ПРОФЕСІЙНА ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНЬОГО ЛІКАРЯ-СТОМАТОЛОГА: ФОРМУВАННЯ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ ЯК ОСНОВА ЯКОСТІ ОСВІТИ

Modern realities place high demands on the training of qualified dentists. In Ukraine, there is an increase in the number of dentists and dental offices, active introduction of new technologies in this field. Today, the training of a dentist aims at forming a specialist who is able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in both clinical and preventive medicine. The main goal of modern higher education is the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills in atypical situations of professional activity, as well as the formation of graduates' motivation for self-education, self-development and self-improvement. Achieving these tasks is facilitated by introducing a competency-based approach to the educational process. This approach is the conceptual basis of modern higher education and requires thorough theoretical and methodological support in all fields of education, including medical.The aim of the study is to substantiate the conceptual foundations of the formation of the professional competence of the future dentist.Material and methods. The influence of professional competence on a dental student as his ability and readiness for professional activity, personal experience and its attitude to the future profession of a dental doctor was studied.Results. It was established that the process of forming the professional competence of future dentists is based on the introduction of modern scientific approaches (personal, activity, competence, system, axiological, synergistic) into the system of professional training. The main components are: ensuring an inseparable connection between the scientific potential of higher education and practical dentistry; modernization of pedagogical methods in dental education; integration of specialized dental knowledge with related medical disciplines to strengthen the fundamental base; implementation of the principles of the Bologna process; as well as proper financial, logistical and personnel support for the professional training of future dentists.Conclusion. The process of forming the professional competence of future dentists will be effective if it is holistic and involves continuous improvement.