Svante Twetman

Svante Twetman

Professor emeritus


  1. 2017
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Published

    Relationship between risk assessment and payment models in Swedish Public Dental Service: a prospective study

    Petersson, G. H. & Twetman, Svante, 11 Jan 2017, In: BMC Oral Health. 17, 1, 6 p., 40.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. 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

  8. Published

    Argininholdig fluoridtandpasta - et oral præbiotika med cariesforebyggende potentiale

    Ekstrand, Kim & Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: Tandlaegebladet. 121, 7, p. 402-405 1358.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  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

    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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Published

    Sukker og caries: hvad indebærer WHO's rekommandationer?

    Twetman, Svante, 2017, In: Tandlaegebladet. 121, 5, p. 402-406

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Urinary fluoride excretion in preschool children after intake of fluoridated milk and use of fluoride-containing toothpaste

    Norman, M., Twetman, Svante, Hultgren Talvilahti, A., Granström, E. & Stecksén-Blicks, C., 2017, In: Community Dental Health. 34, 1, p. 27-31 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. 2016
  21. 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

  22. Published

    The dlt genes play a role in antimicrobial tolerance of Streptococcus mutans biofilms

    Nilsson, Carl Martin Peter, Rybtke, Morten Levin, Givskov, Michael, Høiby, Niels, Twetman, Svante & Tolker-Nielsen, Tim, Sep 2016, In: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 48, 3, p. 298–304

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Published

    Caries prevalence and enamel defects in 5- and 10-year-old children with cleft lip and/or palate: A case-control study

    Sundell, A. L., Nilsson, A., Ullbro, C., Twetman, Svante & Marcusson, A., Mar 2016, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 74, 2, p. 90-95 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. Published

    Caries risk assessment in children: how accurate are we?

    Twetman, Svante, Feb 2016, In: European archives of paediatric dentistry. 17, 1, p. 27-32 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 2015
  38. 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

  39. Published

    Visual Inspection Displays Good Accuracy for Detecting Caries Lesions

    Twetman, Svante, Dec 2015, In: Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. 15, 4, p. 182-4 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Whole-Saliva Fluoride Levels and Saturation Indices in 65+ Elderly during Use of Four Different Toothpaste Regimens

    Ekstrand, Kim, Ekstrand, M., Lykkeaa, J., Jensen, A. B. & Twetman, Svante, Oct 2015, In: Caries Research. 49, 5, p. 489-498 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. Published

    A systematic map of systematic reviews in pediatric dentistry--what do we really know?

    Mejàre, I. A., Klingberg, G., Mowafi, F. K., Stecksén-Blicks, C., Twetman, Svante & Tranæus, S. H., 2015, In: PLOS ONE. 10, 2, p. 1-21 21 p., e0117537.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Caries risk assessment in young adults: a 3 year validation of the Cariogram model

    Petersson, G. H. & Twetman, Svante, 2015, In: B M C Oral Health. 15, p. 1-5 5 p., 17.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. Published

    Pro- and Prebiotics for Oral Health

    Twetman, Svante, Jørgensen, Mette Rose & Keller, M. K., 2015, Probiotics and Prebiotics: Current Research and Future Trends. Netherland: Caister Academic Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  53. Published

    Root caries, root surface restorations and lifestyle factors in adult Danes

    Christensen, Lisa Bøge, Jensen, A. B., Ekstrand, Kim, Fiehn, Nils-Erik, Heitmann, B. L., Qvist, V. & Twetman, Svante, 2015, In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 73, 6, p. 467-473 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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