WELCOME TO NIOM
Nordic Institute of Dental Materials (NIOM) works to ensure that dental biomaterials are safe and effective. We undertake research, participate in standardization and provide clinical relevant advice to the dental health services and health authorities in the Nordic countries. NIOM offers research-based consultancy and accredited testing according to international standards. Our independent test laboratory delivers accurate and independent data accepted for third-party evaluations of dental materials and instruments.
NEWS
Vacant position: Scientist – material technology
Are you interested in research in the field of material technology? Would you like to work in a research environment within dental and medical biomaterials?
Webinar: Dental ceramics
Did you miss our webinar on December 5th? Or would you like to see it again?
Vacant position: Experienced scientist – dentistry / medicine / other health background
NIOM is looking for an experienced scientist to co-ordinate research in oral health in Norway. We have established a new permanent position for an experienced scientist to lead the secretariat. The position involves active contact with relevant research communities in order to increase their cooperation in line with the research strategy.
NEWSLETTERS
Digital dentistry
Digital manufacturing using intraoral scanners appears to provide equivalent fit compared to conventional technique for smaller prosthetic constructions. Milled composites have a less toxic potential compared to traditional light cured directly placed composite restorations.
read moreDental Erosion
A new standardized mouse model is established for studying extrinsic dental erosion.
read moreDisrupting the white matter
“There are more animals living in the scum on the teeth in a man`s mouth, than there are men in a whole kingdom”.
read moreWebinar: Dental ceramics
Did you miss our webinar on December 5th? Or would you like to see it again?
read moreDementia. Are dentists protected?
Dementia is a common term for diseases of the brain expressed as the loss of cognitive abilities and activities of daily living. The number of persons with dementia is increasing due to the aging population in the developed countries, and the risk of dementia is higher in the very old age groups.
read moreNew BPA-free monomer for dental materials
NIOM guest-researcher Jingwei He has successfully synthesized a BPA-free monomer, which has been evaluated for experimental materials. The conclusion is that the new monomer has potential to be used in commercial dental composites.
read moreNEWSLETTERS
Digital dentistry
Digital manufacturing using intraoral scanners appears to provide equivalent fit compared to conventional technique for smaller prosthetic constructions. Milled composites have a less toxic potential compared to traditional light cured directly placed composite restorations.
read more
Dental Erosion
A new standardized mouse model is established for studying extrinsic dental erosion.
read more
Disrupting the white matter
“There are more animals living in the scum on the teeth in a man`s mouth, than there are men in a whole kingdom”.
read more
Webinar: Dental ceramics
Did you miss our webinar on December 5th? Or would you like to see it again?
read more
Dementia. Are dentists protected?
Dementia is a common term for diseases of the brain expressed as the loss of cognitive abilities and activities of daily living. The number of persons with dementia is increasing due to the aging population in the developed countries, and the risk of dementia is higher in the very old age groups.
read more
New BPA-free monomer for dental materials
NIOM guest-researcher Jingwei He has successfully synthesized a BPA-free monomer, which has been evaluated for experimental materials. The conclusion is that the new monomer has potential to be used in commercial dental composites.
read morePUBLICATIONS
Hvor god er du til å bestemme farge på restaureringene dine?
Uttak av farge til fyllinger, kroner, broer og proteser av alle slag, er ofte en frustrerende øvelse. Men fortvil ikke, det ser ut til at de som praktiserer fargeuttak ofte og øver jevnlig, blir gode, uansett alder. Øvelse gjør mester
Peroxide-free tooth whitening products
The purpose of this study was to compare the bleaching effects of peroxide-free and peroxide-containing tooth whitening products.
After 8 months, no perceivable lightening was noted for the peroxide-free products whereas the teeth treated with peroxide containing bleaching remained lightened.
Effect of methacrylated chitosan incorporated in experimental composite and adhesive on mechanical properties and biofilm formation.
The results of this study show that methacrylated chitosan (CH-MA) may be incorporated into a composite and into an adhesive to reduce biofilm formation on their surfaces. The mechanical properties of the composite were challenged, but flexural strength measurements still met the requirement set in ISO 4049, whereas no differences were observed for the bonding properties of the adhesives.
LABORATORIES
NIOM TESTED
NIOM has established a programme for the quality evaluation of a number of dental products. The evaluation is based on testing of the products according to methods in relevant ISO and other standards, or according to other well-established and documented test methods. Products fulfilling the set requirements are granted permission to use the NIOM TESTED quality seal. The NIOM TESTED quality seal confirms that the product meets the requirements specified by NIOM.