Sandra Berzin

Sandra Berzin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health at the Faculty of Dentistry, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). She has been actively contributing to dental education and research since 2006. Her academic affiliations are centered at the RSU Institute of Stomatology in Riga, Latvia, where she teaches and conducts research in cariology and therapeutic dentistry.

• Doctor Dentist, Riga Medical Institute (1985–1990)
• Clinical Residency in Therapeutic Stomatology, Riga Medical Institute (1991–1993)
• Dr. Med., Rīga Stradiņš University (2004), with thesis on caries and periodontal pathologies in children and adolescents

Her research interests focus on early childhood caries, caries epidemiology, risk factor analysis, and the integration of 3D simulators in dental education. She has contributed significantly to understanding oral health behavior and prevalence in Latvian children, with a strong emphasis on preventive strategies and public health implications. Her work blends clinical dentistry with pedagogical innovation, particularly in preclinical operative dentistry training.

The trends in her publications highlight a consistent focus on pediatric and preventive dentistry, with increasing use of international collaborations and advanced methodologies such as virtual simulation in dental training. Her research spans epidemiological studies, clinical assessments, and educational innovations, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to improving oral health outcomes.

• Member of the Union of Medical Workers
• Member of the Latvian Dental Association (LDA)
• Member of the LDA Audit Commission
• Member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA)

Sandra Berzin has supervised one doctoral thesis and three qualification papers, while reviewing six additional qualification papers. She has been involved in various pedagogical training programs, including courses on teaching in multicultural environments and study quality evaluation. Her professional development includes participation in numerous national and international dental conferences, such as ADEE and ORCA congresses, as well as practical training in aesthetic dentistry and clinical competence assessment. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards or grants in the provided text.

She is actively engaged in the academic and professional dental community through memberships and participation in scientific events, contributing to both research and educational advancements in dentistry.