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THE DENTAL PRACTICES

IN THE PHILIPPINES
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Brief history Introduction to Dentistry in the Philippines

Topic 1: Practice of Dentistry in the Philippines

Topic 2: Trends in Philippine Dental Practice

Topic 3: The future of Philippine Dental Practice

 Brief history
PRE-SPANISH ERA
(before 900 to 1521)
The practice of extracting teeth has been practiced in the
Philippines before the islands became a colony of Spain. Among
the early Filipino to act as "dental practitioners" and "curers of
toothaches" were barbers.

WHEN DID DENTISTRY STARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES?

Dental practice in the Philippines began in the 1900's when barbers used to double as dentists, using crude and queer
methods in treating toothaches and extracting teeth. It was only in the 1800's that real dental practice began in the
country when Jose Arevalo opened a dental clinic in Quiapo, Manila.

Formal education in the field of dentistry started when the Americans came to the Philippines in 1903. In the same year,
the first Dental Law Act No. 593 was approved by the Philippine Civil Commission.
 Definition
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

A person shall be regarded as engaged in the practice of dentistry or rendering dental service, within the meaning
and intent of this Act, who shall, for a fee, salary, compensation, or any form of reward, paid to him or through
another, or even without such compensation or reward, perform any operation or part of an operation, upon the
human mouth, jaws, teeth, and surrounding tissues; prescribe drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases
and lesions; or correct malpositions of the teeth: Provided, however, That this provision shall not apply to artisans or
technicians engaged in the mechanical construction of artificial dentures or fixtures and other oral devices, as long
as none of such procedures is done inside the mouth of the patient; nor shall this provision apply to students of
dentistry undergoing practical training in a legally constituted dental school or college under the direction or
supervision of a member of the faculty who is duly licensed to practice dentistry in the Philippines; or to registered
dental hygienists serving as dentists' assistants who may be allowed to perform oral prophylaxis and such other
procedures which the law regulating the practice of dental hygienists may permit.
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SUMMARY ON PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

Performing an operation or part of an operation, upon the human mouth, jaws, teeth, and surrounding tissues.
Prescribing drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases and lesions; and
Correcting malpositions of the teeth.
Practice of Dentistry in the Philippines
 Practice of Dentistry in the Philippines
The two most common oral health diseases affecting the Filipinos are Dental Caries (tooth decay) and Periodontal
Diseases (gum diseases). Based on the 2018 National Survey on Oral Health, 72% Filipinos are suffering from dental
caries, while 50% have gum disease.

According to, Asia WHO,75% to 95% of school-aged children have an oral problem, and in the majority of adults, Dental
caries is common, and dental decay is more common in transitional economies because of a reduced priority being
placed on extensive treatment, which is strongly correlated with increasing access to sugar.
These diseases may lead to chronic mouth and facial pain, inability to eat, and even infections that may cause serious
complications
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If they visit the dentist in the early stages of tooth decay, they can have it treated with a simple procedure, but Filipinos
don't visit the dentist immediately,they will go if it becomes more severe, and they ended up doing a root canal
treatment, tooth extractions, etc.

Below is a list of reasons why patients do not go to the dentist immediately

List of problems why patients don’t go to dentist immediately.

DENTAL PHOBIAS
FEAR OF NEEDLES AND INJECTION
WORRIES ABOUT ANESTESHIA
PAST TRAUMATIC SURGICAL EXPERIENCE
GENERALISED ANXIETY
FINANCIAL CAPABALITIES
 Practice of Dentistry in the Philippines

Dental services include the provision of

preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry of
a high standard.

Dental services may vary depending on the needs

of a patient.

These may include routine check-ups, cleaning,

extraction, crown, bridges, full and partial
dentures, root canal treatments, dental implants,
braces and whitening.
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PURPOSES OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS

1. Protect the citizen of the country from abuse and neglect.

2. Provides the benchmark of quality and excellent service of the different health professionals.
3. Minimize if not eradicate the ill-effects of malpractice and illegal practice of a profession.

ILLEGAL PRACTICE IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. Fake professional license

2. Under board dental graduates
3. Professional misrepresentation
4. Dental technicians and hygienists
 Trends in Philippine Dental Practice
The following list includes the main trends that you need to be aware of:

1. CONVENIENCE
Convenience is becoming increasingly significant, even though it is not a technical advancement. Dentistry is not an
exception to the current trend in healthcare toward placing more of a focus on patient comfort and convenience.
2. DENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
One of the most exciting concepts to appear recently is emotional dentistry, which is connected to convenience. As the
name suggests, emotional dentistry stresses not only the physical aspects of dentistry but also the mental and
emotional ones. Emotional dentistry uses cutting-edge techniques and technology to create virtual images of the
patient's appearance following surgery.
3. TELE-DENTISTRY
Telehealth is one of the largest themes to have come out of the pandemic, and it seems to be here to stay. Although
tele-dentistry provides a lot of benefits, it also has some disadvantages, such as the lack of direct care.
4. 3D PRINTER
It is anticipated that the global 3D market would expand by 21% between 2021 and 2028. As technology gets closer to
being more broadly recognized, 3D printing will be able to play a considerably greater role in dental clinics due to
accessibility and lower costs.
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5. LASER DENTAL CARE

Laser dentistry is one of the largest innovations in dentistry, along with 3D printing. Before the invention of laser
dentistry, operations like cavity filling and gum restoration required intrusive and frequently unpleasant processes.
6. SUBSCRIPTION-BASED COVERAGE
Due to the significant cost barriers in the dental industry, many people put off getting treatment. In truth, 69% of people
who don't receive dental care do so because they can't afford it. Even for those with dental insurance, it might be
difficult to locate a facility that accepts their particular plan.
7. CONSOLIDATED PRACTICES
Today, just 50% of dentists run solo practices, a percentage that is continuously decreasing. One reason for this could
be the usual $30,000 in student loan debt held by dentistry school graduates.

Overview
The majority of these trends focus on improving patient care and patient experience overall, which includes comfort,
accessibility, affordability, and state-of-the-art therapies. Additionally, there have been several technical developments
in the field of dentistry. Despite the fact that dentistry wasn't the first industry to utilize new technology, it will soon be
overrun by cutting-edge techniques.
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EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE DENTAL INDUSTRY

When predicting the newest trends, it is essential to take prior trends and their impacts into account. It was anticipated
that dental clinics would have significant challenges during the pandemic's early stages. The Health Policy Institute
predicted that dental spending will fall by 20% by 2020. However, with a 6% salary loss, the actual situation was far more
doable. Actually, as of October 2021, the American Dental Association (ADA) reported that more than 60% of businesses
were open and active. These new trends suggest that the dental industry will have much larger growth in 2022 despite
the pandemic acting as a barrier.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents several opportunities for dental researchers to focus on key issues. Important
research priorities may include estimating the costs and benefits of expanded PPE use (and other changes in dental
practice workflows), developing and testing innovative approaches to minimize aerosol generation during dental
procedures, testing and validating tele-dentistry models, and evaluating alternative dental workforce models, such
as dental therapists.
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PEOPLE ARE MORE AWARE OF THEIR ORAL HEALTH

According to a source, Filipinos are more aware and concerned of their oral health and aesthetics nowadays that
many citizens would visit their clinics to seek for treatment, especially Ortho-treatment to align their teeth.
Although a lot of people can't still afford to visit dental clinics for check-ups, many people are being responsible
in doing their oral hygiene, especially younger generations.
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DENTISTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES TODAY (BY DR. F. L. RAMIREZ, D. D. S)

1. The ratio of the registered dentist and the population of the Philippines is 1 dentist to 3,000 population.
2. The Philippines has more dental schools than any of her neighboring countries in spite of her small population.
3. The Philippines has 10 dental schools which enrolled 5,406 during the school year, 1950-51 five years after World
War II.
4. Of 8,000 registered dentists in the Philippines only 3,142 are in actual dental service. They are serving the people of
the Philippines in different categories.
5. The course of dentistry in the Philippines is 6 years two (2) years preparatory and 4 years dentistry proper.
6. Research in the dental schools shows very slow progress due to lack of financial support, adequate facilities and
trained personnel.
7. Graduates of dental schools can not practice dentistry legally without passing a government examination given by
the Board of Dental Examiners.
8. There are 3 dentists in the Philippine Congress who guide the future and map out the direction of the dental
profession in the Philippines.
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THAT'S ALL
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