Svante Twetman

Svante Twetman

Professor emeritus


  1. 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

  2. Published

    Coaggregation between probiotic bacteria and caries-associated strains: An in vitro study

    Twetman, L., Larsen, U., Fiehn, Nils-Erik, Stecksen-Blicks, C. & Twetman, Svante, 2009, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. p. 1-5 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Comparing caries risk profiles between 5- and 10- year-old children with cleft lip and/or palate and non-cleft controls

    Sundell, A. L., Ullbro, C., Marcusson, A. & Twetman, Svante, 2015, In: B M C Oral Health. 15, p. 1-6 6 p., 85.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Comparison of two chair-side tests for enumeration of Mutans Streptococci in saliva

    Twetman, L. & Twetman, Svante, Sep 2014, In: Oral health and dental management. 13, 3, p. 580-3 4 p., 630.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Consistent evidence to support the use of xylitol- and sorbitol-containing chewing gum to prevent dental caries

    Twetman, Svante, 2009, In: Evidence - Based Dentistry. 10, 1, p. 10-1 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Cost-analysis of an oral health outreach program for preschool children in a low socioeconomic multicultural area in Sweden

    Wennhall, I., Norlund, A., Matsson, L. & Twetman, Svante, 1 Jan 2010, In: Swedish Dental Journal. 34, 1, p. 1-7 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Creating research and development awareness among dental care professionals by use of strategic communication: a 12-year intervention study

    Morténius, H. & Twetman, Svante, 29 Dec 2017, In: B M C Oral Health. 17, 7 p., 164.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Critical Appraisal of Oral Pre- and Probiotics for Caries Prevention and Care

    Zaura, E. & Twetman, Svante, 2019, In: Caries Research. 53, 5, p. 514-526

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Current controversies, is there merit?

    Twetman, Svante, 2009, In: Advances in Dental Research. 21, 1, p. 48-52 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. 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

  11. Published

    Dental Caries and General Health in Children and Adults

    Twetman, Svante, Jan 2016, Oral Infections and General Health: From Molecule to Chairside. Pedersen, A. M. L. (ed.). 1 ed. Heidelberg: Springer, p. 9-17 8 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Dental caries

    Pitts, N. B., Zero, D. T., Marsh, P. D., Ekstrand, Kim, Weintraub, J. A., Ramos-Gomez, F., Tagami, J., Twetman, Svante, Tsakos, G. & Ismail, A. I., 25 May 2017, In: Nature Reviews. Disease Primers. 3, 16 p., 17030.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  13. 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

  14. Published

    Detection of non-cavitated occlusal caries with impedance spectroscopy and laser fluorescence: an in vitro study

    Mortensen, Diana, Dannemand Jensen, K., Twetman, Svante & Keller, M. K., 1 Apr 2014, In: The Open Dentistry Journal. 8, p. 28-32 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Detection of occlusal caries with impedance spectroscopy and laser fluorescence before and after placement of fissure sealants: An in vitro study

    Mortensen, Diana, Ekstrand, Kim & Twetman, Svante, 1 Aug 2016, In: American Journal of Dentistry. 29, 4, p. 229-233 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Differences in bacterial saliva profile between periodontitis patients and a control cohort

    Midjord-Belstrøm, Daniel, Fiehn, Nils-Erik, Nielsen, Claus Henrik, Kirkby, N., Twetman, Svante, Klepac-Ceraj, V., Paster, B. J. & Holmstrup, Palle, Feb 2014, In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 41, 2, p. 104-12 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Differentiation of salivary bacterial profiles of subjects with periodontitis and dental caries

    Midjord-Belstrøm, Daniel, Fiehn, Nils-Erik, Nielsen, Claus Henrik, Klepac-Ceraj, V., Paster, B. J., Twetman, Svante & Holmstrup, Palle, 2015, In: Journal of Oral Microbiology. 7, p. 1-5 5 p., 27429.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Early childhood caries epidemiology, aetiology, risk assessment, societal burden, management, education, and policy: global perspective

    Tinanoff, N., Baez, R. J., Guillory, C. D., Donly, K. J., Feldens, C. A., McGrath, C., Phantumvanit, P., Pitts, N. B., Seow, W. K., Sharkov, N., Songpaisan, Y. & Twetman, Svante, 2019, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 29, 3, p. 238-248

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Early life factors and oral microbial signatures define the risk of caries in a Swedish cohort of preschool children

    Eriksen, C., Boustedt, K., Sonne, Si Brask, Dahlgren, J., Kristiansen, Karsten, Twetman, Svante, Brix, S. & Roswall, J., 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 13 p., 8463.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Economic aspects of the detection of occlusal dentine caries

    Norlund, A., Axelsson, S., Dahlen, G., Espelid, I., Mejare, I., Tranaeus, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2009, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 67, 1, p. 38-43 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. 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

  22. Published

    Effect of Lactobacillus reuteri on Cell Viability and PGE2 Production in Human Gingival Fibroblasts

    Castiblanco, G. A., Yucel-Lindberg, T., Roos, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 9, 3, p. 278-283 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Effect of Lozenges Containing Lactobacillus reuteri on the Severity of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers: a Pilot Study

    Pedersen, Anne Marie Lynge, Bukkehave, K. H., Bennett, Eric Paul & Twetman, Svante, 2020, In: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 12, 3, p. 819-823 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. Published

    Effect of a chlorhexidine/thymol and a fluoride varnish on caries development in erupting permanent molars: a comparative study

    Flamee, S., Gizani, S., Caroni, C., Papagiannoulis, L. & Twetman, Svante, Dec 2015, In: European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. 16, 6, p. 449-54 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Effect of a dental cream containing amorphous cream phosphate complexes on white spot lesion regression assessed by laser fluorescence

    Andersson, A., Skold-Larsson, K., Hallgren, A., Petersson, L. G. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 5, 3, p. 229-233 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. Published

    Effect of chewing gums containing xylitol or probiotic bacteria on salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli

    Caglar, E., Kavaloglu, S. C., Kuscu, O. O., Sandalli, N., Holgerson, P. L. & Twetman, Svante, 2007, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 11, 4, p. 425-429 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Effect of fluoridated milk on enamel demineralization adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances

    Sköld-Larsson, K., Sollenius, O., Karlsson, L., Petersson, L. G. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 71, 3-4, p. 464-468

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Effect of fluoride and chlorhexidine digluconate mouthrinses on plaque biofilms

    Rabe, P., Twetman, Svante, Kinnby, B., Svensäter, G. & Davies, J. R., 2015, In: The Open Dentistry Journal. 9, p. 106-11 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Effect of fluoride varnish with functionalized tri-calcium phosphate on post-orthodontic white spot lesions: an investigator-blinded controlled trial

    Salamara, O., Papadimitriou, A., Mortensen, Diana, Twetman, Svante, Koletsi, D. & Gizani, S., 2020, In: Quintessence International. 51, 10, p. 854-862 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Effect of long-term consumption of milk supplemented with probiotic lactobacilli and fluoride on dental caries and general health in preschool children: a cluster-randomized study

    Stecksén-Blicks, C., Sjöström, I. & Twetman, Svante, 2009, In: Caries Research. 43, 5, p. 374-81 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. 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

  36. Published

    Effect of probiotic lozenges containing Lactobacillus reuteri on oral wound healing: a pilot study

    Twetman, Svante, Keller, M. K., Lee, L., Yucel-Lindberg, T. & Pedersen, Anne Marie Lynge, 2018, In: Beneficial Microbes. 9, 5, p. 691-696 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. 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

  38. 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

  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

    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

  41. 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

  42. Published

    Effect of topical applications of a novel chlorhexidine-thymol varnish formula on mutans streptococci and caries development in occlusal fissures of permanent molars

    Sköld-Larsson, K., Sollenius, O., Petersson, L. G. & Twetman, Svante, 2009, In: Journal of Clinical Dentistry. 20, 7, p. 223-6 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Effect of xylitol and xylitol-fluoride lozenges on approximal caries development in high-caries-risk children

    Stecksen-Blicks, C., Holgerson, P. L. & Twetman, Svante, 2008, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 18, 3, p. 170-177 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Effectiveness of early preventive intervention with semiannual fluoride varnish application in toddlers living in high-risk areas: A stratified cluster-randomized controlled trial

    Anderson, M., Dahllöf, G., Twetman, Svante, Jansson, L., Bergenlid, A. C. & Grindefjord, M., 2016, In: Caries Research. 50, 1, p. 17-23 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Effectiveness of high-fluoride toothpaste on enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

    Sonesson, M., Twetman, Svante & Bondemark, L., 2014, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 36, 6, p. 678-682 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri-containing lozenges on healing after surgical removal of mandibular third molars: a randomised controlled trial

    Wälivaara, D. -., Sjögren, I., Gerasimcik, N., Yucel-Lindberg, T., Twetman, Svante & Abrahamsson, P., 2019, In: Beneficial Microbes. 10, 6, p. 653-659

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Effekten og virkningsmekanismen af saltfluoridering på caries:En oversigtsartikel

    Bakhshandeh, Azam, Derawi, B., Ekstrand, Kim & Twetman, Svante, 2008, In: Tandlægebladet. 112, 9, p. 784-794 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    Ett eller flera besök vid rotbehandling kan ge samma resultat

    Twetman, Svante, Davidson, T. A., Tranæus, S., Nilsson, M. & Bjørndal, Lars, 2018, In: Tandlaekartidningen. 10, p. 66-68 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Evidence of Effectiveness of Current Therapies to Prevent and Treat Early Childhood Caries

    Twetman, Svante & Dhar, V., 13 Jun 2015, In: Pediatric Dentistry. 37, 3, p. 246-53 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    FAKTA OM FLUORID: Specielt i forbindelse med caries

    Ekstrand, Kim, Jensen, A. B. & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: Tandplejeren. 15, 2, p. 18-29 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

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