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What distinguishes the very scholarly Dr. Joel d. V. Ferrer
from his peers and colleagues alike are the five (5) degrees
and diplomas- earned here and abroad - tucked under his belt.
He was conferred a DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE by the premiere
University of the East in 1992. That same year, he took and
passed the dental board examinations. In 1995, Dr. Joey was
extended full scholarship- with training in ORTHODONTIA by
the founding the president of the Filipino Orthodontic Study
Club. Within that same year, to facilitate the marriage between
health and business, Dr. Joey ventured outside the province
of the dental practitioner and earned the degree MASTER OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA). He fell in love with nature
and his Japanese roots while on study leave sponsored by the
college of Oral Implantology Philippines. At the Furusawa
Implant Research Institute in Sendai, Japan, he mastered some
Misch techniques in his ADVANCED IMPLANTOLOGY courses.
It was in Japan that dentistry became
the religion of his career-- he boosted his orthodontic skill
by integrating techniques in hard and soft tissue surgery,
prosthodontia, temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) disciplines,
and dental cosmetics and implants. Upon his return he made
scientific his new found communion with nature by finishing
the arduous acamedic requirements of his other degree - MASTER
OF SCIENCE in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (MSE).
This young, pedigreed specialist re-invented
dental prophylaxis with his DENTAL SPA- an intraoral treatment
package with five (5) procedures:
- GUM MASSAGE - to
promote tissue rejuvenation and blood ciculation.
- TOOTH POLISH - for
that pearly white luster.
- TONGUE SCRUB -
as one client observed: " is analogous to carpet-cleaning"
and enhances taste accuracy.
- FLUORIDE BATH -
similar to fluordization-but not quite dueto its shorter
application and effect.
- DENTAL BLEACH -
optional Rx adjunct to the dental spa for those serious
about dental vanity and appearance.
Venturing into the spiritual is something
none of his classmates, mentors or family would ever have
imagined him - the lively, something -playful, ever- unpredictable
guy. But the bustle of his busyness was simply the sound of
his inner searching.
Raja Yoga meditation is powerful method
for connecting to the positive, nurturing, loving and strengthening
inner aspects of life. The flow and sparkle of his face and
voice now speak of a much lighter side of him. His relationships
with people have become more "soulful"- that is,
coming from a vision of positivity and going beyond the limits
of professional titles, social roles, material possessions.
Meditation develops the ability to create
calm moments and not to react to external stimuli. This has
encouraged him to lead a life that is a lot simpler because
he is more inner-directed. Handling problems or concerns always
excludes turning to the use of toxic habits such as drinking
and smoking. Trusting inner resources and a very personal
relationship with God is his growing support.
Meditation allows individuals to touch
these innate positive qualities, experience their truth express
them in their life. He continues to adapt himself to realities
which reflect truth, an added dimension to his high sense
of practicality and creativity.
He is also a fast improving vegetarian
chef. He can quickly learn different dishes and is an inpiration
to his friends to become a vegetarian like him. Vegetarianism
fits his personality, as he loves animals and plant-based
diet doesn't involve any form of violence with any animal.
Integrating meditation in his lifestyle
enriches his present life. It is an evolving process.
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