Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health

The aim of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health is to implement qualitative and competitive diploma studies, organize post-diploma training, take active involvement in scientific work and participate in international cooperation.

Main directions

Diploma studies in accredited study programmes. At the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health students acquire the basic dental disciplines in the following study subjects:
- Surgical Dentistry;
- Roentgenology – Radiology;
- Preventive Dentistry;
- Paediatric Dentistry;
- Dental Anatomy;
- Dental Public Health;
- Cardiology;
- Endodontics;
- Periodontology.
RSU Faculty of Continuing Education, 2nd Level Professional Higher Education Study Programme Residency in Medicine, implementation of study programmes in paediatric dentistry, periodontology and endodontics
Continuing Education programmes for medical practitioners
Implementation of doctoral studies - serving as a post-graduate scientific and pedagogical work base
Research (student, medical resident, doctoral student etc. research, international and local research projects)
Cooperation with other Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) structural units, local and international institutions

Research directions

Epidemiological research of prevalence and intensity of dental caries and other diseases of the hard tissues, periodontal and endodontic diseases
Caries risk assessment for different age groups
Oral health in children with congenital clefts
Dental caries and side-effect treatment methods
Prevention programmes for different age groups
Latest technologies in paediatric dentistry and treatment of dental caries
The impact of social, economic and psychological factors on oral health

Research topics

I. Jeļisējeva: Dentistry in Latvia, 1918–1940 (supervisors: Prof. A. Brinkmane, Dr. Med. I. Lībiete)
L. Zamure: Anthropometric radiological jawbone examination for dental implant patients (supervisor: Prof. A. Skaģers, lecturer L. Neimane)
M. Ņizamovs: Oral health status and efficiency of behaviour change programmes in schoolchildren in Latvia (supervisor: Asoc. Prof. E. Senakola, lecturer I. Maldupa)
S. Skrīvele: Carries and its risk factors among Riga preschool children at the age of 2 – 3 years (supervisors: Prof. R. Care, lecturer S. Bērziņa)
I. Maldupa: Caries risk group selection and development of targeted preventive measures (supervisor.: Prof. A. Brinkmane)
A. Mindere-Gūbele: Microflora of root filled teeth with apical periodontitis and its sensitivity to antibacterial substances (supervisor: Asoc. Prof. R. Kundziņa)
L. Kroniņa: Correlation of the children’s dental fear and anxiety with oral health in children of 4 – 12 years of age (supervisor: Prof. R. Care)
I. Jerša: Oral health in 35-44 year old adults living in Riga (supervisors: Prof. R. Kundziņa, lecturer I. Rence-Bambīte)
I. Rendeniece: Prevention programme development and evaluation of advancement of caries in pregnant women and their children (supervisors: Prof. R. Care, Prof. A. Brinkmane)
K. Krasone: Dental anomalies and oral health in children with congenital clefts in Latvian population (supervisors: Prof. R. Care, Prof. I. Akota)
J. Kalniņa: Ozone therapy in prevention and treatment of carries in permanent teeth (supervisor: Prof. R. Care)

Abstracts

Gudkina J, Amaechi BT, Abrams SH, Brinkmane A, Jelisejeva I., Petrosina E. "The effect of MI Varnish™ on caries increment among 6 and 12 years old children in Riga, Latvia. A 3 year study." Caries Res 2021; p.71. DOI: 10.1159/000517875
Gudkina J., Amaechi B.T, Abrams S.H, Brinkmane A. “Caries Increment and Oral Hygiene Changes in 6 and 12 Years Old Children in Riga, Latvia. A Three Year Follow Up Report.” Caries Res 2017; 51:354 (abstract)
Gudkina J., Amaechi B.T, Abrams S.H, Brinkmane A. “Caries Increment and Dietary Habits in 6 and 12 Year Old Children in Riga, Latvia.” Caries Res 2015; 49,345. (abstract)
Gudkina J., Amaechi B.T, Abrams S.H, Brinkmane A., Rogovska I. “Sensitivity and Specificity of dmfs/DMFS to ICDAS II in Riga’s Children with Baseline Age 6 and 12 Years: A Follow-Up Study.” Caries Res 2013; 47:483. (abstract)
Gudkina J., Abrams S.H, Brinkmane A., Rogovska I., Locāne G. ”ICDAS II and Salivary Cariogenic Microflora in Caries Development in Riga’s Children with Baseline Age 6 and 12 Years: A Follow-Up Study.” Caries Res 2011; 45:207. (abstract)
Gudkina J., Brinkmane A., Rogovska I., Maldupa I. “Sugar and fluoride as factors influencing caries experience among 6- and 12-year-olds in Riga, Latvia.” Caries Res 2009; 43:203. (abstract)
Gudkina J., Brinkmane A., Rogovska I. ”Dental Caries experience in relation to salivary cariogenic microflora, secretion rate buffer capacity among 6-year-old and 12- year old children in Riga.” Caries Res 2007; 41:319 (abstract)

Academic and scientific cooperation

International cooperation

ERASMUS project cooperation partners:
- Cardiff University (United Kingdom);
- University of Helsinki (Finland);
- University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Odontology, Department of Oral Medicine (Sweden);
- Technical University of Dresden (Germany);
- University of Oslo (Norway).
Friedrich-Schiller - University Jena (Germany)
Vilnius University (Lithuania)
Kaunas University of Medicine (Lithuania)
University of Tromso (Norway)
World Health Organization
University of Valparaiso (Chile)
Southern University of Chile (Chile)
University of Dundee (United Kingdom)

Local cooperation

RSU Academic School of Dental Hygiene
RSU Departments
Latvian Dental Association
Latvian Dental Hygienists Association
Ministry of Welfare
Latvian Medical Association

Participation in international and local projects

Epidemiologic study implemented in cooperation with the University of Lyon (France) on-carious tooth defects and associated risk factors
International distance learning course implemented in cooperation with Dalarna University (Sweden) Oral health – public health promotion perspective
Nordplus project
International project implemented in cooperation with the University of Helsinki (Finland) Smoking habits, attitudes and knowledge on smoking cessation of Stomatology Faculty students
European Global Oral Health Indicators Development Programme (EGOHID)