Organisations
Orthodontics KU Leuven
Research at the KU Leuven Orthodontic unit is focused on aspects of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics both in growing and non-growing populations. Growth, development and morphology are evaluated in three dimensions whenever applicable.
- Studies on the role of the MSX1-gen in the ethiology of cleft lip and palate and hypodontia. - Hormonal interactions with craniofacial morphology and growth. - The use of dental maturation score ...
Biomaterials - BIOMAT KU Leuven
DENTAL BIOMATERIALS
The BIOMAT research group focuses on diverse kinds of biomaterials with orofacial application, and encompasses fundamental material science and biological cell culture, micro-organism and animal research, as well as applied laboratory and clinical research.
Current major research lines include:
- Biocompatibility and cariogenicity of dental biomaterials
- Dental adhesive ...
Peripheral Neuropathies Group University of Antwerp
Cardio & organ systems Hasselt University
Development and Regeneration, Kulak Kortrijk Campus KU Leuven
Development and regeneration, Kulak Campus Kortrijk involved in stem cell and developmental biology, human reproduction, pre-and postnatal development and the wider scope of regenerative medicine.
Jordanova Lab Flanders Institute for Biotechnology
Population Studies in Oral Health KU Leuven
Current research lines are:
- Exploring caries experience and its determinants
- Oral health monitoring of population groups
- Inventorizing oral health care needs in specific groups of the Belgian population
- Evaluation of an oral health promotion initiative in small children - the Smile for Life project
- Timing of tooth emergence and the challenge of dealing with interval-censored ...