ESP Officers and Board Members for the Year 2026-2028

President
Dr. Katrina De Luna
Dr. Katrina De Luna

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, 2003

Board Certification:

  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics, 2014

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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
Vice-President
Dr. Ramon Antonio Vasquez
Dr. Ramon Antonio Vasquez
President-elect
Dr. Mark Luigi Capati
Dr. Mark Luigi Capati

Education:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Dental Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan, 2019
  • Master of Science in Dentistry Major in Endodotics, University of the East Graduate School, Manila, Philippines, 2012
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine: University of the East, Manila, Philippines, 2008

Board Certification:

  • Fellow, Philippine Board of Endodontics, 2014

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Treasurer, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2024-2026
  • Board Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2022- 2024
  • Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International, 2025-Present
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists, 2024-Present
  • Member, University of the East Dental Alumni Association, 2008-Present
  • Member, Quezon City Chapter, 2019-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, 2008-Present

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  • Department Head, Endodontic and Periodontic Department, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2024-Present
  • Faculty Member (Professor), University of the East, Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, 2024-Present
  • Faculty Member (Professor), University of the East, College of Dentistry Undergraduate Program, 2019-Present
  • Private Practice (limited to Endodontics) - Quezon City
  • Endodontic Consultant - Various clinics in Metro Manila
Secretary
Dr. Michelle Santos
Dr. Michelle Santos

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East Graduate School, 2021
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, 2000

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Secretary, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2024-2028
  • Member, University of the Philippines Dental Alumni Association, 2000-Present
  • Member, Marikina Dental Chapter, 2021-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, 2000-Present

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  • Private Practice - Marikina City
  • Faculty Member (Associate Professor), University of the East, Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, 2024-Present
  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), University of the East, College of Dentistry Undergraduate Program, 2021-Present
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Kate Pauline Udquin
Dr. Kate Pauline Udquin

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East, 2021
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2017

Membership & Affiliation:

  • Member, Manila Dental Chapter, 2020-Present

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  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), University of the East, College of Dentistry Undergraduate Program, 2024-Present
  • Private Practice - Manila
Treasurer
Dr. Kathryn Diane Joy Manzano
Dr. Kathryn Diane Joy Manzano

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East Graduate School, 2016
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2010

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Assistant Treasurer, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2024-2026
  • Fellow, International College of Dentistry, 2024-Present
  • Member, Philippine Association of Special Care Dentistry, 2024-Present
  • Active Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2012-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association (Manila Dental Chapter, 2010-2014; Mandaluyong Chapter, 2014-Present)

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  • Private Practice (limited to Endodontics) - Mandaluyong City
  • Endodontic Consultant - Various clinics in Metro Manila
Assistant Treasurer
Dr. Arvin Basilan
Dr. Arvin Basilan

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East Graduate School, 2021
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2016

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Active Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2025-Present
  • Member, Quezon City Chapter, 2016-Present
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, 2008-Present
  • Member, University of the East Dental Alumni Association, 2016-Present

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  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), University of the East, College of Dentistry Undergraduate Program, 2024-Present
  • Endodontic Consultant - Various clinics in Metro Manila
Auditor
Dr. Kristine Lee
Dr. Kristine Lee

Education:

  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Major in Endodontics, University of the East Graduate School, 2017
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry, 2008

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Active Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines
  • Member, Quezon City Dental Chapter, Inc.
  • Member, Philippine Dental Chapter

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  • Private Practice - Quezon City
Assistant Auditor
Dr. Eugene Fernandez
Dr. Eugene Fernandez

Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, Centro Escolar University, College of Dentistry, 1997

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Assistant Auditor, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2026-2028
  • Active Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2023 to Present
  • Member, Pampanga Dental Chapter
  • Member, Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
  • Member, International Association of Orthodontics
  • Member, Prime Orthodontic Studies and Training Center

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  • Private Practice, Smile Solutions Dental Clinic, Dolores City of San Fernando Pampanga
  • Affiliate Dentist, Greencity Medical Center Hospital, City of San Fernando Pampanga
PRO
Dr. Alejandro Donesa Jr.
Dr. Alejandro Donesa Jr.
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
Board Member
Dr. Gladys Bloom Victoriano
Dr. Gladys Bloom Victoriano

Education:

  • 4th Place, Philippine Dentist Licensure Examination, December 2000
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry, 2000

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Board Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2022-Present
  • Active Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2014-Present
  • Affiliate Member, Endodontic Society of the Philippines, 2006-2014
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association 2001-Present
  • Member, Quezon City Dental Society Inc., 2001-Present
  • Member, UP Dental Alumni Association, 2001-Present

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  • Private Practice - Quezon City, 2003-Present / Caloocan City, 2001-2003
  • Faculty, Our Lady of Fatima University, College of Dentistry, 2001-2005
Board Member
Dr. Daryll Tuazon-Melchor
Dr. Daryll Tuazon-Melchor
Board Member
Dr. Valery Virata
Dr. Valery Virata

Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, 2005

Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Associate Editor, ESP Journal, Endodontic Society of the Philippines
  • Member, American Association of Endodontists
  • Past President, Philippine Association of General Dentistry, Inc., 2018-2019
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association

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  • Private Practice - Makati and Pasig City
Ex-Officio
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