The Norwegian National Network Group for Oral Health Research and Innovation will hold its fourth meeting on Friday, May 15. While the three first meetings were held at NIOMs offices, this one will be digital.

New network meeting this Friday
From the right: NIOMs Managing Director Professor Jon E. Dahl, dr. odont., DSc, who heads the networking group, with the Secretary, Senior Scientist Simen E. Kopperud, DDS, PhD.

– The agenda includes a presentation of the HelseOmsorg21-monitor. This new website provides a one-stop compilation of national statistics on health and care research, says Simen E. Kopperud, the groups Secretary.

The group has representatives from all the institutions in Norway that undertake research into oral health. This include representatives from medical faculties, The Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Dental Association and the Norwegian Directorate of Health.

Collaborate projects

The group will also discuss possible collaborative projects and/ or joint applications by group members in response to recent call by the Research Council of Norway for collaborative projects “to meet Societal and Industry- related Challenges.”

– We look forward to fruitful discussions, Kopperud says.