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Welcome to the Department of Clinical Dentistry

The Department is responsible for the education of dental surgeons and dental hygienists at the University of Bergen.

The programme "Master of Dentistry" is varied with instruction within biological, medical and dental subjects as well as clinical training. The programme "Bachelor of Dental Hygiene" educates the students in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention. The Univeristy's Dental Clinic focuses on prevention, diagnostics and treatment of disease and damaged teeth, oral cavity and jaws.

The Department's research facilities and scientific work enviroment maintain a high, international standard. It is also responsible for educating scientists and postgraduate studies in odontology.

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Best paper in toxicology in Norway 2024 and paper in Nature Protocols

The article was published in NanoToday and is an international collaboration, which highlights the very important and relevant issue of interference of nanomaterials with in vitro studies, which hampers the assessment of nanomaterials’ biological effects.

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New doctoral degree - Paul Kåre Sæle

Paul Kåre Sæle defended his thesis for the PhD-degree at the University of Bergen on January 31 2025. The title of the thesis is: "Oral Health and Quality of Life Among Patients Born with Cleft Lip and/or Palate in Bergen, Norway ".

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Åshild Johansen won the Nordic Hatton competition

PhD-candidate at IKO, Åshild Johansen, attended the CED/NOF-Oral Health Research Congress in Geneva 12-14th September. She participated and won the Nordic Hatton competition, together with PhD-candidate Ingrid Beate Ringstad from the University of Oslo. As part of the prize, they will travel to...

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New findings on enamel damage in children

About half of children with celiac disease have problems with enamel damage. UiB researchers have now found that the cause is an immune reaction to one of the most common proteins in cow’s milk.

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Information for students and employees about Ukraine

Here you can find relevant information for students and employees, regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The information will be updated.