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
New ISO Standard on accuracy of intra-oral scanning
A standard on digital impression devices – and methods for assessing accuracy, has just been published. The standard was developed by an international working group headed by NIOM’s senior scientist John Tibballs, and managed by the Japanese Industrial Standards...
Light Research meets dentistry
Have you ever wondered how successful the use of light-activated antimicrobial treatment in dentistry is? Or whether the combined light exposure from different dental equipment in the dental clinic, is too high? These topics were reviewed in three different lectures...
Strong NIOM presence at CED-IADR/ NOF
Senior scientist Aida Mulic opened Thursday’s symposium «Dental Erosion – The new toothache».
NEWSLETTERS
How healthy were the Vikings’ teeth?
Though extensive research has been performed on Viking settlements, few have been from an odontological point of view. Finally, this is changing.
read moreUpdate your technical documentation before MDR
3D-printers open up exciting new fields of research, treatment and testing. This makes one a natural acquisition for NIOM’s instrument park. Read more about which printer we chose, and why.
read moreMelt etching outperforms sandblasting
For stronger and longer lasting dental crowns, a new NIOM study suggests that melt etching is better than sandblasting.
read moreMeet NIOM at CED-IADR in Madrid on September 19th
NIOM scientist Aida Mulic is among the lecturers behind the symposium “Dental erosion – the new toothache.” Meet her and our CEO, Professor Jon E. Dahl, after the event.
read moreNIOM aquires open material 3D-printer
3D-printers open up exciting new fields of research, treatment and testing. This makes one a natural acquisition for NIOM’s instrument park. Read more about which printer we chose, and why.
read moreOpen material 3D-printer improves testing
3D-printers open up exciting new fields of research, treatment and testing. This makes one a natural acquisition for NIOM’s instrument park. Read more about which printer we chose, and why.
read moreNEWSLETTERS
How healthy were the Vikings’ teeth?
Though extensive research has been performed on Viking settlements, few have been from an odontological point of view. Finally, this is changing.
read more
Update your technical documentation before MDR
3D-printers open up exciting new fields of research, treatment and testing. This makes one a natural acquisition for NIOM’s instrument park. Read more about which printer we chose, and why.
read more
Melt etching outperforms sandblasting
For stronger and longer lasting dental crowns, a new NIOM study suggests that melt etching is better than sandblasting.
read more
Meet NIOM at CED-IADR in Madrid on September 19th
NIOM scientist Aida Mulic is among the lecturers behind the symposium “Dental erosion – the new toothache.” Meet her and our CEO, Professor Jon E. Dahl, after the event.
read more
NIOM aquires open material 3D-printer
3D-printers open up exciting new fields of research, treatment and testing. This makes one a natural acquisition for NIOM’s instrument park. Read more about which printer we chose, and why.
read more
Open material 3D-printer improves testing
3D-printers open up exciting new fields of research, treatment and testing. This makes one a natural acquisition for NIOM’s instrument park. Read more about which printer we chose, and why.
read morePUBLICATIONS
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for treatment of oral biofilm associated diseases – where we are
Abstract from Håkon Valens lecture at symposium PDT-4. Human antimicrobial PDT. ESP-IUPB World Congress, Light & Life, Barcelona, Spain. August 25-30. 2019. Bacteria in the oral cavity lives primarily in polymicrobial biofilms. Oral mature biofilms may contain...
Antibacterial photodynamic therapy for treatment of oral biofilms related to periodontal and peri-implant diseases
Abstract from Håkon Valens lecture at symposium MED-10 Dentistry. (Organized by Ellen Bruzell). ESP-IUPB World Congress, Light & Life, Barcelona, Spain. August 25-30. 2019. Oral biofilm formation around teeth and dental implants may cause inflammation of the...
Photostability of an anionic porphyrin in natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES)
Abstract from Krister Grønliens lecture at symposium PDT-4. Human antimicriobial PDT. ESP-IUPB World Congress, Light & Life, Barcelona, Spain. August 25-30. 2019. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) is a group of eutectics that is based solely on...
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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.