Occupational hazards in dental clinics -

Dental personnel have the potential of being exposed to a variety of chemicals during the working day, many of which may cause temporary or permanent injury. A recent article co-authored by NIOM scientist Jan Tore Samuelsen in “Tandlægebladet” breaks down the risks dental personnel face during their working day in terms of exposure to a variety of chemicals.

Hardness testing of dental materials and tooth substance -

Hardness is an important mechanical property of dental materials and is defined as the resistance to permanent surface indentation. NIOM has recently acquired a new hardness tester, and the instrument is used in a range of different research projects.