Short presentation

My scientific activities reflect the application of a wide range of methods. I am experienced in conducting randomized clinical trials, observational studies, registry studies, questionnaire studies and laboratory experiments. The research questions I ask are based on an ambition to improve oral and general health at population level. I strive to establish interdisciplinary research collaborations to increase quality and the impact in society.

I hold a position as Head of Section & Associate Professor at the Section of Clinical Oral Microbiology at Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen.

Current research

Current projects:

COHERE: In collaboration with leading researchers, doctors and maxillofacial surgeons, we investigate the prediction of chronic inflammation causing odontogenic infection spread. In 2020, we have initiated analyses on retrospective material. A PhD study are currently running, and a prospective multicenter case-control study will start in fall 2021.

ORION: In collaboration with researchers from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research and from the Danish Cancer Society, we have initiated a registry study aiming to determine whether oral disease in childhood predisposes to systemic disease later in life.

Irrigation: In collaboration with Professor Paul Abbots (Perth, UWA) we investigate the Effect of sodium hypochlorite on root fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth.

PolyNeedle: Collaboration with researchers at DTU

EndoReCo: The Scandinavian Endodontic Research Group. We are researchers from the Endodontic academic environments at the universities in Copenhagen, Malmö and Gothenburg who carry out inter-regional research projects. https://www.researchgate.net/lab/EndoReCo-Helena-Fransson.

CV

Merete Markvart (previous Merete Hjorth Laustsen)

Assoc. Prof. at University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Head of Section, Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology.

Education

University pedagogy (august 2016)

PhD in Health and medical Sciences (9.12.2011)

Authorization and right to self-employment (April 2008)

Cand. Odont, UCPH (June 2005)

Employment    

Associate Professor, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen (2018-) Head of Section, Clinical Oral Microbiology (2019-)

Assistant Professor, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen (2014-2018)

Dentist, Greve Kommunale Tandpleje (2014)

Clinical Manager and Dentist, Sorø Kommunale Tandpleje (2012-2014)

Dentist at Tandlæge Peter Amund Nielsen, Køge (2011-2012)

Research assistent, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen, (2011–2012, 2005-2006)

PhD student, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen (2006–2011, incl. maternity leave)

Dentist, Tandlægerne Lyngby Hovedgade 41 (2005-2007)

Awards              

ESE Young Investigator Research Grant 2014, 5000 €

Professional memberships

European Society of Endodontology (ESE)

Danish Dental Association

Danish Endodontic Society