Education of Dentists in Ukraine / 医学教育

ABSTRACT

Dentistry is one of the most prestigious medical specialties in Ukraine. It is also a vital part of the Ukrainian healthcare system. The Ukrainian system of dental education has adapted to European and international curricula. Students enroll in the dental faculty of a medical university after graduating from a high school or dental technician program. After completing five years of training in a university, all graduated students receive the title of "Doctor of Dental Medicine". After graduation from the university, to receive permission for clinical practice (license), dental students with a master's degree must complete a "General Dentistry" course. This qualification allows for providing simple dental treatment. To receive permission to deal with complicated cases, dentists should complete the following courses of specialization prosthetic dentistry, therapeutic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, surgical dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology, and maxillofacial surgery. When the large-scale invasion began in Ukraine, all educational systems quickly collapsed. Some sectors have been partially restored, but all Ukrainian students and university staff expose themselves to danger when working under the constant threat of missile attack. To sum up, the dental education system in Ukraine is oriented on European standards of education and focuses primarily on clinical experience and skills training.