Phase I Examination
Application deadline: September 23, 2026
Examination date: November 18, 2026
Phase II Examination
Application deadline: January 6, 2027
Examination date: February 17, 2027
Phase III and IV: Onsite Presentation of Clinical Cases
- Application deadline: April 21, 2027
- Deadline for submission of cases/reports: June 16, 2027
- Examination Date: July 7, 2027
- 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
Are you ready to take the steps to become PBO certified?
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.
Get PBO Certification. Apply Now!
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
