Dr. Odontologist – pediatric dentistry resident Gabriele Šimėnaitė

General -

The essence of children’s dentistry is trust-based communication between doctor and patient.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

2018 – 2023, Odontology studies (Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Odontology);
2023 – present, Pediatric odontology residency (Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine);

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

2022 –Conference of the Lithuanian Society of Periodontologists “Current Affairs in Periodontology”, Vilnius;
2022 –”Tears and Laughter” conference of the Lithuanian Society of Pediatric Odontologists, Vilnius;
2023 – scientific article “Non-odontogenic maxillofacial infections – a 17-year retrospective cohort study” (Journal “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”);
2023 – scientific article „Maxillofacial infections in Lithuanian hospitalised children and adolescents: a 17-years retrospective study“ (Journal „European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry“);
2023 – scientific article “Etiological factors of hypomineralization of molar teeth – molars in children’s age” (Journal “Sveikatos mokslai”);
2023 – oral presentation “Maxillofacial space infections in pediatric patients: a retrospective cohort study” (31st International Conference of Medical Students, Krakow, Poland) (III place);
2023 – oral presentation “Inflammations of the head and neck region in children and adolescents: 2003 – 2019 retrospective analysis” (international congress “Dental Compass 2023”, Druskininkai);
2023 – theoretical and practical training “Isolation with cofferdam: extended course of isolation of front and back teeth with cofferdam system and practical work on phantoms”, Vilnius;

Pediatric odontology is slightly different from other areas of odontology- in this field, the relationship between the doctor and the patient is of particular importance. It is important for me to make friends with children, build mutual trust and reduce the fear of dental procedures as much as possible. The sincerity of children and the versatility of pediatric odontology were among the main reasons that led me to choose this field. I am happy to have the opportunity to deal with the youngest patients and to contribute to the development of the principles of correct oral care, which ensures oral health in the future.