The International Dental Medicine Fair, commonly known as Dentex, once again brought the dental industry to the forefront from June 6-8, 2024. Organized by Zagreb Fair and the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine, the biennial event presented cutting-edge innovations, including Lumoral, to its visitors from Croatia and abroad.

One of the highlights of this year's event was Lumoral – a cutting-edge antibacterial therapy device developed by Finnish scientists designed to significantly improve oral hygiene when used as an adjunct therapy to regular brushing and flossing. The themes of the Dentex fair covered key areas of dentistry and dental technology.

Lumoral attracts attention

Lumoral has garnered attention for its innovative approach to maintaining oral hygiene. The device employs a dual-light photodynamic therapy that targets and eliminates harmful bacteria in the mouth, promoting healthier gums and teeth. Its user-friendly design and proven effectiveness make it an attractive option for both dental professionals and patients seeking to improve their oral health.

Lumoral's participation in Dentex reflects Croatian distribution partner Med-Faktor’s commitment to advancing dental care through innovation. Attendees at the event had the chance to experience firsthand how the Lumoral device can be integrated into their practice to enhance patient outcomes.

"The Dentex fair was a resounding success for our team. We had a spacious 50-square-meter area to showcase our products, with Lumoral drawing the most interest among visitors," said Med-Faktor Key Account Manager Marko Sever Cuglin.

With over 250 exhibitors presenting similar products like 3D printers, intraoral scanners, and implants, Lumoral stood out as a unique innovation.

"Our 'Wheel of Fortune' prize game, featuring a Lumoral starter set as the main prize, was a hit. It served as an excellent opportunity to introduce Lumoral to doctors, who were curious about its purpose, usage, and the time frame for seeing positive results in patients' oral health."

Sever Cuglin noted that dental professionals were impressed by Lumoral’s capabilities, recognizing its potential to improve treatment outcomes and serve as a preventive measure. "We gathered about 100 contacts interested in Lumoral, whom we plan to follow up with. Orthodontists were particularly excited about how Lumoral can help with braces maintenance, and periodontologists saw its potential to enhance standard dental treatments significantly."

Lumoral as a preoperative treatment

Experts in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy highlighted Lumoral’s utility as a preoperative treatment, emphasizing its effectiveness in eliminating harmful bacteria before implant placements or other surgical procedures.

"Overall, the response from the dental community was overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to continuing our engagements and expanding Lumoral's reach in dental practices," Sever Cuglin added.

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Med-Faktor d.o.o. (www.medfaktor.hr), is a Croatia-based importing company established in 2010 by parent company Naturaldent Dental Group. The company is currently an exclusive distributor of products such as Medentis ICX implants, Belgian SMI sutures, NEXA3D printers and various other products for the countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania.

The 17th MegaGen International Symposium in Rome, Italy, will be held from May 30 to June 1, 2024. Organized by MegaGen, a leading dental implant company, the event gathers dental experts worldwide to discuss the latest technologies in implantology. Lumoral will be spotlighted at the event for its contribution to enhancing oral health for patients undergoing or considering implant treatments.

With the theme "All Roads Lead to Rome - Revolutionary Advances; The Journey to Full Mouth Restorations with Immediate Implants", the MegaGen symposium serves as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and professional development.  

At the event, attendees can participate in lectures, workshops, and hands-on training sessions led by renowned speakers and key opinion leaders in the oral health field. Topics covered during the symposium will include digital dentistry, immediate implant placement, surgical techniques, prosthetic dentistry, and more.

– For our Lumoral team, the event offers an invaluable opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of implantology. It also provides professionals in the implant industry with a great chance to introduce themselves with antibacterial Lumoral treatment and the benefits it offers to patients, says Tero Pasanen, Chief Commercial Officer of Koite Health Ltd.

Expanding Implant Market Spurs Demand for Lumoral Antibacterial Treatment

The global dental implants market is flourishing because of a growing prevalence of dental diseases and tooth loss, an aging population, and the rapid adoption of technological advancements and digital technologies, such as computer-aided design and 3D printing, in dental implant materials and design. 

Pasanen notes that with the implant industry expanding, the need for advanced oral hygiene methods, including Lumoral, is also growing. 

Finnish health technology company Koite Health Ltd. has been in a Lumoral distribution agreement with MegaGen Italia since May of last year. Pasanen notes that the event in Rome is a natural progression of the collaboration, helping to raise awareness of antibacterial light-activated Lumoral treatment among the participants.

Oral home care is very important for the health of dental implants. Because 95 percent of dental diseases are caused by bacteria in the plaque, regularly eliminating dental plaque improves dental hygiene as well as prevents and treats dental and gum disease. Proper oral hygiene combined with regular use of Lumoral could be decisive in preventing periodontitis and peri-implantitis.

Lumoral brings many benefits to implant patients: it helps sustain oral bacterial diversity while reducing plaque bacteria, it reduces gingivitis and plaque and tartar formation, and treats and prevents periodontitis and peri-implantitis efficiently.

– We believe that it is an excellent idea that dentists would offer a Lumoral device to all their implant patients to help prevent peri-implantitis and help keep the implants healthy, Mr. Federico Annoni from Megagen Italia said in an earlier interview.

Health technology company Koite Health and technology company Reaktor have together developed a new mobile application supporting oral health, the Lumoral app. The application assists users in maintaining sustainable oral care practices, aiming to seamlessly integrate modern technology into the daily oral hygiene routines of Lumoral users.

Lumoral is a Finnish dental innovation that effectively and comprehensively removes harmful mouth bacteria through a light-activated mouth rinse. With the new application, users of the Lumoral method can establish new and enduring dental care routines, which help to motivate regular Lumoral usage for the benefit of oral health.

"The effectiveness of Lumoral treatment is parallel to the user's treatment frequency. For this reason, we want to facilitate our users in building their own Lumoral routine. The Lumoral app enables easy and automated ordering of Lumorinse tablets and the creation of a personalized Lumoral usage routine with reminders. The application also enables tracking of one's own oral health development and Lumoral device usage history," says Sakari Nikinmaa, CEO of Koite Health Oy.

The free Lumoral app includes, among other features, a customized Lumoral coaching program, an intelligent calendar, reminders, and a statistics page for monitoring oral health progress. Through the app, users can also collect usage data, which can help track the improvement of their oral health.

"Understanding the Lumoral device and users' needs was essential when we embarked on developing the Lumoral app together. Extensive testing and research phases provided valuable insights, guiding the creation of an intuitive user experience," says Marko Sibakov, Business Director of Reaktor Health.

"We paid special attention to simplifying the ordering of Lumorinse tablets. Now you can easily purchase them from the app's own store."

Collaboration with Reaktor ensured that the vision of the Lumoral app was seamlessly aligned with user needs.

"This is Koite Health's first digital product, and we wanted to choose the best partner to realize it. Reaktor's international expert team and customer-centric approach helped create a first-class solution. We are excited and listening closely to how the Lumoral family receives the new app," comments Pekka Ruuska, Marketing Director of Koite Health Oy.

For more information for the media:

Sakari Nikinmaa

CEO, Koite Health

+358 40 8222 034, sakari@koitehealth.com

Koite Health

Koite Health is a Finnish health technology company whose double-light-based innovation has revolutionized Finnish oral health care. The company's expert team consists of experienced doctors and technology professionals. The company's founders Sakari Nikinmaa, Tommi Pätilä, and Juha Rantala established Koite Health in September 2018 as part of significant medical innovation commercialization projects funded by Business Finland and Aalto University. Koite Health was named one of Europe's top health technology companies in the Tech Tour 22 competition.

The Lumoral developed by the company is a dental cleaning device used in addition to regular tooth brushing. The device is suitable for everyone but is particularly important for those with cavities or gum inflammation. Lumoral has been scientifically developed, and its antibacterial efficacy has been well established. Lumoral is a Class II medical device and CE certified.

Reaktor

Reaktor is a technology company that designs and builds leading digital products and services in collaboration with its clients. Founded in 2000, the company has 700 employees and offices in Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, New York, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Stockholm, and Tokyo. Its clients include brands such as Adidas, HBO, Supercell, Cathay Pacific, and KONE.

Reaktor Health specializes in building digital solutions with healthcare service providers in Europe. Reaktor Health helps healthcare operators improve their services and interaction with patients, delivers high-quality software solutions quickly, supports product launches, and strengthens its clients' competitiveness.