Due to the covid pandemic, the PBO has deemed it necessary to postpone phase 1 & 2 examinations until further notice.
Phase 3 /4: Online Clinical Presentation of 5 / 10 Cases
- Application deadline: April 24, 2021
- Deadline for submission of cases/reports: June 30, 2021
- Official virtual examinations via zoom with all exam committee members will take place within July 2021
Inaugural Speech
PBO Chair Dr. Rachel Yang-Lim
I feel so many emotions tonight. Humbled by the trust you have placed in me. Grateful for your support. Apprehensive of the weight on my shoulders. Hopeful for the future. Most importantly, though, I am emboldened to face the challenges ahead because of your confidence.
Apply for “Dues-Free” Student Membership
All graduate orthodontic students whose university programs applied for accreditation with the Philippine Board of Orthodontics are enjoined to take advantage of their eligibility to apply for “dues-free” student membership in the World Federation of Orthodontists.
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Schedule of Examinations
Successful 2018, 2019 and 2020 Examinees
The PBO Phase 1 examinations were held on November 21,2018. Out of 22 Examinees, there were 20 Passers — 12 from the University of the East, 7 from Manila Central University and 1 from Centro Escolar University.
The Phase 2 written examinations were held at Metroclub last January 23, 2019. 8 passed out of a total of 18 examinees — 4 from the University of the East, 2 from Manila Central University 1 from Korea University and 1 from Centro Escolar University.
Another batch of examinees took the Phase 2 written examinations last March 27, 2019 at Metroclub. 6 from the University of the East and 2 from Manila Central University successfully passed.
Last January 22, 2020 PBO Phase 2 written examination took place at Metroclub with two (2) applicants from Manila Central University passing the Phase 2 examination. The Examination was attended by the Chair of the Examination committee, Dr. Sandra Adriano and PBO Chair, Dr. Angela Centeno and the Examination committee members, Dr. Teresa Goduco, Dr. Marianne Hernandez and Dr. Annabelle Kopio.
Currently, there is no PBO accredited Orthodontic postgraduate university training program in the Philippines. Graduates of accredited orthodontic programs are exempted from taking the Phase 1 interview and dexterity examinations.
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
