Eklund Foundation for Odontological
Research and Education

In 2020, Marie Nordström, Dentist and Lecturer, PhD candidate at the Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, received an Eklund Foundation grant to study why some young adults manage to stay caries-free despite socio-economic challenges. Five years later, she reflects on the key findings, what surprised her, and how the research is moving forward.  Marie’s interest in public […]

 €250,000 is the total sum allocated for research within dentistry by the Eklund Foundation in 2026. The application portal will be open during May for the 11th year running, welcoming applicants from all parts of the world in all fields of dentistry.  Both experimental and clinical studies within all fields of dentistry are accepted, but the foundation will prioritize projects that can be related to periodontology, implantology, or cariology. Researchers may apply for funding of a project in its entirety or for part […]

The Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education is pleased to announce the three projects receiving this year’s funding.   The Eklund Foundation supports dentistry related research projects for the 10th consecutive year. The three selected projects, which are to be conducted at three different universities, will together receive funding amounting to approximately €242,000.  Joel Eklund, […]