Viveca Wallin Bengtsson

Viveca Wallin Bengtsson is a Senior Lecturer in Oral Health and Senior Dentist at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Oral Health. She also serves as a Postdoctoral fellow in oral health and is a member of the University-wide Ethics Council. Her work focuses on the intersection of oral health and systemic diseases, particularly periodontitis and its relationship with cardiovascular conditions.

• Odontology doctor (awarded November 29, 2019)
• Specialist dental training (awarded June 1, 2005)
• Dental education from Malmö University (awarded June 1, 1995)

Dr. Wallin Bengtsson's primary research interests include periodontitis and its interaction with cardiovascular diseases, carotid calcifications visible on panoramic radiographs, and peri-implant diseases. She investigates how oral health conditions affect systemic health, particularly in older populations. Her work with the Swedish National Study of Aging and Care (SNAC) examines individuals aged 60 and older, revealing associations between periodontitis and cardiovascular events. She also conducts clinical trials on treatments for peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, emphasizing patient-centered care approaches.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the oral-systemic link, particularly between periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases. The research employs both quantitative methods (longitudinal studies, clinical trials) and qualitative approaches (interview studies). Her work increasingly incorporates patient perspectives and experiences, showing evolution from purely clinical research to more holistic investigations of oral health care delivery. Several publications focus on innovative treatments for peri-implant conditions using technologies like Er:YAG lasers.

Dr. Wallin Bengtsson actively supervises students at multiple levels and participates in peer review activities for journals including BMJ Open and Wiley publications. She is involved in the University-wide Ethics Council and serves as a main supervisor for master's theses and co-supervisor for doctoral students.