Department of Therapeutic Dentistry
Department Head
Lyudmila Yermolaeva
Position: Doctor of Medical Sciences Professor
Research output of the department’s academic staff in the Pure system
Address: Office 212, 8a 21st Line, Vasilyevsky Island, St Petersburg
Tel.: +7−812−326−0−326, ext.52−26
Email: l.ermolaeva@spbu.ru
Research output of the department’s academic staff in the Pure system
Address: Office 212, 8a 21st Line, Vasilyevsky Island, St Petersburg
Tel.: +7−812−326−0−326, ext.52−26
Email: l.ermolaeva@spbu.ru
The Department of Therapeutic Dentistry was established at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Medical Technologies at St. Petersburg State University in October 2010, following its separation from the Department of Dentistry (Rector's Order No 2426/1 dated 18 October 2010 'On the establishment of departments').
Since its foundation, the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry has been headed by Professor Lyudmila Yermolaeva, Doctor of Medical Sciences.
The Department of Therapeutic Dentistry currently employs 15 staff members: two professors, six associate professors, and seven teaching assistants. Among the teaching staff are three Doctors of Medical Sciences and six Candidates of Medical Sciences.
Since its foundation, the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry has been headed by Professor Lyudmila Yermolaeva, Doctor of Medical Sciences.
The Department of Therapeutic Dentistry currently employs 15 staff members: two professors, six associate professors, and seven teaching assistants. Among the teaching staff are three Doctors of Medical Sciences and six Candidates of Medical Sciences.
- St Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution 'Dental Outpatient Hospital No 15'
- OOO 'Klinika Klassika'
- cutting-edge methods of diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, caries, complicated caries, and oral mucosal disease
- the use of lasers in therapeutic dentistry
- clinical pharmacology in dental medicine
- manifestations of systemic diseases in the oral cavity
- psychopharmacological approaches to managing dental anxiety
Specialist’s programme
The department teaches third-, fourth- and fifth-year students the theoretical principles and practical techniques of therapeutic dentistry. Teaching is aimed at developing in students medical reasoning and professional conduct, equipping them with the skills required for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental hard tissues, pulp, periodontium and oral mucosa.
Core curriculum – The specialist’s programme 'Dental Medicine' in the main field of study 31.05.03 'Dental Medicine':
The department provides training within the clinical residency programme in the main field of study 31.08.73 'Therapeutic Dentistry', as well as within the doctoral programme in the main field of study 3.1.7 'Dental Medicine'. Training is available on both government-funded and fee-paying bases.
The clinical residency programme 'Therapeutic Dentistry' is designed to: deepen fundamental medical knowledge; improve professional qualifications; and develop the medical judgement of a dental therapist. Graduates of the programme are specialists who are knowledgeable about normal variants and the pathology of the human maxillofacial area. They are able to successfully apply advanced methods of preventing dental diseases, based on fundamental knowledge of pathogenesis, and carry out therapeutic and diagnostic activities. They will be able to take rehabilitation measures to preserve the life and health of patients using modern methods, digital technologies, and cutting-edge scientific advances in therapeutic dentistry. Clinical residency training lasts two years. Upon completion, clinical residency students undertake a state final assessment and the primary specialised accreditation.
Courses taught
The core curriculum – The clinical residency programme in the main field of study 31.08.73 'Therapeutic Dentistry':
The doctoral programme in the main field of study 3.1.7. 'Dental Medicine'
The programme develops in students the skills and abilities of independent research along with research and teaching activities; provides an in-depth study of the methodological, clinical and medical-social foundations of the scientific speciality 3.1.7 'Dental Medicine'; improves knowledge in the field of history and philosophy of science, foreign language, oriented towards professional activities.
Potential research supervisors:
The department teaches third-, fourth- and fifth-year students the theoretical principles and practical techniques of therapeutic dentistry. Teaching is aimed at developing in students medical reasoning and professional conduct, equipping them with the skills required for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental hard tissues, pulp, periodontium and oral mucosa.
Core curriculum – The specialist’s programme 'Dental Medicine' in the main field of study 31.05.03 'Dental Medicine':
- Therapeutic Dentistry
- Physiotherapy in Dental Diseases
- Professional Training (practice to gain professional skills and experience of professional activity): Therapeutic Dentistry
- Colour in Dentistry
- Modern Filling Materials for Anatomical Dental Remodelling
- Modern Technologies in Endodontics
- Tooth Whitening Systems
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Surgical Treatment of Periodontal Disease
The department provides training within the clinical residency programme in the main field of study 31.08.73 'Therapeutic Dentistry', as well as within the doctoral programme in the main field of study 3.1.7 'Dental Medicine'. Training is available on both government-funded and fee-paying bases.
The clinical residency programme 'Therapeutic Dentistry' is designed to: deepen fundamental medical knowledge; improve professional qualifications; and develop the medical judgement of a dental therapist. Graduates of the programme are specialists who are knowledgeable about normal variants and the pathology of the human maxillofacial area. They are able to successfully apply advanced methods of preventing dental diseases, based on fundamental knowledge of pathogenesis, and carry out therapeutic and diagnostic activities. They will be able to take rehabilitation measures to preserve the life and health of patients using modern methods, digital technologies, and cutting-edge scientific advances in therapeutic dentistry. Clinical residency training lasts two years. Upon completion, clinical residency students undertake a state final assessment and the primary specialised accreditation.
Courses taught
The core curriculum – The clinical residency programme in the main field of study 31.08.73 'Therapeutic Dentistry':
- Therapeutic Dentistry
- Intolerance to Dental Materials
- Practical Endodontics
- Anaesthesia in Therapeutic Dentistry
- Professional Maintenance in Dentistry (Therapeutic Dentistry)
- Clinical Internship (Therapeutic Dentistry)
- Modern Restorative Materials in Therapeutic Dentistry
- Practical Training: Simulation Course in Dentistry (Therapeutic Dentistry)
- Gingival Recession
The doctoral programme in the main field of study 3.1.7. 'Dental Medicine'
The programme develops in students the skills and abilities of independent research along with research and teaching activities; provides an in-depth study of the methodological, clinical and medical-social foundations of the scientific speciality 3.1.7 'Dental Medicine'; improves knowledge in the field of history and philosophy of science, foreign language, oriented towards professional activities.
Potential research supervisors:
- Doctor of Medical Sciences Lyudmila Yermolaeva
- Doctor of Medical Sciences Yekaterina Mikhailova
- Doctor of Medical Sciences Sergei Uditovsky
- Candidate of Medical Sciences Marina Zhavoronkova
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Features of Pain Relief in Therapeutic Dentistry: A Textbook for Third- to Fifth-Year Students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Medical Technologies. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Fedotov, D.Iu., & Kalinina, N.A. St Petersburg: St Petersburg University Publishing House, 2014. — 42 p. (Особенности обезболивания в клинике терапевтической стоматологии: учебное пособие для студентов III-V курсов факультета стоматологии и медицинских технологий / Л. А. Ермолаева, Д. Ю. Федотов, Н. А. Калинина; С.-Петербургский гос. ун-т. — СПб.: Изд-во СПбГУ, 2014. — 42 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Structure and Functions of the Oral Mucosa: Textbook for Practical Classes in Therapeutic Dentistry for Teachers and Fifth-Year Students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Medical Technologies / Ermolaeva, L.A. & Kalinina, N.A. St Petersburg: St Petersburg University Publishing House, 2013. — 71 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Строение и функции слизистой оболочки полости рта: учеб. пособие к практическим занятиям по терапевтической стоматологии для преподавателей и студентов V курса факультета стоматологии и медицинских технологий / Л. А. Ермолаева, Н. А. Калинина; С.-Петербургский гос. ун-т. — СПб.: Изд-во СПбГУ, 2013. — 71 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Polymeric Materials in Dentistry: Textbook. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Churkina, S.I., & Shengeliia, Z.N. St Petersburg: St Petersburg University Publishing House, 2013. — 52 p. (Полимерные материалы в стоматологии: учебное пособие / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. И. Чуркина, З. Н. Шенгелия; С.-Петербургский гос. ун-т. — СПб.: Изд-во СПбГУ, 2013. — 52 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Classification of Diseases in Therapeutic Dentistry: Textbook. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Lobanov, S.A., Mikhailova, E.S., Khabarova, O.V., & Sheveleva, N.A. St Petersburg: Gelikon Plus, 2017. — 96 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Классификация заболеваний в клинике терапевтической стоматологии. Учебное пособие. / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. А. Лобанов, Е. С. Михайлова, О. В. Хабарова, Н. А. Шевелева — СПб: "Геликон плюс", 2017- 96 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Caries and Non-Carious Lesions of Teeth: A Training Manual for Practical Classes for Teachers and Students. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Tumanova, S.A., Mikhailova, E.S., Khabarova, O.V., Sheveleva, N.A., & Lukichev, M.M. St Petersburg: Gelikon Plus, 2017. — 194 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Кариес и некариозные поражения зубов. Учебно-методическое пособие к практическим занятия для преподавателей и студентов / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. А. Туманова, Е. С. Михайлова, О. В. Хабарова, Н. А. Шевелева, М.М. Лукичев- СПб: "Геликон плюс", 2017- 194 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Inflammatory Diseases of the Periodontium: Aetiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment: A Training Manual for Practical Classes in Therapeutic Dentistry for Teachers and Students. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Tumanova, S.A., Mikhailova, E.S., Sheveleva, N.A., Ilin, F.Iu., & Dmitriev, A.V. St Petersburg: NP-Print Publishing and Printing Complex, 2019. — 59 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Воспалительные заболевания периодонта. Этиология, патогенез, диагностика, лечение. Учебно-методическое пособие к практическим занятиям по терапевтической стоматологии для преподавателей и студентов. / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. А. Туманова, Е. С. Михайлова, Н. А. Шевелева, Ф. Ю. Ильин, А. В. Дмитриев — Спб: Издательско-полиграфический комплекс "НП-Принт", 2019. — 59 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Inflammatory Diseases of the Pulp: Aetiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment: A Training Manual for Practical Classes in Therapeutic Dentistry for Teachers and Students. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Tumanova, S.A., Mikhailova, E.S., Sheveleva, N.A., Ilin, F.Iu., & Dmitriev, A.V. St Petersburg: NP-Print Publishing and Printing Complex, 2019. — 102 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Воспалительные заболевания пульпы. Этиология, патогенез, диагностика, лечение. Учебно-методическое пособие к практическим занятиям по терапевтической стоматологии для преподавателей и студентов. / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. А. Туманова, Е. С. Михайлова, Н. А. Шевелева, Ф. Ю. Ильин, А. В. Дмитриев — СПб: Издательско-полиграфический комплекс "НП-Принт", 2019. — 102 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L. A. Inflammatory Diseases of the Periodontium: Aetiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis. Methodological Guide. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Dmitriev, A.V., Penkovoi, E.A., Sheveleva, N.A., & Sheveleva, M.A. St Petersburg: NP-Print Publishing and Printing Complex, 2021. — 162 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Воспалительные заболевания пародонта. Этиология, патогенез, диагностика (методическое пособие) / Л. А. Ермолаева, А. В. Дмитриев, Е. А. Пеньковой, Н. А. Шевелева, М.А. Шевелева- Изд. Издательско-полиграфический комплекс "НП-принт", СПб, 2021 г. -162 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Physiotherapeutic Methods of Rehabilitation of Dental Diseases [text]: A Training Manual. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Fedotov, D.Iu., & Reznikova, A.Iu. St Petersburg: St Petersburg University Publishing House, 2014. — 42 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Физиотерапевтические методы реабилитации стоматологических заболеваний [Текст]: учебно-методическое пособие / Л. А. Ермолаева, Д. Ю. Федотов, А. Ю. Резникова. — СПб.: Изд-во С.-Петербургского ун-та, 2014. — 42 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Restoration of Hard Tooth Tissues in Therapeutic Dentistry: A Training Manual for Practical Classes for Teachers and Students. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Tumanova, S.A., Afanaseva, L.R., et al. St Petersburg: SpetsLit, 2024. — 63 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Восстановление твердых тканей зубов в клинике терапевтической стоматологии: Учебно-методическое пособие к практическим занятиям для преподавателей и студентов. / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. А. Туманова, Л. Р. Афанасьева [и др.]. — СПб.: СпецЛит, 2024. — 63 с.)
- Ermolaeva, L.A. Modern Aspects of Endodontic Treatment of Complicated Forms of Caries: A Training Manual for Practical Classes for Teachers and Students. / Ermolaeva, L.A., Tumanova, S.A., Afanaseva, L.R., et al. St Petersburg: SpetsLit, 2024. — 63 p. (Ермолаева, Л. А. Современные аспекты эндодонтического лечения осложненных форм кариеса: Учебно-методическое пособие к практическим занятиям для преподавателей и студентов / Л. А. Ермолаева, С. А. Туманова, Л. Р. Афанасьева [и др.]. — СПб: СпецЛит, 2024- 63 с.)
The department staff supervise students' research projects and graduation projects. They also prepare and guide students to take part in contests, Olympiads, and conferences.