International Women's Day, celebrating the amazing works of Dentists during the covid-19 pandemic

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IWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallenge

A challenged world, is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world. From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge.

we organised this International Women’s Day Virtual Event via ZOOM for Dentists to celebrate their amazing works most especially at this time of the covid-19 pandemic. We have invited 2 women to give a talk whom we know exude power and intelligence, empathy and generosity, inspiring and contributing in educating, enabling and empowering women and young girls.

OPTIONAL: Wear something purple and prepare 3 sentences on “My Childhood Heroine” and send it to Rowena Castillo Nicholls on [email protected] or if we’re friends in Facebook, send it on messenger. This will be read during the virtual event.

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Please save the date and join us on
Sunday, 7th March 2021 at 2:00pm in the Philippines
Sunday, 7th March 2021 at 6:00am in United Kingdom
Sunday, 6th March 2021 at 10:00pm in California, USA
Sunday, 7th March 2021 at 10:00am in Dubai, UAE

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Agenda will be as follows:

2:00pm – Welcome and introduction from event organiser and host, Rowena Castillo Nicholls
 
2:20pm – First Speaker, Ma. Cristina Aurea Guanio-Garcia, DMD, PhD
 
2:50pm – Question and Answer
 
3:00pm – Second Speaker, Dr. Liezl Manaloto Ceballos, DMD

3:30pm - Question and Answer

3:40pm - Reading of "My Childhood Heroine".

4:00pm - Finish

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Keynote Speakers:

Ma. Cristina Aurea Guanio-Garcia, DMD, PhD
• Dean, College of Dentistry, Manila Central University (2014-present)
• Philippine Representative Association of Dental Education in the Asia Pacific (2019)
• Secretary, Council of Deans, Philippine Association of Dental Colleges, Inc. (2015)
• Former, Secretary Pierre Fauchard Academy, Phil. Section (2007)
• Former Secretary and Fellow of Academy of Dentistry Internationale, Philippine Section (2003)
• Fellow, International College of Dentists, Philippine Section (2009)
• Founding Member, Philippine Society for Oral Health Research, Inc. (2001)
• Past President, MCU Dental Alumni Association (1998)
• Recipient, Sandigan ng MCU Award (2019)
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (1987)
• Master of Arts in Education, Major in Administration and Supervision (1992)
• ​Doctor of Philosophy (2001)

Dr. Liezl Manaloto Ceballos, DMD
• Dentist and Owner of Let’s Talk Teeth Dental Clinic
• Owner of Denta Cube Dental Store
• Past President, Philippine Prosthodontic Society (2014)
• Past President, Makati Dental Chapter (2013)
• Past President, Philippine Association of Functional Jaw Orthopedics and TMJ Inc. (2007)
• Past President, Alpha Phi Omega Dental Association of the Philippines (2004)
• Studied Doctor of Dental Medicine at UE College of Dentistry (1995)
• Associate Fellow at Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry (2018 to present)
• Studied Comprehensive Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry at University of the Philippines
• Studied Masteral in Advanced Prosthodontics at Korea University, Seoul (2014 to 2018)

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About International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.

Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to:
• celebrate women's achievements
• raise awareness about women's equality
• lobby for accelerated gender parity
• fundraise for female-focused charities

What's the theme for International Women's Day?
The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2021 is 'Choose To Challenge'. A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change. So let's all #ChooseToChallenge.

What's the history of International Women's Day?
International Women's Day has occurred for well over a century with the first gathering held in 1911. Learn more about the day's timeline.

What colors symbolize International Women's Day?
Purple, green and white are the colors of International Women's Day. Purple signifies justice and dignity. Green symbolizes hope. White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept. The colors originated from the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the UK in 1908.