Other publications (risk assessments) -

From the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) (www.vkm.no) Publications with the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) 2023 EFSA FAF Panel (EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings). Revised Protocol on Hazard Identification and […]

Deterioration of direct restorative materials under erosive conditions with impact of abrasion and attrition in vitro -

This article compare the cumulative impact of sequential wear on mechanical properties and appearance of a composite resin, a glass ionomer, and a glass hybrid. It was concluded that the composite resin was the most mechanically resistant to the sequential wear

NIOM involved in study for alternative antibacterial methods -

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the development of alternative antibacterial methods. In response to this, a team involving three NIOM scientists have investigated endogenous compounds and biopolymers.

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.

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy gains traction -

Killing off bacteria by using light on a thin film covering, sounds intriguing to say the least. The possibilities would be endless, from restorations to self-cleaning environmental surfaces, and on. A collaborative team from NIOM and the University of Oslo (UiO) is currently making strides in this direction.