Written by: Josef Caryll Lardizabal & Edgar Allan S. Pangisban
The South East Asia Association of Dental Education (SEAADE) is an organization composed of dental educators, students, and practitioners across Southeast Asia. Now in its 36th year, SEAADE held its annual scientific conference in the pristine and vibrant city of Taipei, Taiwan. The three-day event took place from November 7 to 9, 2025.
During the opening ceremony, SEAADE President Assoc. Prof. Waranuch Pitiphat from Khon Kaen University in Thailand, together with Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih Chung-liang, warmly welcomed delegates from the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Cambodia, Japan, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, and, for the first time, Great Britain. Their messages highlighted the importance of oral health and underscored the need to elevate dental education across the region to further strengthen the competencies of learners and practitioners. Assoc. Prof. Pitiphat also reiterated SEAADE’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Focuses.
The University of Baguio proudly sent 7 groups with a total of 30 student researchers who participated in the poster presentations under the categories of Case Study, Assessment in Dental Education, and Community Engagement Through Dental Education. The UB Studentista presenters were Jan Rachel Anas, Tricia Mea Baludda, Mirah Bathsheba Bognalbal, Trisha Rio Lamsis, Caryll Josef Lardizabal, Ardelie Rochelle Nool, and Anne Pauline Villaluz, each accompanied by their respective research group mates. Their research posters were evaluated and formally presented on November 8, 2025, and remained on display until November 9, 2025.
Ms. Ardelie Nool, Ms. Mirah Bognalbal & Ms. Jan Rachelle Anas presenting their research poster.
The delegation from the University of Baguio was accompanied and guided by Dr. Ian Steve Bandaay, Dean of the School of Dentistry, and Dr. Edgar Allan Pangisban, Head of Research for the School of Dentistry. Their leadership and presence provided strong academic support and inspiration for the students throughout the conference.
UB studentistas with Dean Dr. Ian Steve Bandaay and SRAP Dr. Edgar Allan Pangisban
True to its commitment to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), the University of Baguio–School of Dentistry showcased not only scholarly work but also an eagerness to embrace global collaboration. The Studentistas actively engaged with the studies of other delegates, attended various lectures, and explored new technologies through innovation trials offered by participating companies at the SEAADE fair. Their participation demonstrated a passion for learning, openness to emerging dental advancements, and readiness to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry.
