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Oral Health Country/Area Profile Project – CAPP

The Faculty of Odontology is responsible for a global dental health database, CAPP (former collaboration with WHO).

Cariogram

The Cariogram generates an interactive graphical picture illustrating the patient's risk for developing new dental caries lesions.

New knowledge can improve care for patients with serious oral and jaw problems

One in four Swedes suffers from multiple oral and jaw problems at the same time, which significantly affects their quality of life. Now, new knowledge presented in Ibrahim Oghli’s doctoral thesis can help improve care for these people.

International guidelines introduced for the management of orofacial pain patients

Chronic facial pain can be difficult to manage, and many patients remain untreated. Now a group of researchers from different countries have agreed on international guidelines to help general dentists manage patients with jaw and facial pain.

Why are there differences between female and male dentists' treatment with implants on patients who have lost teeth?

Adding to the arsenal to fight oral bacteria

Gum disease and tooth decay are two of the most prevalent human diseases, affecting around three billion worldwide. These afflictions of the mouth are caused by the build-up of oral bacteria biofilms, commonly known as plaque. Left untreated, these...