5 november 2025 Penetration depth and enamel hardness in MIH-affected molars treated with resin infiltrate and fissure sealant Researchers from NIOM have investigated and compared interaction of two minimally invasive materials with enamel in molar-incisor hypomineralisation (...
24 oktober 2025 Engineer with long NIOM experience takes on quality leadership Inger Sofie Dragland has been part of NIOM for more than 30 years. This year she became the institute’s new Quality Manager – a role that builds on de...
20 oktober 2025 Risk indicators for root caries and quality of life for older adult Study links root caries to reduced oral health quality of life and identifies key risk factors.
17 september 2025 Impairment of lysosomal activity by nicotine in oral epithelial cells Researchers have investigated the impact of nicotine on lysosomes and autophagy in human tongue cells and here you can read more about the project and...
15 september 2025 New NIOM webinar: Oral biomaterials and patient safety Senior scientist Jan Tore Samuelsen explains how laboratory research and testing methods are used to evaluate the safety of dental biomaterials.
11 september 2025 Connecting clinical practice and research at NIOM Is it possible being both a practitioner and a scientist at the same time? Meet NIOM researcher and dentist Mina Aker Sagen, who combines both patient...
9 september 2025 Visiting scientist at NIOM focusing on metabolomics in oral cells Oscar Daniel Rangel Huerta will spend three months at NIOM developing a pipeline for metabolomics analysis in oral cells.
8 september 2025 Reactions between thiols and dental methacrylates studied in detail Researchers have mapped how common dental methacrylate monomers react with thiol-containing biomolecules like cysteine and glutathione.
2 september 2025 NIOMs Aida Mulic contributes to new book on erosive tooth wear Professor Aida Mulic, senior researcher at NIOM, has contributed to the recently published book Erosive Tooth Wear: From Diagnosis to Therapy, which p...
1 september 2025 New NIOM webinar: Biological effects of dental adhesive systems Senior scientist and dentist Frode Staxrud presents how adhesive systems are used in modern dentistry – and the risks their components may pose for pa...
28 august 2025 Former visiting scientist publishes new research using NIOM methodology Study identifies TrkA as an effector of a bacterial signaling molecule c-di-AMP involved in the regulation of potassium homeostasis.
25 august 2025 Microplastics and immune responses Visiting researcher recently completed her stay as a visiting scientist at the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM). During her five-month proj...
14 august 2025 The Dental Biomaterials Adverse Reaction Unit joins NIOM A strengthened collaboration for safer dental materials across the Nordic region.
7 august 2025 Improving reliability and efficiency in dental materials testing At NIOM, we recognize that accurate and precise test results rely on a solid foundation. That’s why we are continuously innovating and investing in st...
16 juni 2025 Visiting researcher at NIOM exploring materials for bone regeneration Saara Sirkiä from Finland is spending six months at NIOM to investigate hydrogels with inorganic particles for use as bone filling materials in dentistry.
9 juni 2025 Detection and quantification of bacterial cyclic dinucleotides with UHPLC-MS/MS Researchers have optimized a mass spectrometry-based method to separate and measure signaling molecules in bacteria, enabling better understanding of ...
3 juni 2025 Tracing old composites for forensic clues Dental students Embla Victoria Eggum and Rebekka Rún Scheving have completed a Master thesis on historical composite materials used in Norway, with gr...
23 mai 2025 Visiting scientist at NIOM focusing on bioactive materials in endodontics For the next 6 months, visiting researcher Ikram Salim will explore how bioactive materials interact with dental tissues to improve endodontic treatments.
20 mai 2025 Want to become a visiting scientist at NIOM in 2026? NIOM now invites applications for its Visiting Scientist Programme in 2026.
11 mai 2025 EFSA Re-evaluates Sweetener Acesulfame K (E 950) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently re-evaluated the safety of acesulfame K (E 950), a widely used artificial sweetener. This asses...
7 mai 2025 New research: Bond strength between composite resin and porcelain with different treatments Researchers have tested surface treatments and adhesives for improved dental repair outcomes by choosing the right surface treatment and bonding method.
5 mai 2025 Visiting researcher at NIOM investigating microplastics from occlusal device materials Kristine Andreassen is a visiting researcher at NIOM who, in close collaboration with other NIOM employees, investigates microplastics released from v...
8 april 2025 Utløpt: Ledig stilling som dyktig og kreativ verkstedarbeider til vår biomaterial-lab Til å drive vårt verksted søker vi en engasjert medarbeider og multikunstner i materialhåndtering som kan produsere spesialutstyr og prøvelegemer, rep...
7 april 2025 NIOM continues its efforts to contribute to clinical dental knowledge in the Nordic region Since 2017 professor and senior scientist Aida Mulic from NIOM has been a part of the editorial board of Aktuel Nordisk Odontologi, an annual and high...
1 april 2025 Visiting researcher at NIOM focusing on bacterial vesicles Every year we welcome several visiting scientists to NIOM in Oslo. Helene Rygvold Haugsten is our latest arrival, and she looks forward to building bo...
24 mars 2025 New research: Fluoride compounds and dental erosion In a newly published article, researchers present a comparative analysis of the protective effects of fluoride compounds on dental erosion in mouse mo...
20 mars 2025 New research: Caries risk assessment and prevention A new paper confirms that personalized prevention is the most effective way to manage caries risk
5 mars 2025 Utløpt: Ledig stilling: Er du en dyktig tanntekniker eller ingeniør og ønsker å bli en av oss på NIOM i Oslo? Er du en engasjert og dyktig tanntekniker eller ingeniør som vil være med på å sikre at orale biomaterialer er trygge og effektive? Vi søker en tannte...
3 mars 2025 DYNA5Dent Dental materials are subject repeatedly to masticatory forces, both directly on an occlusal surface, and indirectly through interactions with an abutm...
24 februar 2025 New research: Improving the assessment of laboratory toxicology studies Understanding the need for better study evaluation
14 februar 2025 Visiting students from Ghent University For the third time, this spring, we host students from Ghent University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at NIOM.
12 februar 2025 A major boost for research and testing Did you know that an average meal consists of hundreds of chewing cycles? This might not sound like a lot, but as the years go by, hundreds will turn ...
10 februar 2025 New research: The protective effects of fluoride solution and varnish on dental erosion - An In Vivo study A silver fluoride solution has emerged as a preventive treatment for dental erosion, an irreversible tooth substance loss caused by acidic damage to t...
10 februar 2025 New tool for analysing oral biomaterials With the acquisition of an advanced mass spectrometer, NIOM currently establishes its own spectral library to identify chemical compounds that may lea...
27 januar 2025 New research: Preventive measures and perceived challenges in delivering oral health care for elderly patients: a survey of dental hygienists in Norway A recent questionnaire survey revealed that Norwegian dental hygienists employ a variety of preventive measures to support oral health in elderly pati...
27 januar 2025 Dental erosion is a threat to oral health Dental erosion is an irreversible loss of tooth substance caused by acid. More and more people, especially young individuals, are affected by this con...
20 januar 2025 Mathias Fon awarded a degree as PhD He delivered a well-executed dissertation entitled "Insight into the growth, toxicity and toxins of the fish-killing haptophyte Chrysochromulina leadb...
13 januar 2025 New research: Leaching from resin-based materials Polymer-based dental materials contain unreacted monomers that may leach out, potentially causing adverse effects in patients.
8 januar 2025 After more than 40 years, NIOM's grand old man retires Morten Syverud has been a cornerstone of NIOM since 1979. Here, he talks about four decades of professional development, technological quantum leaps a...
18 desember 2024 New alloy developed for safer, more affordable dental implants Researchers from the Nordic Institute for Dental Materials (NIOM) and the University of Stavanger have investigated the use of a cobalt-chromium-iron-...
28 august 2024 Advanced course in dental ceramics What will you learn? How crystal structure and chemical bonding give ceramics their properties Behaviors of fine (micro- or nano-sized) powders...
19 august 2024 Advanced course in dental ceramics Nordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM) is arranging a course on bioceramic engineering with a focus on ceramic materials used in dentistry. ...
