March 31, 2019 ONLY)

OPAP/TOPP 11,000
Non OPAP/TOPP 13,750

Payment Terms Available: 3 months (PDC) with the last payment on or before March 31, 2019

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8th OPAP Annual: KPOP in TMD

8th OPAP Annual: KPOP in TMD

OPAP FB Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/512557855857169/?ti=cl

Dr. Tan Hee Hon: Prosthodontics/Orofacial Pain National University of Singapore
"Orofacial Pain in Prosthodontist'sPerspective"

Dr. Cristina Laureta: Orthodontics UP College of Dentistry
"Usual Suspects Extraction in TMD"

Dr. Josievitz Zafra: Orthodontics UP College of Dentistry
"Ortho Tx Causes or Cures TMD: What do scientific evidence tell us?"

Dr. Ricardo Boncan: TMD/Orofacial Pain UP College of Dentistry
"Pain Control in TMD: Why you can not always get what you want."

REGISTRATION:

1) OPAP/TOPP: 1,800 (RATE STRICTLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15 ONLY. Standard rates apply after)

2) Regular Rate
Pre Reg: 2,000 (until October 31)
Onsite: 2,500

Bank Details: Metrobank Eisenhower
Account name: Orofacial Pain Association Inc.
Account number: 614-7-61403361-0

*NOTE Very Important
Send a photo of your deposit slip WITH YOUR:
1) NAME
2) PRC Number
3) Email Address
to opap2010@rocketmail.com or viber to 0998 9593 889

For inquiries contact:
0998 9593 889

www.opap.com.ph

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8th OPAP ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: "K-POP in TMD"

Dr. Tan Hee Hon: Prosthodontics/Orofacial Pain National University of Singapore
"Orofacial Pain in Prosthodontist's Perspective"

Dr. Cristina Laureta: Orthodontics UP College of Dentistry
"Usual Suspects Extraction in TMD"

Dr. Josievitz Zafra: Orthodontics UP College of Dentistry
"Ortho Tx Causes or Cures TMD: What do scientific evidence tell us?"

Dr. Ricardo Boncan: TMD/Orofacial Pain UP College of Dentistry
"Pain Control in TMD: Why you can not always get what you want."

REGISTRATION:
1) OPAP/TOPP: 1,800 (RATE STRICTLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15 ONLY. Standard rates apply after)

2) Regular Rate 
Pre Reg: 2,000 (until October 31)
Onsite: 2,500

Bank Details: 
Account name: Orofacial Pain Association Inc.
Account number: 614-7-61403361-0

*NOTE Very Important
Send a photo of your deposit slip WITH YOUR: 
1) NAME
2) PRC Number
3) Email Address
to opap2010@rocketmail.com or viber to 0998 9593 889

For inquiries contact:
0998 9593 889

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OPAP Journal Club Seminar on Sleep Apnea, Titratable Mandibular Advancement Device and Bruxism

A really successful and fantastic OPAP Journal Club Seminar on Sleep
Apnea, Titratable Mandibular Advancement Device and Bruxism. Thank you to those who attended! Dr. Agnes T. Remulla, MD delivered a clear and concise overview of OSA, Dr Joseph Villafuerte on Titratable MAD and Dr Ricardo Boncan on the expended coverage of Dental Sleep Medicine.

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OROFACIAL PAIN ASSOCIATION INC. PHILIPPINES: OPAP 3rd Quarterly Journal Club Seminar

OROFACIAL PAIN ASSOCIATION INC.
PHILIPPINES (OPAP)

3rd Quarterly Journal Club Seminar

CPE AC No. 2016-012

"SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE: THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASPECTS OF SLEEP DISORDERS"

Topics:

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SLEEP LABORATORY?
DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SLEEP APNEA
by: Dr. Agnes Remulla, 

President of the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine and Philippine Society of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT APNEA: THE SHIFT IN,DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE
by: Dr. Ricardo Boncan

TITRATABLE MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICES: WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE FOR THEIR USE IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
by: Dr. Joseph Villafuerte

VENUE:

Calle Alix, Club Filipino
San Juan, Metro Manila
August 4, 2018, 

4:30 pm- 9 pm

"Pre-registration required" 

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Non-OPAP Members: P700
UP-TOPP Alumni and
OPAP Members: P 500
- UP TOPP 5 (Current batch)
discounted rates up to
June 23 only

Account Details:
Metrobank
Act Name: Orofacial Pain Association, Inc
Account Number: 6147614033610

Pls. email photo of your
deposit slip together with your
PRC card and contact no.
at:

opap2010@rocketmail.com
or viber no. 09989593889

ONLY 60 slots are available!

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OPAP Northern Luzon Journal Seminar in Cooperation with Baguio City Dental Chapter

Congratulations OPAP and Baguio City Dental Chapter for a very successful Northern Luzon Journal Seminar

Sunday, April 15 at 1:30 PM - 5 PM UTC+08
Newtown Plaza Hotel
42 C. M. Recto Street corner Leonard Wood Road, 2600 Baguio City

TOPICS:

1. OROFACIAL PAIN: Red Flags for the General Dentist - Dr. Ricardo Boncan

2. TMD Made Ridiculously Simple - Dr. Jonathan Fandialan

3. Improving TMD Management Success Rate by Helping Patients Help Themselves - Dr. Corinne Somera - Atienza

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University of the Philippines TMD Orofacial Pain Program (TOPP) Provincial in Cebu

We would like to extend our invitation for dentists from the Visayas Region to the University of the Philippines TMD Orofacial Pain Program (TOPP) Provincial in Cebu City starting on February 11 and 12, 2018.

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