Law Summary

Introduction

This resolution amends Board Resolution No. 111, Series of 1987, pertaining to the Performance Test in the Dental Licensure Examination by replacing the wax pattern framework requirement with new drawing criteria for removable partial dentures.

Background and Authority

• Legal Basis: The Board initially issued Resolution No. 111, Series of 1987, which included the wax pattern framework as part of the licensure examination.
• Consultation: A consultation with deans from various dental colleges on February 6, 2003, indicated that wax pattern construction is not typically performed by registered dentists but by dental technicians.

Amendment Details

• Replacement of Requirements:

  • The wax pattern construction for removable partial dentures is removed from the scope of the examination.
  • The new requirements include:
    • Drawing the design of the denture framework on the cast.
    • Providing a prescription for the dental laboratory on the answer sheet.

• Reasoning: The Board concluded that the activities now mandated (drawing designs and writing prescriptions) are more aligned with the responsibilities of a registered dentist.

Implementation and Publication

• Effective Date: The resolution will take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, whichever occurs first.
• Dissemination: Copies of the resolution will be sent to:
  • Deans of dental colleges.
  • Chairman, Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
  • President, Philippine Dental Association (PDA), Inc.

Signatories

• The resolution was adopted by the following members of the Board:
  • MA. ROSARIO D. ACHACOSO, DMD (Chairman)
  • ANTONIO A. BALDEMOR, DMD (Member)
  • ESTEFANIA BLANCHE C. BARBERS, DMD (Member)
  • MA. TERESA DE JESUS-AMADOR, DMD (Member)
• Attested by CARLOS G. ALMELOR, Secretary of the Professional Regulatory Boards and approved by Antoniesta Fortuna-Ibe (Chairperson) and other commissioners.

Key Takeaways

• The amendment alters the requirements for the Dental Licensure Examination, focusing on tasks performed by registered dentists.
• The resolution emphasizes the distinction between the roles of dentists and dental technicians in the context of licensure examinations.
• Stakeholders will be notified to ensure compliance with the updated examination requirements following the publication of the resolution.