๐๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ | Dr. Raphael Cezar Bautista Casanova
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐จ๐ช๐ถ 2025 ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ Dr. Raphael Cezar Bautista Casanova (Doctor of Dental Medicine, Class of 2009) has been recognized as an L-NU Outstanding Alumni in Allied Health for his dedication as a Public Health Dentist with over 13 years of government service in the Philippines. His unwavering commitment to advancing oral health care has strengthened community programs and elevated dental public health nationwide.
Dr. Casanovaโs distinguished leadership includes serving as:
President, Department of Health โ National Association of Dentists (2025โ2026) Chairman, Oral Health Promotion, Philippine Dental Association (2023โ2024)His exemplary work has earned multiple prestigious recognitions, including:
DOH Madaydayaw Award โ Best Oral Health Program Implementer (2023โ2024) Oral Health Warriors Championships Award, highlighting his dedication to service excellence and grassroots oral health advocacy.Beyond dentistry, he has expanded his expertise through extensive training in primary care, public health systems, epidemiology, mental health, and disaster risk reduction, strengthening his role as a healthcare leader.
A true multi-talented Lycean, Dr. Casanova is also a published artist and graphic designer. As a resident artist for Pangalatoons and Precious Pages and as a Webtoon creator, he elevates health communication through creative storytelling, educational comics, and advocacy materials.
Dr. Casanovaโs dedication to public health, leadership, creativity, and community empowerment exemplifies what it means to live the Lycean ideals of excellence, integrity, compassion, and service.
