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 pandemic. NIOMs staff take all neccessary precautions, and the institute remain fully operational.
NEWS
New free webinar out now
Oral Biofilm – friend or foe? is the name of NIOMs newest free webinar. Listen as NIOM scientist Maria Pain, gives an introduction to oral biofilm.
New CEO at NIOM
Professor Per Vult von Steyern, 62, from Malmö, has been appointed to be the CEO of NIOM, starting May. He succeeds Professor Jon E. Dahl, 71.
Ledig stilling – statistiker 20 %
Det er ledig 20 % stilling som statistiker ved NIOM. Vi søker etter statistiker med erfaring fra medisinske og/eller odontologiske forskningsmiljøer. Statistikeren skal bistå ved planlegging og evaluering av kliniske forskningsprosjekter og laboratoriestudier.
NEWSLETTERS
Cobalt in dental devices
The use of cobalt in dental devices as crowns, bridges and removable partial prosthesis have now raised concern as cobalt is classified as a CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, toxic to Reproduction) substance, says Jon E. Dahl, CEO at NIOM.
Effect of Chlorhexidine digluconate on endodontic sealers
A recent study showed increased antimicrobial activity of three endodontic sealers after chlorhexidine contact. Cell toxicity and physicochemical properties were mostly negatively affected.
New “Universal bonding agents” reliable for repair of composite restorations.
A recent NIOM-study looked at the reliability of using “Universal bonding agents” in composite-to-composite shear bond strength test. It is worth noting that all nine bonding agents in the study performed as well, or better, than the previous “Gold Standard”, the 3-step etch-and-rinse bonding agent.
NEWSLETTERS
Cobalt in dental devices
The use of cobalt in dental devices as crowns, bridges and removable partial prosthesis have now raised concern as cobalt is classified as a CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, toxic to Reproduction) substance, says Jon E. Dahl, CEO at NIOM.
Effect of Chlorhexidine digluconate on endodontic sealers
A recent study showed increased antimicrobial activity of three endodontic sealers after chlorhexidine contact. Cell toxicity and physicochemical properties were mostly negatively affected.
New “Universal bonding agents” reliable for repair of composite restorations.
A recent NIOM-study looked at the reliability of using “Universal bonding agents” in composite-to-composite shear bond strength test. It is worth noting that all nine bonding agents in the study performed as well, or better, than the previous “Gold Standard”, the 3-step etch-and-rinse bonding agent.
PUBLICATIONS
Association of locus Xq26.1 – 27.3 with Erosive Tooth Wear Phenotypes in a Group of Adolescents
Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition of an increasing prevalence. There is a need for discovering individual genetic predisposition for the development of this condition. Considering that the chromosome X locus was shown to be associated with dental...
Bacterial phototoxicity of lumichrome photocrosslinked collagen hydrogels
In response to the World Health Organization's (WHO) call to develop alternative antibacterial methods, we investigate endogenous compounds and biopolymers. Lumichrome (LC) is an endogenous, lipophilic degradation product of riboflavin (vitamin B2) that can act as a...
Resin-based cements – properties affecting clinical success of indirect restorations
Resin-based cements are frequently used for cementing indirect restorations, especially when the restorations are made of all-ceramic material. The cement has many important roles, e.g. prevent loosening of the restoration and provide optical matching with tooth...
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.