Department of Prosthetic Dentistry

The Department of Prosthetic Dentistry aims to implement innovative and industry focused diploma and post diploma studies, to develop scientific directions of the industry and take active involvement in cross-border cooperation. 

Main areas

• Diploma studies in accredited study programmes. The department is implementing the following study courses:
  • dental anatomy;
  • preclinical course in prosthetic dentistry;
  • dental prosthetics;
  • integrated dentistry.
• Implementation of the Second level professional higher education study programme Residency in Medicine, Speciality: Prosthetic Dentist
• Implementation of continuing education study programmes for medical practitioners
• Research and pedagogic basis for doctoral students
• Research (students, residents, doctoral students etc.; international and local scientific projects)
• Cooperation with other RSU structural units, local and international institutions for the purpose of implementation of the strategy of the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry)

Research directions

• Biomaterials
• Osseointegration and implant-based reconstruction
• Effects of endogenic and exogenic processes on alveolar bone
• 3D diagnostics
• Temporomandibular disorders
• Long-term results of dental implants
• Pathology associated with tooth loss

Research

• Post-Doctoral Research Support. Operational programme "Growth and employment 1.1.1. Specific Aid Objective To increase the research and innovative capacity of Latvian scientific institutions and also the ability to attract external funding by investing into human resources and infrastructure 
• The effect of osteoporosis on jaw bones in postmenopausal women, (No.1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/139), Asoc. Prof. Anda Slaidiņa
• International ERASMUS framework Project Harmonization & Standardization of European Dental Schools Programs of Continuing Professional Development for Graduate Dentists (Project No. 509961-LLP-1-2010-1-UK-ERASMUS-EMHE)
• Doctoral thesis:
  • The impact of bone mineral density on jawbone and temporomandibular joints in postmenopausal women – Evija Ņikitina (supervisors: lecturer Anda Slaidiņa, Asoc. Prof. Una Soboļeva)
  • The influence of fixed prostheses on periodontal health, complication rates and observation possibilities - Elīna Blūma (Asoc. Prof. Aldis Vidžis)

Cross-border and local academic and scientific cooperation 

• ERASMUS cooperation with Cardiff University, University of Helsinki, University of Amsterdam, University of Athens and ADEE
• In the area of continuing education, cooperation with Vilnius University and the University of Tartu
• Research cooperation with RSU departments and Riga Technical University
• ADEE
• Baltic Dental and Maxillofacial Journal Stomatology