Dent2Health Conference 2025: Bridging Oral and Systemic Health

The fourth annual Dent2Health Conference took place in Malmö on October 8, 2025, bringing together experts, researchers, and innovators from dentistry, healthcare, and life science.

This year’s conference highlighted exciting topics such as the oral microbiome in type 2 diabetes, saliva research, connected oral care, and collaborative models between dental and primary care. The event provided a valuable platform for networking and for exploring new opportunities in research, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The Dent2Health Conference is part of the broader Dent2Health initiative, managed by Medeon Science Park. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between oral and systemic health, promoting a holistic approach to healthcare. By facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and the public sector, Dent2Health supports the development of innovations that improve people’s health and wellbeing.

LOCATION
STUDIO, Nordenskiöldsgatan 24 211 19 Malmö

PROGRAM

08:45
Registration and Coffee

09:15
Welcome and introduction
Magdalena Almén, Medeon Science Park, Lisa Kirsebom, moderator

09:25
Molecular insights of oral microbiome in Type 2 Diabetes: A pilot Omics Study
Tarun Veer Singh Ahluwalia, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen

10:05
Saliva omics in clinical studies-methodological considerations
Bijar Ghafouri, Linköping University

10:45
Coffee break

11:10
Saliva sampling for diagnosing celiac disease - opportunities and challenges
Jesper Lexner, Lund University

11:35
Connected Oral Care: How Smart Toothbrushes Support Health and Quality of Life 
Johan Flyborg, Blekinge Institute of Technology

12:05
Denmark’s Oral Biobank (DOBi) - Connecting Oral and General Health 
Nils Liedtke, University of Copenhagen

12:30
Lunch

13:30
Bridging the gap between dental and primary care  - Two Collaborative Projects Towards Holistic Health
Susanna Calling, Lund University, Region Skåne, Peter Nymberg, Lund University, Region Skåne, Nils Oscarson Folktandvården Skåne

14:00
Enzyme based innovations in oral health
Mats Clarsund, ZymIQ

14:30
Connecting the Dots: Human Microbiomes in Oral and Systemic Health
Manuel Porcar, Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence

15:10
Coffee break

15:35
Augmented reality in oral health promotion
Aleksandar Milosavljevic, Malmö University

16:05
Panel discussion

16:25
Concluding remarks

Magdalena 960 Liggande

For more information

Magdalena Almén

Strategic Area Manager

PHONE 0709186439
E-MAIL magdalena.almen@medeon.se