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Inguna Rence-Bambīte is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Dentistry, Rīga Stradiņš University, within the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health. She has been a faculty member since 2008 and holds a Dr.med. degree from the same institution, where her doctoral research focused on restorative materials in high-caries-risk adolescents.
Her educational foundation includes a Dentist Diploma from Riga Medical Institute (1984–1989). Her academic and clinical expertise spans
- Cariology
- Therapeutic Dentistry
- Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry
- Oral Health Promotion
- Clinical Competence Assessment
Her recent research publications and conference abstracts indicate a strong focus on pediatric oral health, caries prevalence, bruxism, dental materials (including bisphenols), and clinical diagnostics. She has contributed to international journals such as the International Dental Journal and Stomatologija, Baltic Dental and Maxillofacial Journal, as well as national publications like Zobārstniecības Raksti.
She is actively involved in academic leadership as Vice-Dean and has supervised multiple student research projects, including one doctoral thesis and numerous qualification papers. She regularly participates in international dental conferences, including ADEE Annual Meetings and Quintessence Conferences.
Professional Memberships:
- Latvian Dental Association (Board Member since 2014)
- Medical Workers Union
She has supervised and lectured in core courses such as Cariology, Material Studies, and Therapeutic Dentistry, contributing significantly to dental education at RSU.
