Dental caries is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting hard dental tissues. Dental caries is also known as multifactorial polyetiological disease. Out of 400 possible causes of caries, the decrease in the resistance of tooth enamel to the influence of organic acids produced by microorganisms is known as a leading cause. The occurrence of the demineralization process depends on a significant number of both general and local factors. The aim of the work was to study the parameters of the enamel resistance test and the clinical determination of the enamel remineralisation rate in children who often suffer from SARS in 5 year follow-up period after their receiving preventive measures. Subjects and methods. The study involved 80 children aged from 11 to 12 years who were under our observation 5 years ago who then were examined and divided into 4 groups. Results. Following the first TER test in children of groups 2, 3 and 4, we have determined that the structural and functional resistance of dental enamel is within 3 points that points out a slightly worse result than in healthy children, who has 1.85 ± 0.15 points. Further studies demonstrate the same situation, and the children of group 4 show the best result among those who are especially susceptible to acute respiratory viral infections. Clinical assessment of the enamel remineralisation rate reveals the same trend as the previous indicator. The results obtained after 2 and 5 years demonstrate no significant difference, because the children no longer had such control from our side. Children of group 2, who follow the prescribed only oral hygiene practice, demonstrate the worst results: 3.25±0.23 days (after 2 years) and 3.24±0.21 days (after 5 years), the best result among the children especially susceptible to the respiratory infections is in group 4, in which the speed of enamel remineralisation increased over time 2.53±0.21 days (after 2 years) and 2.73±0.22 days (after 5 years). The examination in 5 years has demonstrated that the lack of regular dental check-ups, hygiene control and the use of the treatment and prevention complexes we recommended lead to initial results that corresponded to a low value. Conclusion. Strong adherence to dentist’s advice, keeping on the preventive practice and the use of calcium-containing medicines improves the mineralizing properties of oral fluid that leads to an increase in enamel resistance in children of groups 3 and 4. This is especially noticeable in the 4th group of children during the second examination that enables us to recommend this complex in order to increase the resistance of the hard dental tissues

Abstract. An important and one of the main directions in the field of higher medical education is the necessity of significant strengthening of the practical aspect of training of future doctors and saving the appropriate level of theoretical knowledge. The purpose of the study was the studying of the attitude of education seekers when mastering of practical skills at the Department of Children's Therapeutic Dentistry with the use of simulation technologies. A survey was conducted among 137 students of the 4th-5th year of the Stomatological Faculty of the Poltava State Medical University (PDMU). The questionnaire included ten questions, the answers took the subjective feelings of the students into account on this question, that is: effects positively/ yes (%), effects negatively/ no (%), does not affect (%), difficult to answer (%). At the department of pediatric therapeutic dentistry, an interactive method of teaching propaedeutics of pediatric therapeutic dentistry, prevention of dental diseases is widely used, and practical skills are improved by students of 4-5 courses in a simulation class with the use of phantoms, mannequins and virtual simulators, which makes it possible to improve the quality of training of students with second to fifth courses. The phantom (simulation) classroom is equipped with 14 workplaces for students. According to the results of the conducted anonymous questionnaire, 95.62% of the respondents had a positive attitude to conducting practical classes in the phantom class and 93.43% consider, that it is necessary to organize simulation classes in medical higher education institutions at the departments with the dental profile. 2.92% and 5.11% of respondents find it difficult to answer these questions, but none of the students find a negative impact on the educational process of the presence of simulation classes at the departments. Teaches and students consider, that advantages of simulation studying are repeated attempts when mastering a certain practical manipulation. During the questionnaire, 97.08% to 99.3% of students answered positively these questions. From 0.7% to 2,92% of students did not make repeated attempts when mastering dental manipulations. 81,75% of the respondents answered that the practical skills acquired in the simulation class, it has a positive effect on further education at dental departments and when receiving patients. 5,84% answered that it has no effect at all, 1,46% has a negative effect, and 10,95% of students could not answer. The application of the modern technologies of simulation training in medical institutions of higher education, especially at dental departments, contributes to the improvement of the quality of the educational process and allows you to master the practical skills necessary for further work. The education seekers positively evaluated the practical skills acquired in the simulation class, which have a positive effect on further education at dental departments and when receiving patients, and considered it necessary to use simulation classes, which allow not only to learn and practice practical manipulations, but also form clinical thinking in future dentists.

The modern education system is focused on implementing the high potential of computer and telecommunication information technologies, which provide offering valuable opportunities for knowledge acquisition and practical skill development. This article aims to explore several information technologies that can be effectively utilized in the teaching of dental disciplines. One approach involves utilizing educational materials available on the department's website or computer labs as information technologies. During practical classes, instructors should introduce students to scientific advancements made by faculty members within the department and other relevant departments of the university, specifically related to the subject matter being taught. Students can also be assigned tasks to independently explore and locate such information on the Internet. To ensure the effectiveness of information technologies in acquiring practical skills during distance learning, several conditions can be implemented. These include establishing video communication between students and instructors, conducting online demonstrations of diagnostic and treatment procedures performed by highly skilled dentists, accompanied by instructional commentary from the instructor. Additionally, granting access to detailed descriptions of complex diagnostic cases and dental disease treatments can further enhance the learning experience. Furthermore, instructors can conduct virtual master classes by demonstrating practical skills on dental phantoms during online conferences. Students should be familiarized with various informational computer technologies employed in modern dentistry, such as CAD/CAM, computer tomography, and orthopantomography. Additionally, the utilization of different internet platforms for distance learning, which facilitate student engagement, can be considered as part of the information technology landscape. Consequently, information technologies are evolving in response to the demands of the current era and play a vital role in supporting the educational process in dental training. Exploring students' preferences regarding the benefits of different information technologies represents a promising avenue for future research in this field.