Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Y.L. Shevchenko as a person and his attitude to dentistry and maxillofacial surgery

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to share personal impressions about the prominent organizer of military and practical healthcare, former Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Professor Y.L. Shevchenko, as well as his attitude and contribution to dentistry and maxillofacial surgery.
 Material and methods. When writing this article, we used exclusively our personal memories from communication with Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Y.L. Shevchenko.
 Results. You can read about the professional and social activities of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, laureate of the State Prize of Russia, Professor, Colonel-General of the medical service, retired Yuri Leonidovich Shevchenko in many publications. Y.L. Shevchenko made a major contribution to the creation of a territorial health system (practical and military), focusing on aspects of economics and health management, as well as in the formation of the national health insurance system and much more. This article highlights the personal qualities of this respected scientist, clinician, organizer of military and practical healthcare, as well as a public figure, emphasizes his humanity, respect for teachers and subordinates, as well as dedication to his work, his understanding and importance of the tasks facing dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. The contribution of Y.L. Shevchenko to dentistry was noted, as well as the perpetuation of the memory of outstanding military maxillofacial surgeons and dentists.
 Conclusions. Personal communication with the academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Y.L. Shevchenko, has always been pleasant and productive for the author. Such Teachers as Professor Y.L. Shevchenko can be considered the STANDARD OF MAN AND HUMANITY.