New innovation reduces oral diseases while COVID-19 limits access to dental treatment
Obtaining dental care is more difficult during the current pandemic and this is causing an increase in dental problems such as dental cavity formation and gum disease. Researchers have introduced a home-use method for the reduction and prevention of dental disease. Evidence suggests that patients with periodontitis and cavities have an increased risk of developing […]
Research shows the sustained antibacterial effect of Dual Light PDT on biofilm
Koite Health researchers have studied the efficacy and sustainability of the antibacterial effect of daily administered dual light on Streptococcus mutans biofilm. This was compared to single-wavelength antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and antibacterial Blue light (aBL) treatments respectively. The results indicate that when administered repeatedly to S. mutans biofilm, a single wavelength-based aBL or aPDT lead to […]
Antibacterial light-activated therapy reduces plaque formation.
Antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is such an effective method of eliminating biofilm bacteria that the viability of up to two weeks old Str. mutans biofilm viability is completely lost. The effectiveness is also excellent against anaerobes. The mechanism is based on the light-activation of a dye, which acts as a photosensitizer. So far, the method […]
A major gingivitis research in Europe reveals a grim fact: brushing your teeth is not enough – Finnish innovation treats and prevents periodontitis efficiently
The breakthrough study shows that eliminating the bacteria contained in dental plaque should be as vital a part of dental hygiene as brushing your teeth and flossing. HELSINKI, Finland (October 13, 2022) Europe’s largest periodontitis study is currently being carried out at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The first results of the three-year study indicate clearly that […]
Lumoral antibacterial aPDT treatment helps treat periodontitis
Decreased fine motor skills and memory impairment in older people can make it difficult to maintain good oral hygiene. Lumoral’s antibacterial aPDT phototherapy effectively eliminates harmful bacteria in the mouth and also treats advanced periodontitis. A report publishedin Dentistry Journal describes a 78-year-old Swedish man with vascular dementia who has difficulty managing good oralhealthon his own. The help of a […]
WHO: Status of global oral health is “alarming” – Oral health neglect affects nearly half of the world’s population
A new Global Oral Health Status Report published on November 18, 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that almost half of the world’s population (45% or 3.5 billion people) suffer from oral diseases, with 3 out of every 4 affected people living in low- and middle-income countries. The WHO report also reveals that global cases […]
WHO: Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being, and quality of life
Why is oral health so important for everyone? The mouth is the “starting point” of the body’s defense and immunity system. When oral health is compromised by disease or injury, general health is also affected, describes Dr. Benoit Varenne, Oral Health Programme Officer at the NCD Prevention Department of the World Health Organization (WHO). According to […]
Perio Master Clinic 2023 conference explores the perio-ortho synergy
Interaction, cooperation, and common ground between periodontology and orthodontics will be the focus of Perio Master Clinic 2023. The conference for dental clinicians will be organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) in Antwerp, Belgium on 3-4 March 2023. Multidisciplinary collaboration between periodontists and orthodontists is key for the treatment of periodontitis in its […]
Strong link found between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is linked to an increased risk of periodontitis, i.e. periodontal disease. This is according to new publications from a European research project that explored the link between the two diseases. How does inflammatory bowel disease affect oral health? And how does the mouth affect our gut? It is already well known that […]
Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses
A study led by researchers from the University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in the UK shows that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing potentially life-threatening abscesses on the brain. The study, published in the Journal of Dentistry, investigated brain abscesses and their association […]
