NIOM

20/08/2025

FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION

Last week, our entire organisation gathered at Hotel Solstrand in Os, near Bergen, for a two-day strategy kick-off. With our new 2030 strategy as the foundation, we worked in teams to create concrete action plans that will guide our priorities in the years ahead.

Through brainstorming, group work, and discussions, we evaluated where NIOM stands today – and how we can reach our future goals. The beautiful surroundings also provided a great setting for reflection and collaboration.

Now, the real work begins – turning our strategic ambitions into measurable results.

During the kick-off we also celebrated the newly transfer of The Dental Biomaterials Adverse Reaction Unit to NIOM. We are really happy to have you onboard with us.

31/07/2025

Webinar: Fast protetikk uten fast fasit?

Siden innføringen av zirkonia som indirekte restaureringsmateriale, har det skjedd store endringer som gjør at vi i dag har flere varianter av materialet å velge mellom. Man snakker om høy-, super- eller ultra-translucent zirkonia. I tillegg tilbyr flere materialprodusenter flerlags zirkonia for ytterligere forbedret kombinasjon av styrke og estetikk.

Det er lett å gå seg vill i betegnelser og indikasjonsområder med de utvidede valgmulighetene, og hvordan disse materialene presterer i forhold til alternativene.

I dette kurset, som gjennomføres i samarbeid med PROTEKETProteket AS, belyser NIOMNIOM-forsker Mina Aker Sagen zirkonia i et klinisk perspektiv og sammenligner det med de mer etablerte materialene til fast protetikk.

📅 4. september kl. 17:00 - 18.30
📍 Digitalt

👉 Meld deg på her:
https://www.deltager.no/proteket/register/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0Pb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlfnyHCoVZJMAMwQVzhLtDujaBT4nYiDSa6inoOsoq6vrM5N9JmeTyYx6rS9_aem_0SFxNfyGDOD6Uw6G3eU4MQ #/Fastprotetikkutenfastfasit_25062025083240

Vel møtt!

06/06/2025

🔬 Forensic Clues Hidden in Old Dental Fillings 🦷

With guidance from Simen E. Kopperud and Hanne Wellendorf from NIOM the two master’s students, Embla Victoria Eggum and Rebekka Rún Scheving, from Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) have explored how dental composites - materials used in tooth fillings - can help identify individuals in forensic cases.

By analyzing aging patterns and chemical signatures, their work at NIOM shows that even old dental restorations can reveal valuable forensic clues.

Their findings point to a promising intersection of dentistry and forensic science.

Read the full story:

Dental students Embla Victoria Eggum and Rebekka Rún Scheving have completed a Master thesis on historical composite materials used in Norway, with great support from NIOM.

19/05/2025

🧪 Apply to become a visiting scientist at NIOM in 2026!

Are you working with biomaterials or oral health research in a Nordic country? NIOM in Oslo, Norway, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Visiting Scientist Programme!

🔬 You’ll get the chance to work on your own project, collaborate with NIOM’s experts, and access advanced lab equipment. The stay can last from 3 to 6 months and is funded by NIOM (excluding living costs).

📅 Application deadline: June 30, 2025

📍 Location: Oslo, Norway

🔗 Read more and apply: https://www.niom.no/vacant-positions-as-visiting-scientist-at-niom-during-2026.6665828-606094.html

We especially encourage early-career researchers and PhD students to apply!

NIOM annually offers visiting scientist positions in Oslo, Norway. Applications are now open for visits during 2026. Research topics may relate to biological, chemical, physical, or clinical aspects of biomaterials and oral health.

14/05/2025

Webinar: Erosjoner - et moderne problem?

Dentale erosjoner er et globalt helseproblem. Ulike risikofaktorer kan hos enkelte føre til irreversibelt tap av tannsubstans. Symptomer som smerter, nedsatt funksjon og estetikk fører til at konkrete tiltak må iverksettes. Men, er det for sent da? Kunne mer blitt gjort for å forebygge og stanse erosjonsprosessen? Hva kan man i dag gjøre sammenlignet med for noen tiår tilbake?

I dette kurset, som gjennomføres i samarbeid med PROTEKET, tar NIOM-forsker Amela Tulek (MDS, PhD) for seg blant annet dagens diagnostiske verktøy for dentale erosjoner.

Videre gjennomgås:

• Årsaksfaktorer
• Forebygging
• Behandling

📅 5. juni kl. 17:00 - 18.30
📍 Digitalt

👉 Meld deg på her: https://www.deltager.no/proteket/register/ #/Erosjoner

Vel møtt!

10/03/2025

Vi søker en dyktig tanntekniker eller ingeniør til rollen som Client Relations Officer (CRO) ved Nordisk Institutt for Odontologiske Materialer AS (NIOM AS) i Oslo.

Stillingen passer for deg som er selvstendig, utadvendt og initiativrik.

Du har:

🔹 Bachelor i tannteknikk eller tilsvarende teknisk bakgrunn
🔹 Erfaring med kundeoppfølging og prosjektplanlegging
🔹 Erfaring fra laboratoriearbeid, gjerne med fast og avtagbar protetikk og CAD/CAM-løsninger

Du vil få mulighet for faglig utvikling i et tverrfaglig, kunnskapsrikt og stimulerende arbeidsmiljø.

📍 Sted: Oslo
⏳ Søknadsfrist: 31. mars 2025

Les den fulle utlysningstekst og søk her:

Er du en engasjert og dyktig tanntekniker eller ingeniør som ønsker å bli en av oss på NIOM for å sikre at orale biomaterialer er trygge og effektive? Vi søker

20/12/2024

"Another year has almost passed, and I want to take this opportunity to thank our employees and partners for an incredible and inspiring 2024. On behalf of NIOM, I sincerely express my gratitude to everyone for their contributions and collaboration throughout the year. Finally, I wish you all a joyful and relaxing holiday season and a happy New Year."

- Per Vult von Steyern, Professor and CEO.

27/09/2024

New study highlights key findings on biofilm accumulation and removal for root caries prevention 🦷

A new study by NIOM and collaborators, published in Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, sheds light on how Streptococcus mutans biofilm accumulates and is removed from enamel and root surfaces. With root caries affecting one-third of the elderly population, these findings highlight the need for targeted prevention. The research shows that biofilm grows similarly on both surfaces, but is more effectively removed from enamel with water and toothpaste. This could help refine dental care strategies, especially for older adults.

Read more here: https://online4.superoffice.com/Cust15698/CS/scripts/customer.fcgi?action=vsms&m=240&k=2A755A4D72705F35

25/09/2024

Kan det oppstå uønsket lekkasje fra protetiske erstatninger?

Seniorforsker hos oss, Silvio Uhling, inviterer til webinar 21 november kl 17:00 - 18:30.

Du vil blant annet få innblikk i:
- Muligheter for lekkasje av monomerer og andre forbindelser fra ulike typer dentale restaureringer
- Hvor stor forskjell er det i lekkasje fra frest og printed materiale, og hvilke hensyn må tas i preparering av tannteknisk arbeid for å få et produkt med best mulig biokompatibilitet?
- Enkelt presenter hvordan vi jobber med metodeutvikling for å finne gode modeller for bl.a. lekkasje til saliva.

Meld deg på webinaret her som vi holder i samarbeid med PROTEKET Academy:
https://www.deltager.no/proteket/event/hva_kan_lekke_ut_av_tannteknisk_arbeid_21112024

Håper vi sees!

NIOM i samarbeid med Proteket Academy inviterer til dette webinaret 21.november kl.17:00 - 18:30 hvor Senior Scientist, Dr. Scient,  Silvio Uhlig holder et interessant foredrag, og møter en tanntekniker fra Proteket til en fagprat i sofa etterpå.Kursinformasjon:Kurset vil ta for se...

23/09/2024

Reflecting on the 2024 Oral Health Congress in Geneva with excitement!

It was a fantastic event filled with the latest research, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative treatments in dentistry and oral health.

We were pleased to have shared our research at CED-IADR through poster presentations. It was a valuable experience to showcase our work and engage with the research community.

Thank you Amela Tulek, Frode Staxrud and Julie Brox for representing us at the event 🙌

11/09/2024

Geneva next!

We’re excited to meet dental professionals, researchers, practitioners, and oral health enthusiasts from around the world at the 2024 Oral Health Congress in Geneva, Switzerland this week.

Amela Tulek and Frode Staxrud will represent NIOM and the event, and present their poster with following titles:
- Different Fluoride Treatments of Early Erosion
- Repair or Replace of Defective Restorations – a cross-sectional study

The congress is organised by the CED IADR in collaboration with the Scandinavian division (NOF) of IADR. We hope to see you at the congress, and we look forward to days filled with the latest research, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative treatments in dentistry and oral health.

We look forward to network with you, so don’t hesitate to contact Frode, Amela or Julie at the congress 😊

04/09/2024

We believe in knowledge sharing!

Introducing "5-minutes" – a presentation given by one of our employees each week. We use this as a platform where we invite them to talk about a specific topic that is relevant to them. This could be their latest project, an instrument, a method, or something personal that they found interesting. We see that this engages our employees, creates good discussions, and helps our employees grow.

Research has shown that employees love to learn – so we encourage you to introduce this to your organisation. Let us grow together!😊