Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Yuri Leonidovich Shevchenko as a person and his attitude to dentistry and maxillofacial surgery

Today, not many healthcare organizers, scientists, doctors, and heads of large medical organizations, being in a high position, retain the best qualities of a person: respect for others, a sense of camaraderie and participation, and many others. This study aimed 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, and his attitude and contribution to dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. Personal memories from communication with the Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Professor Y.L. Shevchenko were included in this article. Many publications have written the professional and social activities of the 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. Y.L. Shevchenko made a major contribution to the creation of a territorial health system (practical and military), focusing on economics and health management, formation of the national health insurance system, etc. This article highlights the personal qualities of this respected scientist, clinician, organizer of military and practical healthcare, and public figure and emphasizes his humanity, respect for teachers and subordinates, dedication to his work, his understanding, and importance of tasks facing dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. Y.L. Shevchenko has notable contributions to dentistry, and the perpetuation of the memory of outstanding military maxillofacial surgeons and dentists is presented. Personal communication with the Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Professor Y.L. Shevchenko has always been pleasant and productive. Such teachers as Professor Y.L. Shevchenko can be considered the standard of man and humanity.