Severe Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay
According to Swedish researchers, up to 20% of children have a particularly virulent strain of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in their mouths, which has a greater-than-usual ability to cause severe tooth decay. Finnish health technology company Koite Health Oy – named one of the hottest European startups in 2022 – has launched a method for […]
UK-based Oral Health Foundation calls for action after a huge rise in childhood tooth extractions under general anaesthetic
The Oral Health Foundation calls for urgent action after a new report by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities highlights a “catastrophic rise in childhood tooth extractions”. Figures released by the UK-based charity reveal an 83% increase in the number of 0-19 year-olds being admitted to hospital for tooth extractions under general anaesthetic, due […]
Lumoral’s journey from a brilliant idea to a unique oral health medical device
Koite Health Oy is a Finnish health technology company that develops light-activated antibacterial solutions for the treatment and prevention of oral diseases. The company’s Lumoral teeth cleaning method can be used at home by children and adults to prevent tooth decay and gum diseases and treat even the most severe cases of gum disease including […]
World Oral Health Day reminds us of the link between oral and general health
World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on 20 March to raise awareness of good oral hygiene and its importance for the whole body’s health. Special attention to the importance of oral health is needed at this time, as studies reveal that dental and oral bacteria are clearly linked to many chronic diseases in the body. […]
Periodontal disease in adolescence poses a threat to adult health – modern diagnosis and treatment methods help keep serious gum diseases at bay
Periodontitis, or severe gingivitis, is a common disease that is estimated to affect about 20-50% of the global population – often without any symptoms at all. Now, for the first time, a Finnish study has produced encouraging results in identifying young people at risk of the disease. It is estimated that around 10% of young […]
A healthy mouth is a prerequisite for successful implant treatment
Finland is a rather conservative country when it comes to dental implant treatments. Unlike in many other European countries, where demand for implants is growing strongly as the population ages, the growth in Finland has remained relatively moderate over the past 10-15 years. However, the need for implants is no less in our country. According […]
Good Oral Health is the Key to a Happy Gut
A healthy mouth is linked to overall health and well-being. Especially for people with long-term illnesses, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), oral and dental health is essential for maintaining general health and managing the underlying chronic illness. For Laura Jalasto, an athlete from Finland diagnosed with IBD, good oral and dental hygiene is especially […]
Smoking is a risk to oral health – all forms of tobacco are equally harmful
Smoking is one of the biggest threats to public health, killing more than 8 million people yearly. Tobacco’s nicotine is also a significant risk to oral health that makes it difficult to treat and detect serious gum diseases at their early stages. All forms of tobacco are equally harmful to health, says Marja Juselius, an oral […]
A healthy mouth supports top athletes’ performance and sports goals
Research shows a direct link between oral health and sports performance. Thus, Annimari Korte, a Finnish Olympic athlete, finds it disappointing that sports bodies such as her home country’s Olympic Committee do not support the oral health of competitive athletes like they support general health by paying for medical and physiotherapy services. Even though good […]
Seafarers and good oral health – an essential but often challenging combo
The seafarer’s role in the maritime industry is highly crucial: the world’s nearly two million seafarers, who help transport 90% of the world’s total global trade, keep the wheels of the global economy turning. However, maritime work can be physically and mentally challenging and threaten seafarers’ general and oral health. Mrs Päivi Miilunpalo, an occupational health […]
