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Nina Lundegren is a Senior Lecturer, Senior Dental Officer, and Program Director at Malmö University's Faculty of Odontology, where she has been actively contributing to dental education and research since completing her doctoral thesis in 2012. She is affiliated with Division 4 of the Faculty of Odontology and is an integral member of the Advancing Oral Health research profile.
Her educational background includes a doctoral degree from Malmö University, where she defended her thesis titled "Oral health and self-perceived oral treatment need of adults in Sweden" in 2012. This foundational work established her expertise in patient-centered dental care and population oral health assessment.
Lundegren's research interests focus on three main interconnected areas: continuing professional development in dentistry, oral health and quality of life in older adults, and pedagogical development and evaluation of dental education. Her work examines how clinical criteria can be effectively implemented in daily dental practice, investigates the relationship between aging and orofacial appearance, and explores innovative educational methods such as portfolio assessment and online flipped classroom models.
Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on geriatric dentistry and dental education methodologies. The research shows consistent collaboration with colleagues including Sara Henricsson, Viveca Wallin Bengtsson, and Pia Andersson, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary research approaches. Her work bridges clinical dental practice with academic research, emphasizing patient perspectives and educational innovation.
- Member of Advancing Oral Health research profile
- Active contributor to dental education curriculum development
- Regular collaborator on geriatric dentistry research
Lundegren serves as a Program Director, guiding dental education programs while maintaining her clinical expertise as a dental officer. Her dual role as educator and practitioner allows her to directly translate research findings into educational practice and clinical settings, creating a valuable feedback loop between theory and practice in dental care.
