The organization of teaching and methodological work in the department includes the development, regular updating, and approval, in accordance with established procedures, of standard and working curricula for the discipline for all students in the department. Other important areas include planning and preparing for the publication of educational and instructional materials, improving the content of lecture courses, developing methodological guidelines for laboratory and practical classes, and refining the forms and methods of assessing student knowledge.

  Particular attention is paid to organizing and enhancing the effectiveness of students’ independent work, as well as to the continuous improvement of the teaching skills of the department’s faculty.
The department’s educational activities are carried out in accordance with the curriculum for the course “Orthopedic Dentistry,” the department’s work plan, and the individual plans of the faculty members.

  The department conducts educational and methodological work with students in the School of Dentistry, ensuring the necessary level of organization of the educational process and the quality of training for future specialists.

  Academic work is carried out through all types and forms of instruction. Lectures are delivered to students in their 2nd through 5th years using modern information technologies. Lectures are conducted with a focus on continuously improving the teaching methods and technical resources used.

  Great emphasis is placed on students acquiring practical skills during laboratory work, which is conducted using specially developed methodologies. To prepare for classes, students are provided with instructional guides covering the entire curriculum.

  The department employs a structured system for organizing students’ independent work. The effectiveness of the collaboration between the instructor and the student depends not only on the instructor’s teaching skills but also on the student’s level of preparation for the class.

  For independent study, all students are provided with instructional guides that contain theoretical concepts covering all sections of the curriculum, methods for conducting laboratory work, a set of test questions for self-assessment, and calculation problems with model solutions. A computer-based version of tests covering all topics of the course has been developed and is used for self-assessment.

  When organizing independent study for students, the department employs methods such as writing and presenting term papers, as well as selecting presentation topics for each student.

  The department’s faculty members use various forms of assessment in their teaching. These include tests to determine students’ initial level of knowledge, written exams on covered topics, and oral quizzes.

  Exams in the courses “Orthopedic Dentistry” and “Orthopedic Periodontology,” as well as a differentiated assessment for students in the School of Dentistry, are conducted in both written and oral formats: an oral response to three theoretical questions and a written response to practical assignments. A rating-based grading system has been implemented.

  The use of the relevant teaching and learning materials for the discipline, combined with a variety of assessment methods, ensures high-quality training for students.

  The department offers the following courses:

  1. Introduction to Prosthodontics – 1st year

  2. Introduction to Prosthodontics – 2nd year

  3. Elective Prosthodontics – 3rd year

  4. Elective Prosthodontics – 4th year

  5. Hospital-Based Prosthetic Dentistry – 5th year

  6. Prosthetic Periodontology – 5th year

  The department trains highly qualified specialists through its master's degree and clinical residency programs.

New Technologies in the Department.

  As the education system undergoes modernization, new challenges and tasks are emerging that faculty members must address. How, then, can we ensure optimal student learning?

  In the Department of Computer Telecommunications, computer technology is utilized at various stages of the learning process. A wide range of multimedia presentations with videos has been prepared for lectures, and electronic versions of textbooks recommended for students are available. Formative assessments are used to develop skills and competencies, while interactive testing is used to evaluate knowledge.

  Information technology is playing an increasingly important role in education today. The widespread use of personal computers, smartphones, and tablets is driving the development of digital educational resources that open up new avenues for the development of critical thinking and provide new opportunities for distance learning that is nonetheless active and engaging.

  The use of computer technology makes information readily available and accessible, and learning more productive. It provides opportunities for students’ creative self-expression and individualized educational paths.

  In laboratory sessions, students work in subgroups of 12, which enables them to effectively master modern methods of prosthetic dentistry. In addition, students complete each laboratory assignment either individually or in pairs, allowing them to reinforce in practice the extensive material covered in lectures and seminars.

  In this way, students receive the most comprehensive training in the subjects taught, as well as skills for working in a technical laboratory. This enables them to easily adapt to the real world, learn to seek out knowledge on their own, synthesize information, draw conclusions, and become creative thinkers, thereby establishing themselves in life.

  The department has a strong record of publications. It has published more than 100 articles in academic journals of various levels. The department has helped organize various academic conferences. Department faculty members regularly present the results of their research at various conferences. The total number of presentations exceeds 40.

TRAINING MANUAL

  1. Iron, Its Role in the Functioning of the Body’s Systems, and Its Impact on the Oral Mucosa Rizaev, J.A.; Norbutayev, A.B.

  2. Factors Affecting Periodontal Health Indicators in Chronic Periodontitis with Iron Deficiency, Their Treatment and Prevention. A.B. Norbutayev, Zh.A. Rizaev

  3. Markers of Vascular Endothelial Cell Dysfunction in Combat Sports Athletes. A.A. Akhmedov

  4. Assessment of the Mucosal Barrier in Martial Arts Athletes. A. A. Akhmedov

  5. Head and Neck Diseases in Otolaryngology. N. Zh. Khushvakova, Zh. F. Shamsiev, N. O. Khamrakulova, A. A. Akhmedov

  6. Dental Implantology: Surgical Stages of Dental Implantology. D. B. Narzieva, A. A. Akhmedov, Z. Sh. Isakova

  7. Techniques for Fabricating Fixed Dental Prostheses. N. B. Islamova, T. B. Marzhona, Kh. K. Suvanov.

  8. Methods for Fabricating Maxillofacial Prostheses. A.A. Akhmedov, B.R. Khojimurodov, U.B. Makhmudova, Kh.S. Nurmatov, T.Zh. Ochilov

  9. Fundamentals of Dental Materials and Instruments in Prosthetic Dentistry. N.B. Islamova, B.Sh. Shokirov

  10. Dental Diseases. Sh.M. Inogamov, K.A. Kudrat-Zoda, A.N. Akhmedov

  11. Methods for Fabricating Fixed Dental Prostheses. N.Kh. Ortikova, S.S. Yusupova, A.N. Akhmedov

  Methodological Guide, Recommendations

  1. Emergency Care in the Dental Office by Rizaev, Zh. A., Norbutayev, A. B., and Khazratov, A. I.

  2. Modern Oral Hygiene Products by A. A. Akhmedov

  3. Specifics of Oral Hygiene in Children and Pregnant Women. Rizaev, Zh. A., Norbutayev, A. B.

  4. Psycho-emotional Stress in Patients During Dental Appointments Rizaev, Zh. A., Ortikova, N. Kh.

  5. Prevention of Psycho-emotional Stress in Patients During Dental Appointments Rizaev, Zh. A., Ortikova, N. Kh.

  6. Methods for diagnosing periodontal disease in postmenopausal women Islamova N.B., Nazarova N.Sh.

  7. Methods for treating and preventing periodontal disease in postmenopausal women Islamova N.B., Nazarova N.Sh.

  Monographs:

  1. Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Clinical-Immunological Prevention of Maxillofacial Injuries in Athletes.

  2. Periodontal Diseases in Postmenopausal Women

  3. Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Application of Modern Methods for Caries Prevention in Children with Intellectual Disabilities

  4. Improving the Effectiveness of Therapeutic and Preventive Measures by Alleviating Psycho-emotional Stress in Children in Outpatient Dental Settings

  Patents:

  1. A method of art therapy for managing emotional stress in adolescents

  2. The benefits and aesthetic value of front tooth restoration using veneers

  3. Improving the effectiveness of fixation and stabilization of prostheses supported by dental implants

  4. UV sterilization for toothbrushes