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At Freidrich Alexander University, Erlangen, Nuremberg Germany he had his Clinical Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Erlangen University School, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery under Prof. Emil. W. Steinhauser.  He also took Medical Surgical Advancement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology in the same place in Erlangen-Nuremberg University, Germany under Prof. Dr. Frtiedrich W. Neukam. He then underwent Advancement in Oral and maxillofacial Surgery and implantology at Luzerne kantonsspital, Luzerne Switzerland under Dr. J. Kuttenberger, also took Medical Surgical Advancement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich Switzerland under Klaus W. Gratz MD DMD, PD Dr. med. Joachim Obwegeser.

A Graduate of Dental Medicine at Centro Escolar University in 1980 but before that he took B.S. Major in Chemistry at Far Eastern University in 1972-1976.  After his stint at CEU he took some Preceptorial Courses in Oral Surgery in the year 1981-1983 while in the same year on November 1983 – April 1984 in CEU he had his Post Graduate Course: Implantology, and another Preceptorial courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1984-1988.

He also had his Technical Administrative Services Command and Staff Course in the year 2003 and Joint and Combined Staff Course (JCSOC) on September 3, 2003 – October 24, 2003 AFP (Joint Command and Staff College, Camp General and last but not the least he also had a  TASCSC – equivalent to General Staff Course (GSC) on January 16 – July 16, 2003 (Joint Command and Staff College, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City)

He recently lectured in different countries in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Tooth Implantology:

• Hongkong University Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hongkong China
• University of Malaya Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
• Guang Hua School of Stomatology Sun Yat Sen University, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Guangzhou P.R of China
• Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Luzerne Kantonsspital, Luzerne Switzerland  

Presently, he is the Chairman of the Department of Dental Medicine Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Mary Chiles Gen. Hospital. Chief and Section Supervisor at UST OPD Dental Section, and once an Active Consultant at San Juan De Dios Hospital under the Dept. of Surgery as Dento-Oral Surgeon.

He is a Co-Chairman Medico-Surgical Missions Committee Rotary Club of Manila, Chairman Rotaract Interact Rotary Club of Manila, Chairman Anti-Drug Abused Prevention Committee Rotary Club of Manila.

A Visiting Consultant of various hospitals (Delos Santos Medical center, Chinese Gen. Hospital, Perpetual Succor, University of Perpetual Help Hospital-Binan, Laguna etc.)
He has been a consultant for Presidential Security Group Dental Dispensary and PSG Status Hospital., Malacanang Park, Manila.
A former faculty Member and Lecturer in Hosptial Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Unciano Paramedical College and De Ocampo Memorial School.

Full Fellow of Philippine College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Asian Associationof Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, A Fellow in Philippine Academy of Implant dentistry, Philippine Society of Craniofacial Surgeon and a member of PDA Speakers Bureau and Manila Dental Society.
Multi-awarded Dentist in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Multi-Awarded Armed Forces of the Philippines Dental Officer. Multi-awarded Member of the Rotary Club of Manila, Paul Harris Fellow R.I. International.

AWARDS AND CITATIONS:

• Centennial Awardee Plaque of Recognition Centro Escolar University dated 30th day of May, 2008

• Certificate of Appreciation given  by Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia as Speaker on the topics “Management of Jaw Tumors and   Management Maxillary Sinus Diseases” on April115, 2008.

• Certificate of Appreciation  given by Guanghua Scool of Stomatology ,  Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou , China as Speaker on the topics “Management of Jaw Tumors and  Maxillary Sinus Diseases, Management  of Some Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Cases Using Titanium Mini-Micro & Reconstruction Plates” on April 8, 2008.

• Certificate of Appreciation given  by Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , Faculty of Dentistry, Hongkong University, HongKong as Speaker on the topics “Management of Jaw Tumors and   Management Maxillary Sinus Diseases” on April 7 , 2008.

• Certificate of Attendance in Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery In-House Training and Surgical Mission sponsored by Integrated Oral Health Specialties , Inc., OMS-University of Hongkong, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgey Foundation for Asia and Las Piñas Doctors Hospital held from 17-22 December 2007 at Las Piñas Doctors Hospital, Manila, Philippines

• Plaque of Appreciation by Philippine Dental Association-Kalookan City Dental Society as Resource Speaker on the topic “Management of Oral & Maxillofacial Trauma” on October 23, 2007.

• Plaque of Appreciation by Antipolo Dental Chapter as Resource Speaker on the topic of “The Use of Titanium Miniplates and Reconstruction Plates in Maxillofacial Surgery” on July 13, 2007.

• Certificate of Appreciation given by Philippines-Hawaii-Guam, State Partnership Program (SPP) for his valuable services rendered during the successful conduct of Philippines-Hawaii-Guam Joint Medical and Dental Mission  at Barangay Pasil, Cebu City and the adjoining Barangays of Suba, Duljo, Sawang-Calero and Ermita of same City in support of the 27th AFP National Reservist Week Celebration from 20 to 21 September 2006

• Certificate of  Apperciation by  Technological University of the Philippines, University Extension Service as Project Team Leader for the success of the Medical-Dental Mission, Population Education, Health & Safety Program given on September 9, 2006

• Plaque of Appreciation  by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency awarded  by  Her Excellency President  Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in grateful recognition and sincere appreciation of his invaluable participation in and selfless support to the national anti-drug campaign, thus contributing immeasurably towards the attainment of the vision of a drug-free Philippines on July 28, 2006.

• Certificate of Appreciation by USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for outstanding service while serving with military treatment facility Tawi-Tawi in June  16 2006.

• Plaque of Appreciation by Antipolo Dental Chapter as Resource Speaker on the topic “Management of Maxillary Sinus Diseases” on September 23, 2005.

• Certificate of Appreciation by Municipality of Casiguran, Sorsogon for sharing his/her expertise, uncondiational support and services to ensure the successful conduct of Medical, Circumcision and Dental Mission  given on May 12-14, 2005

• Certificate of Appreciation in Grateful recognition and appreciation for the active participation in Civic and Humanitarian Project of Rotary Club of Pasay for unselfishly giving his valuable time, effort and expertise in providing for medical and dental and legal seminars to the inmates of Pasay City Jail on January 15, 2005

• Plaque of Appreciation for sharing his valuable time and expertise on the Topic Management of Maxillary Sinus Disease. During the PDA Colgate NCR Aero convention held at the SM Mega Mall Trade Hall Conference Center Function Room A & B 4th Floor Bldg. B SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City given November 17, 2004 by the Philippine Dental Association

• Plaque of Recognition given by the Provincial Governor of Oriental Mindoro for invaluable support and selfless contribution which helped  immeasurably to the successful implementation of the Grand  Medical Mission last August 18 – 24, 2004

• Plaque of Appreciation in grateful recognition for an outstanding and invaluable support to the Philippine Army Dental Service as Resource Speaker during the conduct of the AFP Dental Society Quarterly Scientific Seminar at Headquarters, Philippine Army, Office of the Army Dental Surgeon, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Makati City, June 17, 2004

• Presidential Award for Drug Prevention for untiringly organizing and staging activities for the Drug Abuse Prevention Program on June 9, 2004.

• Plaque of recognition for Humanitarian Services to those suffering from Maxillofacial defects is hereby presented with love and gratitude given by the Philippine College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation, Inc., July 2, 2003

• Certificate of Appreciation given by School of Science ,Centro Escolar University as guest speaker during the convocation at Librada Avelino Auditorium on January 25, 2003

• Plaque of Appreciation in grateful recognition for the wholehearted support and dedicated service  which greatly contributed to the Success of the 53rd NDHW by the PDA

• Special Commendation given by the National Disaster Coordinating Council, Department of National Defense, for invaluable services rendered  during the conduct of Medical and Dental civic Action Program in Longalong, Misamis Oriental, July – November 2002

• Certificate of Merit given by the Province of Agusan del Sur Government Center, Prosperidad, in Deep Appreciation of his immeasurable contribution to the Serbisyong Pangkalusugan Para sa Katawan Program, September 1-7, 2002

• Plaque of Appreciation in grateful recognition of the VOLTRACOM Group for their invaluable support to the  Youth Federation for World Peace Asian Mobile Medical Service and AMMS by rendering services to our Medical-Dental Mission on August 4, 2002 at Tanay , Rizal and on December 6, 2002 at Magalang, Pampanga

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the Philippine Dental Association as the Chairman of the Cleft Lip & Palate Operation Committee, February 3-9 1999

• Certificate of Appreciation given by the Philippine Army Headquarters Office of the Dental Surgeon for invaluable service rendered as Resource Speaker during the conduct of the Philippine Army Dental Service Seminar Workshop on Oral Surgery, November 25-27, 1998

• Plaque of Appreciation for being a lecturer in Olongapo City Dental Society, Topic: The Use of Minibone Plate and Reconstruction Plate in Maxillofacial Surgery, August 10, 1997

• Certificate of Appreciation by the UERMMC Department of Otorinolaryngology for being a Speaker during the First Joint Postgraduate Course entitled  Selected Topics in Head and Neck Surgery, February 10-11, 1996

• Distinguished Service Award for Nine Years in San Juan de Dios Hospital as an Active Consultant, March 18, 1993

• Full Membership in Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Rotary Membership Pledge at Rotary Manila (First in Asia), RY 1992

• Plaque of Appreciation for the invaluable services rendered during the 39th National Dental Health Week Expertise demonstrated in the Harelip &  Cleft Palate Operations at the 1305th PC / INP Dental Dispensary, Camp Crame, Quezon City, February 1989

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the Youth Federation for World Peace Asian Mobile Medical Service, December 07, 2002, Plan Pacific Hotel, Manila

• Plaque of Appreciation by CEU College of Dentistry for being a Guest Lecturer on the occasion of its 14th Annual Dental Convention, November 27, 2002

• Plaque of Appreciation as member in the Joint Humanitarian Assistant  Mission conducted by the Rotary Club of Manila (RCM) and AFP Reserve Command in the Province of Agusan del Sur, September 2002

• Outstanding Rotarian in Health Service for having organized the RCM Medical Outreach Project in Basilan City and Agusan del Sur and for having conducted seminars in Dumaguete, June 13, 2002

• Certificate of Recognition given by the Office of the Municipal Mayor, Balayan, Batangas for contributing to the success of the project dubbed as Libreng Gamutan 2002 March 17, 20002

• Rotarian of the 2nd Quarter, Rotary of Manila in recognition of the outstanding work, sacrificing personal safety of time and professional skill and talent in recognition the logistical requirement of the recently concluded Basilan and Agusan del Sur, January 24, 2002, Manila Hotel

• Certificate of Appreciation given by the Government of Basilan for the Exemplary Services rendered during the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Mission, August 26- 31, 2001

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the AFP Reserve Command for the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Mission at Sulu Provincial Hospital, Jolo Sulu, February 11- 15, 2001

• Distinguished Alumnus 2001, College of Dentistry, Centro Escolar University

• Most Outstanding CEU Alumnus of the Year 2001

• Most Outstanding Rotarian of the 2nd Quarter 2000- 2001

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the Province of Pangasinan, Municipality of Asingan for conducting Medical Dental Mission, July 29 – 30, 2000

• Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary Club of Manila, RY 2000

• Certificate of Appreciation for rendering Free Medical And Dental Service conducted in the Municipality Of Murcian, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, April 19-20, 1999

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the Centro Escolar University Dental Alumni Association for the invaluable contribution to the professional growth of members and participants to the 3rd Scientific Seminar on Management of Some Benign and Malignant Bone Lesion, December 08, 1998

• Certificate of Appreciation given by the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, and  the Department of Pediatric for being a Speaker during the First Annual Post Graduate Course of the Section Hematology, Oncology with the theme Hematology-Oncology and General Pediatric Practice, October 19-21, 1998

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the Quezon City Medical Center and Colleges, Inc. for being the Guest Speaker, Topic: Updates in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in Relation to Nursing Profession , February 13, 1998

• Plaque of Appreciation by CEU Dental Alumni Association for being the President of CEUDAA from the year 1996-2000

• Plaque of Appreciation given by the CEU University Student Council in coordination with the College of Dentistry and Admission and Placement Department for being a Guest Speaker in the Job Hunting Seminar ’96 with its theme New Breed of Graduates Gearing Towards Global Competitiveness

• Seminar Speaker on Diseases of Maxillary Sinus Caloocan Dental Society, October 9, 1994, at Kowloon West, Quezon City, Philippines

• Philippine Dental Association (PDA), Manila Chapter, as Guest Lecturer during the 2nd Scientific Seminar, September 3, 1992 at Holiday Inn, Roxas Boulevard, Manila

• PDA, Laguna Chapter, as Guest Lecturer on Accidental Exposure of Maxillary Sinus, December 16, 1992 at City of Spring Resort, Los Baños, Laguna

• Completed the Educational Program Sponsored by Clinical Foundation of Orthopedics and Orthodontics in Fixed Orthodontic Therapy, Nov. 10, 1992

• Invaluable Services in Medical Dental Surgical Mission for the benefit of the people of Bataan, Sept. 27, 1992 at Orani, Bataan

• Invaluable Services rendered in the field of ORAL Surgery on Aug. 3, 1992  at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

• Faculty Member, College of Dentistry at the De Ocampo Memorial College, May 19, 1992 at Josephine’s Restaurant Manila in connection with the Philippine Dental Association Annual Convention – Plaque of Appreciation

• Guest Lecturer on Management of Jaw Tumors And Cyst of the Oral Cavity, March 6, 1992 at Dentistry Bldg. Unciano College, Sta Mesa, Manila

• Presidential Award of Merit for Outstanding Contribution to the Affair and Activities of Philippine College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Jan. 26,  1992, Century Park Hotel, Makati

• Pasig – Pateros – Taguig Chapter, PDA for sharing with his precious time and expertise in Oral Surgery, Oct. 14, 1991 at Development Academy of the Philippines,  Tagaytay City

• Club Award of Appreciation for his Humanitarian, Scientific, and Medical Involvement in the Club’s Medical Projects on the occasion of the 25th Induction of Officers and Board of Directors, Oct. 4, 1991 at Manila Peninsula Hotel (Kiwanis Club of Makati)

• Guest Lecturer on Management of Maxillary Sinus Diseases Nueva Ecija Dental Sociey, Sept. 21, 1991, Cabanatuan City

• La Union Dental Chapter Lecturer in Diagnosis & Treatment of Disease of the Maxillary Sinus Aug. 31, 1991, Acapulco Beach Resort & Restaurants San Fernando, La Union

• PDA (Tarlac Chapter) for sharing Expertise and Updated Concepts of Diagnosis and Management of Jaw Tumors as Guest Lecturer, Aug. 28,1991,  Jecson’s Tarlac, Tarlac

• PDA (Makati Chapter) as Guest Lecturer on Topic Bone and Skin Grafting in Oral Surgery, Aug. 5, 1991, PDA Marikina Chapter

• “Rotarian of the Month” Award June 17, 1991, Manila Shangrila Hotel, Makati (Rotary Club of Manila)

• Invaluable Services and Guest Panelist in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Course No. 0290, March 15, 1991 at 1351st GHQ Dental Clinic, V. Luna Road, Quezon City

• PDA (Laguna) as Guest Speaker during 1st Live- In Scientific Seminar, March 12, 1991 at City of Springs, Los Banos, Laguna

• Volunteerism in Community Outreach Program as Attending Oral Surgeon in the Reparative  Oral Surgery  Particularly Cleft Lip and Palate Correction, Feb.3-9, 1991 during the National Dental Health Week in the Province and Metro Manila

• Presidential Award for Distinguished Service of Philippine College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Jan. 27, 1991 during PCOMS 31st Anniversary Celebrations at Hotel Nikko, Manila Garden, Makati

• Guest Lecturer at Phil. Dental Association Pampanga Chapter on its 2nd Scientific Seminar, Nov. 29, 1990, Benigno Aquino Hall, San Fernando, Pampanga

• Kapatiran Para sa Kalusugan ng Mamamayan Malabon (Kapakanan) for Invaluable Services rendered on Cleft Lip Palate Operation, May 15, 1990 at Pagamutang Bayan ng Malabon

• Successful Harelip Operation of Nilly Roy Iliot Pontoc, March 9,1990 at San Juan de Dios Hospital

• Auditor, Phil College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Jan. 28, 1990, Makati, Philippines

• Training and Specialization at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Erlangen, Nuremberg, West Germany, Oct 1- Dec. 1989

• Guest Lecturer on Complicated Oral Surgical Cases, Aug. 11, 1989 at 1351st GHQ Dental Clinic, V. Luna Road , Quezon City

• Certificate of Appreciation, March 16-19, 1989, Manila Philipipines, in First Asian Congress Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Plaque of Appreciation given by Dental Alumni Association, Centro Escolar University for his invaluable contribution to the professional growth of the members and participants to the 3rd Scientific Seminar Topic : Management of Some Benign and Malignant Bone Lesions in the Oral Cavity ( Actual Cases )  on December 8, 1988.

• Seminar Speaker on Management of Benign and Malignant Bone Lesions of the Oral Cavity during its Quarterly Scientific Seminar hosted by the PC/INP Dental Services, Dec. 1, 1984 at Brgy. Balakilong, Laurel, Batangas

• Participated in Post Graduate Seminar on Implant Dentistry, Nov.29,1983-April 1984 at Centro Escolar University

• Certificate of Appreciation for rendering Medical and Surgical Assistance at Medical Mission, Inc., Dec. 10, 1983, University of Santo Tomas

• Partner in Service Award, July 2, 1982 on the occasion of the Club’s 73rd Valedictory meeting, Manila Hotel by Rotary Club of Manila

OTHERS:

• Reserve Officer of AFP
• Battalion Commander first technical (PA) Service Battalion AFP Reserve Command
• Administrative and Operation Officer, Technical Service Reserve Group, Executive Officer, Technical Reserve Brigade (TRB)
• Commanding Officer in concurrent capacity of the newly Activated Disaster Ready Response Unit and Technical Service Reserve Group
• Responsible in coming up with the units Tables of Organization and Equipment (TOE’s)
• Head, group of dedicated volunteer AFP Reservist, composed mostly of medical doctors, lawyer, dentist, nurses, etc.
• Conceptualized in the creation of the Disaster Ready Response unit of the AFP Reserved Command which was activated in 1999 and various activities like emergency rescue operations, relief and rehabilitation efforts were already undertaken to it.
• 1st Technical (PA) Service Battalion Service Brigade, AFPPRESSCOM, Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, March 5, 2004