Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10576 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT TO UPGRADE THE SALARY SCALES OR LEVELS OF PUBLIC DENTISTS, 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to the 2018 National Survey on Oral Health, a significant majority of 
Filipinos are facing severe dental health issues, with 72% suffering from dental caries and 
50% afflicted by gum disease. Research indicates that inadequate oral hygiene can contribute 
to more severe health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. 
Regrettably, many Filipinos neglect their oral health due to various factors, such as 
insufficient information and limited access to dental care. Consequently, there is an urgent 
need to encourage more individuals to pursue careers in dentistry. 
Data from the 2022 National Monitoring and Evaluation for Dental Survey (NMEDS) 
indicates that 87.4% of Filipinos suffer from tooth decay or dental cavities. The increased 
consumption of sugary, carbohydrate-rich, and processed foods, exacerbated by emotional 
stress during the pandemic, has led to a rise in dental issues. Additionally, the country's aging 
population, which makes up 8.2% of the total population, has further heightened the demand 
for better and more accessible dental services. 
Currently, there are around 4,200 dentists across the Philippines, according to 
Statista.com. This number is starkly insufficient given the World Health Organization's 
recommended dentist-to-patient ratio of 1:7,500. In contrast, the ratio in the Philippines 
stands at approximately 1:53,000, highlighting a severe shortage of dental professionals. 
This bill aims to address this issue by upgrading the salary scales of all public dentists 
in government service. By making public sector dental salaries comparable to those in private 
practice, we hope to attract and retain more qualified dental professionals in the public sector. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
July 1, 2024
4:45 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10576 
Introduced by  
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO 
AN ACT TO UPGRADE THE SALARY SCALES OR LEVELS OF PUBLIC DENTISTS, 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the “Public Dentist Salary 
Standardization Act". 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy — Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution mandates 
that "the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them." Similarly, Section 2 of Republic Act 7305, known as the Magna 
Carta of Public Health Workers, declares the policy of the State to "instill health 
consciousness among our people to effectively carry out the health programs and projects of 
the government essential for the growth and health of the nation.” In alignment with this, the 
Magna Carta aims to "promote and improve the social and economic well-being of health 
workers, along with their living and working conditions and terms of employment." 
In accordance with these provisions, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to recognize 
the crucial role played by government dentists in maintaining and promoting the oral health 
of the population. Consequently, the government must ensure that these dentists are 
adequately compensated and that their working and living conditions are continually 
improved. 
SEC. 3. Coverage — This Act shall cover all dentists, regardless of employment status, in all 
public health institutions, whether nationally or locally funded, as well as those assigned in or 
working for national government agencies (NGAs) including state universities and colleges 
(SUCs), government owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) and local government 
units (LGUs). 
SEC. 4. Upgraded Salary Scales or Levels. - The following salary scales or levels of Dentist 
position in the government are hereby upgraded upon the effectivity of this Act: 


 
 
Position Title 
Old Salary Grade 
New Salary Grade 
Dentist I 
13 
17 
Dentist II 
16 
20 
Dentist III 
19 
23 
Dentist IV 
22 
25 
Dentist V 
24 
27 
Dentist VI 
26 
29 
Dentist VII 
28 
30 
 
SEC. 5. Appropriation - The Government shall appropriate such amount as may be necessary 
to carry out the objectives of this Act. Initial funds required for the implementation of this 
Act shall be sourced from the savings of the Executive Branch of the government and other 
possible sources that may be determined by the Office of the President. The subsequent funds 
needed shall be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the 
implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within sixty (60) days from the 
promulgation of this Act, the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation 
of its provisions shall be formulated by the appropriate government office or agency in 
coordination with all the stakeholders and covered establishments and institutions. 
 
SEC. 7. Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, 
regulations, decrees, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, 
the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue in operation and remain in full force 
and effect, 
 
SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in the two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,