Aida Mulic

Professor & Senior Scientist

DDS, PhD.

Aida Mulic`s research interest is on the prevalence, risk indicators, prevention and treatment (non-operative and operative) related to dental caries and tooth wear. In addition, other research topics within the field of cariology, e.g. genetics, tooth bleaching, dental developmental defects and saliva, are of interest. Mulic is also involved in the standardisation.

At NIOM, Mulic is initiating and coordinating research collaborations with public bodies both in Norway and across the Nordic countries. Examples of this include the regional competence centres, professional research bodies and educational institutions. She is initiating and working with the projects, which are combinations of basic- and applied clinical research, which are relevant in the everyday practice of dental health professionals.

Mulic gained her degree of Master of Dentistry and did her dissertation at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo. She completed special education in cariology in 2016. Since 2016, she gains a position as a senior researcher at NIOM, in addition to being Professor of cariology at the University of Tromsø, and a general practitioner in a part-time position.

Contact

Phone: +47 67 51 22 00

Email: aida.mulic@niom.no

Publications

Brox, J. M. H., Tulek, A., Sehic, A., Mulic, A., Utheim, T. P. & Khan, Q. (2025).
Comparative analysis of the protective effects of fluoride compounds on dental erosion in mouse model.
BMC Oral Health, Vol. 25, Issue 1, SP 401, SN 1472-6831.
Doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-05767-z

Mulic, A., Liljenström, L. M. B. & Paulsen, T. (2025)
Karies – risikovurdering og forebyggelse.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2025; 135(3): 188-96.
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Haabeth Brox, J. M., Tulek, A., Sehic, A., Mulic, A., Utheim, T. P. & Khan, Q. (2025).
The protective effects of silver fluoride solution and fluoride varnish on dental erosion—An in vivo study.
Dentistry Journal, 13(2), 46.
Doi: 10.3390/dj13020046

Breivik, A., Kopperud, S. E., Khan, Q., Mulic, A. & Stein, L. (2025).
Preventive measures and perceived challenges in delivering oral health care for elderly patients: a survey of dental hygienists in Norway.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, Vol. 84, 1-9.
Doi: 10.2340/aos.v84.42581

Staxrud, F., Mulic, A. & Kopperud, S. E. (2024).
Dentists’ treatment decisions concerning restorations in adult patients in North Norway: A cross-sectional Tromsø 7 study.
Caries Research, Vol. 59, Issue 2, SP-EP: 151-162, SN 0008-6568.
Doi: 10.1159/000541777

Haabeth Brox, J. M., Tulek, A., Sehic, A., Mulic, A., Utheim, T. P. & Khan, Q. (2024).
Onset and progression of dental erosion in a mouse model.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, Vol. 83, 453-460.
Doi: 10.2340/aos.v83.41193

Lægreid, T. & Mulic, A. (2024).
Adhesjon til erodert tannsubstans – en kasuistikk.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2024; 134(9): 684-7.
Doi: 10.56373/2024-9-3

Rolim de Lavôr, J., Mendonça da Silva, A., Søvik, J. B., Rosenblatt, A., Mulic, A. & Vieira, A. R.
Erosive tooth wear, wine intake, and genetic variation in COMT and MMP2.
Caries Research, Vol. 59, Issue 1, SP-EP: 22-34, SN 0008-6568.
Doi: 10.1159/000536333

Breivik, A., Mulic, A., Sehic, A., Valen, H. R., Kopperud, S., Stein, L. & Khan, Q. (2024).
Accumulation and removal of Streptococcus mutans biofilm on enamel and root surfaces in vitro.
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, Vol. 11, 76-82, 41059.
Doi: 10.2340/biid.v11.41059

Namura, Y., Pullisaar, H., Holm, H. V., Syverud, M., Mulic, A. & Vandevska-Radunovic, V. (2024).
Elemental composition, corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing fixed retainers versus conventional fixed retainers.
Journal of Oral Science, Vol. 66, Issue 2, SP-EP: 107-110.
Doi: 10.2334/josnusd.23-0303

Mulic, A., Syverud, M., Holm, H. K., Kopperud, S. E., Staxrud, F., Austrheim, E. & Valen, H. (2023).
Functional and aesthetical properties of single dental crowns.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2023; 133(8): 564-71.
Doi: 10.56373/2023-8-4

Mulic, A., Ruud, A., Stenhagen, I. R., Bruzell, E. & Tulek, A. (2023).
Deterioration of direct restorative materials under erosive conditions with impact of abrasion and attrition in vitro.
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 10(1), 220221.
Doi: 10.1080/26415275.2023.2202211

Mulic, A., Vieira, A. R., Bezamat, M., Søvik, J. B., Sehic, A. & Tulek, A. (2023).
Association of Locus Xq26.1–27.3 with erosive tooth wear phenotypes in a group of adolescents.
Caries Research; 57 (1): 59–66.
Doi: 10.1159/000529015

Tulek, A., Mulic, A., Hogset, M., Utheim, T. P. & Sehic, A. (2021).
Therapeutic strategies for dry mouth management with emphasis on electrostimulation as a treatment option.
International Journal of Dentistry, 2021, 6043488, 21 pages.
Doi: 10.1155/2021/6043488

Tulek, A., Mulic, A., Runningen, M., Lillemo, J., Utheim, T. P., Khan, Q. & Sehic, A. (2021).
Genetic aspects of dental erosive wear and dental caries.
International Journal of Dentistry, 2021, 5566733, 14 pages.
Doi: 10.1155/2021/5566733

Tseveenjav, B., Furuholm, J., Mulic, A., Valen, H., Maisala, T., Turunen, S., Varsio, S., Auero, M. & Tjäderhane, L. (2021).
Survival of primary molars with pulpotomy interventions: public oral health practice-based study in Helsinki.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 2021, Vol. 79, Nr. 8, 636–641.
Doi: 10.1080/00016357.2021.1928747

Uhlen, M. M., Tseveenjav, B., Wuollet, E., Furuholm, J., Ansteinsson, V., Mulic, A. & Valen, H. (2021).
Stainless-steel crowns in children: Norwegian and Finnish dentists’ knowledge, practice and challenges.
BMC Oral Health, Vol. 21, Issue 1, SP 190, SN 1472-6831.
Doi: 10.1186/s12903-021-01556-6

Kangasmaa, H., Tanner, T., Laitala, M-L., Mulic, A., Kopperud, S. E., Vähänikkilä, H., Anttonen, V. & Alaraudanjoki, V. (2021).
Knowledge on and treatment practices of erosive tooth wear among Finnish dentists.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, Vol. 79, Nr. 7, 499–505.
Doi: 10.1080/00016357.2021.1896031

Mortensen, D., Mulic, A., Pallesen, U. & Twetman, S. (2021).
Awareness, knowledge and treatment decisions for erosive tooth wear: A case-based questionnaire among Danish dentists.
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Vol. 7, Issue 1, SN 2057-4347, SP-EP: 56-62.
Doi: 10.1002/cre2.339

Machla, F., Mulic, A., Bruzell, E., Valen, H. & Stenhagen, I. S. R. (2020).
In vitro abrasivity and chemical properties of charcoal-containing dentifrices.
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 7(1), 167–174.
Doi: 10.1080/26415275.2020.1838284

Valen, H., Staxrud, F., Kopperud, S. E., Austrheim, E., Syverud, M. & Mulic, A. (2020).
Functional, compositional, and regulatory analyses of imported and non-imported single dental Crowns.
European Journal of Oral Sciences, Vol 128, Issue 5, SN 0909-8836, SP-EP: 444-449.
Doi: 10.1111/eos.12724

Mulic, A., Tveit, A. B., Vieira, N. M., Limesand, K. & Vieira, A. R. (2020).
Protein profiles of individuals with erosive tooth wear.
Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada 2020; 20:e0026, ISSN 1519-0501 / eISSN 1983-4632.
Doi: 10.1590/pboci.2020.133

Mulic, A., Tveit, A. B., Stenhagen, K. R., Oscarson, N., Staxrud, F. & Jönsson, B. (2019).
The frequency of enamel and dentin caries lesions among elderly Norwegians.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 78(1), 6–12.
Doi: 10.1080/00016357.2019.1634283

Tseveenjav, B., Furuholm, J., Mulic, A., Valen, H., Maisala, T., Turunen, S., Varsio, S., Auero, M. & Tjäderhane, L. (2020).
Estimating molar-incisor-hypomineralization among 8-year-olds based on 15-year public oral health practice-based data.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 78(7), 535–540.
Doi: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1751274

Tulek, A., Mulic, A., Refsholt Stenhagen, K., Galtung, H. K., Saeed, M., Utheim, T. P., Khuu, C., Galteland, P. & Sehic, A. (2020).
Dental erosion in mice with impaired salivary gland function.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 78(5), 390–400.
Doi: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1734234

Wuollet, E., Tseveenjav, B., Furuholm, J., Waltimo-Sirén, J., Valen, H., Mulic, A., Ansteinsson, V. & Uhlen, M-M. (2020).
Restorative material choices for extensive carious lesions and hypomineralisation defects in children: a questionnaire survey among Finnish dentists.
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry; 21(1): 29-34.
Doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.01.06

Tulek, A., Vieira, A. R., Weber, M. L., Bezamat, M., Deeley, K., Stenhagen, K. R., Sehic, A., Sovik, J. B. & Mulic, A. (2020).
Aquaporins’ influence on different dental erosive wear phenotypes in humans.
Caries Research, Vol. 54, Issue 2, SP-EP: 165-175, SN 0008-6568.
Doi: 10.1159/000505965

Stenhagen, I. S. R., Singh, A., Vitija, E., Stenhagen, K. R., Bruzell, E. & Mulic, A. (2019).
Erosjonsfremmende egenskaper hos sure søtsaker og drikker.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2019; 129: 876–82.
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Syverud, M., Austrheim, E. K., Mulic, A. & Valen, H. (2019).
A comparison of Norwegian and overseas made dental metallic crowns.
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, Vol. 6, No. S1, Page 19, ISSN 2641-5275.
Doi: 10.1080/26415275.2019.1691842

Uhlen, M. M., Valen, H., Karlsen, L. S., Skaare, A. B., Bletsa, A., Ansteinsson, V. & Mulic, A. (2019).
Treatment decisions regarding caries and dental developmental defects in children - a questionnaire-based study among Norwegian dentists.
BMC Oral Health, Vol. 19, Issue 1, SP 80, SN 1472-6831.
Doi: 10.1186/s12903-019-0744-2

Mulic, A., Uhlen, M-M., Tveit, A. B. & Stenhagen, K. R. (2019).
Dentale erosjoner – Forekomst, registrering, årsaker, genetikk og prinsipper for behandling.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2019; 129(5): 452–64.
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Mulic, A., Árnadòttir, I. B., Jensdottir, T. & Kopperud, S. E. (2018).
Opinions and treatment decisions for dental erosive wear: A questionnaire survey among icelandic dentists.
International Journal of Dentistry, Vol. 2018, Issue 1, SN 1687-8728, SP 8572371.
Doi: 10.1155/2018/8572371

Staxrud, F. & Mulic, A. (2018).
Bonding of composite and glass-ionomer to amalgam.
Journal of Dentistry and Oral Biology. 2018; 3(6): 1145, ISSN: 2475-5680.
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Tulek, A., Saeed, M., Mulic, A., Stenhagen, K. R., Utheim, T. P., Galtung, H. K., Khuu, C., Nirvani, M., Kristiansen, M. S. & Sehic, A. (2018).
New animal model of extrinsic dental erosion-Erosive effect on the mouse molar teeth.
Archives of Oral Biology, Vol. 96, SP-EP: 137-145, SN 0003-9969.
Doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.08.013

Weber, M., Bogstad Søvik, J., Mulic, A., Deeley, K., Tveit, A. B., Forella, J., Shirey, N. & Vieira, A. R. (2018).
Redefining the phenotype of dental caries.
Caries Research, Vol. 52, Issue 4, SP-EP: 263-271, SN 0008-6568.
Doi: 10.1159/000481414

Mulic, A., Svendsen, G. & Kopperud, S. E. (2018).
A retrospective clinical study on the longevity of posterior Class II cast gold inlays/onlays.
Journal of Dentistry, Volume 70, Pages 46-50, ISSN 0300-5712.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.12.010

Tseveenjav, B., Furuholm, J., Mulic, A., Valen, H., Maisala, T., Turunen, S., Varsio, S., Auero, M. & Tjäderhane, L. (2018).
Survival of extensive restorations in primary molars: 15-year practice-based study.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Vol. 28, Issue 2, SN 0960-7439, SP-EP: 249-256.
Doi: 10.1111/ipd.12348

Stenhagen, K. R., Berntsen, I., Ødegaard, M., Mulic, A. & Tveit, A. B. (2017).
Has the prevalence and severity of dental erosion in Norway changed during the last 30 years?
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry; 18(3), Pages 177-182.
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Mulic, A., Fredriksen, Ø., Jacobsen, I. D., Tveit, A. B., Espelid, I. & Crossner, C. G. (2016).
Dental erosion: Prevalence and severity among 16-year-old adolescents in Troms, Norway.
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 17(3), Pages 197-201.
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