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Irene Dige

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Associate Professor, Cariology

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Areas of expertise

  • Cariology
  • Biofilm
  • Oral ecology

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Head of Studies for Bachelor's degree and Master's degree programs in Dentistry

Associate professor at Section for Oral Ecology, IOOS, AU

Research

My research focuses on microbiological and structural aspects of natural dental biofilm to understand ecological interactions among microorganisms in relation to biofilm and caries formation. We use novel techniques to describe 3-D microbial communities and pH landscapes within intact in situ and in vivo dental biofilms.

Teaching activities

Head of Studies for Bachelor's degree and Master's degree programs in Dentistry and and a member of the Dentistry Program Study Board.

Course coordinator for Basic diagnosis and disease control 1 and 2. Teach dental students in Cariology and treatment planning. Supervisor for bachelor projects and Master's theses 

 

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