I am a PhD student in the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health at Aarhus University. My research focuses on how the extracellular matrix shapes microbial communities in subgingival plaque and how the microbial biofilm matrix influences periodontitis progression. With years of experience as a dentist, teaching in dentistry, and a deep interest in oral biofilm ecology, I combine clinical insight with several state-of-the-art research methodologies (e.g., confocal microscopy, fluorescence lectin binding analysis (FLBA), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), correlative imaging, next-generation sequencing, and enzyme therapy of biofilms) to better understand subgingival biofilms at the microscale. My goal is to translate fundamental knowledge about biofilm structure into novel strategies for periodontal therapy.
My research investigates the components and architecture of the subgingival biofilm matrix and their correlation to the bacterial composition in patients with severe periodontitis. We focus on developing new methods to identify potential therapeutic targets in this group of patients.
I conduct research as a PhD student at Aarhus University, where I am also a member of the PhD Association. Alongside my research, I am actively involved in teaching cariology at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health. I hold a degree in dentistry and have more than three years of clinical experience in both public and private dental practice.
