ESP Officers and Board Members for the Year 2016-2018

President

Dr. Emabel Sibayan-Jugo

Dr. Emabel Sibayan-Jugo

Education:

  • Diplome Universitaire Clinique pour les Odontologistes Francophones D.U.C.O.F.
    Faculte d’Odontologie, Universite de Rennes I, Rennes, France, 2000
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry, Manila, 1998

Board Certification:

  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics, 2014

Honors and Awards:

  • Outstanding President of PDA Specialty Affiliate, Endodontic Society of the Philippines - Philippine Dental Association, 2017
  • 7th Place Philippine Dentist Licensure Examination - Professional Regulation Commission, 1998

Memberships and Affiliations:

  • President, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2016-2018
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists, 2015-Present
  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics, 2014-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, Speakers Bureau, 2014-Present
  • Member, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, 2001-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, Quezon City Chapter, 1999-Present

Research Work & Published Articles:

  • Guigand M., Glez D., Sibayan, E., Cathelineau G., Vulcain J.M. "Comparative study of two canal obturation techniques by image analysis and E.D.S. microanalysis" British Dental Journal.2005 : 198 (11) : 707-711

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  • Private Practice - St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, 2000-Present
  • Faculty (Professorial Lecturer in Endodontics) - University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry, Manila, 2001-Present
President-elect

Dr. Marie Antoniette Veluz

Dr. Marie Antoniette Veluz

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dental Education, University of the East Graduate School, 2012-Present
  • Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Administration, University of the East Graduate School, 2006
  • DIPLOME UNIVERSITAIRE ET CLINIQUE POUR LES ODONTOLOGISTES FRANCOPHONES (D.U.C.O.F.) *
    Faculte d’Odontologie, Universite de Rennes I, Rennes, France, 2000-2001
  • MAITRISE EN SCIENCE ET BIOLOGIE MEDICALE (M.S.B.M.)*
    Faculte de Medecine, Universite de Rennes II, Rennes, France, 2000-2001
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 1991

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2006-Present
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists, 2007-Present
  • Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International, 2009-Present
  • Endodontic Society of the Philippines
  • Philippine Society of Periodontology
  • Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology
  • Philippine Prosthodontic Society
  • Quezon City Dental Society
  • Filipino Chinese Dental Foundation, Inc.

Research Work & Published Articles

  • “LES CANAUX LATERAUX EN MICROSCOPIE CONFOCALE: UNE ETUDE MORPHOLOGIQUE ET HISTOLOGIQUE” (The Lateral Canals in Confocal Microscopy: A Morphologic and Histologic Study) - Research conducted with the Staff of the Endodontics Department of the University of Rennes for the completion of D.U.C.O.F. Paper written originally in French
  • “The Key to Success in Root Canal Treatment” - Article written for The Journal of the Endodontic Society of the Philippines, maiden issue, 2006
  • “Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions: Recognition, Diagnosis and Management” - Paper submitted to the Academy of Dentistry International

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  • Private Practice - Ortigas Center, Pasig City; Dasmariñas, Cavite
  • Faculty Member (Associate Professor), Emilio Aguinaldo College of Dentistry, 2007-Present
  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), University of the East Graduate School of Dentistry, 2006-2013
  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), Chairperson, Endo-Perio Department, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 1993-Present
Secretary

Dr. Grace Ellen Dey

Dr. Grace Ellen Dey

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East Graduate School, 2012
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East College of Dentistry, 1992

Board Certification:

  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics, 2014

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Secretary, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2016-2020
  • Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International, 2019-Present
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists, 2020-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, Speaker’s Bureau, 2014-Present
  • Member, Quezon City Dental Chapter Inc., 2014-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, 1993-Present
  • Member, University of the East Alumni Association, 1992-Present

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  • Private Practice, Consultant in ENDODONTICS – MEDCOR Oral Care Center Marikina Doctors Hospital and Medical Center Incorporation
  • Faculty, (Associate Professorial Lecturer 1) - University of the East, Graduate School Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, June 2014-Present
  • Faculty, (Associate Professorial Lecturer 1) - University of the East, College of Dentistry Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, June 2017-Present
  • Faculty, (Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1) - University of the East, College of Dentistry Undergraduate Program, June 2014-Present
Assistant Secretary

Dr. Katrina De Luna

Dr. Katrina De Luna

Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2003
  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East Graduate School, 2012

Board Certification:

  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics

Membership & Affiliation:

  • Assistant Secretary, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2016-2018

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  • Private Practice (limited to Endodontics) - Quezon City
  • Faculty Member (Associate Professor), University of the East, Dentistry Post-Graduate Studies, 2012-Present
  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2009-2016
Treasurer

Dr. Maria Concepcion Medina

Dr. Maria Concepcion Medina

Education:

  • Histologic Techniques (Light and Electron Microscopy), Nippon Dental University, Niigata, Japan, 1992

Board Certification:

  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics, 2014

Honors & Awards:

  • Certificate of Award for 25 years of loyal service to the University of the Philippines, October 2016
  • Dr. James V. Young Professorial Chair, University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry Academic Personnel Committee, February 2009
  • Most Popular Teacher Award, University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry and The University of the Philippines Dental Alumni Association, February 2006
  • Democrito Martinez Jose Professorial Chair Award (July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006), University of the Philippines, July 2005

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Faculty Affiliate, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 1992-1994
  • Active Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 1994-Present
  • Lecturer, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 1992-Present
  • Member, Pasig-Pateros-Taguig Chapter, Philippine Dental Association, 1987-Present

Research Work & Published Articles:

  • Medina, C. and Pagdanganan, V. (2015). "Racially-determined Variations in Root and Canal Morphology of Teeth" Used in the UP College of Dentistry Pre-Clinical Endodontics Course. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 19,15-29.
  • Lacbanes, L., Cortez, H. and Medina C. (2013). "In vitro Study on the Antimicrobial Property of Guava Leaves Extract on Enterococcus faecalis." The Journal of the Philippine Dental Association, 64, 23-26.

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  • Faculty Member (Associate Professor 5), University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry - Department of Basic Dental Health Sciences, Present
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Auditor
Board Member
Board Member

Dr. Melinda Gonzalez

Dr. Melinda Gonzalez

Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine University of the East - Ramon Magsaysay, College of Dentistry, Manila, 1972-1978

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines
  • Past President/Director, Philippine Academy of General Dentistry
  • Fellow, Philippine Academy of General Dentistry
  • Member, International Association for Orthodontics
  • Affiliate Member, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, St. Luke’s Medical Center
  • Director, Philippine Society for Orthodontics, 1988
  • Dr. Alexander Wick Orthodontic Club, 1991-Present
  • Member, Quezon City Dental Society
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, 1978-Present

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  • Private Practice - St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City
Ex-Officio

Dr. Rolando Gonzalez

Dr. Rolando Gonzalez

Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East - Ramon Magsaysay, College of Dentistry, Manila

Memberships and Affiliations:

  • Chairman, Philippine Heart Center Dental Department, Present
  • President, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2014-2016
  • President, Philippine Academy of General Dentistry, 1998-2000, 2008-2009
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists, (Philippine Section)
  • Chairman, Physical and Technical Committee, St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery 2007-2009
  • Affiliate Member, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Department of Dentistry Oral Surgery
  • Member, Quezon City Dental Society, 1978-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, 1978-Present

Research Work & Published Article:

  • Bleaching - Journal of the Philippine Dental Association

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  • Private Practice - St. Luke's Medical Center & Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City