Svante Twetman

Svante Twetman

Professor emeritus


  1. Published

    Progress in Early Childhood Caries and Opportunities in Research, Policy, and Clinical Management

    Garcia, R., Borrelli, B., Dhar, V., Douglass, J., Gomez, F. R., Hieftje, K., Horowitz, A., Li, Y., Ng, M. W., Twetman, Svante & Tinanoff, N., 13 Jun 2015, In: Pediatric Dentistry. 37, 3, p. 294-9 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    Effect of the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri on white spot lesion development in orthodontic patients

    Gizani, S., Petsi, G., Twetman, Svante, Caroni, C., Makou, M. & Papagianoulis, L., 2016, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 38, 1, p. 85-89 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Is Bleaching Effective in Managing Post-orthodontic White-spot Lesions? A Systematic Review

    Gizani, S., Kloukos, D., Papadimitriou, A., Roumani, T. & Twetman, Svante, 2020, In: Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 18, 1, p. 1-10

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Effect of a chlorhexidine-containing brush-on gel on peri-implant mucositis

    Hallström, H., Lindgren, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 15, 2, p. 149-153 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Probiotic supplements and debridement of peri-implant mucositis: a randomized controlled trial

    Hallström, H., Lindgren, S., Widén, C., Renvert, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2016, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 74, 1, p. 60-66 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Effect of probiotic lozenges on inflammatory reactions and oral biofilm during experimental gingivitis

    Hallström, H., Lindgren, S., Yucel-Lindberg, T., Dahlén, G., Renvert, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2013, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 71, 3-4, p. 828-833 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Reproducibility of subgingival bacterial samples from patients with peri-implant mucositis

    Hallström, H., Persson, G. R., Strömberg, U., Twetman, Svante & Renvert, S., Jun 2015, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 19, 5, p. 1063-68 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Caries prevalence in children with cleft lip and palate - a systematic review of case-control studies

    Hasslof, P. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 17, 5, p. 313-319 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Prevention of Recurrent Childhood Caries with Probiotic Supplements: A Randomized Controlled Trial with a 12-Month Follow-Up

    Hasslöf, P., Granqvist, L., Stecksén-Blicks, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2022, In: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 14, 2, p. 384-390 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Growth inhibition of oral mutans streptococci and candida by commercial probiotic lactobacilli--an in vitro study

    Hasslöf, P., Hedberg, M., Twetman, Svante & Stecksén-Blicks, C., 1 Jan 2010, In: B M C Oral Health. 10, p. 18

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Attitudes to oral health among adolescents with high caries risk

    Hattne, K., Folke, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 65, 4, p. 206-213 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Effect of probiotic chewing tablets on early childhood caries: a randomized controlled trial

    Hedayati-Hajikand, T., Lundberg, U., Eldh, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2015, In: B M C Oral Health. 15, p. 1-5 112.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Sugar fermentation in probiotic bacteria -an in vitro study

    Hedberg, M., Hasslöf, P., Sjöström, I., Twetman, Svante & Stecksén-Blicks, C., 2008, In: Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 23, p. 482-85 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Fluoride concentration in saliva after consumption of a dinner meal prepared with fluoridated salt

    Hedman, J., Sjoman, R., Sjostrom, I. & Twetman, Svante, 2006, In: Caries Research. 40, 2, p. 158-162 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Effect of an enzyme-containing mouthwash on the dental biofilm and salivary microbiome in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial

    Hoffstedt, T., Hansen, L. B. S., Twetman, Svante & Sonesson, M., 2023, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 45, 1, p. 96-102 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Xylitol concentration in saliva and dental plaque after use of various xylitol-containing products

    Holgerson, P. L., Stecksen-Blicks, C., Sjostrom, I., Oberg, M. & Twetman, Svante, 2006, In: Caries Research. 40, 5, p. 393-397 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Dental plaque formation and salivary mutants streptococci in schoolchildren after use of xylitol-containing chewing gum

    Holgerson, P. L., Sjostrom, I., Stecksen-Blicks, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 17, 2, p. 79-85 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Decreased Salivary Uptake of [14C]-xylitol after a four-week xylitol chewing gum regimen.

    Holgerson, P. L., Sjostrom, I. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 5, 4, p. 313-319 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Validation of an age-modified caries risk assessment program (Cariogram) in preschool children

    Holgerson, P. L., Twetman, Svante & Stecksèn-Blicks, C., 2009, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 67, 2, p. 106-12 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Effect of risk-based payment model on caries inequalities in preschool children assessed by geo-mapping

    Holmén, A., Strömberg, U., Håkansson, G. & Twetman, Svante, 2018, In: BMC Oral Health. 18, 1, p. 1-8 3.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Preventive care delivered within Public Dental Service after caries risk assessment of young adults

    Hänsel Petersson, G., Ericson, E. & Twetman, Svante, Aug 2016, In: International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 14, 3, p. 215-219 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Caries risk assessment in young adults using Public Dental Service guidelines and the Cariogram-a comparative study

    Hänsel Petersson, G., Ericson, E., Isberg, P. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    The International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS™) An Example of a Caries Management Pathway

    Ismail, A. I., Pitts, N. B., Tellez, M., Banerjee, A., Deery, C., Douglas, G., Eggertsson, H., Ekstrand, K., Ellwood, R., Gomez, J., Jablonski-Momeni, A., Kolker, J., Longbottom, C., Manton, D., Martignon, S., McGrady, M., Rechmann, P., Ricketts, D., Sohn, W., Thompson, V. & 5 others, Twetman, Svante, Weyant, R., Wolff, M., Zandona, A. & Authors of International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS), A. O. I. C. C. A. M. S. (., 2015, In: B M C Oral Health. 15 , Suppl 1, p. 1-13 13 p., S9.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Saliva composition in three selected groups with normal stimulated salivary flow rates but yet major differences in caries experience and dental erosion

    Jensen, A. B., lykkeaa, J., Qvist, V., Ekstrand, Kim, Twetman, Svante & Fiehn, Nils-Erik, 2014, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 72, 6, p. 466-473 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    A systematic review of risk assessment tools for early childhood caries: is there evidence?

    Jørgensen, Mette Rose & Twetman, Svante, 2020, In: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 21, 2, p. 179-184 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Probiotic supplements and postoperative complications after tooth extractions and third molar surgery: a systematic review

    Jørgensen, Mette Rose, Abrahamsson, P., Wälivaara, D. Å. & Twetman, Svante, 2022, In: Minerva Dental and Oral Science. 71, 4, p. 242-247 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri has antifungal effects on oral Candida species in vitro

    Jørgensen, Mette Rose, Kragelund, C., Jensen, Peter Østrup, Keller, M. K. & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: Journal of Oral Microbiology. 9, 1, 8 p., 1274582.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains of oral and vaginal origin show strong antifungal activity in vitro

    Jørgensen, Mette Rose, Rikvold, P. T., Lichtenberg, Mads, Jensen, Peter Østrup, Kragelund, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2020, In: Journal of Oral Microbiology. 12, 1, 8 p., 1832832.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Lactobacillus reuteri supplements do not affect salivary IgA or cytokine levels in healthy subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial

    Jørgensen, Mette Rose, Keller, M. K., Kragelund, C., Hamberg, K., Ericson, D., Nielsen, Claus Henrik & Twetman, Svante, 22 Apr 2016, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 74, 5, p. 399-404 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Prevention of caries with probiotic bacteria during early childhood. Promising but inconsistent findings

    Jørgensen, Mette Rose, pqd956, P., Twetman, Svante & Keller, M. K., Jun 2016, In: American Journal of Dentistry. 29, 3, p. 127-131 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Caries risk profiles in 2- to 6-year-old Greek children using the Cariogram

    Kavvadia, K., Agouropoulos, A., Gizani, S., Papagiannouli, L. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. 6, 4, p. 415-21 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Fluoride varnish or fluoride mouth rinse? A comparative study of two school-based programs

    Keller, M. K., Klausen, B. & Twetman, Svante, Mar 2016, In: Community Dental Health. 33, 1, p. 23-26 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Effect of tablets containing probiotic candidate strains on gingival inflammation and composition of the salivary microbiome: a randomised controlled trial

    Keller, M. K., Brandsborg, E., Holmstrøm, K. & Twetman, Svante, 2018, In: Beneficial Microbes. 9, 3, p. 487-494 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Oral microbial profiles of individuals with different levels of sugar intake

    Keller, M. K., Kressirer, C. A., Midjord-Belstrøm, Daniel, Twetman, Svante & Tanner, A. C. R., 2017, In: Journal of Oral Microbiology. 9, 1, 8 p., 1355207.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Acid production in dental plaque after exposure to probiotic bacteria

    Keller, M. K. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: B M C Oral Health. 12, p. 44

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Effect of chewing gums containing the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri on oral malodour

    Keller, M. K., Bardow, A., Jensdottir, T., Lykkeaa, J. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 70, 3, p. 246-50 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Probiotic supplements (Lactobacillus reuteri) do not affect re-growth of mutans streptococci after full mouth disinfection with chlorhexidine: a randomized controlled multicenter trial

    Keller, M. K., Hasslöf, P., Dahlén, G., Stecksén-Blicks, C. & Twetman, Svante, 3 Apr 2012, In: Caries Research. 46, 2

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    Co-aggregation and growth inhibition of probiotic lactobacilli and clinical isolates of mutans streptococci: an in vitro study

    Keller, M. K., Hasslöf, P., Stecksén-Blicks, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2011, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 69, 5, p. 263-268

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Effect of tablets containing probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus reuteri) on early caries lesions in adolescents: a pilot study

    Keller, M. K., Larsen, I. N., Karlsson, L. & Twetman, Svante, 1 Jun 2014, In: Beneficial Microbes. 5, 4, p. 403-7 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Probiotika og orale sygdomme

    Keller, M. K. & Twetman, Svante, 2011, In: Tandlaegebladet. 115, 4, 276 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Effect of Chewing Gums Containing Lactobacillus Reuteri on Oral Malodor

    Keller, M. K., Jensen, A. B., Jensdottir, T., Lykkeaa, J. & Twetman, Svante, 2011, In: Journal of Dental Research. 90, Spec Issue A, p. 788 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearch

  42. Published

    Probiotic supplements (Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289) do not affect regrowth of mutans streptococci after full-mouth disinfection with chlorhexidine: a randomized controlled multicenter trial

    Keller, M. K., Hasslöf, P., Dahlén, G., Stecksén-Blicks, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: Caries Research. 46, 2, p. 140-146 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    How old are you? A systematic review investigating the relationship between age and mandibular third molar maturity

    Klingberg, G., Benchimol, D., Berlin, H., Bring, J., Gornitzki, C., Odeberg, J., Tranæus, S., Twetman, Svante, Wernersson, E., Östlund, P. & Domeij, H., 2023, In: PLoS ONE. 18, 5, 14 p., e0285252.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Findings from the oral health study of the Danish Health Examination Survey 2007-2008

    Kongstad, Johanne, Ekstrand, Kim, Qvist, V., Christensen, Lisa Bøge, Cortsen, B., Grønbæk, M., Holm-Pedersen, Poul, Holmstrup, Palle, Jensen, A. B., Twetman, Svante & Fiehn, Nils-Erik, 2013, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 71, 6, p. 1560-1569 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Effect of Probiotic Bacteria on Oral Candida in Frail Elderly

    Kraft-Bodi, E., Jørgensen, Mette Rose, Keller, M. K., Kragelund, C. & Twetman, Svante, Sep 2015, In: Journal of Dental Research. 94, 9 Suppl, p. 181S-6S

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Best clinical practice guidance for management of early caries lesions in children and young adults: an EAPD policy document

    Kühnisch, J., Ekstrand, Kim, Pretty, I., Twetman, Svante, van Loveren, C., Gizani, S. & Spyridonos Loizidou, M., Feb 2016, In: European archives of paediatric dentistry. 17, 1, p. 3-12 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Microbiological profiles in saliva and supragingival plaque from caries-active adolescents before and after a short-term daily intake of milk supplemented with probiotic bacteria - a pilot study.

    Lexner, M. O., Blomqvist, S., Dahlén, G. & Twetman, Svante, Dec 2010, In: Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 8, 4, p. 383-8 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    The effect of a chlorhexidine-fluoride varnish on mutans streptococci counts and laser fluorescence readings in occlusal fissures of permanent teeth: A split-mouth study

    Lipták, L., Bársony, N., Twetman, Svante & Madléna, M., 2016, In: Quintessence International. 47, 9, p. 767-773 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Urinary fluoride excretion after application of fluoride varnish and use of fluoride toothpaste in young children

    Lockner, F., Twetman, Svante & Stecksén-Blicks, C., Nov 2017, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 27, 6, p. 463-468 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Mutans streptococci colonization and longitudinal caries detection with laser fluorescence in fissures of newly erupted 1st permanent molars

    Lundberg, P., Morhed-Hultvall, M. L. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 65, 4, p. 189-193 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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