Education

Biography

Thomas Davidson graduated with a Master of Science in Economics (M.Sc.) from Linköping University, Sweden, 2004. In 2009 he received a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the field of Health Technology Assessment at Linköping University. Between 2010 and 2015 he worked as a health economics at the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU). In 2015 he became an Associate Professor in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment at Linköping University and works full time as a researcher/lecturer. Much of his research during the last years have concerned cost-effectiveness analyses within oral care.

Research Interest

• Cost-Effectiveness
• Priority Setting
• Health Technology Assessment
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Quality of Life

Scientific Activities

Professional experience

Publications

1. Wigsten E, Kvist T, Jonasson P, EndoReCo, Davidson T. Comparing quality of life of patients undergoing either root canal treatment or tooth extraction, Journal of Endodontics, Jan;46(1):19-28, 2020.
2. Berlin H, Vall M, Bergenäs E, Ridell K, Brogårdh-Roth S, Lager E, List T, Davidson T, Klingberg G. Effects and cost-effectiveness of postoperative oral analgesics for additional postoperative pain relief in children and adolescents undergoing dental treatment: Health technology assessment including a systematic review, PLoS One, Dec 31;14(12), 2019.
3. Blomma C, Aronsson K, Bågesund M, Karlsson E, Borgstedt Risberg M, Ranggård L, Wärnberg Gerdin E, Davidson T. Evaluation of an early childhood caries preventive program stretching from pregnancy, in areas with low socioeconomic status in Sweden: 12-month results, International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health, 6(1) – 24th December 2019.
4. Kastenbom L, Falsen A, Larsson P, Sunnegårdh-Grönberg K, Davidson T. Costs and Health-Related Quality of Life in Relation to Caries, BMC Oral Health, 187(19): 1-8, 2019.
5. Christell H, Gullberg J, Nilsson K, Olofsson SH, Lindh C, Davidson T. Willingness to pay for osteoporosis risk assessment in primary dental care, Health Economics Review, 9(14): 2019.
6. Bergström EK, Davidson T, Moberg Sköld U. Cost-effectiveness through the dental health FRAMM Guideline for caries prevention among 12- to 15-year-olds in Sweden, Caries research, 53(3): 339-346, 2019.
7. Andersson M, Davidson T, Dahllöf G, Grindefjord M. Economic evaluation of an expanded caries-preventive program targeting toddlers in high-risk areas in Sweden, ACTA Odontologica Scandinavica, 77(4): 303-309, 2019.
8. Bartha E, Davidson T, Berg H, Kalman S. A one-year perspective on goal directed therapy in elderly with hip fracture: secondary outcomes, Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 63(5): 610-614, 2019.
9. Brodén J, Davidson T, Fransson H. Cost effectiveness of pulp capping and root canal treatment of young permanent teeth, accepted for publication in ACTA Odontologica Scandinavica, 77(4): 275-281, 2019.
10. Ástvaldsdóttir Á, Boström AM, Davidson T, Gabre P, Gahnberg L, Sandborgh-Englund G, Skott P, Ståhlnacke K, Tranaeus S, Wilhelmsson H, Wårdh I, Östlund P, Nilsson M, Oral health and dental care of older persons – a systematic map of systematic reviews, Gerodontology 35(4): 290-304, 2018.
11. Persson E, Anderson D, Back L, Davidson T, Johannisson E, Tinghög G. Discrepancy between health care rationing at the bedside and policy level, Medical Decision Making, 38(7): 881-887, 2018.
12. Schmidt I, Thor J, Davidson T, Nilsson F, Carlsson C. The national program on standardized cancer care pathways in Sweden: Observations and findings halfway through, Health Policy, 122(9): 945-948, 2018.
13. Häggman-Henrikson B, Alstergren P, Davidson T, Dag Högestätt E, Östlund P, Tranæus S, Vitols S, List T, Pharmacological treatment of orofacial pain – Health Technology Assessment including a systematic review with network meta-analysis, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 44(10): 800-826, 2017.
14. Husberg M, Davidson T, Hallert E. Non-medical costs during the first year after diagnosis in two cohorts of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, enrolled 10 years apart. Clinical Reumatology, 36(3): 499-506, 2017.
15. Iwarsson E, Jacobsson B, Dagerhamn J, Davidson T, Bernabé E, Heibert Arnlind A. Analysis of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal blood for detection of trisomy 21, 18 and 13 in a general pregnant population and in a high risk population - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 96(1): 7-18, 2017.
16. Davidson T, Tranæus S. Time to assess cost-effectiveness of technologies in dentistry, International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2(4): 2016.
17. Ástvaldsdóttir Á, Naimi-Akbar A, Davidson T, Brolund A, Lintamo L, Attergren Granath A, Tranæus S, Östlund P. Arginine and caries prevention: a systematic review, Caries Res. Jul 12;50(4): 383-393. 2016.
18. EUnetHTA JA2 WP7 SG3, Heintz E, Gerber-Grote A, Erker R, Ghabri S, Hamers FF, Prevolnik Rupel V, Davidson T. Is there a European view on health economic evaluations? - Results from a synopsis of methodological guidelines from the EUnetHTA partners, Pharmacoeconomics, 34(1): 59-76, 2016.
19. Davidson T, Lindelöf A, Wallén T, Lindahl, T, Hallert C. Point-of-care monitoring of warfarin treatment in community dwelling elderly-A randomised controlled study, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 21(5): 298-301, 2015.
20. Davidson T, Rohlin M, Hultin M, Jemt T, Nilner K, Sunnegårdh-Grönberg, Tranæus S, Nilsson M. Reimbursement systems have an impact on the treatment of adult patients with tooth loss, ACTA Odontologica Scandinavica, 73: 414-420, 2015.
21. Lundqvist M, Davidson T, Ordell S, Sjöström O, Zimmerman, Sjögren P. Health economic analyses of domiciliary dental care compared with dental care at stationary clinic for elderly nursing home residents in Sweden. Community Dental Health, 32(1): 39-43, 2015.
22. Levin L-Å, Husberg M, Sobocinski PD, Frykman Kull V, Friberg L, Rosenqvist M, Davidson T. A cost-effectiveness analysis of screening for silent atrial fibrillation after ischaemic stroke, Europace, 17(2): 207-214, 2015.
23. Heintz E, Arnberg K, Levin LÅ, Liliemark J, Davidson T. The impact of health economic evaluations in Sweden, German Journal for Evidence and Quality in Health Care, 108: 375-382, 2014.
24. Pirhonen L, Davidson T. Experiences of including costs of added life years in health economic evaluations in Sweden, Farmeconomia. Health Economics and Therapeutic Pathways, 15(2): 45-53, 2014.
25. Frisk F, Kvist T, Axelsson S, Bergenholtz G, Davidson T, Mejàre I, Norlund A, Petersson A, Sandberg H, Tranæus S, Hakeberg M. Pulp exposured in adults: Choice of treatment among Swedish dentists, Swedish Dental Journal, 37(3): 153-160, 2013.
26. Bartha E, Davidson T, Brodtkorb TH, Carlsson P, Kalman S. Value of information: interim analysis of a randomized, controlled trial of goal-directed haemodynamic treatment for elderly patients, Trials, 14(205), 2013.
27. Davidson T, Husberg M, Janzon M, Oldgren, J, Levin LÅ. Cost-effectiveness of dabigatran compared with warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation in Sweden, European Heart Journal, 34(3): 177-183, 2013.
28. Akcan D, Bergh C, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Rosén M. Study quality and bibliometric outcomes - no evidence of correlations, Scientometrics, 96(1): 297-303, 2013.
29. Bergenholtz G, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Frisk F, Hakeberg M, Kvist T, Norlund A, Petersson A, Portenier I, Sandberg H, Tranæus S, Mejàre I. Treatment of pulps in teeth affected by deep caries – a systematic review of the literature, Singapore Dental Journal, 34: 1-12, 2013.
30. Ågren S, Evangelista L, Davidson T, Strömberg A. Cost-effectiveness of a nurse-led education and psychosocial program for patients with chronic heart failure and their partners, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(15-16): 2347-2353, 2013.
31. Nordenram G, Davidson T, Gynther G, Helgesson G, Hultin M, Jemt T, Lekholm U, Nilner K, Norlund A, Rohlin M, Sunnegårdh-Grönberg K, Tranæus S. Qualitative studies of patients’ perceptions of loss of teeth, the edentulous state and prosthetic rehabilitation: a systematic review with meta-synthesis, Acta Odontology Scandinavica, May-Jul; 71 (3-4): 937-51, 2013.
32. Hultin, M, Davidson T, Gynther G, Helgesson G, Jemt T, Lekholm U, Nilner K, Nordenram G, Norlund A, Rohlin M, Sunnegårdh-Grönberg K, Tranæus S. Oral rehabilitation of tooth loss: A systematic review of quantitative studies of OHRQoL, International Journal of Prosthodontics, 25(6): 543-552, 2012.
33. Boman K, Davidson T, Gustavsson M, Olofsson M, Renström GB, Johansson L. Telemedicine improves the monitoring process of anticoagulant treatment, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 18(6): 312-316, 2012.
34. Bartha E, Davidson T, Hommel A, Thorngren KG, Carlsson P, Kalman S. Cost-effectiveness analysis of goal-directed hemodynamic treatment of elderly hip-fracture patients-before clinical research starts, Anaesthesiology 117(3): 519-530, 2012.
35. Rohlin M, Nilner K, Davidson T, Gynther G, Hultin M, Jemt T, Lekholm U, Nordenram G, Nordlund A, Sunnegård-Grönberg K, Tranæus S. Treatment of adult patients with edentulous jaws-A systematic review, International Journal of Prosthodontics, 25(6): 553-567, 2012.
36. Sunnegårdh-Grönberg K, Davidson T, Gynther G, Jemt T, Lekholm U, Nilner K, Nordenram G, Norlund A, Rohlin M, Tranæus S, Hultin M. Treatment of adult patients with partial edentulism: a systematic review, International Journal of Prosthodontics 25(6): 568-581, 2012.
37. Petersson A, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Frisk F, Hakeberg M, Kvist T, Norlund A, Mejàre I, Portenier I, Sandberg H, Tranæus S, Bergenholtz G. Radiological diagnosis of periapical bone tissue lesions in endodontics. A systematic review, International Endodontic Journal, Sep; 45(9): 783-801, 2012.
38. Mejàre I, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Frisk F, Hakeberg M, Kvist T, Norlund A, Petersson A, Portenier I, Sandberg H, Tranæus S, Bergenholtz, G. Diagnosis of the condition of the dental pulp: a systematic review. International Endodontic Journal, Jul; 45(7): 597-613, 2012.
39. Davidson T, Husberg M, Janzon M, Levin L-Å. The cost of thromboembolic events and their prevention among patients with atrial fibrillation. Journal of Atrial Fibrillation, 2(4): 1-11, 2011.
40. Davidson T, Ekermo B, Gaines H, Lesko B, Åkerlind B. The cost-effectiveness of introducing nucleic acid testing (NAT) to test for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV among blood donors in Sweden. Transfusion, 51: 421-429, 2011.
41. Ågren S, Evangelista L, Davidson T, Strömberg A. The influence of chronic heart failure in patient-partner dyads - a comparative study addressing issues of health-related quality of life, the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 26(1): 65-73, 2011.
42. Davidson T, Levin L-Å, Is the societal approach wide enough to include relatives? – Incorporating relatives’ costs and effects in a cost-effectiveness analysis, Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 8(1): 25-35, 2010.
43. Eckard N, Davidson T, Walfridsson H, Levin L-Å. Cost-effectiveness of catheter ablation treatment for patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation, Journal of atrial fibrillation, Aug 1(8): 461-470, 2009.
44. Davidson T, Levin L-Å. Do individuals consider expected income when valuing health states?, International journal of technological assessment in health care, 24(4): 488-494, 2008.
45. Davidson T, Krevers B, Levin L-Å. In pursuit of QALY weights for relatives-Empirical estimates in relatives caring for older people. European Journal of Health Economics, Aug 9(3): 285-292, 2008.