PPDSI Officers and Board of Executives for the Year 2025–2027
The board of executives of PPDSI provides leadership, guidance, and oversight in advancing pediatric dental care in the Philippines.
Dr. Arlene W. de la Cruz-Medina
President
- Educated at University of the Philippines, 1998
- Completed residency in 2000
- PRC Board certified in 1999
- Practices in Pasig City
Membership & Affiliations
- PPTC (Individual Member)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD)
Dr. Lester Abes
Internal Vice President
- Educated at University of the East, 1993
- Completed residency at 1996
- PRC Board certified in 1994
- Practices in BGC
Membership & Affiliations
- San Juan Dental Society
Dr. Jeanne Marie Ciño Martínez
External Vice President (President-Elect)
- Educated at CEU, 1999
- Completed residency in 2011
- PRC Board certified in 1999
- Practices in La Union
Membership & Affiliations
- PDA La Union Chapter
- PDA San Juan Chapter
- Philippine Association for Dental Research (PADR)
- International College of Dentists (ICD, Philippine Section)
- Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA)
- International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD)
Dr. Michelle Baysa
Secretary
- Educated at Centro Escolar University, 2002
- Completed residency in 2004
- PRC Board certified in 2002
- Practices in Metro Manila
Membership & Affiliations
- Manila Dental Chapter
Dr. Rowena Cornejo-Castro
Treasurer
- Educated at CEU, 2016
- Completed residency at PDC 2016
- PRC Board certified in 1996
- Practices in San Jose del Monte and Makati
Membership & Affiliations
- Philippine Dental Association (PDA)
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