PERSPECTIVE IN

DENTISTRY
Maria Stephanie J. de Leon, DMD

WHEN I HEAR
PERSPECTIVE, I THINK
ABOUT ________. HOW
ABOUT YOU_______?

WHEN I HEAR
DENTISTRY, I THINK
ABOUT ________. HOW
ABOUT YOU_______?

PERSPECTIVE IN
DENTISTRY

Perspective
Middle English perspectyf, from Medieval Latin perspectivum, from

neuter ofperspectivus of sight, optical, from Latinperspectus, past

participle of perspicere to look through, see clearly, from perthrough + specere to look more at PER-, SPY

DENTAL
STUDENT

COMMUNITY

DENTIST

DENTISTRY

PATIENTS

TEACHER

Dentistry
Resolved, that dentistry is defined as the evaluation,

diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical,

surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders
and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area
and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their
impact on the human body; provided by a dentist,
within the scope of his/her education, training and
experience, in accordance with the ethics of the
profession and applicable law.

(Adopted, American Dental Association House of Delegates, 10/21/97.)

PERSPECTIVE IN
DENTISTRY
2 hours lecture a week
2 units

PSYCHOLOGY OF
SELF-MOTIVATION
Scott Geller

1. Can you do IT?

But what is IT?

WHY DENTISTRY?
WHY BECOME A
DENTIST?

VERITAS ET
MISERICORDIA
TRUTH AND COMPASSION

Career Opportunities
Private Dental Practitioners
Military Dentist AFP and PNP

Administrators
Dental Faculty
Associate Dentists
Businessman
Government Dentist
Resource Speakers

WHY OLFU COLLEGE

OF DENTISTRY?

EXCLUSIVELY INCLUSIVE
Private School

Yet NO ENTRANCE TEST

Competitive tuition fee

INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
PEDAGOGY I and II

FORENSIC DENTISTRY
INFECTION CONTROL

CONSCIOUS SEDATION
PERSPECTIVE IN DENTISTRY

TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL

YEAR

2010 2015

NATIONAL
PASSING
AVERAGE

OLFU COLLEGE OF
DENTISTRY

94.34%

98%

2. Will it work?
Will you become a
DENTIST?

Average Board Passing Rate

for the last 3 years (2012 2015)

3. Is it worth it?
What makes you wake up in the
morning?
What is your purpose?

BE THE BEST
VERSION OF
YOURSELF

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

LOGO
LAUNCHES
OUR
GOALS
ONWARD

Crusaders cross
Forward-looking culture
Unconditional dedication

Academic Excellence
Life-long Learning

Academic Excellence
Professional Competence
Developmental Research
Social Compassion

Fortitude of Conviction

OLFU VISION
TO IMPROVE MAN AS MAN BY
DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALS
THROUGH A LEGACY OF
EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND
COMPASSIONATE VALUE
FORMATION

OLFU MISSION
THE NOBLE DICTUM IMPROVING MAN AS MAN
EMBODIES THE EXISTENCE OF FATIMA MEDICAL
SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA
UNIVERSITY AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
DEDICATED TO THE WHOLISTIC FORMATION OF
MEN AND WOMEN IMBUED WITH THE NECESSARY
SKILLS, VIRTUES AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

OLFU MISSION
To achieve this end, the

university aims to:

Commit itself to the service of
society through quality education
Develop capabilities of
individuals in order to maximize
their potentials

OLFU MISSION
Nurture future professionals

with the requisite academic

foundation and conventional
skills so as to mold them into
highly-respected leaders and
members of society

OLFU MISSION
Respond effectively to the

changing needs and

conditions of the times
through continuing
professional education and
research

OLFU MISSION
Inculcate social awareness

through community outreach

program

OLFU MISSION
Imbue a deep sense of

nationalism and pride in our

Filipino heritage
Uphold virtues of truth,
justice, integrity, compassion
and faith in God

OLFU CORE VALUES

Through innovative learning strategies

focused on strong and updated academic

foundation with enhanced industry skills
and experience, a graduate of OLFU is
expected to be an ACHIEVER. In the
community and in the workplace, an
OLFU graduate will be known as a person
who:

A-C-H-I-E-V-E-R

A Aspires to do his best

C is Credible and Compassionate
H is Hardworking and Honorable
I is an Inspiration to others
E is Efficiently Entrepreneurial and Employable
V is a Visionary
E is Ethical and has Excellent work habits
R is Responsible

College of Dentistry Logo

ACADEMIC SHEILD and BANNERS

Emphasizes Colleges role in realizing the objectives of the
mother institution

Scepter of
Aesculapius
Colleges integral
role in the world of
the healing
professions

Alibata D

Dentistry

1996
College Foundation
by the Founding
Dean Arturo P. de
Leon

Equilateral
Triangle
1.

Scientifically
Knowledgeable

2.

Technically
Capable

3.

Socially Sensitive

Veritas et
Misericordia
Truth and
Compassion

COLLEGE VISION
The College of Dentistry envisions being
the foremost provider of dental education
which facilitates the formation of dental
professional within the context of nation
building and interdependency amongst the
countries within the region

COLLEGE MISSION
Operating within the tenets of excellence
and relevance. The College of Dentistry
dedicates itself to develop competent
dental professionals who are proficient in
their chosen vocation and at the same time
very much involved in the promotion of
progress in the community

COLLEGE QUALITY OBJECTIVES

As an Institution continuously aspiring for
quality education, the College of Dentistry
aims to:
1.To maintain the schools performance in
the Philippine Dental Licensure
examination above the national passing
average.

COLLEGE QUALITY OBJECTIVES

YEAR

2010 2015

NATIONAL
PASSING
AVERAGE

94.34%

OLFU COLLEGE OF
DENTISTRY

98%

COLLEGE QUALITY OBJECTIVES

As an Institution continuously aspiring for
quality education, the College of Dentistry
aims to:
2. To increase the number of the
institutions alumni who utilize their
academic and clinical training as they enter
the different avenues of service of the
profession

COLLEGE QUALITY OBJECTIVES

As an Institution continuously aspiring for
quality education, the College of Dentistry
aims to:
3. To closely monitor satisfaction level of
the students as major stakeholders for the
continuous improvement of the delivery
and level of acceptance of student service

WE CARE LOGBOOK

PROGRAM EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES
A graduate of Doctor of Dental Medicine is
expected to:
1. Demonstrate ability to provide quality
dental health care service
2. Execute proper patient education and
continuously pursues further education
and training for this purpose.

PROGRAM EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES
A graduate of Doctor of Dental Medicine is
expected to:
3.Develop, organize and execute programs
for the delivery of community health
services independently or in coordination
with other health professionals.
4.Participate in continuing personal and
professional activities in furthering the
dental profession through quality research

PROGRAM EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES
A graduate of Doctor of Dental Medicine is
expected to:
5.Apply business principles, business
practices and entrepreneurship, as well as
identify and develop innovative business
opportunities
6.Implement proper management of each
patient with compassion, honesty and
sympathy

PROGRAM EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES
A graduate of Doctor of Dental Medicine is expected to:
7.Demonstrate adherence to ethical, legal and moral standards in the

practice of the dental profession

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1.

Provide quality oral health care

2. Provide proper patient
education
3. Deliver relevant community
and extension dental services

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Conduct, disseminate and
utilize basic, experimental and
clinical dental researches
5. Apply business principles,
entrepreneurship, practices,
processes, innovations and
technology in dentistry

4.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Appreciate the value of life-long
learning and continue to be lifelong learner
7. Adhere to ethical, legal/moral
standards as applied to the
dental practice

6.

GREEN
GRATITUDE and
RESPECT

ENSHRINE
EXCELLENCE and

NOBILITY

WHITE
WARM
HARMONY

IS
TRULY

EVIDENT

Our
Love
For the
University

FATIMA
FULFILLING
ARDENTLY A

TRULY
INSPIRING &

MEANINGFUL
ASPIRATION