PARTICIPATION OF PROFESSOR NATALIYA NESTERCHUK AS A OPPONENT AT THE PUBLIC DEFENSE OF THE DISSERTATION ON THE TOPIC "PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH BRUXISM"

On March 25, 2026, at the Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (Ivano-Frankivsk), the defense of the dissertation work of Andriy Bohdanovych Bodnar for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty 227 "Physical Therapy, Ergotherapy" took place. The academic community and the composition of the specialized academic council DФ 20.051.172 ensured a high level of scientific review of the dissertation research.
The official opponent was the Doctor of Science in Physical Education and Sports, Professor, Head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Ergotherapy Natalia Nesterchuk.
The topic of the dissertation: "Physical Therapy for Young Individuals with Bruxism" is relevant considering the increase in the prevalence of functional disorders of the masticatory system and the need to develop effective rehabilitation programs for young individuals.
In her review, Professor Natalia Nesterchuk noted the high level of scientific novelty, the practical significance of the obtained results, and the prospects for their implementation in physical therapy practice.
The defense took place at a high scientific level with the participation of leading specialists in the field. Following the results of the public defense, the specialized academic council decided to award Andriy Bohdanovych Bodnar the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.