Dentistry department of the Volgograd State Medical University

The dentistry department of the Volgograd State Medical University was organized in 1962. About 42 chairs are involved in the process of undergraduate education. The basic fields of dentistry studied for 5 years are therapeutic, orthopaedic, surgical and pediatric dentistry and prevention of dental diseases.

The selection of students is based on a total appraisal of the suitability of the applicants for the program of the University. The following factors are taken into account: academic achievements in high school or college, results of the State Unified Exams and a confidential report from school authorities considering personal qualities of the applicant.

Humanitarian, social and economical sciences compose almost one third of the curriculum. These subjects are studied mainly in the two pre-clinical years. During the clinical years, in the course of therapeutic dentistry students can master the methods of diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of stomatological diseases. In the senior years the students study operative dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic dentistry, pedodontics and orthodontia.

The main purpose of the dentistry department is to educate students to be proficient in providing oral health care. Today’s graduates must possess:

†scientific, technical and intellectual knowledge and skills;

†well-integrated knowledge of biomedical, psychosocial, and dental sciences;

†evidence-based thinking that enables critical assessment and application of new approaches to patient care;

†skills for accessing information in support of life-long learning.

To provide a broad educational experience, the training program combines the resources of dental polyclinics and clinics. Lectures, seminars and case presentations are scheduled throughout the year.

The practice gives the opportunity to evaluate and implement the obtained knowledge in practical dentistry. Working as dentist assistants and residents the students master the skills of diagnosing and treatment of dental abnormalities and diseases.

Graduates of the department are prepared to pursue careers in academic, research and clinical practice. After receiving a diploma, the dentists may apply for post-graduate training and specialize in different spheres of dentistry.

VOCABULARY EXERCISES

Exercise 4. Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations:

Высшее образование; доклинические и клинические предметы; администрация школы; мышление, основанное на фактах; критическая оценка; в курсе терапевтической стоматологии; на старших курсах; стоматологические поликлиники и клиники; задействовать; осваивать различные области стоматологии; включить в расписание (запланировать в расписании); применять полученные знания; диагностирование и лечение аномалий зубов; специализироваться в различных областях стоматологии.

Exercise 5. Read the text and perform the exercise:

I entered the Volgograd State Medical University to become a dentist. Now I'm a first-year student. I take a course of dentistry at the University. The course lasts for five years. During this period the students master the basis of theoretical and practical medicine.

Every day we have practical classes in numerous theoretical and special subjects. We perform different laboratory works, get consultations from our teachers and attend lectures and seminars in Anatomy, Biology, History, Chemistry and others.

We work much in class, in the dissecting-room, at the university laboratories and libraries.

There are two terms in the academic year. At the end of the winter term the students take exams in Physics, Latin and English. They have several credit tests, too. Final examinations are at the end of a course of studies.

Fill in the gaps with the verbs from the list and translate them.

have(x 2), work, enter, attend, take(x 2), get, perform

a. ______________ the University

b. ______________ a course of dentistry

c. ______________ laboratory tests

d. ______________ practical classes

e. ______________ a number of examinations

f. ______________ consultations

g. ______________ several credit tests

h. ______________ lectures and seminars

i. ______________ in the dissecting-room

SPEECH EXERCISES

Exercise 6. Answer the questions:

1. What is the date of the dentistry department foundation?

2. What factors are taken into account during the entrance exams?

3. How many chairs are involved in the process of dentists training?

4. What fields of dentistry are taught at the department?

5. What differences can you point out among the pre-clinical and clinical courses of studies?

6. How is the broad educational experience provided?

7. What skills and knowledge are necessary for a future dentist?

8. How can the graduates pursue their career?

GRAMMAR EXERCISES

Личные местоимения

Личные местоимения в именительном падеже (I, he, she, it, we, you, they) отвечают на вопросы кто? что? и находятся в предложении на первом месте, т.е. являются подлежащим.

Личные местоимения в объектном (косвенном) падеже (me, him, her, it, us, you, them) отвечают на вопросы косвенных падежей.

Без предлога эта падежная форма соответствует в русском языке винительному и дательному падежам, стоит на третьем месте, т.е. после сказуемого, и является в предложении дополнением (прямым или косвенным):

We know them well. – Мы знаем их хорошо.

I read her an interesting article. – Я прочел ей интересную статью.

Местоимения в косвенном падеже с предлогами соответствуют всем остальным падежам в зависимости от предлога:

This article is for you. – Эта статьядля вас.

This article was translated by her. – Эта статья была переведена ею.

I got a letter from him yesterday. – Я получил от него письмо вчера.

Yesterday we performed an experiment with him. – Вчера мы с ним проводили опыт.

I read about it a week ago. – Я прочитал об этом неделю назад.

Притяжательные местоимения (my, his, her, its, our, your, their) отвечают на вопросы чей?, чье?, чьи? и являются в предложении определением.

Past Simple

It was obligatory for all students to attend elective courses (курсы по выбору).

It was interesting for me to attend the dental conference in May.

It was important to revise all lecture notes before the final test.

Future Simple

It will be useful for you to make a review of literature before writing a report.

It will be important for students to take notes of the tomorrow lecture.

It will be advisable for you to meet some new people at the dental conference.