Swedish Dental Society

The Swedish Dental Society, known in Swedish as Svenska Tandläkare-Sällskapet, is a Swedish organization devoted to dentistry and odontological scholarship. It was established on 21 November 1860, making it one of the long-standing professional and learned institutions associated with dental science in Sweden. The society initially operated primarily as a learned society, providing a forum for professional exchange and the development of dental knowledge. The organization adopted its current name in 1881. Its institutional role later changed significantly in December 1984, when it became a foundation. Following that transition, greater emphasis was placed on providing financial support for dental research. This foundation structure distinguishes the society from a conventional commercial brand or dental-care provider: its principal activities are professional, educational, scientific, and institutional rather than the sale of consumer products. The Swedish Dental Society also contributes to post-college dental education. Its educational role is directed toward continuing professional development after completion of formal dental training, helping practitioners and other dental professionals engage with developments in clinical practice and odontological research. In addition, the society arranges conferences that provide opportunities for presentations, discussion, networking, and dissemination of knowledge within the dental community. The society is therefore best understood as a Swedish professional and scientific organization rather than a corporate brand. Its activities combine the traditions of a learned society with the functions of a research-supporting foundation and a provider of continuing education. Publicly available reference material identifies Professor Per Vult von Steyern as its current chair. Detailed information about its headquarters, current funding levels, membership base, website, and specific research grants is not established in the supplied sources.

The Swedish Dental Society was founded on 21 November 1860 as a Swedish odontological and dental organization. Its early identity was that of a learned society: an institution intended to support professional discussion, scholarship, and the development of dental knowledge rather than to operate as a commercial dental business. The society formed part of the institutional growth of dentistry in Sweden during the nineteenth century, when dental practice and dental science were becoming more organized professions. In 1881, the organization adopted the name Swedish Dental Society, corresponding to the Swedish name Svenska Tandläkare-Sällskapet. The change established the name under which it is subsequently known in English-language references. Although the supplied historical account does not detail each activity of the society during the intervening decades, its continuing identity was connected with odontological learning and professional exchange. A major institutional turning point came in December 1984, when the society became a foundation. This change shifted its emphasis beyond the traditional model of a learned society and placed greater weight on the financial support of dental research. As a foundation, the organization has been described as supporting the advancement of dental and odontological knowledge through research funding and related professional activities. The society also maintains an educational function through post-college dental education. This role concerns professional learning after initial dental qualification and complements its research-oriented mission. By arranging educational activities and conferences, the organization provides channels for communicating scientific and clinical developments to the dental profession. The Swedish Dental Society’s conference activities further reflect its combined scientific and professional character. Conferences allow dental professionals and researchers to meet, exchange findings, and discuss developments in practice and research. The available reference material does not identify individual conference titles, attendance figures, funding amounts, or specific research programs, so those details are not included here. The organization remains active. The current chair identified in the reference material is Professor Per Vult von Steyern. No reliable source in the supplied material establishes a separate commercial owner, parent company, listed status, or consumer product portfolio. The society is consequently characterized as an independent professional and scientific organization rather than a conventional product brand.

• 1984

  Conversion into a foundation

  [1]Swedish Dental Societyen.wikipedia.org

  In December 1984, the society became a foundation and placed greater emphasis on financially supporting dental research.

• 1881

  Adoption of the current name

  [1]Swedish Dental Societyen.wikipedia.org

  The organization adopted the name Swedish Dental Society, or Svenska Tandläkare-Sällskapet in Swedish.

• 1860

  Foundation of the society

  [1]Swedish Dental Societyen.wikipedia.org

  The Swedish Dental Society was founded on 21 November 1860 as a Swedish odontological and dental organization.

A Swedish learned and professional dental organization with a strong emphasis on research support, continuing education, and scientific exchange.

• Research funding · 1984

  Dental research support

  Following its conversion into a foundation, the society placed greater emphasis on financially supporting dental research. The available reference does not specify the value, eligibility rules, or named programs associated with this support.

• Continuing professional education

  Post-college dental education

  The society provides educational activities for dental professionals after completion of formal dental training. These activities form part of its professional and scientific mission, although the supplied material does not identify particular courses or curricula.

• Professional events

  Dental conferences

  The Swedish Dental Society arranges conferences connected with dentistry and odontological knowledge. These events support professional exchange and dissemination of research and clinical information; specific conference names and schedules are not provided in the source material.

• 1984

  Transition to foundation statusStrategy

  Background

  The society had originally operated as a learned society focused on odontological and dental knowledge.

  Action taken

  In December 1984, it became a foundation, with greater emphasis on financially supporting dental research.

  Aftermath

  The change strengthened the organization’s role as a research-supporting and professional institution alongside its education and conference activities.

  Source

1. 1Swedish Dental Societyen.wikipedia.org