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
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
Auditor
Dr. Kristine Lee
Dr. Kristine Lee
Assistant Auditor
Dr. Eugene Fernandez
Dr. Eugene Fernandez
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
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