Inger Wårdh

Inger Wårdh is an Associate Professor of Gerodontics Research at Karlstad University, specializing in collaboration between dental and healthcare professionals to enhance oral health outcomes for older adults. Her work spans odontological, medical, and organizational aspects of geriatric oral care. She currently leads research projects funded by grants such as Kamprad's Foundation, focusing on preventive measures for care-dependent elderly in home settings.

Education: Dental degree from Karolinska Institutet (KI), odontological doctoral degree from Sahlgrenska Academy, and associate professorship from KI. She has held part-time roles at Mälardalen University's Department of Public Health and maintained clinical experience in hospital dental care across Stockholm and Västmanland.

Research Interests: Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare, organizational models for elderly oral care, and the interplay between general and oral health. Her studies explore barriers and solutions for integrating dental care into broader healthcare systems.

Grants & Advising: Supervised three doctoral students with four ongoing projects. Received significant funding for studies on domiciliary oral hygiene interventions. Active in cross-European collaborations through networks like the Nordic School of Health Care.

Awards: None explicitly stated, but recognized through grant acquisitions and academic contributions.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary teams across dentistry, nursing, and geriatric medicine. Engaged with the European College of Gerodontology and Swedish Dental Association committees.