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
Dental calculus – an exciting time capsule that reveals how ancient humans lived
In the June issue of the Norwegian Dental Association’s Journal, Professor emeritus NJ Nils Jacobsen (now working at NIOM) has publised an article on how dental calculus in skeletal material contains valuable archaeological information
Vacant positions as visiting scientist at NIOM during 2019
Vacant positions as visiting scientist at NIOM during 2019 Positions as visiting scientist in the field of dental biomaterials research are offered at the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials, NIOM, in Oslo, Norway. The purpose of NIOM´s visiting scientist...
Webinar presentation 24th May: Killing Biofilm – Mission Impossible
The webinar presentation for NIOM’s webinar from May 24th is available. Watch the presentation and fill out the form with your question to receive an in-depth answer!
NEWSLETTERS
Safe and sufficient light curing of dental materials
Light curing can be a process that does not receive the attention it requires, but there are simple ways to optimise the light curing procedure.
read moreNIOM investigates: do modern dental materials release BPA?
BPA has been reported to leach from dental materials, however, there is currently little reason for concern about adverse health outcomes due to exposure from dental materials alone.
read moreGold inlays are a good treatment option for posterior teeth
These are the conclusions from a recent retrospective, practice-based study conducted by Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo and NIOM.
read moreTMA offers valuable insight of materials properties
Thermomechanical analysis, TMA, can provide valuable information on materials which influence on production conditions for dental restorations that is difficult to obtain by other analytical techniques.
read moreVacant positions as visiting scientist at NIOM during 2019
Positions as visiting scientist in the field of dental biomaterials research are offered at the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials, NIOM, in Oslo, Norway. PhD candidates and young scientists are especially invited to apply.
read moreKilling biofilm – mission impossible?
What are the strategies and methods you as a clinician can use to minimize or manage this problem of caries and other infectious diseases in the oral cavity? Attend this webinar and learn more about it!
read moreNEWSLETTERS
Safe and sufficient light curing of dental materials
Light curing can be a process that does not receive the attention it requires, but there are simple ways to optimise the light curing procedure.
read more
NIOM investigates: do modern dental materials release BPA?
BPA has been reported to leach from dental materials, however, there is currently little reason for concern about adverse health outcomes due to exposure from dental materials alone.
read more
Gold inlays are a good treatment option for posterior teeth
These are the conclusions from a recent retrospective, practice-based study conducted by Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo and NIOM.
read more
TMA offers valuable insight of materials properties
Thermomechanical analysis, TMA, can provide valuable information on materials which influence on production conditions for dental restorations that is difficult to obtain by other analytical techniques.
read more
Vacant positions as visiting scientist at NIOM during 2019
Positions as visiting scientist in the field of dental biomaterials research are offered at the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials, NIOM, in Oslo, Norway. PhD candidates and young scientists are especially invited to apply.
read more
Killing biofilm – mission impossible?
What are the strategies and methods you as a clinician can use to minimize or manage this problem of caries and other infectious diseases in the oral cavity? Attend this webinar and learn more about it!
read morePUBLICATIONS
Presence and leaching of bisphenol a (BPA) from dental materials
BPA has been reported to leach from some resin-based dental restorative materials and materials used for orthodontic treatment. To confirm and update previous findings, especially in light of the new temporary lower threshold value for tolerable daily BPA intake, leaching of BPA from 4 composite filling materials, 3 sealants and 2 orthodontic bonding materials were investigated.
Nrf2 Signaling and Cytoprotection in Human Epithelial Airway Cells Exposed to HEMA
Methacrylates are common constituents of resin-based biomaterials. These materials cure by polymerization of methacrylate monomers, but incomplete polymerization causes leakage and patient exposure to the electrophile monomers.
Lysherding – så enkelt og så vanskelig.
For kort herdetid kan føre til mangelfull herding (polymerisasjon) av komposittmaterialer. For lang herdetid kan øke risiko for varmeskade på oralt bløtvev og pulpa. Herdelampens lysstyrke (irradians) reduseres når avstanden øker mellom lysutgangen og materialflaten.
For å opprettholde lysdosen som kreves for tilstrekkelig herding, må herdetiden økes. Kortere lysherdingstider enn omtrent 10 sekunder kan føre til utilstrekkelig herding av materialet.
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.