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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 can improve diagnosis, treatment and oral care products, and increase understanding of the relationship between oral health and general health.
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Research on oral health
Malmö University's research on oral health can include:
- Risk factors for caries and corrosion and health promotion to reduce caries
- The link between tooth loss and cardiovascular or other diseases
- How to replace damaged or lost teeth with implants and dentures
- Dental health in children, young people, and premature babies
- Orthodontics and treatment of misaligned teeth
- Chronic pain in the face, head and jaws
- Public health in relation to oral health
- How X-ray treatments can be improved and used correctly
- Diseases of the oral cavity and their treatment.
Research projects
Experts in oral health
Oral health research can cover everything from orthodontics, chronic pain, replacing damaged teeth to oral biology and oral diseases. Here you will find researchers with expertise in various specialised areas.
Oral diseases
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Helena Fransson – Professor/Senior dental officer
Pulp preservation treatments in deep caries and tooth survival after root canal treatment
helena.fransson@mau.se
+46 40 665 83 15
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Anders Hedenbjörk Lager – Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
Research on deep dentin caries and biological events in dentin caries
anders.hedenbjork.lager@mau.se
+46 40 665 88 34
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Andreas Stavropoulos – Specialist dentist/Professor/Senior dental officer
Periodontal disease and links to other diseases, for example inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
andreas.stavropoulos@mau.se
Chronic pain
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Per Alstergren – Professor/Senior dental officer/Dean
Orofacial pain and jaw function, chronic pain diagnostics and chronic pain with special emphasis on rheumatic diseases
per.alstergren@mau.se
+46406657000
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Birgitta Häggman Henrikson – Professor/Senior dental officer
Chronic orofacial pain, jaw function, motor function and bruxism, and the connection between pain in the jaw and neck region
birgitta.haggman.henrikson@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 17
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Maria Pigg – Associate Professor/Program director/Senior lecturer/senior dental officer
Diagnostics in the field of orofacial pain, in relation to inflammatory dental disease and other pain causes such as neuropathy
maria.pigg@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 98
Oral biology and diseases of the oral cavity
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Gunnar Warfvinge – Associate Professor/Hourly employee
Diagnosis of diseases of the oral cavity, problems related to the oral mucosa and salivary glands
gunnar.warfvinge@mau.se
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Claes Wickström – Associate Professor/Section manager/Senior lecturer
Biomarkers for caries and preventive medicines against caries
claes.wickstrom@mau.se
+46 40 665 86 58
Children and young people
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Liselotte Paulsson – Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor
Treatment of misaligned teeth and how the teeth develop in premature babies
liselotte.paulsson@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 73
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Sofia Petrén – Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor/Specialist dentist
Treatment of cross-bite and evaluation of orthodontic costs
sofia.petren@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 74
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Gunilla Klingberg – Professor/Senior dental officer
Caries and oral health among children and young people, and their experiences of going to the dentist
gunilla.klingberg@mau.se
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Mikael Sonesson – Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor/Section manager
Unwanted side effects in orthodontic patients
mikael.sonesson@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 47
Prosthetics, implants and materials science
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Christel Larsson – Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor/Specialist dentist
Fixed and implant-supported prosthetics with a focus on zirconia dental restorations
christel.larsson@mau.se
+46 40 665 85 47
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Evaggelia Papia – Senior lecturer/Program director
Treatment and prevention of oral health and function in patients with damaged or missing teeth
evaggelia.papia@mau.se
Research environments
Faculty of Odontology
Faculty of Odontology
The research covers various fields, from molecular biological studies of oral tissues to comprehensive studies of oral health across generations, social classes and groups. International collaboration is central and we often collaborate across disciplines.
Biological interfaces
Biological interfaces
The Biofilm Research Centre focuses on biological interfaces and is an interdisciplinary research centre in material and life sciences, with a focus on biological surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. Collaboration with industry is central to the research.
Advancing oral health
Advancing oral health
Poor oral health impairs quality of life, reduces labour productivity and increases the risk of serious diseases. The Advancing Oral Health platform focuses on innovative, interdisciplinary research and education in close collaboration with society.