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The appearance of one’s teeth influences young people’s well-being

Young people’s quality of life is often negatively affected by misaligned teeth or jaws (malocclusion). This is particularly true for girls and those with crowded front teeth. At the same time, access to orthodontic treatment is unevenly distributed,...

Good dental status into old age – but increased risk of tooth loss

More and more elderly people are keeping their own teeth well into their later years. But at the same time, gum health deteriorates with age – which can have serious consequences such as tooth loss and an increased risk of dying earlier, new research from...

Meet our new professors

In October 2026, Malmö University will install eight new professors across five faculties. During the university’s celebratory week from 12 to 16 October, they will give open breakfast lectures, which will be filmed. The lectures will be published here...

How young people can keep their teeth healthy – despite living in poverty

The ability to acquire and use health information, parental support, and encouragement from friends and community groups all contribute to good oral health among young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new thesis from Malmö University.

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...

Exercise relieves jaw pain – but the effect isn’t the same for everyone

One in ten Swedes lives with chronic pain in the jaw, face or mouth. A new doctoral thesis now provides in-depth insight into how this pain affects those affected and why pain-relieving jaw exercises have varying effects on different people.

Interactions between dental materials, salivary proteins and the oral microbiome

Research in focus: The mouth – a part of the body

Oral health research is essential for understanding the links between oral health and diseases in the body. By studying the risk factors, preventive measures and treatments for problems such as dental infections, tooth grinding and poor oral health, we ca...

Study provides clarity on blood-thinning medication during tooth extraction

Patients can continue taking blood-thinning medication without interruption during tooth extraction. This applies regardless of whether they are taking the drug warfarin or its alternative, according to a new study from Malmö University.