Our team
Ingrid Fjærvik
Dentist, founder and speaker
Master's degree in dentistry, University of Oslo, 2004
Specialized in nitrous oxide and sedation since 2004
Implant course, Straumann, 2006 and 2014
Specialization in implant prosthetics - Education at Haukeland Hospital (Bergen), 2012
Invisalign Competence/License/Advanced training, 2011 - 2014
Advanced training in comprehensive dentistry (Pankey Institute - Miami), 2011 - 2013
Exam in cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of patients with dental anxiety
Aesthetic Dentistry (Pankey Institute - Miami), 2014
Spokesperson for Invisalign (invisible braces) in Norway and Europe
Postgraduate Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy at The City of London Dental School, 2018-2019 (orthodontics)
Since graduating in 2004, Ingrid has been dedicated to working with patients suffering from dental fear and other treatment anxiety issues. She is also one of Norway's leading experts in Invisalign (invisible braces). She uses anesthesia, nitrous oxide, sedation and conventional treatment to ensure patient comfort during dental visits. She focuses on minimally invasive and aesthetic dentistry.
Member of the Norwegian Dental Association
Member of the Norwegian Association for Odontophobia (NOFOBI)
Member of Dentanet
Helene Føreland
Dentist, co-owner and speaker
Master's degree in dentistry, University of Bergen 2017
Continuous education in minimally invasive dentistry (Dentanet) since 2017
Invisalign Go certification, 2018
Certification course in laser treatment, 2019
Postgraduate Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy at The City of London Dental School, 2021-2023
Invisalign Comprehensive certification, 2023
International speaker for Invisalign since 2021
Examination in cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of patients with dental fear 2024
Helene is a highly dedicated dentist who genuinely cares about her patients. Helene has extensive experience of working with patients suffering from dental fear. She focuses on ensuring that patients feel safe during their dental visits. Helene is a dentist who is truly passionate about her profession and spends much of her free time attending and holding courses. She is committed to seeing the whole picture with each patient and combining function and aesthetics for minimally invasive treatment. As one of the leading Invisalign dentists in Norway, she is also a lecturer in Invisalign (invisible braces) internationally and teaches other dentists how to use Invisalign.
Member of the Norwegian Dental Association
Member of the Norwegian Association for Odontophobia (NOFOBI)
Member of Dentanet
Instagram @drheleneforeland
Vera Breivik
Dentist
Graduated as a dentist from the University of Oslo in January 2008
Exam in odontophobia (treatment of patients with dental fear)
Examination in cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of patients with anxiety and dental fear (2015)
Further education in aesthetic and holistic dentistry (Pankey Institute - Miami) 2012-2014
Implant surgery boosts Straumann 2013
Specialist expertise in nitrous oxide and sedation since 2014
Special expertise in implant prosthetics
Working with sleep apes/snore rails
Invisalign competence/license
Implant surgery course 2024
Vera has worked as a dentist since January 2008. Experience from patients in all age groups with varying treatment needs. A degree in odontophobia makes Vera well-suited to treating patients with dental fear and anxiety about dental treatment. Uses general anesthesia, nitrous oxide and sedation (sedative tablets) when needed and by agreement with the patient. Vera is very fond of her profession and keeps herself constantly updated through courses both in Norway and abroad. Vera performs all types of treatments at FK, but is particularly interested in gum surgery.
Member of the Norwegian Dental Association (MNTF)
Member of the Norwegian Association for Odontophobia (NOFOBI)
Member of the European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (EADSM)
Ugne Ragauskiene
Dental hygienist, dental secretary and clinic manager
Bachelor of Dentistry from Vilnius University 2014
Private practice in Norway from 2015
Invisalign course 2018
Certification course in laser treatment 2019
Ugne is both an authorized dental secretary and dental hygienist from Lithuania in 2014. She has been working in Norway since 2015. Throughout her career, she has worked in private practice, both in teams with general dentists and specialists, and as a dental hygienist with her own patients.
She has considerable experience with Invisalign and has dedicated much of her time to this area since 2016. She collaborates closely with the dentists at FK on Invisalign treatment.
Ugne enjoys variation in her work, appreciates teamwork and loves working with talented colleagues. She is dedicated to establishing good routines, and her focus on providing patients with a positive experience and quality treatment reflects her passion for dental health.
Ugne has worked with Helene since 2017 and they work permanently as a team in addition to Ugne doing much of the Invisalign treatment at FK. She is also the coordinator for all the secretaries and dental hygienists.
Thusi Uvakanth
Dental assistant
Thusi is originally from Sri Lanka. She has a degree in economics, but has worked in dental health in Molde for 14 years, before moving to Eastern Norway with her family in 2023. She loves her job! Meeting many different people, working with her colleagues and caring for patients are some of the things that make everyday life exciting. It's important to Thusi that patients feel safe and comfortable, and she therefore places great emphasis on communication. Thusi works in a team with Vera.
In January 2025, she began further education as an authorized dental secretary - an education everyone at FK knows she passes with flying colors, as she is one of the best secretaries we have ever met.
Thusi is FK's own ray of sunshine. If you're having a bad day, come and say hello to Thusi, and soon you'll have a good day!
Marte Nygård
Dental hygienist
Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Bergen 2020
Private practice 2020
Marte graduated as a dental hygienist from the University of Bergen in 2020, and has since then worked closely with dentists both as a dental hygienist and assistant. She works together with Ingrid and takes care of cleaning and assistance, and also has her own patients for cleaning and examinations.
Marte has a calm and pleasant personality and is keen to ensure that patients feel safe and well looked after at the clinic.
Ida Nordgård
Dental hygienist
Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Bergen 2017
Ida graduated as a dental hygienist from the University of Bergen in 2017. After graduating, she has acquired broad experience in dental care, with 4 years of experience in the public sector in both Bergen and Oslo, followed by 3 years in the private sector in Bærum. In addition to the Fjærvik clinic, Ida works two days a week with a gum specialist.
For Ida, it is essential to create a safe and comfortable experience for all her patients. She emphasizes care and quality in her treatment, and her goal is for each patient to feel cared for.
Fredrik Lindberg
Oral surgeon
Fredrik is an experienced specialist in oral surgery and oral medicine. He has specialist training in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Sweden. He has extensive experience from several public and private oral and maxillofacial surgery departments and regularly attends national and international congresses to keep up to date with the latest developments in his specialty. With his knowledge and experience, Fredrik can offer patients a high level of expertise and professionalism in oral surgery and oral medicine.
Fredrik works with us every other Monday, performing many different types of surgery such as surgical removal of wisdom teeth and insertion of implants.
Terje Schrøder
Receptionist
Terje has worked in the dental industry since 2012. He is known as a warm and friendly person and has become an important part of our patients' meeting with the clinic.
Valentina Molla
Dental student
Valentina is studying dentistry at the University of Oslo in her third year, and works as a secretary with Helene on Tuesday evenings, and as extra help when needed.
Valentina is friendly, interested and knowledgeable, and always smiling!
Wenche-Cathrin Gavoll Hansen
Authorized Dental Secretary
Through long experience in the profession, Wenche has serviced most tasks within the industry. Many years of training in sterile processing and assisting in operations in collaboration with specialists in: prosthetics, periodontics, dentoalveolar surgery and implant surgery.
Wenche has previously worked permanently with the surgeon and Vera, but now works as an on-call guard.
Tor Helge Skogholt
HR and legal advisor
Tor Helge Skogholt, legal and management graduate from University and College, with long and varied management experience from private companies and government agencies.
He is responsible for HR and HSE at Fjærvik Klinikken.