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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
Statens eierberetning 2018
NIOM is a state-owned limited company where the Ministry of Health and Care Services holds 49 % of the shares. The ownership report is published by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheriesh Each year the state issues an ownership report that provides an overview...
Doctoral dissertation in Aarhus
A happy PhD candidate Yasser Haddadi, with his primary supervisor, and the committee after the examination. From the left; NIOM CEO professor Jon E. Dahl, the candidate, professor Ann Wennerberg, Gothenburg, professor Flemming Isidor (primary supervisor),...
NIOM wish you all a great summer
As the Scandinavian summer month July approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our research collages, customers and business relations a great summer.
NEWSLETTERS
Melt etching outperforms sandblasting
For stronger and longer lasting dental crowns, a new NIOM study suggests that melt etching is better than sandblasting.
read moreSnus dangers – and how to help
New research shows that the easiest way to help and encourage patients to stop using snus is underutilized.
read moreYour guide to material selection
Like it or not – regulatory issues affect the materials and devices offered to us on the European market.
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 moreNew tooth wear simulation device
NIOM’s new mechanical masticator performs wear simulation of oral conditions.
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 moreNEWSLETTERS
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
Snus dangers – and how to help
New research shows that the easiest way to help and encourage patients to stop using snus is underutilized.
read more
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
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 more
New tooth wear simulation device
NIOM’s new mechanical masticator performs wear simulation of oral conditions.
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 morePUBLICATIONS
Influence of Fibrinogen on Staphylococcus epidermidis Adhesion Can Be Reversed by Tuning Surface Nanotopography
Surface modifications in the nanoscale regime have shown promising potential in the combat against bacterial adhesion and colonization of surfaces. However, detailed knowledge of how the bacteria–substrate interactions occur is still limited.
Establishing a macrophage model with relevance for oral methacrylate monomer exposures: Attenuated Staphylococcus aureus-induced cytokine release from human macrophages
Leakage of unpolymerized methacrylate monomers after placement of methacrylate-containing polymeric dental materials leads to human exposure. Based on studies using murine macrophages and LPS from Escherichia coli (E. coli), dental monomers like 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) are known to inhibit lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced cytokine release.
The frequency of enamel and dentin caries lesions among elderly Norwegians
The article describe the distribution of enamel-, dentin-, root- and secondary caries within an elderly population in Northern-Norway.
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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.