The PPDSI started a Study Club for the continuing education of its members. The study club schedules regular meetings of PPDSI members wherein lectures, workshops, and other activities are presented to supplement the dental practices of its members. Unilab and its subsidiary Pediatrica Inc., supports each activity by providing the use of function rooms and serving sumptuous dinner meals for the attendees in the Bayanihan Center Annex, LVP Compund, 132 Pioneer St, Mandaluyong City. Dr Elaine Manzanero is the chairman of each activity, and Dr Carmela Pedroso is the co-chair. Each meeting is announced through the society’s facebook page, e-mail and text messages.
The activity was started last June 24, 2013. Dr Manuel Vallesteros gave the members updates on sedation of pediatric patients. After the back to back PPDSI seminar last July 15 and August 28, the 2nd study club was held last September 9, 2013. Dr Bless Yap shared her case report entitled, The Greatest Seal of All: Pulp Treatment of Young Permanent Teeth Using MTA. The most recent study club meeting was held last November 18, 2013. Dr Paul Abaya lectured on the use of myofunctional appliances in children entitled, Better Faces Less Braces. Open forums pave the way for discussions and sharing of ideas after the speaker’s presentations. The meetings are well-attended and offers a chance for the members to spend time together and bond. (by: Dr. Elaine Manzanero)