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:
  • 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

• 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)
• Latvian Council of Science (Fundamental and Applied Research Projects) under the project A Deep Learning Approach for Osteoporosis Identification using Cone-beam Computed Tomography, grant number lzp-2021/1-0031.
  No. RSU-ZG-2024/1-0010, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography as a Prediction Tool for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women of the project No. 5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/005 RSU Internal and RSU with LASE External Consolidation
• Doctoral thesis:
  • The influence of fixed prostheses on periodontal health, complication rates and observation possibilities - Elīna Blūma (Prof. Una Soboļeva)
  • Predictable method for restoring endodontically treated teeth comparing indirect and direct materials and methods in aesthetic dentistry - Sanita Grīnberga (Prof. Una Soboļeva, RSU Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, & Assoc. Prof. Christel Larsson, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Malmӧ University (Sweden))
  • Evaluation of the use of direct and indirect aesthetic restorations in terms of complication risk reduction and patient satisfaction - Māra Gaile (Prof. Una Soboļeva, RSU Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, & Assoc. Prof. Christel Larsson, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Malmӧ University (Sweden); scientific consultant: Assoc. Prof. Evaggelia Papia, Department of Materials Science and Technology, Malmӧ University)

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