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Orthodontics

 In addition to providing high-quality clinical care, we perform scientific research and ensure new knowledge about health, prevention and treatment Department
In addition to providing high-quality clinical care, we perform scientific research and ensure new knowledge about health, prevention and treatment
Our research groups
We use this knowledge for practical improvements in the treatments. We participate in (inter) national networks and partnerships in all our core tasks.

We focus on:

  • Biofilm and biomaterial: in this line research is conducted into biofilm formation and bacterial adhesion in connection with orthodontic materials and is carried out within the W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical engineering and Materials science at the UMCG.
  • Clinical studies and 3D techniques: this line consists of various clinical trials that investigate treatment-efficient, different anchoring systems and patient satisfaction. In addition, a new 3D research line has been started that looks at new 3D techniques (cone-beam CT, 3D scanners) and 3D printing.
  • Training: we provide training for specialists to become an orthodontist. This is also an important task. The department also contributes to dental university education and to the HBO course in Oral Hygiene; and to postgraduate education.

see also: Afdeling Orthodontie (patients information in Dutch)

Contact

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Orthodontics
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands

Visiting address
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Orthodontics
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen