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Magnus Strømmen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His clinical appointments include:
- Surgical Clinic, St. Olavs Hospital HF
- Dental Health Competence Center Midt (under the Dental Health Service's competence centers)
Dr. Strømmen's research program systematically investigates how bariatric procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass induce oral health complications including dental erosion, caries, and periodontal disease. He pioneers pharmacokinetic studies on altered drug absorption (notably gabapentin and pregabalin) in post-bariatric patients and develops evidence-based patient education frameworks targeting alcohol reduction and oral hygiene optimization. His work exposes systemic gaps in current clinical guidelines regarding surgical-dental care integration.
His 2025 publication portfolio reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on the understudied oral-systemic consequences of obesity surgery. These works consistently demonstrate bidirectional health impacts between gastrointestinal anatomy changes and dental outcomes, while advocating for mandatory dental screening protocols within bariatric pathways. Key thematic trends include medication management challenges, nutritional deficiency risks, and the necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration across surgical, dental, and pharmacological specialties.
Dr. Strømmen leads multiple active research initiatives including the BAR-ALKORAL database project (28 collaborators tracking oral health and intoxication patterns in obesity patients), BAR-TANNTUR (dental tourism behavior analysis), and BAR-TEETH (qualitative patient experience studies). These involve strategic partnerships with St. Olavs Hospital, Dental Health Competence Center Midt, Health Møre og Romsdal HF, and Oslo University Hospital.
He operates within interdisciplinary teams comprising bariatric surgeons, dental specialists, clinical pharmacologists, and public health researchers. These teams leverage the infrastructure of the Dental Health Competence Center Midt and St. Olavs Hospital to translate research findings directly into clinical protocols and regional health policies for integrated patient care.
