Research

Cariology: We seek to optimize the use of fluoride for caries control, and explore the dynamics of fluoride at various concentrations in the different oral cavity compartments (dental biofilm, saliva and oral mucosa). Our laboratory masters a fluoride microanalysis set-up, available only in few places in the world.

Forensic Odontology: Our research revolves around odontology as primary identifier in confirming identification. To secure future identification and protect the rule of law, due to digitalisation within odontology, we strive to innovate automation of forensic odontology identification based on digital 3D data.

Profile

As a trained dentist with a PhD in fluoride, I am particularly interested in how we can improve non-operative caries control, especially for vulnerable groups. My primary tasks include teaching future dentists about non-operative caries control and contributing novelty to the research field of fluoride within cariology.

I also teach and conduct research in the field of forensic odontology, and perform public sector services.

My background includes extensive clinical experience in the dental profession, having worked as a practicing dentist in both private practice and municipal settings, treating both adult and pediatric patients.

Teaching

I teach (co-instructor) in ten different courses in the odontology program, teaching topics such as erosion, saliva, fluoride in caries control, and forensic odontology, including child neglect and abuse. The teaching is both clinically and theoretically oriented, and I continuously supervise bachelor's and master's projects in odontology. I contribute to both written and oral exams in the bachelor's and master's programs in odontology. I also provide postgraduate education for dental hygienists and dentists, including topics such as non-operative caries control (cariology, national level) and Disaster Victim Identification (forensic odontology, international level).

Job responsibilities

At the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, my primary responsibility is teaching non-operative caries control in the dentistry program, with a particular focus on fluoride. Additionally, I contribute to teaching topics such as dental erosion, general forensic odontology, including abuse and neglect (children), and dental treatment planning. I advise dental professionals on the use of fluoride for caries control and teach the subject at the postgraduate level.

At the Department of Forensic Medicine, I practice as a forensic odontologist and perform public sector services, in addition to conducting research in forensic odontology; currently, my primary focus is on the automation of dental identification in the event of major disasters.