Ulrika Lindmark

Ulrika Lindmark is a Professor of Oral Health Sciences at Karlstad University, specializing in dental public health and salutogenic theory. Her research focuses on understanding how individual resources like Sense of Coherence (SOC) influence oral health behaviors, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, individuals with mental illness, and those with obstructive sleep apnea. She has authored textbooks on geriatric dentistry, health promotion, and aging, and collaborates internationally on projects like OSA education in dental hygiene programs and caries prevention in children.

• Education Background: Doctorate in Oral Health Sciences (specific details not listed)
• Affiliations: Department of Oral Health Sciences, Karlstad University

Her research highlights include:

• Link between SOC and better oral health outcomes
• Oral health's role in nutritional status and quality of life among older adults
• Interdisciplinary studies on healthcare workers' well-being

Teaching focuses on dental hygiene programs, public health, and scientific methodologies. She has supervised students at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Current projects include a study on caries prevention in 6-year-olds in Värmland and exploring OSA's oral health impacts.

Key collaborations involve researchers from physiotherapy, social work, and international institutions. Her work emphasizes practical interventions, such as digital training modules for healthcare professionals caring for elderly patients.