Research

I participate in research within the following areas:

• Orthodontics and the optimization of orthodontic treatments
• The use of artificial intelligence for diagnostics and treatment planning in orthodontics
• Arthritis in the temporomandibular joints and related conditions
• Craniofacial disorders affecting the growth and development of the jaws and jaw joints
• Patient harm from orthodontic care

Commissioned

I provide research-based advisory services in the following roles:

• Consultant for the Danish Patient Compensation Association, where I conduct expert evaluations in cases related to orthodontics and Pediatric/adolescent dental care. I have been affiliated with the compensation system since 2017.
• Professional consultant in a project under the Danish Patient Safety Authority, where I represent Aarhus University in the current work on revising regulations for cosmetic dentistry.

Cooperation and dissemination

Collaborations involve both internal and external partners, as well as a large international network.

Internal collaborators:

Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby
- Dental Knowledge Center (Odontologisk Videnscenter), Aarhus University Hospital
- The Craniofacial Team, Aarhus University Hospital
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University
- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Science, Aarhus University
- Department of Radiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby

External collaborators: 

- Harvard Medical School & Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, USA (3 shared PhD projects)
- University of Basel, Switzerland (2 shared PhD projects)
- University of Zürich, Switzerland (shared PhD project)
- University of Calgary and Alberta Children’s Hospital, Canada
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA
- University of Naples, Federico II, Italy

Teaching

I have overall responsibility for the teaching of orthodontics in the undergraduate dental program as well as in the postgraduate orthodontic program, which is a three-year specialist training for dentists wishing to specialize in orthodontics.

In addition, I supervise research projects at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels.

As an educator, I believe it is important to create a trusting, engaging, and safe environment for learning and research supervision.

Job responsibilities

My areas of work include:

• Academic leadership, development, and teaching
• Administrative management of the Section
• Research leadership – including supervision and independent research
• Patient care at the Craniofacial Center (Rheumatology) as well as clinical teaching in the postgraduate orthodontic program