Phase I Examination
Application deadline: September 24, 2025
Examination date: November 19, 2025
Phase II Examination
Application deadline: January 7, 2026
Examination date: February 18, 2026
Phase III and IV: Onsite Presentation of Clinical Cases
- Application deadline: April 23, 2025
- Deadline for submission of cases/reports: June 11, 2025
- Examination Date: July 9, 2025
- Aside from the usual hard copies of diagnosis and treatment plans, radiographs, photos and models, the applicants will be required to upload digital copies of all aforementioned in a link provided by the examination committee
- Download the Examination Guidelines for the Phase III and IV Examinations
Inaugural Address
By: Dr. Dennis C. Lim
When my term as APO president ended last May 31, 2024, I thought I could already relax and enjoy my life being a husband to my wife, a father to my kids, an orthodontist to my patients and a professor to my students. However, that was not the case. I was tasked to head the Philippine Board of Orthodontics, which I have been a member of since 2008.
Valedictory Speech
By: Dr. Rachel Yang-Lim
When I accepted this honor of heading the PBO four years ago, I set forth two main goals: membership growth and universities craving PBO accreditation. While these were very long term and challenging goals, I’m happy to report that we have achieved a little of both.
2025-2026 Induction of PBO Chair
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Schedule of Examinations
Phase II Examination - February 19, 2025
The Philippine Board of Orthodontics conducted its Phase II examination at the Metropolitan Club in Makati City last February 19, 2025. Would be aspirants and noble members of the examination committee braved the Metro Manila rush hour traffic to arrive at the venue before 8:00am. This year’s Phase II exam consisted of an extensive written part followed by an assessment in wire basic bending basics.
Successful examinees are now eligible to apply for membership into the Association of Philippine Orthodontists upon completion of the remaining application requirements.
List of passers of the 2025 PBO Phase II Examination:
1. Dr. Lee Claudette Bedia
2. Dr. Fatima Mae Gilbuena
3. Dr. Sara Jessica Liao
4. Dr. Josephine Papio
5. Dr. Ferona Lumaday
6. Dr. Joyce Siojo
The Philippine Board of Orthodontics wishes to thank and congratulate the members of the 2025 Examination Committee (Dr. Angela
Centeno, Dr. Robert Eustaquio, Dr. Maria Janet Pandan, Dr. Crisanta Santayana and Dr. Ma. Catherine V. Juliano filling in for Dr. Maria
Victoria R. Reyes) for their tireless devotion to the Association of Philippine Orthodontists. The Philippine Board of Orthodontics is the official
examination arm of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists.
PBO ACCREDITATION SITE VISIT TO UP ORTHODONTIC GRADUATE PROGRAM
By: Dr. Ermelinda Sabater-Galang
Recognizing the importance of accreditation, the UP Graduate Program in Orthodontics applied for Philippine Board of Orthodontics (PBO) Accreditation recently. Having completed all the requirements, a site visit was scheduled by the Accreditation and Credentials Committee (ACC) on August 31, 2022.
Recently, the UP Graduate Program in Orthodontics expressed interest in applying for PBO Accreditation. Having completed all the requirements, a site visit was scheduled by the Accreditation and Credentials Committee (ACC) on August 31, 2022.
The committee set to evaluate the Program, was composed of Dr. Angela Centeno, Dr. Robert Eustaquio, Dr. Teresa Goduco, Dr. Catherine Juliano, and Dr. Ermelinda Galang as Chair. The site visitors were welcomed by the Chair of the Orthodontic Program, Dr. Cristina M. Laureta and the Dean of the UP College of Dentistry, Dr. Michelle S. Segarra, and a group of faculty members led by Dr. Martin Reyes, Dr. Ethel Escultura, Dr. Cecile Tuaño-Cabrera, Dr. Marie Joanna Marañon, Dr. Josievitz Zafra, and several students/residents of the Advanced Orthodontic Education Program.
Welcome remarks were given by Dean Michelle Segarra, Program Head Dr. Cristina Laureta, and Dr. Martin Reyes, after which Dr. Galang and Dr. Juliano gave a brief introduction of the purpose and importance of being accredited.
The UP Orthodontic Program expressed that it continues to conform with local and international standards to be globally competitive.
The exchange of introductory remarks was immediately followed by a tour of the facilities led by several teaching staff and non-academic staff. While inspecting the facilities, questions were raised to verify important information. The site visit culminated in a closed-door discussion between the ACC and the residents and the ACC and the faculty separately.
After a thorough deliberation among the Accreditation and Credentials Committee members, the Orthodontic Program was found to have met the basic standards required for accreditation. Upon approval of the Executive Council of the PBO headed by Dr. Rachel Yang-Lim, the UP Orthodontic Graduate Program was accredited on October 24, 2022. The accreditation is valid for 10 (ten) years.
With this PBO Accreditation achievement for the UP College of Dentistry Graduate Program in Orthodontics, it is hoped that other universities offering Orthodontic Graduate Programs will follow suit.
In accordance with PBO’s commitment to continuing education and excellence, we would like to announce that the following PBO diplomates have successfully undergone recertification as of January 2021:
Ermelinda Sabater Galang
Marilyn Alcantara Leung
Crisanta Camara Santayana
Dennis Chua Lim
Dr. Ermelinda Sabater Galang
Dr. Marilyn Alcantara Leung
Dr. Crisanta Camara Santayana
Dr. Dennis Chua Lim
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WFO Recognizes PBO
The WFO recognizes the PBO’s efforts to use the WFO Guidelines for Postgraduate Orthodontic Education as a reference for the uplifting of postgraduate orthodontic education in the Philippines.
LINK PORTAL
World Federation of Orthodontists
American Association of Orthodontists
Association of Philippine Orthodontists
Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society
