Minh Khai Le Thieu has studied using a synthetic scaffold to promote bone growth after tooth loss in his doctoral thesis. Perhaps this could contribute to the use of a new type of biomaterial? Today, animal bone is widely used to promote bone growth around implants.
Being able to research various treatment options without the need to use animals or expose humans to unnecessary treatments is an important goal in medical research. In Maria Schröder's doctoral work at the Faculty of Dentistry, she developed tissue-like 3D models of oral tissues which can help to study the gum disease periodontitis.
According to a new publication in Nature Communications, early antibiotics and prolonged hospitalization leave a 'nasopharyngeal microbial scar' in preterm infants. Results underscore the critical role of antibiotic stewardship and infection control within neonatal intensive care units, highlighting the need to balance life-saving antibiotic use with the potential impact on the developing nasopharyngeal microbiome.
A doctoral thesis at the Faculty of Dentistry points to the possibility of reconsidering standard treatment routines, aiming to improve the quality of life for people who survive head and neck cancer.
Periodontitis is a disease that affects the supporting tissues of the teeth and is associated with other types of diseases. A new study conducted at the faculty of dentistry shows that patients with severe periodontitis also have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and COPD.
At the Research Clinic, there is hectic activity. Recently, a clinical trial of the product Liposal started, investigating whether it can relieve dry mouth. The pilot study conducted by Janicke Liaaen Jensen and Julie Frigaard aims to test the product on 20 patients who have challenges with dry mouth.
A new study suggests that lab-grown oral mucosa can successfully be used for testing biological effects of dental materials. The project is a collaboration between the Institute of Oral Biology (IOB) and the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM) and is published in Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry.
As the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also increase. This includes the need for dental health services. But what kind of dental care will the elderly population require in the future?
