Dagmar Else Slot

Prof. Dagmar Else Slot is a Full Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). She holds editorial and leadership roles in multiple dental organizations, including Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. Her research focuses on oral prevention, clinical applications in periodontology, and dental hygiene practices. She has contributed to clinical guidelines, presented internationally, and authored over 230 publications. Prof. Slot supervises PhD theses and teaches courses in oral biology, periodontology, and professional development. She has received awards for her scientific contributions to oral health.

• Editorial Board Member: International Journal of Dental Hygiene (2017–present)
• Membership: Nederlandse Vereniging voor Parodontologie (2014–present)
• Director: VU Amstel Academie (2021–present)

Her research interests include evaluating oral hygiene products (e.g., mouthwashes, interdental tools), implant maintenance protocols, and pandemic impacts on dental healthcare workers. Recent studies analyze mortality rates among dental professionals during the pandemic and the efficacy of water flossers versus interdental brushes.

• Key Awards: Multiple unspecified scientific prizes for her research contributions

Prof. Slot advises on dental hygiene education, collaborates internationally, and leads initiatives to improve oral health practices. She actively contributes to academic governance through roles in educational institutions and professional associations.