Your theme “Working Together for Greater Excellence” speaks highly of your group as the leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and the continued progress of the dental profession worldwide. Indeed, you have been instrumental in the improvement of oral health and overall quality of life of the Filipino people.
The life of Dr. Louis Ottofy in the Philippines served not only as an inspiration but a promise for better dentistry. His memory will live as long as there is dentistry in the Philippines….as long as there are men who will take over where others left off. There will always be Filipino dentists and Filipino dental organizations to carry on the challenges and keep on the good work.
The ICD Philippines Section Inc. will always look back at its glorious past, honoring the gallant men and women who stood steadfastly to pursue its mission and vision. It will always serve as an inspiration to view the future and carry on with hope and vigilance.
The International College of Dentist is a collegial organization of dentists worldwide whose conspicuous and meritorious commitment to the profession earned for them an accolade of recognition by their peers. The following excerpt historically recorded how this prestigious organization was born. At a farewell gathering of dentist in Tokyo, Japan in November 1920 given for Dr. Louis Ottofy who was returning to America to resume his practice of Dentistry after twenty-three (23) years in the Orient, Japan and the Philippines that the idea of founding the International College of Dentists was broached. One of the speakers, Dr. Tsurukichi Okumura lamented the existing situation in dentistry, that there was no definite means for dentists living in distant places to keep abreast with what was occurring in our profession. A suggestion was likewise made that there should be some sort of international dental organization in which the individuals, not as a society could meet with fellow dental practitioners... more
“For 2010, we have lined up an array of activities and projects foremost of which is to formalize our agreement with the Philippine Dental Association so that GAWAD KALINGA villages may now enjoy comprehensive dental care thru the different local dental chapters. We aim to continue and strengthen our faculty development program and linkages with the student leadership of various dental schools.” - Excerpt from Inaugural Address of Fellow Ma. Rosario Achacoso-Damatac Click on the program... more
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES Warmest greetings to the new set of officers and fellows of the International College of Dentists-Philippine Section as you hold your 43rd Annual Convocation and Banquet. Your theme “Working Together for Greater Excellence” speaks highly of your group as the leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and the continued progress of the dental profession worldwide.... more
It is with a feeling of pride and a deep sense of belonging that we identify ourselves with the recognized father of the International College of Dentist…. Dr. Louis Ottofy. Unknown to many and possibly a surprise as well, is the fact that he left a legacy in Philippine Dentistry, particularly in the fields of licensure, dental public health, and dental education. The relevance of his contributions to the growth and development of the profession in our country deserves “a place in the sun”.... more
The International College of Dentists is an eminent honorary organization of the World’s outstanding dentists, who by their action have demonstrated an abiding interest and concern for their profession. Its mission in general is to foster international understanding and fellowship through the promotion and advancement of the science and art of dentistry, in the interest of improved oral and general health for all people. Dr. Tsurukichi Okumura It was in November 1920; Dr. Ottofy passed Japan on... more
The International College of Dentist is a collegial organization of dentists worldwide whose conspicuous and meritorious commitment to the profession earned for them an accolade of recognition by their peers. The following excerpt historically recorded how this prestigious organization was born. At a farewell gathering of dentist in Tokyo, Japan in November 1920 given for Dr. Louis Ottofy who was returning to America to resume his practice of Dentistry after twenty-three (23) years in the Orient,... more
The International College of Dentists is recognized around the globe as the preeminent international dental organization. One of the objectives of the College is to advance the art and science of dentistry for the health and welfare of the public internationally. We welcome your comments regarding this site and other suggestions that will allow us to be more helpful to your search for dental knowledge.
