Prof. Metodi Abadzhiev

In 2007, he defended his dissertation on the topic: "Possibilities for treating patients with allergies to metals and alloys, with constructions of laboratory composites on natural teeth and implants" and acquired the ONS "Doctor". Since 2008, he has been an assistant at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Medical University of Varna and deputy head of the ONS "Center for Prosthetic Dental Implantology". In 2009. - Chief Assistant. In 2010. acquired the scientific title "Associate Professor". 2011. - Master of Health Management. From September 2011-2015. Head of the Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine and Orthodontics. In 2010. acquired the qualification degree: Expert in Implantology at DGOI (German Association of Implantology) 2015-2018. Head of the Department: "Prosthetic Dental Medicine". 2016. He obtained the scientific degree: "Doctor of Medical Sciences", defending a dissertation on the topic: "Biological concept of implantological treatment of a completely edentulous lower jaw with non-removable prosthetic structures". 2017. acquired the NS "Professor" 2014-2018. Deputy Dean for scientific activity, career development and international relations. 2018-2022. Head of the Department "Clinic of Prosthetic Dentistry" and Chairman of the General Assembly of the Faculty of Dentistry. He has attended over 80 postgraduate courses in Bulgaria and abroad. Member of the following editorial boards: Journal of IMAB, Quintessence Int. Bulgaria, Scripta Scientifica Medicinae Dentalis, Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment. Author of over 51 publications, author of one textbook and 16 educational videos, co-author of 7 textbooks. He leads lectures and exercises in Bulgarian and English-language programs for 4th and 5th year students at the Faculty of Dentistry-Varna and courses in prosthetic dentistry and implantology for postgraduates, doctoral students and doctors of dental medicine. Chairman of the state examination commission for acquiring the specialty "Prosthetic Dentistry". He speaks English, German and Russian.