DEPARTMENT OF
DENTAL MEDICINE
The Quezon City General Hospital, a project conceived in 1963, has a rich history of providing quality healthcare services to the community. In 1967, the hospital opened its out-patient service, which was initially staffed by personnel from the Q.C. Health Department. This marked the beginning of a commitment to accessible healthcare for all residents.
In 1975, the hospital expanded its services with the establishment of the Community Ambulatory Health Care Services, which included the Out-Patient Department (OPD) and Domiciliary services. The OPD service, with its unique characteristics, was inaugurated during the centennial birthday of the late Manuel L. Quezon, leading to the creation of the Dental Department as part of the Medical Specialty Clinics. Today, the Dental Department operates under the Medical Ancillary, providing essential dental care to patients.
The Dental Section has seen a dedicated team of professionals over the years, including Dr. Bayani S. Tinoco and Dr. Delfin Quijano as the first chief dentists. Subsequent dentists who have contributed to the department's success include Dr. Domingo Sunga, Dr. Josevero Briones, Dr. Sixta Santos, Dr. Beatriz Tan, Dr. Agnes Agadel Francia, Dr. Norman Cabanding, Dr. Valentina Barlaan, Dr. Joan Vidal, Dr. Angelita Bartiana and Dr. Princess Mira Gulmatico. The department has also been supported by dental aides such as Ms. Susan Portillo, Mrs. Mely Alvarez, Ms. Emma Chan, Ms. Anna De los Santos, Ms. Susie Fernandez, and Ms. Milagros Dimaisip.
Currently, the Department of Dental Medicine is led by Dr. Evelyn M. Cortez-Tibung with Dr. Sherry A. Samson serving as an assistant. The dedicated dental staff includes Dr. Reynato B. Perilla Jr., Dr. Shiela Cachero-Cruz, Dr. Donna Mae P. Avelino, Ms. Perlita A. Gatchalian and Mr. Erron M. Micu.
In 1975, the hospital expanded its services with the establishment of the Community Ambulatory Health Care Services, which included the Out-Patient Department (OPD) and Domiciliary services. The OPD service, with its unique characteristics, was inaugurated during the centennial birthday of the late Manuel L. Quezon, leading to the creation of the Dental Department as part of the Medical Specialty Clinics. Today, the Dental Department operates under the Medical Ancillary, providing essential dental care to patients.
The Dental Section has seen a dedicated team of professionals over the years, including Dr. Bayani S. Tinoco and Dr. Delfin Quijano as the first chief dentists. Subsequent dentists who have contributed to the department's success include Dr. Domingo Sunga, Dr. Josevero Briones, Dr. Sixta Santos, Dr. Beatriz Tan, Dr. Agnes Agadel Francia, Dr. Norman Cabanding, Dr. Valentina Barlaan, Dr. Joan Vidal, Dr. Angelita Bartiana and Dr. Princess Mira Gulmatico. The department has also been supported by dental aides such as Ms. Susan Portillo, Mrs. Mely Alvarez, Ms. Emma Chan, Ms. Anna De los Santos, Ms. Susie Fernandez, and Ms. Milagros Dimaisip.
Currently, the Department of Dental Medicine is led by Dr. Evelyn M. Cortez-Tibung with Dr. Sherry A. Samson serving as an assistant. The dedicated dental staff includes Dr. Reynato B. Perilla Jr., Dr. Shiela Cachero-Cruz, Dr. Donna Mae P. Avelino, Ms. Perlita A. Gatchalian and Mr. Erron M. Micu.
(from right to left) Mr. Erron Micu, Dr. Reynato Perilla Jr, Dr. Shiela Cachero-Cruz, Dr. Evelyn Cortez-Tibung, Dr. Sherry Samson, Dr. Donna Mae Avelino and Ms. Perlita Gatchalian
MISSION AND VISION
Our Vision
The Quezon City General Hospital Dental Department will be foremost amongst government hospital-based dental clinic with its state-of-the-art equipment and competent professional staff.
Our Mission
To provide effective and efficient dental care services with total professionalism and dedication thru Continuous Quality Improvement
The Quezon City General Hospital Dental Department will be foremost amongst government hospital-based dental clinic with its state-of-the-art equipment and competent professional staff.
Our Mission
To provide effective and efficient dental care services with total professionalism and dedication thru Continuous Quality Improvement
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DENTAL SERVICES
- Dental Check-up/ Mouth Examination (Check-up ng ngipin at bibig)
- Oral Diagnosis (Diagnosis ng sakit sa ngipin at bibig)
- Oral Prophylaxis (Palinis ng Ngipin)
- Fluoride Application (Pag lagay ng fluoride sa ngipin)
- Tooth Restoration/Filling (Pasta ng ngipin)
- Pits and Fissure Sealant (Paglagay ng sealant sa ibabaw ng mga bagang)
- Tooth Extraction (Bunot ng ngipin)
- Odontectomy (Pagtanggal ng impacted na wisdom tooth o third molar)
- Multiple Extraction w/ Alveoloplasty (pagbunot ng maraming ngipin na may kasamang pag korte ng natitirang buto)
- Root Canal Treatment (Root Canal Treatment)
- Periapical X-ray (Maliit na X-ray ng ngipin na kinukunan sa luob ng bibig)
- Panoramic X-ray (X-ray ng lahat ng ngipin at buong panga)
OUR NEWLY PROCURED EQUIPMENT
Panoramic X-ray
A panoramic X-ray, also known as panoramic radiography, is a 2D dental X-ray that takes a single image of the entire mouth. It can show the teeth, upper and lower jaws, sinuses, nasal area, and other structures and tissues.
Panoramic X-rays are a popular technique because they are convenient, fast, and easy. The procedure involves placing your head on the machine and following the technician's instructions. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
Panoramic X-ray
A panoramic X-ray, also known as panoramic radiography, is a 2D dental X-ray that takes a single image of the entire mouth. It can show the teeth, upper and lower jaws, sinuses, nasal area, and other structures and tissues.
Panoramic X-rays are a popular technique because they are convenient, fast, and easy. The procedure involves placing your head on the machine and following the technician's instructions. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
Dental Unit/Chair
The primary function of a dental chair is to provide a comfortable and supportive seating arrangement for patients during dental procedures. It allows dentists to adjust the position of patients to facilitate optimal access and visibility during treatments, ensuring efficient and effective dental care.
The primary function of a dental chair is to provide a comfortable and supportive seating arrangement for patients during dental procedures. It allows dentists to adjust the position of patients to facilitate optimal access and visibility during treatments, ensuring efficient and effective dental care.
Piezotome Cube
The Piezotome Cube is a dental device that uses ultrasonic vibrations to perform tooth extractions and bone surgery procedures. The device uses ultrasonic vibrations to extract teeth and perform bone surgery while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. The device's thin tip preserves bone and can eliminate the need for a surgical flap. The device can lead to faster, more accurate, and less traumatic procedures. Patients may experience less swelling, bleeding, pain, and complications, and may recover faster.
The Piezotome Cube is a dental device that uses ultrasonic vibrations to perform tooth extractions and bone surgery procedures. The device uses ultrasonic vibrations to extract teeth and perform bone surgery while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. The device's thin tip preserves bone and can eliminate the need for a surgical flap. The device can lead to faster, more accurate, and less traumatic procedures. Patients may experience less swelling, bleeding, pain, and complications, and may recover faster.
Brushless Dental Electric Motor
Brushless dental electric motors have become an integral part of modern dental practices, offering numerous benefits over traditional brushed motors. Their efficiency, reliability, and precision make them invaluable tools for a wide range of dental procedures. Electric dental handpiece motors are an alternative to air turbine powered handpiece motors. The main benefit to an electric motor is a consistently high torque throughout rpm speeds.
Brushless dental electric motors have become an integral part of modern dental practices, offering numerous benefits over traditional brushed motors. Their efficiency, reliability, and precision make them invaluable tools for a wide range of dental procedures. Electric dental handpiece motors are an alternative to air turbine powered handpiece motors. The main benefit to an electric motor is a consistently high torque throughout rpm speeds.
Soft-Core Obturation System
A safe and effective root canal filling system with natural gutta-percha. Soft-Core® can be used for root canal fillings instrumented with traditional hand files as well as with all known rotary file systems on the market.
A safe and effective root canal filling system with natural gutta-percha. Soft-Core® can be used for root canal fillings instrumented with traditional hand files as well as with all known rotary file systems on the market.
OUR ACTIVITIES
Dental Education
The Department of Dental Medicine participated in the Father’s Day Presentation last July 11, 2023 in cooperation with the Department of Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Shiela Cachero-Cruz presented a lecture entitled “Ngipin-ngipin Paano ka Nawala.”
Dental Education
The Department of Dental Medicine participated in the Father’s Day Presentation last July 11, 2023 in cooperation with the Department of Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Shiela Cachero-Cruz presented a lecture entitled “Ngipin-ngipin Paano ka Nawala.”
Dental Wellness
The Department provided dental wellness for the employees of the Quezon City General Hospital during the month-long founding anniversary of the hospital last August.
The Department provided dental wellness for the employees of the Quezon City General Hospital during the month-long founding anniversary of the hospital last August.
