Signification and examination of the professional competency of child doctor of dentistry
The hypothesis (theory) of a possible structure of «the Professional profile success of a child Doctor of Dental Surgery (Pedodontist)» has been carried out in the article, as a result of the analysis of personal doctors' peculiarities (characteristics). It was used as a reason to work out the final model of the competency for the representatives of this profession. The assessment tools of the candidates, who are being examined against the expertise model with the use of «rating scale» of the competency level, have been suggested and elaborated. During the work conducted, the most typical qualities have been revealed (and desired degree of their expressiveness) for successful and professional work of the dentists who work with children. Doctors competences (skills set) must comply with «master» or «advanced» level, which are to be characterized by a successful solution of professional problems (topics) of any difficulty level, including non-standard, updated (modified), existing configurations and approaches, and the ability to consult less experienced colleagues to solve both non-standard and standard problems (tasks).