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Dentistry
The basic goal of odontology research is to promote oral health and function. Advances in these areas can in addition to improving oral health, also advance general health. Odontological research at Malmö University is integrated with, and conducted alongside, education and dental practice.
Thematic groupings
- Acute and chronic pain
- Children and youth
- Odontological epidemiology
- Odontological radiology
Researchers, publications and projects
Jonas Becktor
Annika Björkner
Helena Christell
Victoria Dawson
Ewa Carin Ekberg
Helena Fransson
Kristina Hellén-Halme
Aurelia Ilgunas
Christel Larsson
Thomas List
Nina Lundegren
Aleksandar Milosavljevic
Aron Naimi-Akbar
Liselotte Paulsson
Sofia Petrén
Maria Pigg
Zdenka Prgomet
Madeleine Rohlin
Mikael Sonesson
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2027 | Article in journal
Root Canal Treatment vs Implants: Survival and Costs in a National Cohort
Fernando J Mota de Almeida, Helena Fransson, Jan Derks, Thomas Kvist, Anna Trullenque-Eriksson
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2026 | Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary
Self-management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Evidence, effectiveness and experiences in adolescents
Tessa Bijelic
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2026 | Article in journal
Effect of a silicon carbide bur on shear bond strength between resin cement and zirconia
Khalil Aburawa, Kamel Al Hijazi, Christel Larsson, Martin Janda
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2026 | Article in journal
Distinct Microbial and Host Proteome Signatures Relate to Proteolytic Activity in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in an Exploratory Study of Patients With Periodontitis
Miguel Carda-Diéguez, Stefan Rüdiger, Gunnel Svensäter, Henrik Jansson, Tirthankar Mohanty, Yashuan Chao, Christofer Karlsson, Johan Malmström, Oonagh Shannon, Álex Mira, Julia R Davies
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2026 | Article in journal
Clinical performance of a conometric retention system for single implant restorations: 1-year analysis of a prospective multicenter study
Peter Gehrke, Octavio Weinhold, Pelayo Antuna, Anthony Bendkowski, Maria Luisa Broseta, Ernest Cholakis, Lyndon Cooper, Thomas J McGarry, Martin Wanendeya, Juliane Kreis, Marco Toia
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2026 | Article in journal
Adjunctive Effect of a Serious Game Application Improves Learning of Periodontal Classification in Undergraduate Dental Education: A Randomised Educational Trial
Matin Farzad, Ali Hassan, Åsa Wahlin, Aleksandar Milosavljevic
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2026 | Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary
On Caries Risk Assessment Models and Potential Predictive Biomarkers for Caries in Adolescents
Kristian Havsed
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2026 | Article in journal
Clinical Outcome of Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment Performed by Undergraduate Dental Students: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study
S Ramezanzade, A Bakhshandeh, B Ibragimov, Helena Fransson, T Dascalu, A Alonso, V Anastasopoulou, L Bjørndal
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2026 | Article in journal
Periodontal status in an older population: An 18-year longitudinal comparative study
Sladjana Critén, Pia Andersson, Stefan Renvert, Johan Sanmartin Berglund, Bengt Götrick, Viveca Wallin Bengtsson
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2026 | Article in journal
A Prospective Case Series on the Effect of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Combined With a Collagen Sponge in the Treatment of Alveolar Osteitis
Danijel Domic, Peter Bauer, Nicola Ottenbacher, Kristina Bertl, Christian Ulm, Andreas Stavropoulos
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Research projectPOP-Dx: Placebo in Orofacial Pain Diagnosis
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Research projectTooth survival after root canal treatment and crowning
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Research projectInteractions between dental materials, salivary proteins and the oral microbiome
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Research projectHow can e-health facilitate care for patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome?
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Research projectThe role of oral streptococci in systemic bacterial infection
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Research projectOutcome of root canal treatment in patients with diabetes
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Research projectMolecular profiling of the host-microbiota interplay in periodontitis
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Research projectModulation of immune responses by biofilm-derived and niche-adapted oral streptococcal populations
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Research projectePROPP – eHealth for Preventing and Reducing Orofacial Pain in the Population
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Research projectWhy are there differences between female and male dentists' treatment with implants on patients who have lost teeth?
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Research projectValidation of Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC-TMD) in children and adolescents: TMD pain
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Research projectPrecision Implant Dentistry - Implementation of clinical assessment of overload for precise risk assessment in dental implant treatment.
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Research projectBurning Mouth Syndrome; Novel Diagnostics and Treatment
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Research projectZirconiumdioxide in fixed prosthodontics
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Research projectThe Swedish Tobacco Cohort - SWETOC
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Research projectInternet-based therapy of TMD pain in adolescents
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Research projectOral Health Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Equity of Orthodontic Care
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Research projectOral lichen planus. Treatment of symptomatic lesions
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Research projectEndodontics performed as a single or two-visit treatment by a general dentist - a clinical prospective randomised multicenter study
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Research projectEndodontics performed as a single or two-visit treatment by general dentists – a clinical prospective randomized multicenter study
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Research projectThe fate of root filled teeth – Aspects of management, further treatment and tooth survival.
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Research projectAntibiotic prophylaxis in implant surgery
bengt.gotrick@mau.se
Doctoral studies in Dentistry/Odontology
Malmö University has doctoral studies in Dentistry/Odontology.
The doctoral education is intended to advance knowledge and skills within the field of oral health in the following subjects:
- cariology
- endodontics
- oral and maxillofacial radiology
- odontological technology
- oral biology
- oral diagnostics
- oral surgery and oral medicine
- oral pathology
- oral prosthetics
- orofacial pain and jaw function
- orthodontics
- periodontology with oral public health or pedodontics
Dental specialties
Cariology – the study of caries
Endodontics – diseases in the dental pulp
Maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine
Materials science and technology
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Oral pathology – diseases of the mouth
Prosthodontics – the science of how and why to replace damaged or lost teethOrofacial pain and jaw function