Dentistry
Study dentistry and gain skills in diagnosis, restorative treatment, implants and public health, while developing clinical reasoning and patient care expertise.
This programme is also offered in Latvian.
Programme Fact File
Health Care
accredited until
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
The Dentistry study programme provides the knowledge and practical skills required to examine the oral cavity and teeth, identify dental conditions, and carry out complex dental treatment – including restorative procedures and tooth replacement with dental implants (prosthetic dentistry). Students also develop the ability to analyse clinical cases, address dental problems, and carry out activities related to dental public health.
Dentistry programme in Latvian
Study environment and methods
Study environment
Dental students can be proud of one of the most sophisticated study bases in Northern Europe. The dentistry study programme emphasises the importance of first undergoing practice on simulation models prior to working in a clinic in real life conditions. Almost every high-level dental clinic has its own work standards that can only be complied with by graduates with profound theoretical knowledge and regular practical training.
The study process is devoted to the acquisition of profound practical and theoretical knowledge, presentations at workshops, building of dentist-patient and staff relationships and the quality of clinical case presentations.
We pay special attention to the practical training of prospective dentists and offer comprehensive and varied support for the acquisition of practical skills and competences – consultations, classes, individual work with 3D simulation devices and mannequins.
Study methods
The study programme is based on a student-centred approach towards learning where particular attention is devoted to the acquisition of research-based and substantiated knowledge and treatment methods (evidence-based dentistry, medicine) and close cooperation of students with leading dentistry specialists and lecturers.
The five-year long study programme comprises multiple study modes - lectures, workshops, laboratory work, practical classes, clinical practice, anamnesis, presentations of clinical cases, preparation and presentation of research projects. Students have access to PCs, simulation devices and mannequins, multimedia and interactive boards.
Study bases
- RSU main building, 16 Dzirciema iela
- RSU Dentistry Pre-clinic, 16 Dzirciema iela
- Institute of Stomatology, 20 Dzirciema iela
- Syllabus
1. semester Category Course code Course title Structural unit Course supervisor ECTS A AURK_061 Extended First Aid and Civil Protection Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical Simulations Oļegs Sabeļņikovs 3 A CFUBK_020 General Medical Chemistry Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry Mihails Haļitovs 3 A MK_073 Histology Department of Morphology Māra Pilmane 6 A MK_072 Human Anatomy Department of Morphology Dzintra Kažoka 6 A BUMK_045 Human Molecular Biology Department of Biology and Microbiology Rudīte Koka 6 A ZTMVK_084 Introduction into Speciality Department of General Dentistry Daiga Spila 3 A SZF_134 Latvian Language in Dentistry Faculty of Social Sciences Inga Laizāne 6 A FK_048 Medical Physics Department of Physics Didzis Lauva 3 A VC_063 Medical Terminology in Latin Faculty of Social Sciences Aija Zilvestre 3 A HZK_040 Philososphical Anthropology Faculty of Social Sciences Uldis Vēgners 3 2. semester Category Course code Course title Structural unit Course supervisor ECTS A FK_080 Biomaterials in Dentistry Department of Physics Edmunds Sprūdžs 3 A ZTMVK_083 Dental Anatomy Department of General Dentistry Darja Ķīse 3 A MK_073 Histology Department of Morphology Māra Pilmane 6 A MK_072 Human Anatomy Department of Morphology Dzintra Kažoka 6 A BUMK_045 Human Molecular Biology Department of Biology and Microbiology Rudīte Koka 6 A SZF_134 Latvian Language in Dentistry Faculty of Social Sciences Inga Laizāne 6 A CFUBK_087 Medical Biochemistry Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry Kalvis Brangulis 6 A ZTMVK_051 Preclinical Course in Operative Dentistry I Department of General Dentistry Sandra Bērziņa 3 5. semester Category Course code Course title Structural unit Course supervisor ECTS A ZTMVK_022 Cariology Department of General Dentistry Inguna Rence-Bambīte 9 A FFK_008 Clinical Pharmacology in Dentistry Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy Mārcis Zeibārts 3 A ISK_063 Internal Diseases and Propaedeutics Department of Internal Diseases Vladimirs Voicehovskis 6 A ZTMVK_079 Introduction to Oral Health Research Department of General Dentistry Ilze Maldupa 3 A ZTMVK_035 Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Radiology Department of General Dentistry Zanda Bokvalde 6 A MUSZKK_008 Oral Surgery Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine Ilze Akota 6 A ZTMVK_059 Preclinical and Clinical Course in Endodontics Department of General Dentistry Aleksandra Kārkle 6 A ZTMVK_060 Preclinical and Clinical Course in Periodontology Department of General Dentistry Una Stāmere 6 A ZPK_020 Preclinical Course in Prosthetic Dentistry III Department of General Dentistry Arnolds Bite 6 6. semester Category Course code Course title Structural unit Course supervisor ECTS A FK_085 3D Modeling in Dentistry Department of Physics Jevgenijs Proskurins 3 A ZTMVK_022 Cariology Department of General Dentistry Inguna Rence-Bambīte 9 A MMK_021 Morphoclinical Diagnostics of Oral Pathologies Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine Aldis Rozenblats 3 A ZTMVK_035 Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Radiology Department of General Dentistry Zanda Bokvalde 6 A MUSZKK_008 Oral Surgery Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine Ilze Akota 6 A ZTMVK_059 Preclinical and Clinical Course in Endodontics Department of General Dentistry Aleksandra Kārkle 6 A ZTMVK_060 Preclinical and Clinical Course in Periodontology Department of General Dentistry Una Stāmere 6 A ZPK_025 Preclinical Course in Prosthetic Dentistry IV Department of General Dentistry Linards Grieznis 6 10. semester Category Course code Course title Structural unit Course supervisor ECTS A ZTMVK_055 Integrated Praxis in Dentistry Department of General Dentistry Anda Brinkmane 9 A MUSZKK_022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine Egils Korņevs 3 A ZF_002 Research Paper Faculty of Dentistry Laura Neimane 3 A ZF_001 State Examination Faculty of Dentistry Laura Neimane 15
Study options following studies
After the successful completion of national examinations you will qualify to be awarded a certificate by the Latvian Dental Association and practice general dentistry. The main employer of RSU graduates is the RSU Institute of Stomatology - the largest dentistry clinic in Latvia with the widest range of services.
Graduates
Studies at RSU have helped me grow professionally as well as helped to form my character. During my studies I had the opportunity to gain knowledge and new skills in the ERASMUS+ exchange programme in Norway. My study years have taught me to believe in myself - just when you think you have reached your limit, then you find out that you can do more. Because my aim is to become a high level professional in my speciality, I don't want my growth to stop.
Karīna Kopmane-Račko, RSU Institute of Stomatology
Admissions requirements
Further studies
Studies may be continued in the graduate medical training programme:
- Orthodontics
- Paediatric dentistry
- Periodontology
- Endodontics
- Prosthodontics
or in the Medicine doctoral programme.
Head of Programme
Academic Staff, Department of General Dentistry
Director of Study Programme, Dentistry (LV)
