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U van der Velden is a Lecturer in the Department of Periodontology at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). Their research focuses on periodontal disease mechanisms, clinical trial methodologies, and the impact of nutritional supplementation on oral health. Key interests include periodontitis, randomized clinical trials, and microbiological analysis of periodontal care. Over 229 research outputs demonstrate expertise in periodontal therapy, patient self-care, and evidence-based practices. They have supervised 14 PhD theses and actively contribute to academic activities like editorial work for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and international lectures on periodontal etiology and treatment strategies.
Research highlights include evaluating vitamin C and omega-3 supplementation effects, microbiological outcomes of periodontal care, and long-term patient compliance in supportive therapies. Collaborations span global institutions, with recent work focusing on clinical measurement reliability and systemic health connections. No ancillary activities are reported beyond academic roles.
Teaching includes the Introduction in Clinical Periodontology course, and professional memberships include the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). Their work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to periodontal disease management.
