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Faculty of Odontology
Odontology
The Faculty of Odontology at Malmö University is one of the world’s leading institutions of dental education and research. It was established in 1948 and is regarded as one of the most influential centres of excellence in Scandinavia for oral and dental research. The high quality of both education and research has advanced and improved over the years which led to an excellent international reputation, including numerous nominations and awards. The faculty’s international profile attracts staff members and students from all over the world.
Postgraduate education
Approximately 50 students are registered for post-graduate research training, and three to six theses are published and defended for the Doctoral Degree every year. Each year, 60-70 scientific papers are published, mainly in international journals.
Postgraduate education
International Master's Programme
The international master's programme in Dental Science at Malmö University offers international dental professionals the opportunity to carry out qualified studies at the Faculty of Odontology, leading to a Master of Dental Science (MDSc) degree. In addition to the two-year master's programme, we also offer a four-year master's programme with advanced clinical training (specialist training). These programmes are offered only as commissioned education.
International Master's programme in Dental Science (two-year)
The purpose of the two-year International Master's programme is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their major subject, dentistry, with special focus on a subarea. The programme will also provide the student with basic research training and the experience of independently planning and executing a research project under guidance from an experience researcher. After graduating from the programme, the student should be able to: review scientific literature; participate in planning and conducting research and development within the profession; and function as a resource dentist in the selected clinical subarea. The Master’s degree also qualifies the student for further postgraduate studies towards e.g. PhD.
The two-year programme is offered in Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, Periodontology and Prosthodontics. Se more information in windows below.
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Entry requirements
Admission process
The number of available spots in the programme is limited. There is no guarantee that the faculty will announce positions in all subareas at each announcement. All paperwork concerning validation of credentials and the application procedure is managed with assistance from our partner, Swedish HealthCare Academy, who have long-standing experience in arranging for the entry of international candidates to major universities in Sweden.
Professional requirements
Degree in Dentistry with a minimum of two years documented clinical experience after graduation, at the time of application.
Language requirements
Malmö University requires English proficiency equivalent to secondary school for all programmes and courses taught in English. Non-EU candidates must demonstrate their English skills through an internationally recognised English test. Accepted tests are IELTS Academic and TOEFL.
Required test scores:
- IELTS: an academic test with an overall mark of 6.5 and no module under 5.5
- TOEFL (Paper-based): total score of at least 575. The written test must be at least 4.5 (scale 1-6)
- TOEFL (Internet-based): total score of at least 90. The written test must be at least 20 (scale 0-30)
Swedish course (only for participants in the four-year master's programme)
To be able to carry out their clinical duties, students in the four-year master's programme with advanced clinical training are required, prior to the programme start, to pass a test in Swedish language equivalent to level B1. To achieve this, a full time Swedish course is given at the faculty starting five months before the programme begins.
Participants in the four-year master's programme with advanced clinical training with specialisation in pediatric dentistry are required to pass a test in Swedish language equivalent to level B2 before the 5th semester, when the main clinical training begins (Year 3 and 4). If the student fails, an additional three to six months of training in Swedish will be required.
Documents
Malmö University will only review your supporting documents for eligibility once your application has been received. We do not make individual eligibility assessments via email.
University credentials, diplomas, and transcripts should always be official and certified (true copies). Enclose authorised translations if diplomas and transcripts are in a language other than the Nordic languages or English.
A description of all documents required to be submitted can be found at the Swedish Health Care Academy's website, where you can also find the application form once the programme is open for admissions.
Interview
Based on nominations from the employer/sponsor, prospective students will be interviewed by a committee of faculty members from the department responsible.
Annual Fee
The annual fee is 495 000 SEK (2018).
The fee covers the cost of all education, examination, theory classes, and clinical supervision, as well as all costs related to the clinical training at the University Clinic. This includes working clothes, office space, insurance costs, and administrative support.
Application
Further information on how to apply and application forms for the two-year master's programme is available here:
Two-year master’s programme in Dental Science with clinical training
Contact
Postal address:
Malmö University
Faculty of Odontology
SE-205 06 MALMÖ
SWEDEN
Visiting address:
Carl Gustafs väg 34, Malmö
Faculty leadership:
Gunilla Klingberg, Dean
Per Alstergren, Vice dean
Daniel Bengmark, Director of Administration
For questions regarding the education and its content please contact:
Maria Pigg
Director of International Postgraduate Education
Assistant Professor
For questions concerning application and admission we refer to our partner, Swedish HealthCare Academy
Swedish HealthCare Academy
Electronic mail: asa.ander@swedishhealthcare.se
Tel: +46 40 6118200
Fax: +46 40 127810
Endodontics
About the programme
This programme is a full-time, two-year international Master's programme with clinical training. The programme is offered to certified dentists with a minimum of two years clinical experience after graduation who seek to obtain research experience and improve their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in Endodontics.
This program is also suited for students who are planning a career in academia. Upon highly commended completion of the 2-year programme, a 4-year Odont Dr programme (PhD, 3rd cycle) is available to a limited number of international students after application to the Faculty Board of Research and Research Programmes.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the international Master's programme in Endodontics, which includes a research project and the defence of a thesis (2nd cycle), participants will be awarded a Master's Degree in Dental Science (MDSc). Clinically, students will develop clinical competence and theoretical knowledge to be able to assess, diagnose and treat patients with moderately complex need for endodontic treatment.
Course components
After introductory courses in comprehensive dentistry and research methodology, an individual research project is the basis for the Master's thesis. Focused theoretical and clinical training in Endodontics is obtained through a combination of seminars, lectures, individual assignments, and preclinical/clinical sessions.
The research project is an independent work by the student, supervised by a senior researcher in the field.
The department has a problem-based approach to learning, and encourages self-directed study of endodontic principles in theory and practice. Students are exposed to clinical cases with varying complexity. Collaboration with residents in the national dental specialisation programme is encouraged, and joint seminars with postgraduate students and specialists from other relevant subareas are often offered. Students are exposed, in the form of auscultation, to a large number of endodontic procedures of variable complexity, ant treat own selected patients under the close guidance and supervision of experienced endodontic specialists and academic staff.
Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function
About the programme
This program is a full-time, two-year international Master's programme in Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function with clinical training. The programme is offered to certified dentists with a minimum of two years clinical experience after graduation who seek to obtain research experience and improve their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function.
This program is also suited for students who are planning a career in academia. Upon highly commended completion of the 2-year programme, a 4-year Odont Dr programme (PhD, 3rd cycle) is available to a limited number of international students after application to the Faculty Board of Research and Research Programmes.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the international master's programme in Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, which includes a research project and the defence of a thesis (2nd cycle), students will be awarded a Master's Degree in Dental Science (MDSc). Clinically, students will develop clinical competence and theoretical knowledge to be able to assess, diagnose and treat patients with moderately complex orofacial pain and jaw dysfunction.
Course components
After introductory courses in comprehensive dentistry and research methodology, an individual research project is the basis for the Master's thesis. Focused theoretical and clinical training in Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function is obtained through a combination of seminars, lectures, individual assignments, and preclinical/clinical sessions.
The research project is an independent work by the student, supervised by a senior researcher in the field.
Areas of focus include an overview of the biological basis of orofacial pain and jaw function in theory and practice, diagnostic procedures and treatments. Principles, issues and diverse subjects are explored and applied to research and clinical care. Students are exposed to complex and interesting cases, in a forum designed to enhance their ability to interact successfully with professionals within the same field as well as other medical fields.
Participants treat a variety of patients under the close supervision and guidance of a diverse and experienced faculty comprised of top researchers and practitioners in the field of orofacial pain.
Periodontology
About the programme
This programme is a full-time, two-year international Master's programme with clinical training in Periodontology. The programme is offered to certified dentists with a minimum of two years clinical experience after graduation who seek to obtain research experience and improve their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in Periodontology.
The programme gives the student broad knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth and implants. This includes the maintenance of health, function and aesthetics of these tissues and structures, as well as implant site development and implant installation.
Objectives
Students taking this two-year master's programme attain broad knowledge in periodontology, allowing them to examine and evaluate relevant patient history and clinical conditions and to appropriately design a treatment plan, taking individual patient needs and expectations into consideration.
Upon successful completion of the Master's programme, which includes a research project and the defence of a thesis (2nd cycle), students will be awarded a Master's Degree in Dental Science (MDSc).
Course components
After introductory courses in comprehensive dentistry and research methodology, focused theoretical and clinical training in Periodontology is obtained through a combination of seminars, lectures, individual assignments, and clinical sessions.
The research project is an independent work by the student, supervised by a senior researcher in the field.
The department has a problem-based approach to learning, and encourages self-directed study in the theory and practice of periodontology. Students are exposed to clinical cases with increasing complexity and also collaborate with residents in the national dental specialisation programme. Joint seminars with postgraduate students and specialists from other relevant subareas are often offered.
Students are exposed, in the form of auscultation, to a large number of periodontal procedures of variable complexity, and treat own selected patients under the close guidance and supervision of experienced periodontists and academic staff.
Prosthodontics
About the programme
This programme is a full-time, two-year international Master's programme in Prosthodontics with clinical training. The programme is offered to certified dentists with a minimum of two years clinical experience after graduation who seek to obtain research experience and improve their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in oral prosthodontics.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the international Master's programme in Prosthodontics, which includes a research project and the defence of a thesis (2nd cycle), participants will be awarded a Master's Degree in Dental Science (MDSc). Clinically, students will develop clinical competence and theoretical knowledge to be able to assess, diagnose and treat patients with moderately complex need for prosthetic replacement, to restore lost function and esthetics.
Course components
After introductory courses in comprehensive dentistry and research methodology, an individual research project is the basis for the Master's thesis. Focused theoretical and clinical training in Prosthodontics is obtained through a combination of seminars, lectures, individual assignments, and preclinical/observational clinical sessions.
The research project is an independent work by the student, supervised by a senior researcher in the field.
Areas of focus include: an overview of the biological basis of implants; dental materials; theoretical background to different treatment modalities and their prognosis; diagnostic procedures and prosthetic treatments; and removable as well as fixed reconstructions and dental materials. Students will have the opportunity to observe a variety of patients under the close supervision and guidance of a diverse and experienced faculty comprised of top researchers and practitioners in the field of Prosthodontics. Students are exposed to complex and interesting cases, in a forum designed to enhance their ability to plan and execute Prosthodontic treatment.
More about PhD studies
Study Handbook
The purpose of the handbook is to provide doctoral students and their supervisors with the information about the regulations and practical applications which are in operation at the Faculty of Odontology. It also provides prospective students considering applying for admission to the postgraduate research programme with an insight into how the programme is organised.
The Study Handbook of the Faculty of Odontology
Guidelines for doctoral programmes
See your study guidance councelor for common guidelines established for governing doctoral programmes administered by Malmö University.
Forms
- Application for admission to postgraduate research education
- Application for credits in postgraduate research education
- Ansökan förlängning av doktorandtjänst (in Swedish)
- Dissertation templates
- Guidelines for completion of ISP
- Certificate admission seminar
- Certificate half-time seminar
- Certificate 75 %
Individual study plan
An individual study plan (ISP) is formulated for each PhD student at the time of acceptance to postgraduate research education using a specific form.
Read more about individual study plan here (Note! will be published shortly).
Research
Research at the faculty spans a broad spectrum: from molecular biological studies of oral tissues to wide-ranging studies of oral health among different generations, social classes and cultures. International collaboration is a common theme, and there is frequent research co-operation across disciplinary boundaries.
Researchers at the Faculty of Odontology collaborate across subject and faculty boundaries. Together with surface chemists, for example, they study the properties of surfaces, in order to better understand reactions in the oral cavity.
To solve problems, they also rely on research findings in disciplines such as molecular biology, microbiology, radiology, implant technology, and mechanics; subjects to which they can also contribute specialist knowledge of their own.
Collaboration with psychologists, educators, and sociologists gives substance to research dealing with oral health problems associated with people's behaviour and with social and economic factors.
Join the SCON research projects
Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON) are seeking partners for six research projects in oral medicine, orofacial pain and prosthodontics. The funding partners can contribute researchers who also will have the possibility to apply and be admitted to the full PhD programme at the University.
In 2014, management from the Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Faculty of Odontology, from Malmö University Department of Dentistry, and from Aarhus University, signed a formal memorandum of agreement to establish the Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON).
The overall idea behind SCON is to bring together in a brickless center (as a virtual network) leading Scandinavian groups in the field of orofacial neurosciences — including oral physiology and orofacial pain — in order to strengthen research activities and impact on education and clinical treatment in oral rehabilitation, for the benefit of patients and society.
The SCON partners have common research interests and master several overlapping techniques in addition to unique complementary expertise. The combined portfolio of techniques and experiences span from molecular biology, genotyping, advanced electrophysiology, quantitative sensory test, to randomised clinical trials, epidemiology and evaluation of cognitive and psychosocial function. Through SCON, the partners aim to provide cutting-edge research results and to constitute an attractive alternative to other major international centres in the field by recruiting the best young research talents and securing external funding.
The research projects
All research projects are related to orofacial neurosciences in a broad sense and with particular focus on oral medicine, orofacial pain and oral function. Each research project is composed of three to four separate studies leading to three to four publications in international peer-reviewed journals. A strength for all projects will be the significant interaction between the SCON partners and the possibility to conduct a sub-part of the research project at another SCON site. Further deltails about the projects can be found here.
Our partnership
Our funding partners within the research programme will be able to assist with researchers that can carry out parts of the research. The researchers will also have the possibility to apply for the full PhD programme at the Universities. Read more about this opportunity here.
Useful links
Postgraduate research studies at Lund University, Faculty of Medicine.
Researchresearch is an independent source of news, analysis and funding opportunities for researchers and policymakers in Europe.
The Foundation Swedish Patent Revenue Fund for Research in Preventive Odontology.
Swedish Research Council is a governmental agency subject to the Ministry of Education and Research, and is Sweden´s largest public research funder. Swedish Research Council supports research of the highest scientific quality in all scientific fields.
The CODEX website aims to give access to, and information on, the guidelines, ethics codes and laws that regulate and place ethical demands on the research process.
Studera.nu/doctoralstudies is administered by the Swedish Council for Higher Education. It is an information resource for current doctoral students or students considering pursuing a doctoral degree in Sweden. Doktorandhandboken includes information about doctoral students' rights, obligations and other practical information.
The Medical Products Agency is the Swedish national authority responsible for regulation and surveillance of the development, manufacturing and sale of drugs and other medicinal products. They offer information about clinical trials.
Researchers, publications and projects
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Peter Carlsson - Timeemployee
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Karin Ridell - Timeemployee
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Annica Almståhl - Senior lecturer
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Christina Lindh - Senior Professor
christina.lindh@mau.se -
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Manjula Herath - Doctoral student
manjula.herath@mau.se -
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Olivia Aherne - Doctoral student
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Madeleine Rohlin - Senior Professor
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Daniel Jönsson - Adjunct senior lecturer
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Ewa Carin Ekberg - Professor/Senior dental officer
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Gabriella Boisen - Doctoral student
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Carolina Robertsson - Doctoral student
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Liv Kroona - Associate senior lecturer
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Lars Andersson - Senior Professor
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GKStaff
Gunilla Klingberg - Dean/Professor/Senior dental officer
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Björn Klinge - Senior Professor
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Bertil Kinnby - Senior lecturer
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Pia Lindberg - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
pia.lindberg@mau.se -
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Madeleine Blomqvist - Laboratory engineer
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AHStaff
Agnethe Henriksson - Biomedical analyst
agnethe.henriksson@mau.se -
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Claes Wickström - Senior lecturer
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GWStaff
Gunnar Warfvinge - Professor/Senior dental officer
gunnar.warfvinge@mau.se -
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Jessica Neilands - Researcher
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Zdenka Prgomet - Biomedical analyst
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Julia Davies - Professor
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GSStaff
Gunnel Svensäter - Professor/Senior dental officer
gunnel.svensater@mau.se -
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Helena Fransson - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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EWStaff
Eva Wolf - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
eva.wolf@mau.se -
AHStaff
Anders Hedenbjörk Lager - Program director/Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
anders.hedenbjork.lager@mau.se -
GHStaff
Gunnel Hänsel Petersson - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
gunnel.hansel-petersson@mau.se -
VDStaff
Victoria Dawson - Lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Maria Pigg - Director of studies/Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
maria.pigg@mau.se -
DEStaff
Dan Ericson - Senior Professor
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Mikael Sonesson - Associate Professor
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JCStaff
Josefine Cederhag - Lecturer
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Annika Björkner - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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AHStaff
Anders Hoszek - Lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Per Alstergren - Professor/Senior dental officer/Pro Dean
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Birgitta Häggman Henrikson - Professor/Senior dental officer
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Thomas List - Professor/Senior dental officer
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Bengt Götrick - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Nina Lundegren - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Anders Falk - Lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Bruno Chrcanovic - Reserach fellow
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Evaggelia Papia - Associate Professor
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Liselotte Paulsson - Vice Dean/Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Anna Senneby - Post graduate dentist
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KHStaff
Kristina Hellén-Halme - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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CJStaff
Camilla Johansson - Lecturer
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Christel Larsson - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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SGStaff
Silvia Galli - Project researcher
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Peyman Ghiasi - Doctoral student
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Hanne Berthelsen - Researcher
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SPStaff
Sofia Petrén - Director of studies/Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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HBStaff
Henrik Berlin - Director of studies/Lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Susanne Brogårdh-Roth - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Cecilia Franzén - Senior lecturer
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Jonas Becktor - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Anna Truedsson - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
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Per Vult von Steyern - Professor/Senior dental officer
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2019 | Article in journal
Defining pleasant touch stimuli
Pankaj Taneja, Hakan Olausson, Mats Trulsson, Peter Svensson, Lene Baad-Hansen
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2019 | Article in journal
Enamel matrix derivative in liquid form as adjunct to natural bovine bone grafting at buccal bone dehiscence defects at implant sites
Takahiro Ikawa, Tatsuya Akizuki, Ammar Shujaa Addin, Shunsuke Fukuba, Andreas Stavropoulos, Yuichi Izumi
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2019 | Article in journal
Infraposition of anterior maxillary implant-supported single-tooth restorations in adolescent and adult patients-A prospective follow-up study up to 6 years
Andree Nilsson, Lars-Åke Johansson, Victoria F. Stenport, Ann Wennerberg, Anders Ekfeldt
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2019 | Article in journal
Orthodontic management of agenesis of mandibular second premolars
Krister Bjerklin
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2019 | Article, review/survey
Bisphenol A in dental materials
M Löfroth, Marjan Ghasemimehr, Anders Falk, Per Vult von Steyern
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2019 | Article in journal
Validity and reliability of the Swedish versions of the short-form Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 and Parental Perceptions Questionnaire
Lillemor Dimberg, Bertil Lennartsson, Lars Bondemark, Kristina Arnrup
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2006 | Article in journal
Patients' experiences of consultations for nonspecific chronic orofacial pain
Eva Wolf, Pirjo Birgerstam, Maria Nilner, Kerstin Petersson
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2002 | Article in journal
Long-term follow-up by means of a questionnaire of 109 patients with long-lasting orofacial pain.
Eva Wolf, Maria Nilner, Arne Petersson, Kerstin Petersson
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2001 | Article in journal
Long-lasting orofacial pain
Eva Wolf, K Petersson, A Petersson, M Nilner
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2001 | Article in journal
Computer assisted learning. A review.
Martin Schittek Janda, N Mattheos, H C Lyon, R Attström
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Research project
Regulation of Surface Protein - Presentation on Streptococcus gordonii
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Risk assessment and philosophy in oral healthcare
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Discovery of predictive biomarkers and preventive biotherapeutics for caries and periodontitis
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Bacterial acid tolerance – a new target for fluoridated milk
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Osteoporosis and fracture risk assessment by dentists: translation into primary healthcare
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Oral health related quality of life, temporomandibular disorders, malocclusions and oral treatment needs in preterm born Swedish children...
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Clinical discovery and verification of predictive biomarkers for caries and periodontitis
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The importance of organizational and social work environment for dental quality
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A prospective RCT study on treatment with implant retained overdenture in the maxilla compared to fixed prosthetic recionstructions in the...
peyman.ghiasi@mau.se