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The information about the life of a prominent maxillofacial surgeon and dentist, one of the patriarchs of domestic dentistry, World War II veteran, doctor of medical sciences, assistant professor, colonel of medical service Yakov Emmanuilovich Bronstein, who stood at the origins of domestic dentistry and was among the first who created domestic military dentistry. The data on the formation of Ya.E. Bronstein as a military doctor, dentist and maxillofacial surgeon, his combat career during the Soviet-Finnish armed conflict and the Great Patriotic War. Turning to the life and professional and social activities of Yakov Emmanuilovich, one can find not only interesting scientific facts from the history of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, but also analogies with modernity, answers to many clinical problems of the specialty and medicine of today. The main directions of his scientific activity, which touched the questions of practically all sections of oral and maxillofacial surgery, are noted. His research is devoted to the study of the pathogenesis of the main pathology of the teeth – caries and periodontal pathology, as well as topical issues of maxillofacial, reconstructive and plastic surgery of the face and jaws. A great contribution was made by Ya.E. Bronstein in the study of the dental aspects of aviation medicine – identifying the role of hypoxemia and the emotional factor in the origin of endogenous hypo-and avitaminosis C, as well as the significance of massive doses of ascorbic acid in raising the «ceiling» in pilots and in preventing and treating periodontal diseases. Trudy Ya.E. Bronstein was one of the most important in the creation of Professor D.A. Entin first national theory of dental caries, as well as the development of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. It is noted that Ya.E. Bronstein was a refined expert in the history of Russian military dentistry, maxillofacial surgery and a true professional in these medical specialties. Associate Professor Ya.E. Bronstein did not create his own scientific school, but being one of the founders of domestic dentistry and military dentistry of our country, as well as the school of military dentists and maxillofacial surgeons, should rightfully be recognized as one of the patriarchs of domestic dentistry.