AWARDS. When the award “For Zealous and Devoted Service to the Realm” was presented at a ceremony last week, 19 of the university employees honored belonged to the Sahlgrenska Academy. One of them was Lena Krok, a university lecturer at the Institute of Odontology. Those employees recognized with the award have served 30 years in state employment or 25 years upon retirement. These individuals do not necessarily have to have…
Viking dentistry was surprisingly advanced
NEW STUDY. Widespread caries and toothache – but also some dental work and filing of front teeth. Viking Age teeth from Varnhem bear witness to surprisingly advanced dentistry. This has been shown in a study carried out at the University of Gothenburg. The study examined 3,293 teeth from 171 individuals among the Viking Age population of Varnhem in Västergötland, Sweden. The site is known for extensive excavations of Viking and…
Increased risk of dental caries after bariatric surgery
DOCTORAL THESIS. Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health. This has been shown by a thesis at the University of Gothenburg. The aim of the thesis was to study the oral health of individuals before and after treatment for severe obesity. The participants had a BMI of 40 or more,…
First dental hygienist to become professor
NEW PROFESSOR. Since Kajsa H. Abrahamsson trained as a dental hygienist 40 years ago, the education has changed extensively: from a short vocational training for dental assistants to a bachelor’s degree. She is now the first dental hygienist to become professor at the University of Gothenburg. I am meeting Kajsa H. Abrahamsson at “Odontologen” in Gothenburg, where she has worked for over 25 years. She has been a pioneer in…
Researchers in odontology share just over SEK 10 million
GRANTS. This year’s round of TUA funds has now been decided. 15 researchers in odontology share just over SEK 10 million for their projects. TUA GRANTS 2022 Keep in mind that the list may contain inaccuracies – for absolute certainty, refer to Reserach support R&D (Forskningstöd), Folktandvården Västra Götaland. Martin Andersson Improved estimates of radiation risks at dental radiology. SEK 460 000 Tord Berglundh Peri-implantitis – pathogenesis and treatment. SEK…