Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered by accident in 1900 by a medical student, Oscar Raab, in Munich. He was studying common freshwater bugs, paramecium, and noted that the organic compound ac...
We are proud to present Lumoral at the Finnish Dental Exhibition
Are you a dental professional? You are warmly welcome to explore Lumoral and meet us at the Finnish Dental Congress and Exhibition on 7th–9th November 2019 in Messukeskus, Helsinki. Interested to h...
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-wave...
Lumoral method is based on research that initiated from a Biodesign project at Aalto University. The article introduces the science behind the technology and interviews the researchers, paediatric ...
New method kills harmful bacteria on teeth: Finnish Medical Journal
Finnish Medical Journal has featured Koite Health research. The journal is a general medical journal and the leading journal aimed at medical doctors in Finland. The article, originally in Finnish...
Susanna from Lepaa uses Lumoral to support a healthy lifestyle
Susa Vehmas, a mother from Lepaa, purchased Lumoral as soon as it was released. Growing evidence links dental health to general health, and a major factor behind the decision was the concern of ha...
Oral diseases are uncomfortable to treat but easy to prevent
Teeth cleaning is a very efficient way of preventing many annoying problems. The article was written in cooperation with Mediaplanet as a part of the Mouth, Eyesight and Hearing campaign. The origi...
A new precision tool helps combat bacteria in the teeth and gums.
Gum disease goes often without symptoms. For people with diabetes, this condition is more common. Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. It iscaused byresidual plaque on the teeth and gumline. T...
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...
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...
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,...
Finnish health technology company Koite Health Oy has signed a cooperation agreement with Swedish dental chain Aqua Dental Ab. The partnership will enable around twenty Aqua Dental clinics across S...
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 bacte...
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...
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 al...
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 Euro...
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 b...
The Swedish Society of Periodontology and Implantology is preparing to host its annual meeting for members coinciding with a two-day seminar event on 19. – 20.1.2023 in Gothenburg, Sweden. At the e...
Koite Health recognized as “Crème de la crème” growth company in Tech Tour 2022 competition
Finnish health tech group Koite Health has been named amongst the top European growth companies in the medtech-series of the 2022 Tech Tour competition. – As the year wraps up, we are proud to anno...
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...
Pets bring balance to a top athlete’s everyday life
For a top athlete, sport is the number one thing in life – everything else is on its terms. Annimari Korte's days consist almost entirely of training, eating, and resting. Her two Siberian Huskies ...
Finnish health technology company Koite Health Oy has signed an agreement with German distribution and training company white cross GmbH. Following the agreement white cross will focus their market...
Meet the Lumoral-team at the prestigious IDS Cologne 2023 dental show
Finnish health tech group Koite Health – named one of Europe’s hottest startup companies in 2022 – is proud to join the IDS Cologne event to showcase its Lumoral-method – an innovative technology d...
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 seve...