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ber of dentists in Russia was very small, about 200. The only
method for a dental student to acquire any dental education,
practical or theoretical, was to study with some practicing dentist.
After three years' study and apprenticeship with a practicing
dentist the student is entitled to pass or " absolve " his examina-
tion at the Imperial Medical Academy in St. Petersburg, or at
the Medical Faculty of some of the universities, where he re-
ceives his license as a dentist.
According to the statutes of May 7, 1891, the license to prac-
tice as a dentist is conferred upon a student who has obtained his
dental education at one (for some years existing) private dental
school, and who has accordingly passed his examination at the
University or at the Imperial Medical Academy.
The first dental school in Russia was founded in St. Peters-
burg in 1882, and was reorganized in 1891.
There are also three private dental schools: In Warsaw and
Odessa, established 1891, and in Moscow, established 1892. All
these schools are as per confirmed statutes, established only in
the university cities, are under the supervision of the Department
of the Interior, and under the control of the Medical Inspector.
The law rules: That every matriculating student must prove
that he has passed six classes in a " Gymnasium " (High school).
The course in the dental school requires three years. The
course of study embraces: Physics, Chemistry, including Labora-
tory Work; Anatomy with Dissection; Histology, Physiology,
Special Anatomy and Histology of the Teeth, Pathology, and
Therapeutics (pertaining to the diseases of the teeth and gums),
Surgery, Pharmacology, Prescription Writing, Microscopy, Pros-
thetic, Operative and Clinical Dentistry, Operations under
Anaesthetics.
After the final examination at the college the students are re-
quired to pass a State examination at the University or the Impe-
rial Medical Academy. Diploma as dentist is conferred upon the
student, after he has passed the examination. Ladies have the
same privilege as gentlemen to become dentists in Russia. Dent-
ists possessing diplomas from foreign universities or colleges
must pass the State examination before they are allowed to prac-
tice in Russia.
Besides the above named, private dental schools are estab-
lished and private lectures delivered at Moscow (since 1885) for
medical students by Dr. Snamensky. A short time ago a dental