Department of Dental and Oral Pathology

ABOUT US

The Department of Dental and Oral Diseases is a centre of pedagogical, scientific, and clinical excellence.

Odontology students begin their studies from the 2nd year, with instruction offered in both Lithuanian and English. The curriculum encompasses preclinical and clinical courses in cariology, endodontics, periodontology, and oral mucosal diseases. Third-year Oral Hygiene students are also introduced to these pathologies. The Department houses four modern clinical teaching rooms equipped with dental instrumentation. Second-year students develop preclinical skills in a state-of-the-art simulation centre, practising on virtual 3D and clinical simulators.

Students attend a full lecture course for each subject and consolidate their knowledge through theoretical seminars. Practical skills are developed during clinical sessions supervised by lecturers who are specialist dentists in the respective fields. In the final X semester, particular emphasis is placed on clinical practice.

Students and resident doctors gain hands-on experience with modern dental equipment, including dental microscopes, rotary endodontic instruments, and hard- and soft-tissue lasers. They are encouraged to explore innovations in dentistry and actively engage in scientific research.

Clinical activities

The Department provides routine dental care as well as specialized diagnostics and treatment for pulp, periodontal, and oral mucosal diseases. Patients with complex dental and oral pathologies are referred here from across Lithuania. Approximately 16,000 patients are seen by the Department’s dentists and specialists each year.