GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION OF DENTAL SPECIALTY SOCIETIES/ORGANIZATIONS OF DENTAL SPECIALISTS

WHEREAS, the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry has the power
to “(I) [A]ccredit various specialties, dental societies/organizations”
(Sec. 6, Art. II of R.A. No. 9484, known as “The Philippine Dental Act
of 2007”, and Sec. 6 (4), Rule II of Board Res. No. 12, Series of 2007,
known as the “Rules and Regulations of Republic Act Numbered Ninety-Four
and Eighty-Four (R.A. 9484), known as the “Philippine Dental Act of
2007”;

WHEREAS, Board of Dentistry (BOD) subject to the approval of the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) had issued under R.A. No.
4419, known as “The Philippine Dental Act of 1965”, guidelines for
recognizing a group of Dental Specialists and for approving a system of
accreditation;

WHEREAS, after consultation with the Philippine Dental Association,
Inc. (PDA), specialty groups, societies, and organizations on how to
accredit the foregoing entities, the Board decided to formulate the
Guidelines on such accreditation; and

WHEREAS, recent developments and trend on specialization in the
dental professions call for accreditation of specialty organizations to
promote high standards of the practice of the profession and global
competitiveness through delivery of world-class dental services

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board resolves, as it is hereby resolved, to
prescribe, issue, and promulgate the following GUIDELINES ON THE
ACCREDITATION OF DENTAL SPECIALTY SOCIETIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

1. Accreditation of Dental Specialty Society or Organization of Dental Specialists

1.1 All organizers and members of the dental specialty society or
the organization of specialty societies at the time of the filing of
the applications for recognition thereof must have their valid
certificates of registration and valid professional identification cards
(PICs).

1.2 All organizers and members of the organization of dental
specialists at the time of the filing of the application for recognition
thereof shall be members of the accredited integrated national
association of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technologists in
the Philippines.

1.3 The organizers or officers applying for the specialty
recognition shall submit necessary credentials pertaining to the
specialty training beyond undergraduate level. This could be any of the
following:

1.3.1 Authenticated copies of diploma/s for a Doctor of
Philosophy pertaining to the specialty training in a recognized dental
school/college/university in the Philippines or outside the Philippines.

1.3.2 Authenticated copies of diplomas for a Master’s Degree
pertaining to the specialty training in a recognized dental
school/college/university in the Philippines or outside the Philippines.

1.3.3 Certificate, attesting to a minimum of two (2) years
training on the specific specialty in a recognized dental
school/college/university in the Philippines or outside the Philippines.

1.3.4 Certificate, attesting to a minimum of two (2) years
training in a duly accredited dental school/college/university or
hospital in the Philippines or outside the Philippines AND ten (10)
years teaching experience in a recognized and duly accredited
school/college/university or hospital in the said field of specialty AND
at least five (5) recommendations given by recognized specialists in
the field attesting to the competence and at least ten (10) years of
practice of the bearer in the said specialty.

1.3.5 Certificate of Diplomate recognition given by a reputable
and recognized national and/or local organization for the said
specialty. There shall only be one specialty board for each specialty
field of dentistry accredited by the Board of Dentistry subject to
approval by the Professional Regulation Commission.

1.4 The dental specialty society or organization of dental
specialties shall furnish the Board of Dentistry with a copy of its
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws approved by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).

1.5 Necessary fees for application shall be paid to the Professional Regulation Commission.

1.6 Renewal fee shall be paid on a yearly basis after the approval of the accreditation of the specialty board.

2. Renewal of Specialty Accreditation

2.1 Accredited specialty society or organization of dental
specialists shall submit a list of the new set of officers with proofs
updated Professional Identification Cards and membership Cards to the
accredited Integrated National Association of Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, and Dental Technologists; and

2.2 Necessary fees set by the Board of Dentistry and PRC for renewal of such specialty accreditation shall be paid.

3. Duties and Responsibilities of Accredited Specialty Group

3.1 Recognizing the relevance of Specialty Boards in Dentistry,
the Board authorize the specialty dental society or the organizations of
dental specialists to certify specialists in their respective
specialties and formulate their own system of accreditation;

3.2 The Dental Specialty Society or Organization of Dental
Specialists shall be further authorized to assess and issue
accreditation/recognition/endorsement to graduate/post-graduate
programs, seminars, and/or workshops pertaining to their specialty
organization which will be accredited by the CPE council for the Dental
profession for credit unit application.

3.3 The Dental Specialty Society or Organization of Dental
Specialists shall continually conduct faculty enhancement programs to
update faculty members teaching the specific subjects of specialty and
continuing education programs for their members and general dentists.

3.4 The Dental Specialty Society or Organization of Dental
Specialists shall make their members available for lectures in regional
conventions/seminars/workshops conducted by the duly accredited
integrated and national organization of Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and
Dental Technologists; and shall actively participate in the annual
convention or any meeting whenever called upon by the said organization.

3.5 The Dental Specialty Society or Organization of Dental
Specialists shall recommend, when necessary, foreign dental specialists
as lecturers or speakers in seminars/workshops, etc., or shall attest to
the credibility of the foregoing as an authority in the subject to be
presented.

This Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
the complete and full publication thereof in the Official Gazette or
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Let copy hereof be furnished to the PDA, Inc. and/or the Accredited
Integrated National Organization of Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and
Dental Technologists for their information and guidance.

Adopted: 25 Sept. 2008

(SGD.) ROSITA S. CANLAS-NISCE, DDM Chairman
(SGD.) NORMA REYES-AYAP, DDM Member
ATTESTED:
(SGD.) CARLOS G. ALMELOR Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards
APPROVED:
(SGD.) NICOLAS P. LAPEÑA Chairperson
(SGD.) RUTH RAÑA- PADILLA Commissioner	(SGD.) NILO L. ROSAS Commissioner