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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...

Inaugural Lecture: Helena Fransson – When Cavities Go Deep: New Insights into Cavities and Root Canal Treatment

Inaugural Lecture: Jonas Becktor – Restoring Jaw Function

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.

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.

The Impact of Adhesion Strategy on the Performance of Direct and Indirect Dental Restorations

Interactions between dental materials, salivary proteins and the oral microbiome

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.