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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

Susanne Brogårdh-Roth
Victoria Dawson

Helena Fransson

Kristina Hellén-Halme

Christel Larsson

Thomas List

Aron Naimi-Akbar

Liselotte Paulsson

Sofia Petrén

Maria Pigg

Zdenka Prgomet

Mikael Sonesson
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2025 | Article in journal
Simplified Registration of Clinician-Important Traumatic Dental Injury Outcomes Using a New Index
Ece Eden, Juan E. Onetto, Eva Lauridsen, Lars Andersson
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2025 | Article in journal
Use of antibiotic prophylaxis in conjunction with dental implant surgery in Sweden- A cross-sectional study
Palwasha Momand, Aron Naimi-Akbar, Nina Hämén von Essen, Bengt Götrick
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2025 | Article in journal
Factors Affecting the Efficacy of Airflowing in Cleaning Implant Surfaces in a Surgical Peri-Implantitis Treatment Simulation: A Laboratory Study
Andreas Stavropoulos, Ahmad Al Said, Ola Mustafa, Loukia M. Spineli, Patrick Heimel, Kristina Bertl
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2025 | Article in journal
Swedish dentists’ use of pharmacological pain management in children: a survey
R. Roxner, H. Berlin, G. Klingberg
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2025 | Article in journal
Treatment Effects and Treatment Time in Adolescents With Crowded and Displaced Teeth Treated With Fixed Appliance Systems Without Extractions: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial
Linda Bokander Matilainen, Kristina Johansson, Michal Wiaderny, Anna Brechter, Sofia Petrén, Vincenzo D'Antò, Liselotte Paulsson
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2025 | Article, review/survey
Fluoride mouthrinses for prevention of initial caries in orthodontic patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mikael Sonesson, Svante Twetman
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2025 | Article in journal
TMD Patients With High Pain–Related Disability Have Higher Oral Behaviour Scores Than Individuals Without Pain and TMD Patients With Low Pain–Related Disability
Bachar Reda, Frank Lobbezoo, Luca Contardo, Lucia Pozzan, Paola Franco, Ghizlane Aarab, Daniele Manfredini
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2025 | Article in journal
A Model for Sustainable Curriculum Development in Dentistry
Jonathan Dixon, Nicolas Martin, Sibylle Vital, Julia R. Davies, Denis Murphy, James Field
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2025 | Article in journal
The Initial Treatment Plan Versus the Actually Performed Treatment of Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders in the First 6 Months After the Initial Visit
Kaylee van Ee, Magdalini Thymi, Naichuan Su, Michail Koutris, Thiprawee Chattrattrai, Frank Lobbezoo
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2025 | Article in journal
The Relation Between Daytime Sleepiness and Awake and Sleep Bruxism Report in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Matteo Pollis, Frank Lobbezoo, Luca Guarda-Nardini, Daniele Manfredini, Rosario Marchese-Ragona
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Research project
The role of oral streptococci in systemic bacterial infection
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Research project
Molecular profiling of the host-microbiota interplay in periodontitis
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Modulation of immune responses by biofilm-derived and niche-adapted oral streptococcal populations
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Research project
ePROPP – eHealth for Preventing and Reducing Orofacial Pain in the Population
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Why are there differences between female and male dentists' treatment with implants on patients who have lost teeth?
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Precision Implant Dentistry - Implementation of clinical assessment of overload for precise risk assessment in dental implant treatment.
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Burning Mouth Syndrome; Novel Diagnostics and Treatment
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Research project
Zirconiumdioxide in fixed prosthodontics
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Dental radiographic examinations of children with special needs
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CRUX – complications related to bruxism
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Research project
The Swedish Tobacco Cohort - SWETOC
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Research project
Resilience among caries-free young adults living in low socioeconomic conditions in Sweden: a case-control study
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Oral dryness from different perspectives
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Internet-based therapy of TMD pain in adolescents
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High translucent zirconium dioxide ceramic materials: Studies on how processing factors affect material properties and performance
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Enzymatic activity in oral biofilms – biotechnological applications and putative predictive biomarkers for oral health and disease
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Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Equity of Orthodontic Care
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Oral lichen planus. Treatment of symptomatic lesions
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Risk of thrombosis-related events and bleeding complications in general and in connection with surgical interventions in dentistry in peopl...
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Endodontics performed as a single or two-visit treatment by a general dentist - a clinical prospective randomised multicenter study
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Research project
Endodontics performed as a single or two-visit treatment by general dentists – a clinical prospective randomized multicenter study
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Research project
Antibiotic 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 biology
Oral health
Oral pathology – diseases of the mouth
Prosthodontics – the science of how and why to replace damaged or lost teeth
Orofacial pain and jaw function
Orthodontics
Periodontology – the study of the diseases of tooth decay
Pedodontics – dental health for children and young adults