Belen Dental Clinic - Sorsogon City

13/09/2026

12/08/2026

Dr. Willard Belen recently attended DigiCon 2026 and officially took his oath as an Associate Member of the Philippine Institute of Digital Dentistry (PIDD). 🦷💻

This marks another meaningful milestone in his journey toward embracing digital innovation and advancing his knowledge in modern dentistry.

Belen Dental Clinic is proud to support Dr. Willard Belen in his continued pursuit of learning, innovation, and excellence in dental care. ✨

10/08/2026

SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE Application

🦷 No drilling. No stress. Just cavity control. ✨

06/08/2026

A simple liquid treatment applied in seconds may help many young children avoid dental drilling.

A major U.S. randomized clinical trial found that 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrested tooth decay in more than half of treated baby teeth when applied every six months, providing strong clinical evidence for this minimally invasive approach to managing early childhood cavities.

Unlike conventional cavity treatment, SDF is brushed directly onto the decayed tooth and requires no drilling, injections, or sedation. The treatment combines the antibacterial properties of silver with the remineralizing effects of fluoride, helping arrest active decay by reducing cavity-causing bacteria and strengthening softened tooth structure.

Researchers found that more than half of the treated baby teeth had their cavities successfully arrested, reinforcing SDF as an effective evidence-based option for managing early childhood tooth decay. By helping preserve baby teeth until they naturally fall out, SDF may reduce the risk of pain, infection, and the need for more invasive dental procedures in many young children.

As minimally invasive dentistry continues to advance, studies like this are expanding treatment options that make dental care more comfortable, accessible, and effective for children.

📚 Reference
Fontana M, Moursi A, Gonzalez-Cabezas C, et al. Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Young Children With Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatrics. 2026.

10/06/2026

Continuing to learn, grow, and collaborate with fellow dentists at the TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) Seminar and Workshop under Dr. Ethel Escultura, a senior lecturer at the Department of Orthodontics of the University of the Philippines-Manila.

Every new skill and technique we acquire helps us provide more precise, efficient, and predictable orthodontic treatment options for our patients. Because better knowledge leads to better smiles.

05/06/2026

Thank you Sorsogon Governor Edwin “Boboy” Hamor for always trusting our clinic.

27/04/2026

With Dr. Caroline Franco, our mentor for the 2-day Rotary Endodontic Seminar and Workshop.

18/04/2026

A new addition to our clinic.
Embracing digital dentistry.

04/04/2026

Congratulations SNHS Batch 2001 Silver Jubilarians for successfully hosting the Sorsogon National High School Grand Alumni Homecoming today (April 4, 2026).