Luis Salvador Litonjua
DDS, DMD, MS, Cert. Perio, BS, DABP, DPBP
- American Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
- Philippine Board Certified in Periodontology
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, Michigan, USA) 2008
- Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the Philippines 1991
- Master of Science in the Oral Sciences and Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontics,
State University of New York at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY, USA) 2002
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of the Philippines 1987
- Externship in Hospital Dentistry and Internship in Oral Surgery, UP-PGH, 1992-1995
- Former faculty member in the dental schools of the State University of New York at Buffalo, Meharry Medical College (Tennessee, USA), University of Detroit Mercy: 1999-2016
- Published research and scientific articles in Philippine (JPDA), U.S. (JADA, Compendium, Triple-O, QI, AJD), and international (IJD) peer reviewed dental and scientific journals with topics on periodontics, oral surgery, oral pathology, dental biomechanics, and restorative dentistry
- Ad-hoc reviewer for Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Journal of Applied Oral Sciences, Journal of Biomechanics
- American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics, 2005
- Private Practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants - Michigan, USA 2009 to 2016
- Private Practice limited to Periodontics, Periodontal Plastic and Esthetic Surgery and Dental Implants - Makati since 2016 and at The Medical City, Pasig since 2019
- Faculty Mentor, Oral Implant Solutions (ORIS)
- Member, American Academy of Periodontology
- Member, Philippine Society of Periodontology
- Member, Philippine Board of Periodontology
- Member, Medical Bureau, Philippine Center of Diabetes Education Foundation Inc. (Diabetes Center Philippines)
A Revisit of SRP, Biofilm and Calculus
This presentation will expound on new findings from the recent research of Cobb and Sottosanti and its clinical significance.
The Current Classification of Gingival Recession
This presentation will expound on the 2017 World Workshop Classification consensus on adapting a gingival recession classification. Clinical cases will be presented to elucidate this classification.
Learning Objectives:
- To identify issues associated with mucogingival conditions
- To understand the rationale and recommendation for treatment of gingival recession
- To identify gingival recession classification systems through clinical cases (with Dr. Virata)
Vivian Virata
DDM, MS, FADI, FICD, DPBP
Education
- Master of Science in Periodontics, Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, USA, 1999
- Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, 1995
Awards and Honors
- 9th place, Philippine Dental Licensure Examination, 1995
Board Certification
- Diplomate, Philippine Society of Periodontology
Teaching Institutions
- Lecturer in Periodontics, Post-Graduate Periodontics Department, University of the East, 2006
- Professorial Lecturer in Periodontics, Post-Graduate Orthodontics Department, University of the Philippines, 2001-Present
- Clinical Instructor, Periodontics Department, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines, 2000-2004
- Clinical Instructor, Under-Graduate Periodontics Department, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, 1998-1999
Memberships and Affiliations
- Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
- Fellow, International College of Dentists
- Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Dental Alumni, Columbia University
- Board Member, Philippine Society of Periodontology
- Member, American Academy of Periodontology
- Member, Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology
- Founding Member, Integrated Oral Health Specialties, Inc.
- Head of Periodontics Department, Asian Hospital Medical Center
Cases of Gingival Recessions
