Arne Hensten, a frontrunner in the world of dentistry, retires -

It is with the greatest appreciation we, his colleagues at NIOM, wish dr. odont Arne Hensten a long and healthy retirement. He has been our “grand old man”, tirelessly accumulating and sharing knowledge since he was first employed with us as a researcher in 1974.

Saliva proteins may protect against erosive tooth wear -

A new study on protein profiles in saliva show unexpected promise. The results point to the possibility that the presence of certain proteins can protect against erosive tooth wear.

The Norwegian National Network Group for Oral Health Research and Innovation -

In 2014, the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services published a white paper on the status of oral health research in Norway. The white paper emphasised that there were too many small research groups in the country, they focused on too many diverse subjects, and there was too little national and international collaboration.

From the instrument park: Liquid-induced erosion simulator -

NIOM’s new cycling device simulates the exposure of different drinks on dentition and dental materials. By combining the effects of saliva, abrasion and tooth brushing, the researcher can simulate a clinically relevant environment.