Development of paediatric dentistry service in Volgograd Region (in memory of Litovkina L. S.)
https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3031-2020-20-2-154-155
Abstract
Relevance. The role of pediatric dentistry in younger generation health improvement is undeniable; therefore, developing pediatric dental service is an important health care issue.
Purpose. To present the contribution of Lubov Sergeevna Litovkina to paediatric dental service development in connection with her death on December, 23, 2019.
Materials and methods. Based on the analysis of professional activity and scientific works of L.S. Litovkina the achievements that have contributed to the development of pediatric dentistry service in Volgograd Region were identified.
Results. Public, clinical and scientific activities of L.S. Litovkina were highlighted. Special attention was paid to such areas of her work as the organization of epidemiological dental examinations of children’s population, the implementation of milk fluoridation program for prevention of dental caries in preschool children, school dentistry improvement and applying the dental educational program for the elementary schoolchildren.
Conclusions. The organizational and scientific activities of L.S. Litovkina contributed to the development of the paediatric dental service and oral health improvement of children’s population.
About the Authors
E. E. Maslak
Volgograd State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maslak Elena E., DSc, Professor of Paediatric Dentistry Department
Volgograd
I. V. Fomenko
Volgograd State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Fomenko Irina V., DSc, Professor, Head of Paediatric Dentistry Department
Volgograd
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Maslak E.E., Fomenko I.V. Development of paediatric dentistry service in Volgograd Region (in memory of Litovkina L. S.). Pediatric dentistry and dental prophylaxis. 2020;20(2):154-155. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3031-2020-20-2-154-155
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