University of Bergen

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university. There are seven faculties at UiB and there are more than 20 000 students at the university. The University of Bergen (UiB) is one of Norway’s leading research institutions, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, international collaborations, and strong societal engagement. Research at UiB is particularly strong in areas such as marine and climate sciences, global health, human rights and legal studies, philosophy, linguistics, and computational biology. The university is also home to internationally recognised research in geology, neuroscience, and migration studies.

The Department of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Bergen educates both dentists and dental hygienists through programmes that integrate medical, biological, and clinical training. Students receive extensive hands-on experience at the University Dental Clinic, which delivers diagnostics, preventive care, and specialised treatment across all fields of dentistry. In addition, our department offers specialist education for dentists in fields such as orthodontics, endodontics, periodontology, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and prosthodontics. Research at the department is closely integrated with education and clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on translational and patient-oriented studies. Key research areas include tissue engineering, biomaterials, craniofacial development and function, oral infections and inflammation, and patient- and community-based dentistry.