Peter Svensson
Faculty & Department
Education
Dr.Odont., Aarhus University, Denmark
DDS, Aarhus University, Denmark
PhD, Aarhus University, Denmark
Bio
Academic Credentials: Earned a DDS (1987), Ph.D. (1993), Dr.Odont. (2000), and Odont.Dr. (h.c.) (2013).
Research and Publications: Research has advanced understanding of peripheral and central mechanisms of orofacial pain, neuroplasticity, trigeminal motor physiology and jaw function, bruxism, quantitative sensory testing, electrophysiology, brain imaging, and temporomandibular disorders. Over 600 original research articles, reviews, and book chapters have been published, with a recognized H-index of 77. Contributions to the development of international classifications and guidelines for pain, headache, orofacial pain, and bruxism have been acknowledged.
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Diagnosis, classification, mechanisms and treatment of orofacial pain including temporomandibular disorders
Bruxism and dental sleep disorders
Training and learning-induced brain plasticity
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I believe I have a strong impact on research-based teaching of both undergraduate dental students and post-graduate students from different fields by dissemination of evidence-based information of oral function, health and pain. In particular, I have contributed to the paradigm shift in understanding the relationship between mal-occlusion and orofacial pain which has significant therapeutic implications. I have also contributed significantly to international post-graduate teaching of orofacial pain in particular in Japan, China, Brazil and many European countries not the least Sweden. Moreover, I have contributed to the public awareness of orofacial pain and bruxism through articles in newspapers, magazins and television.