Established in 1952, the Dental Clinic is one of the pioneering departments back when Southern Philippines Medical Center was known as Davao General Hospital.
Vision
Empowered and responsible Filipino citizens taking care of their personal oral health for enhanced quality of life.
Mission
We shall ensure quality, affordable, accessible oral health care delivery.
Staff
Consultants
Hafid Milan, DMD | Donna Sarah Abarquez, DMD |
Section Head
Heidee Daphne M. Digma, DMD |
Resident Physicians
Helen G. Delima, DMD | Mariano J. Wales, DMD |
Annalyn P. Lim, DMD | Elmer C. Villaceran, DMD |
Dental and Admin Aides
Marylou B. Gerala | Eden A. Cayao |
Pedrito I. Dela Pena | Sui Kim S. Dalipe |
Clinical Services
Service | Description | Schedule |
Dental Consultation | Caters to patients in need of oral and dental care | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Dental Scaling and Polishing | Caters to patients in need of mild or severe dental hygiene. | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Restoration of Carious Teeth | Caters to patients with bacterial tooth decay. Procedure performed using resin sealant on cavities. | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Extraction | Procedure performed by completely removing extensively destroyed teeth caused by fracture or bacterial decay. Procedure performed when restoration is no longer possible. | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Surgical Removal of Impacted Dentition | Caters to patients with tooth/teeth growing out of the dental arch and causing complications. Procedure performed by surgically removing impacted tooth. | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Interdental Wiring | Caters to patients with fractured jawbone caused by trauma. Procedure performed by attaching the slack broken jaw and securing it during its recovery phase. | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Construction of Dental Obturator and Feeding Plate | Caters to patients with clefts and oronasal fistula. Procedure performed by sealing the roof of the mouth with prosthetics to improve speech and prevent regurgitation when eating. | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |