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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,...

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...

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...

Admission seminar – Undine Städing

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.

Advancing Oral Health

Our goal is to reduce the burden of oral and systemic ill-health associated with oral conditions through clinic-integrated, interdisciplinary research. We will provide innovative and evidence-based dental care – where our research discoveries transform...

Learn how to improve dental care, while brushing your teeth!

A personalised guide on your mobile phone that shows you exactly how to use your toothbrush, interdental brushes and dental floss is being developed by researchers at the Faculty of Odontology at Malmö University.