The Center for Oral Health (COH) will provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary services to patients with dental-related diseases, trauma, discomfort, pain, and disability.
The 460sqm state-of-the-art facility housed at the fourth floor of the UPCD is divided into two major sections: the patient-based section comprised of treatment rooms and a diagnostic imaging room; and the non-patient-based section composed of the central sterilization room, digital design and fabrication laboratory, 3D imaging and radiology, study lounge, conference and AVP room, and pre-clinical consultation room, among others.
The COH also boasts of having its own clean water treatment and filtration system that also serves the needs of the college.
University of the Philippines ManilaCollege of DentistryCenter for Oral Health
UPCD CENTER FOR ORAL HEALTH
The UP Manila College of Dentistry inaugurates the UPCD-Center for Oral Health (COH) today.
The state-of-the-art facility will equip dental health professionals with advanced training, in-depth research, and provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary services to patients.
The COH is realized with the generous support of the LT Group, Inc. and Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc., through the stewardship of UPCD immediate past Dean Dr. Danilo L. Magtanong and the initiatives of Assistant Professor Dr. Arnon L. Rivera as the Project Proponent.
The Center for Oral Health (COH) aims to provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary services to patients suffering from dental-related diseases, trauma, discomfort, pain, and disability. It will also help equip dental health professionals with training geared towards advanced learning, research, innovation, and quality patient-care management.
The inauguration is part of the week-long celebration of the College of Dentistry's 108th Founding Anniversary which started today until February 11, 2023.
