The first part of this edition outlines the main sections of therapeutic dentistry. Modern data on the etiology and pathogenesis of caries and its complications, periodontal diseases. The principles of planning treatment of oral diseases, general approaches to the diagnosis of dental diseases, criteria for assessing the effectiveness of treatment. Detailed description of modern technologies of dental restoration and methods of endodontic treatment. Presents modern methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases . Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of anesthetics for local anesthesia in dentistry, the prevention of complications in the provision of dental care to patients with risk factors. A separate section presents test questions to control the level of knowledge and preparation for the state exam in dentistry . The first edition was published in 2005. For students of dental faculties of medical universities, dentists .