swedish dental society swedish dental society the swedish dental society (swedish: svenska tandläkare-sällskapet) is a swedish odontological and dental organization. logo. it was founded on 21 november 1860, and got its current name in 1881. originally a learned society, since december 1984 it has been a foundation with more emphasis on supporting dental research financially. it also provides for dental post-college education and arranges conferences. the current chair is professor per vult von steyern.