Formation of professional competencies of a pediatric dentist

Relevance. The role of a dentist, who has devoted himself to pediatric dentistry, is undeniable in the population's health formation. Therefore, professional education in this field is an important task of Russian health care.Purpose. To substantiate the department contribution to the training of dentists, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of the Tver State Medical University and the 105th birth anniversary of its founder, Professor R.D. Novoselov, MD.Material and methods. Based on the analysis of the main activities of the department's staff, we have identified the main achievements promoting the formation of high professional competencies in pediatric dentistry among graduates of the Tver Medical University.Results. The publication presents the milestones of the 50-year department history and the role of Professor R.D. Novoselov, DMD, the founder of the department, a participant of the Great Patriotic War, in training medical and pedagogical staff for pediatric dentistry, in creating a coherent system of organizing pediatric dental care not only in the Tver region but also in the Russian Federation.Conclusion. Teaching, methodical, scientific, medical and educational activities carried out for 50 years at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of the Tver State Medical University contributed to the training of medical personnel for pediatric dentistry and the improvement of dental health of the Tver region population.