Birte Holtfreter

Birte Holtfreter is a Biomathematician at the Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Endodontology, affiliated with the University of Greifswald's Center for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine. Her research focuses on epidemiological connections between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions.

• 1998–2003: Diploma in Biomathematics, University of Greifswald
• 2000–2001: ERASMUS study abroad, University of Padua, Italy
• 2003–2007: Doctorate in DFG Research Training Group GK840

Research Interests:
• Longitudinal analysis of periodontal disease trends
• Bidirectional associations between periodontitis and systemic diseases (e.g., chronic kidney disease)
• Risk prediction models for dental health outcomes

Scientific Awards:

• 2014: Eugen Fröhlich Prize (DGParo) for periodontal disease trend analysis
• 2013: DGP/GABA Research Prize (€10,000) for periodontitis-chronic kidney disease association
• 2012: DGP/GABA Research Prize (€10,000) for 5-year tooth loss prediction models
• 2010: DGP/GABA Research Prize (€10,000) for testosterone-periodontitis association
• 2009: DGEpi Poster Award for periodontal mortality risk analysis

Contact:
Walther-Rathenau-Straße 42a, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
Email: birte.holtfreter@uni-greifswald.de
Phone: 03834 867397