Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Eastern Norway

The Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Eastern Norway (TkØ) is a regional center of excellence providing specialized dental services, research, and professional guidance. Located in Oslo, the center serves as a hub for advanced clinical treatments that require specialist intervention beyond the scope of general practice. TkØ is heavily involved in clinical research, focusing on oral health epidemiology, dental biomaterials, and patient-centered outcomes. It also plays a critical role in the continuing education of dental health personnel and provides advisory services to public dental health authorities. The institution is owned by regional county municipalities and works to ensure high-quality, evidence-based oral healthcare across Eastern Norway.