Dr. Giedrė Kobs, MD, PhD

Education

• Since 2020: Speaker qualification courses, Greator
• 2019: Applied kinesiology and dark-field blood analysis training for TMJ disorder management
• 2018: Multi-level Orthotropics course, Orthodontic Health Ltd., UK
• 2017: Certified lecturer, Buteyko Method
• 2009: Certified SOLO preventive specialist
• 2003: PhD in Medical Sciences, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Germany
  Thesis: “Differential diagnostic aspects in evaluating functional disorders of the stomatognathic system using electronic axiography and MRI”
• 2002–2003: Researcher, assistant physician, and lecturer at Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Prosthodontics and Biomaterials Center
• 2000–2002: PhD candidate and assistant physician, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Regional Oral Disease and Dysfunction Study Project
• 1999–2001: Secondary residency, Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Institute (specialization: dentist-orthopedist)
• 1998–1999: Internship, Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Dentistry
• 1993–1998: DDS, Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

• Since 2021: Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, RUDN University, Moscow
• Since 2017: Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia
• Since 2016: Pioneer of Orthotropic Treatment in Lithuania
• Since 2015: Chairperson, Baltic Association of Functional Dentistry
• Since 2009: Lecturer and Owner, Dr. G. Kobs Dental Academy, Lithuania
• 2008–2009: Associate Professor, Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Institute
• Since 2007: Owner & Prosthodontist, Dens Inspiration Dental Clinic
• Since 2004: Lecturer, Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Institute
• Since 2003: Assistant and Lecturer, Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Institute
• Since 2003: Prosthodontist, Vilnius University Žalgiris Hospital, Consultative Polyclinic
• 2000–2003: Assistant Physician & Lecturer, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Germany
• 1998–1999: Intern Physician, Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Dentistry

International Achievements

• 2016: Developed the “Kobs Coefficient” describing TMJ condyle curve in axiography; officially presented at IDS, Cologne, 2017
• 2003: Winner of the Alex Motsch Prize, Bad Homburg, Germany, for best dissertation on stomatognathic system diagnostics
• 2001: Winner of Moscow University International Dentistry Competition for best tooth preparation and use of the CEREC system

Memberships & Associations

• Since 2018: Member, International Association for Facial Growth Guidance (IAFGG)
• Since 2016: Member, North American Association of Facial Orthotropics (NAAFO)
• Since 2015: Chairperson, Baltic Association of Functional Dentistry
• 2009, Nov: Member, German Society for Functional Diagnostics and Therapy (DGFDT)
• 2009, Oct: Member, German Society for Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine (DGZMK)
• 2005, Aug: Member, Lithuanian Chamber of Dentists