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A university in the Philippines founded in June 3, 1907.

Centro Escolar University

Founder of Centro Escolar University.

Doña Librada Avelino

Co-founder of Centro Escolar University.

Doña Carmen de Luna

An educational program for young children before they start formal schooling.

Kindergarten

The first stage of formal education, typically covering grades 1-6.

Elementary

A level of education that follows elementary school and prepares students for higher education or vocational training.

General Secondary

A subject or field of study that focuses on the theory and practice of music.

Music

A subject or field of study that focuses on skills related to home management and domestic arts.

Home Arts

The designation given to an educational institution that meets certain criteria and offers a wide range of academic programs.

University status

The main campus of Centro Escolar University located in Manila.

CEU Manila

A campus of Centro Escolar University located in Malolos.

CEU Malolos

A campus of Centro Escolar University located in Makati.

CEU Makati Gil Puyat

A location where a campus of Centro Escolar University-Makati is situated.

Legaspi Village

The individuals who have served as presidents of Centro Escolar University.

The CEU Presidents

The philosophy of Centro Escolar University, which translates to "Science and Virtue."

Ciencia y Virtud

The purpose and goals of Centro Escolar University.

CEU's Mission

The desired future state of Centro Escolar University.

CEU's Vision

The fundamental beliefs and principles that guide Centro Escolar University.

Core Values

The commitment of Centro Escolar University to provide quality education.

Quality Policy

A department or division within Centro Escolar University that offers dental education and training.

School of Dentistry

The first dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Lourdes delos Angeles

A professional degree in dentistry.

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

The second dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Felisa Sta. Ana Turla

The third dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Pedro Vergel de Dios

A professional degree in dentistry.

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

The fourth dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Rosenda Warren Salita

The period during World War II when the Philippines was occupied by Japan.

Japanese occupation (WWII)

The fifth dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Cayetano Eustaquio

The director of the infirmary at CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Jose Valte

The eighth dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Felipe Galvan

A series of nonviolent protests in the Philippines that led to the overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos.

Edsa revolution 1986

The ninth dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Renato Sison

Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation.

PACUCOA

The tenth dean of the CEU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Maria Jona Godoy

An organization that promotes dental education in Southeast Asia.

South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE)

A government agency in the Philippines that regulates and licenses professionals.

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

An examination that dentistry graduates must pass to become licensed dentists.

Dentist Licensure Examination

The name change of the CEU College of Dentistry in 2008.

School of Dentistry

A branch of dentistry that focuses on correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws.

Orthodontics

A branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.

Periodontics

A program of study that prepares students for admission to dental school.

Pre-Dentistry

Stands for Centro Escolar University, a university in the Philippines.

CEU

Stands for School of Dentistry, a department within CEU.

SOD

Stands for Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation, an accrediting body in the Philippines.

PACUCOA

Stands for Asean University Network Quality Assurance, a certification for universities in Southeast Asia.

AUN QA

Stands for Continuing Professional Development, a requirement for professionals to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge.

CPD

Stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine, a professional degree in dentistry.

DMD

Refers to the 12 years of basic education in the Philippines, consisting of kindergarten, six years of elementary school, four years of junior high school, and two years of senior high school.

K12

Stands for Senior High School, the last two years of the K12 program.

SHS

Refers to the period of time affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic Period

Refers to the use of online platforms for dental consultations and treatments.

Virtual Clinic

Refers to in-person dental consultations and treatments.

Face-to-Face clinic

Refers to the head of a school or department within a university.

Dean

Stands for Doctor of Philosophy, the highest academic degree awarded by universities.

PhD

Stands for Master of Science, a postgraduate degree in a scientific field.

MSc

A branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth

Periodontics