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