Welcome to NIOM
NIOM works to ensure that dental biomaterials are safe and effective. We undertake research, participate in standardisation and provide clinically 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 independant test laboratory delivers accurate and independant data accepted for third-party evaluations of dental materials and instruments.
NIOM follow the governments guidelines and rules during the COVID-19 pandemi. NIOMs staff take all neccessary precautions, and the institute remain fully operational.
NEWS
Pain new microbiologist at NIOM
NIOM is happy to announce that Maria Pain from the University of Tromsø has become the institute’s leading microbiologist. Pain has a Ph.D. in microbiology, and a M.Sc. in medical biology. Her focus, through work and study, has been the interaction between bacteria and their host.
Forskerstilling – Kjemi
Det er ledig en fast stilling som forsker i kjemi ved Nordisk institutt for odontologiske materialer (NIOM). Vi søker etter en aktiv medarbeider med god kompetanse innen kjemi og interesse for biomaterialer. Biomaterialer for odontologiske og medisinske formål er i...
Forskerstilling – Tannlege
Det er ledig fast stilling som forsker ved Nordisk Institutt for Odontologiske Materialer AS (NIOM). Det er ønskelig å styrke NIOMs kompetanse innen protetiske problemstillinger, og stillingen er et ledd i dette. Vi søker en aktiv forsker med relevante publikasjoner...
NEWSLETTERS
New review article: genetic aspects of dental erosive wear and dental caries
The high prevalence of dental erosion and dental caries among certain groups, and observations that not all individuals appear to be at risk, has sparked research on genetic effects related to these conditions.
Lack of training hinders best practice
While stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) are recommended for restorative treatment of teeth severely affected by caries, fractures or dental developmental disorders, they are not widely used. A new NIOM study among Norwegian and Finnish dentists explores why.
New teeth- straight from the lab?
The dental community has long been fascinated by the thought of growing a third set of teeth. According to Nils Jacobsen and colleagues’ recent overview article on the subject, the past 40 years of research has seen great strides towards this goal. There have been several key breakthroughs, based heavily on knowledge acquired in stem cell research.
Improved bonding of zirconia crowns with resin-based cement
Several pre-cementation procedures advocate enhancing adhesion between zirconia and resin-based cements. There is, however, limited documentation on how these pre-treatments affect the strength of high translucent zirconia.
Is blue light damaging to our skin?
Blue light beams at us during procedures at the clinic, from the screens we watch between patients, and from our ever present mobile phones. Recently we have seen cosmetic companies selling creams marketed towards blue-light damage. But can blue light really damage the skin, and if so- how?
In Memoriam professor Nils J. Jacobsen 1931-2021
Professor Nils J. Jacobsen passed away on Easter Sunday, the 4th of April. His legacy after almost 70 years in the field of odontology is significant. His last article was published less than three weeks ago.
NEWSLETTERS
New review article: genetic aspects of dental erosive wear and dental caries
The high prevalence of dental erosion and dental caries among certain groups, and observations that not all individuals appear to be at risk, has sparked research on genetic effects related to these conditions.
Lack of training hinders best practice
While stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) are recommended for restorative treatment of teeth severely affected by caries, fractures or dental developmental disorders, they are not widely used. A new NIOM study among Norwegian and Finnish dentists explores why.
New teeth- straight from the lab?
The dental community has long been fascinated by the thought of growing a third set of teeth. According to Nils Jacobsen and colleagues’ recent overview article on the subject, the past 40 years of research has seen great strides towards this goal. There have been several key breakthroughs, based heavily on knowledge acquired in stem cell research.
Improved bonding of zirconia crowns with resin-based cement
Several pre-cementation procedures advocate enhancing adhesion between zirconia and resin-based cements. There is, however, limited documentation on how these pre-treatments affect the strength of high translucent zirconia.
Is blue light damaging to our skin?
Blue light beams at us during procedures at the clinic, from the screens we watch between patients, and from our ever present mobile phones. Recently we have seen cosmetic companies selling creams marketed towards blue-light damage. But can blue light really damage the skin, and if so- how?
In Memoriam professor Nils J. Jacobsen 1931-2021
Professor Nils J. Jacobsen passed away on Easter Sunday, the 4th of April. His legacy after almost 70 years in the field of odontology is significant. His last article was published less than three weeks ago.
PUBLICATIONS
Medical devices in dentistry – the new MDR regulation
Den 26 maj började det nya direktivet för medicintekniska produkter inom tandvården at gälla fullt ut. Fokus ligger främst på krav på uppdaterad dokumentation och riskanalys samt förbättrad spårbarhet.
Molecular layer deposition of photoactive metal-naphthalene hybrid thin films
Abstract We here report on photoactive organic-inorganic hybrid thin films prepared by the molecular layer deposition (MLD) method. The new series of hybrid films deposited using 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (2,6-NDC) and either hafnium chloride (HfCl4), yttrium...
When to intervene in the caries process? An expert Delphi Consensus statement
This article gives recommendations on when to intervene in the caries process and existing caries lesions by non- or micro-invasive means or invasive/restorative strategies. The activity of the caries lesion, whether there is a cavity, and if it is possible to clean,...
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.