• Eating Disorders: An Analysis of Self-Induced Vomiting, Binge Eating, and Oral Hygiene Behavior 

      Johansson, Gerd Ann-Katrin Janmyr; Mjanger Øvretvedt, Tone; Reinholtsen, Karen Knudsen; Johansson, Anders Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Background. Self-induced vomiting (SIV) is often present in patients with eating disorders (ED) and potentially damaging for oral health. Related behaviors, such as binge eating and oral hygiene habits, may equally increase ...
    • Periodontitis in obese adults with and without metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study 

      Nilsen, Astrid; Thorsnes, Anette; Lie, Stein Atle; Methlie, Paal; Bunæs, Dagmar Fosså; Reinholtsen, Karen Knudsen; Leknes, Knut Norvald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Background Epidemiological studies support an association between obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and periodontitis. Still, understanding of the effects of low-grade inflammation in obese subjects on periodontitis and ...