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 […]
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 […]
