Svante Twetman

Svante Twetman

Professor emeritus


  1. Published

    Fifteen Years of Probiotic Therapy in the Dental Context: What Has Been Achieved?

    Twetman, Svante, Jørgensen, Mette Rose & Keller, M. K., 2017, In: Journal of the California Dental Association. 45, 10, p. 539-545

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  2. 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

  3. Published

    Fluoridated salt for caries prevention and control - a 2-year field study in a disadvantaged community

    Wennhall, I., Hajem, S., Ilros, S., Ridell, K., Ekstrand, Kim & Twetman, Svante, 2014, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (Print). 24, 3, p. 161-167 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Fluoride Rinses, Gels and Foams: An Update of Controlled Clinical Trials

    Twetman, Svante & Keller, M. K., 2016, In: Caries Research. 50 , Suppl. 1, p. 38-44 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  5. 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

  6. Published

    Fluoride varnish for the prevention of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: a randomized controlled trial

    Sonesson, M., Brechter, A., Abdulraheem, S., Lindman, R. & Twetman, Svante, 2020, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 42, 3, p. 326-330 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Fluoride varnish for white spot lesion prevention during orthodontic treatment: results of a randomized controlled trial 1 year after debonding

    Sonesson, M., Brechter, A., Lindman, R., Abdulraheem, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2021, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 43, 4, p. 473-477 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. 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

  9. Published

    Free sugars and early childhood caries development: a prospective cohort study

    Boustedt, K., Roswall, J. & Twetman, Svante, 2022, In: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 23, 5, p. 829-833 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Free sugars and early childhood caries development: a prospective cohort study

    Boustedt, K., Roswall, J. & Twetman, Svante, 2023, In: Oralprophylaxe und Kinderzahnheilkunde. 45, 2, p. 88-93 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Geo-mapping of caries risk in children and adolescents - a novel approach for allocation of preventive care

    Strömberg, U., Magnusson, K., Holmén, A. & Twetman, Svante, 2011, In: B M C Oral Health. 11, p. 26

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Geo-mapping of time trends in childhood caries risk--a method for assessment of preventive care

    Strömberg, U., Holmn, A., Magnusson, K. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: B M C Oral Health. 12, p. 9

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    God munhälsa för äldre – att förebygga rotkaries, gingivit och oral candidos

    Gabre, P. & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: Tandlaegebladet. 121, 2, p. 120-127

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  14. 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

  15. Published

    Guidelines on the use of fluoride for caries prevention in children: an updated EAPD policy document

    Toumba, K. J., Twetman, Svante, Splieth, C., Parnell, C., van Loveren, C. & Lygidakis, N. A., 2019, In: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 20, 6, p. 507-516 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  16. 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

  17. Published

    Impact of Oral Hygiene Discontinuation on Supragingival and Salivary Microbiomes

    Midjord-Belstrøm, Daniel, Sembler-Møller, Maria Lynn, Suell, Maria Grande, Kirkby, N., Cotton, S. L., Paster, B. J., Twetman, Svante & Holmstrup, Palle, 2018, In: JDR Clinical & Translational Research. 3, 1, p. 57-64 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Impact of Probiotics on the Salivary Microbiota and Salivary Levels of Inflammation-Related Proteins during Short-Term Sugar Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Olsen, Christine Marie Lundtorp, Enevold, C., Jensen, C. A. J., Stofberg, S. N., Twetman, Svante & Midjord-Belstrøm, Daniel, 2021, In: Pathogens. 10, 4, 23 p., 392.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    In-vivo performance of impedance spectroscopy, laser fluorescence, and bitewing radiographs for occlusal caries detection

    Mortensen, Diana, Hessing-Olsen, Ilse Margrethe, Ekstrand, Kim & Twetman, Svante, 2018, In: Quintessence International. 49, 4, p. 293-299 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Inactivation of the pgmA Gene in Streptococcus mutans Significantly Decreases Biofilm-Associated Antimicrobial Tolerance

    Nilsson, Carl Martin Peter, Givskov, Michael, Twetman, Svante & Tolker-Nielsen, Tim, 2019, In: Microorganisms. 7, 9, 12 p., 310.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Influence of a low xylitol-dose on mutans streptococci colonisation and caries development in preschool children

    Oscarson, P., Holgerson, P. L., Sjostrom, I., Twetman, Svante & Stecksen-Blicks, C., 2006, In: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 7, 3, p. 142-147 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Influence of mode of delivery, family and nursing determinants on early childhood caries development: a prospective cohort study

    Boustedt, K., Roswall, J., Twetman, Svante & Dahlgren, J., 2018, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 76, 8, p. 595-599

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Inhibition of enamel lesion formation by fluoridated milk assessed by laser fluorescence - an in vitro study

    Engström, K., Petersson, L. G. & Twetman, Svante, 2006, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 10, p. 249-252

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Intake of dairy calcium and tooth loss among Danish men and women: Dairy calcium and tooth loss

    Adegboye, A. R. A., Twetman, Svante, Christensen, Lisa Bøge & Heitmann, Berit, 2011, In: Nutrition. 28, 7-8, p. 779-84 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Interaction of lifestyle, behaviour or systemic diseases with dental caries and periodontal diseases: consensus report of group 2 of the joint EFP/ORCA workshop on the boundaries between caries and periodontal diseases

    Chapple, I. L. C., Bouchard, P., Cagetti, M. G., Campus, G., Carra, M-C., Cocco, F., Nibali, L., Hujoel, P., Laine, M. L., Lingstrom, P., Manton, D. J., Montero, E., Pitts, N. B., Rangé, H., Schlueter, N., Teughels, W., Twetman, S., Van Loveren, C., Van der Weijden, F., Vieira, A. R. & 1 others, Schulte, A. G., Mar 2017, In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 44 , suppl 18, p. S39-S51 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference articleResearchpeer-review

  26. 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

  27. Published

    Is the mode of childbirth delivery linked to the prevalence of early childhood caries? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Boustedt, K., Dahlgren, J., Roswall, J. & Twetman, Svante, 2021, In: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 22, 5, p. 765-772 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    KNOWLEDGE GAPS IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: A SYSTEMATIC MAPPING

    Österberg, M., Holmlund, A., Sunzel, B., Tranaeus, S., Twetman, Svante & Lund, B., Jan 2017, In: International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. 33, 1, p. 93-102 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Karieskontrolle durch Beeinflussung der De- und Remineralisation

    Twetman, Svante & Ekstrand, Kim, 2012, Karies - Wissenschaft und Klinische Praxis. Thieme Medical Publishers, p. 194-212 19 p.

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

  30. Published

    Kariesrisikobeurteilungen in Kindern

    Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: Oralprophylaxe und Kinderzahnheilkunde. 34, 4, p. 162-165 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  31. Published

    Klinisk användning av fluor - evidens och konsekvens

    Twetman, Svante, 2014, In: Aktuel Nordisk Odontologi. 39, p. 11-24 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Lactobacillus reuteri influences regrowth of mutans streptococci after full-mouth disinfection: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial

    Vestman, N. R., Hasslöf, P., Keller, M. K., Granström, E., Roos, S., Twetman, Svante & Stecksén-Blicks, C., 12 Mar 2013, In: Caries Research. 47, 4, p. 338-45

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Long-term effect of maternal xylitol exposure on their children's caries prevalence

    Thorild, I., Lindau, B. & Twetman, Svante, 2012, In: European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. 13, 6, p. 305-7 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Low calcium intake is related to increased risk of tooth loss in men

    Adegboye, A. R. A., Fiehn, Nils-Erik, Twetman, Svante, Christensen, Lisa Bøge & Heitmann, Berit, Oct 2010, In: Journal of Nutrition. 140, 10, p. 1864-8 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Management of post-orthodontic white spot lesions: an updated systematic review

    Sonesson, M., Bergstrand, F., Gizani, S. & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 39, 2, p. 116-121 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  36. 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

  37. Published

    Monitoring regression of post-orthodontic lesions with impedance spectroscopy: a pilot study

    Mortensen, Diana, Gizani, S., Salamara, O., Sifakakis, I. & Twetman, Svante, 2019, In: European Journal of Orthodontics. 41, 4, p. 415-419

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. 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

  39. Published

    Oral health in children and adolescents with different socio-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

    Christensen, Lisa Bøge, Twetman, Svante & Sundby, A., 2010, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 68, 1, p. 34-42 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. 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

  41. Published

    Oral microflora in infants delivered vaginally and by caesarean section

    Barfod, M. N., Magnusson, K., Lexner, M. O., Blomqvist, S., Dahlén, G. & Twetman, Svante, 2011, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry Online. 21, 6, p. 401-406

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Oral microflora in preschool children attending a fluoride varnish program: a cross-sectional study

    Anderson, M., Grindefjord, M., Dahllöf, G., Dahlén, G. & Twetman, Svante, 8 Dec 2016, In: B M C Oral Health. 16, 5 p., 130.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Outcome of an oral health outreach programme for preschool children in a low socioeconomic multicultural area

    Wennhall, I., Matsson, L., Schroder, U. & Twetman, Svante, 2008, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 18, 2, p. 84-90 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Oxidative stress response plays a role in antibiotic tolerance of Streptococcus mutans biofilms

    Nilsson, Carl Martin Peter, Jakobsen, Tim Holm, Givskov, Michael, Twetman, Svante & Tolker-Nielsen, Tim, 2019, In: Microbiology. 165, 3, p. 334-342

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Patient caries risk assessment

    Twetman, Svante & Fontana, M., 2009, In: Monographs in Oral Science. 21, p. 91-101 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Phenotypic variation and allelic heterogeneity in young patients with Papillon-Lefevre syndrome

    Ullbro, C., Samadi, S. E., Boumah, C., Yousef, N. A., Wakil, S., Twetman, Svante, Alfadley, A., Thestrup-Pedersen, K. & Meyer, B., 2006, In: Acta Dermato Venereologica. 86, 1, p. 3-7 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Population- vs. risk-based applications of fissure sealants in first permanent molars: a 13-year follow-up

    Benteke, M., Berntsson, L., Broman, U., Edfeldt, K., Skold-Larsson, K. & Twetman, Svante, 2006, In: Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 4, 2, p. 151-156 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    Presence of Lactobacillus reuteri in saliva coincide with higher salivary IgA in young adults after intake of probiotic lozenges

    Braathen, G., Ingildsen, V., Twetman, Svante, Ericson, D. & Jørgensen, Mette Rose, 2017, In: Beneficial Microbes. 8, 1, p. 17-22 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Prevalence of dental fluorosis in children taking part in an oral health programme including fluoride tablet supplements from the age of 2 years

    Eckersten, C., Pylvänen, L., Schröder, U., Twetman, Svante, Wennhall, I. & Matsson, L., 1 Sep 2010, In: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry Online. 20, 5, p. 347-52 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Prevention in practice

    Birch, S., Bridgman, C., Brocklehurst, P., Ellwood, R., Gomez, J., Helgeson, M., Ismail, A., Macey, R., Mariotti, A., Twetman, Svante, Preshaw, P. M., Pretty, I. A. & Whelton, H., 2015, In: B M C Oral Health. 15 , Suppl 1, p. 1-9 9 p., S12.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference articleResearch

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