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The ”National Graduate School in Odontological Science” was the first school of this kind in Sweden. The program ran for five years, from 2009 to 2014, in collaboration with the four dental faculties. The management consisted of a Program Director and four coordinators from the Dental Schools in Umeå, Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö plus one representative from the County Council. Two courses, of approximately one week, were arranged across Sweden every year on topics that included cell biology, oral biofilms and risk, a crossdisciplinary course in biomaterials, development and regeneration of bones and teeth, generic skills for odontological research, health psychology, pain and inflammation, and immunity. These courses were an excellent opportunity for the students to meet and learn from each other. To date, 17 of the 20 students have now finished their doctoral studies. Only two of the original 20 students interrupted their studies. All PhD theses were on a high international level and mostly related to clinical research. A follow-up study was carried out between September and December 2017, with a questionnaire of 13 open questions sent to all students. The response rate was 100 percent. All students were very positive to the Graduate School experience, especially regarding the social network, even if some critical comments were given regarding courses and the economy. Moreover, after finishing their PhD’s the students have successfully progressed in their careers.

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