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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
Webinar: Minimal intervention dentistry
In our next webinar, you will learn about minimal intervention dentistry. The principle is to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible.
NIOM welcomes visiting scientists
Every year we welcome several visiting scientists to NIOM in Oslo. Most come from Scandinavia, and several are return guests.
Vacant positions as visiting scientist at NIOM during 2020
Positions as visiting scientist in the field of dental and medical biomaterials research are offered at the Nordic Institute of Dental Materials, NIOM, in Oslo, Norway.
NEWSLETTERS
Your guide to material selection
Like it or not – regulatory issues affect the materials and devices offered to us on the European market.
read moreOpinions and Treatment decisions for Dental Erosion
Icelandic dentists are well educated for diagnosis and treatment of dental erosion, but more emphasizes on causative factors are needed. These are the conclusions from a recent questionnaire study among dentists in Iceland.
read moreHow can dental materials be made better?
Future resin-based dental materials must combat the reasons current materials fail, mainly secondary caries and fracture, but still be easy for the dentist to use and safe for the patient.
read moreMarginal gap of digitally made dental single crowns
Icelandic dentists are well educated for diagnosis and treatment of dental erosion, but more emphasizes on causative factors are needed. These are the conclusions from a recent questionnaire study among dentists in Iceland.
read moreResidual stress in bench- and furnace-cooled porcelain-fused to zirconia appliances
A new study of veneered zirconia shows that the magnitude of residual stresses can only be estimated reliably from the manufacturers’ thermal expansion coefficients if the veneered prosthesis is cooled slowly after the final firing.
read moreColour assessment. How good are you?
Finding the best colour match for your restorations, crowns and bridges, is often frustrating, but do not despair, as training and practice makes you better and more confident.
read moreNEWSLETTERS
Your guide to material selection
Like it or not – regulatory issues affect the materials and devices offered to us on the European market.
read more
Opinions and Treatment decisions for Dental Erosion
Icelandic dentists are well educated for diagnosis and treatment of dental erosion, but more emphasizes on causative factors are needed. These are the conclusions from a recent questionnaire study among dentists in Iceland.
read more
How can dental materials be made better?
Future resin-based dental materials must combat the reasons current materials fail, mainly secondary caries and fracture, but still be easy for the dentist to use and safe for the patient.
read more
Marginal gap of digitally made dental single crowns
Icelandic dentists are well educated for diagnosis and treatment of dental erosion, but more emphasizes on causative factors are needed. These are the conclusions from a recent questionnaire study among dentists in Iceland.
read more
Residual stress in bench- and furnace-cooled porcelain-fused to zirconia appliances
A new study of veneered zirconia shows that the magnitude of residual stresses can only be estimated reliably from the manufacturers’ thermal expansion coefficients if the veneered prosthesis is cooled slowly after the final firing.
read more
Colour assessment. How good are you?
Finding the best colour match for your restorations, crowns and bridges, is often frustrating, but do not despair, as training and practice makes you better and more confident.
read morePUBLICATIONS
Treatment decisions regarding caries and dental developmental defects in children a questionnaire-based study among Norwegian dentists
When dentists are treating children with dental caries or DDDs, they must decide the most appropriate treatment in each case. The results of the present study showed a notable disparity between clinician’s
treatment choices. In summary, the clinicians based their treatment choice mostly on patient cooperation, prognosis of the tooth and own experience. The results indicate that Norwegian dentists in PDS evaluate each case individually and base their decisions on what they consider is the best for the individual child.
An update on erosive tooth wear – prevalence, registration, etiology, genetic and treatment principles
There is no standard treatment for damages caused by erosive tooth wear, and choice of treatment strategy should be determined on individual basis with emphasis on the minimal invasive intervention.
Réparation des restaurations défectueuses – Connaissances et attitudes thérapeutiques en France
Résumé/implication clinique Le concept de réparation des restaurations défectueuses (plutôt que leur remplacement complet) fait partie des points clés de l’intervention minimale en cariologie. Cet article présente les résultats d’une enquête par questionnaire évaluant...
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.