The Lumoral oral care device, developed by Koite Health Oy, is now part of the selection at Apotek Hjärtat e-pharmacy in Sweden. This launch extends Lumoral's availability in the largest consumer market area in the Nordics.

Lumoral offers targeted elimination of harmful bacteria from dental plaque and treats oral inflammations. According to research, Lumoral therapy effectively eradicates harmful oral bacteria, including advanced gum disease. Similar light-activated antibacterial treatments have been utilized in dental clinics, but challenges such as the high cost and frequency of application have limited their widespread adoption.

Over the past year, Lumoral has expanded to several new European markets, including Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Denmark. The company continues to open new markets and constantly forges new distribution partnerships in in their already established market areas.

"Our goal at Koite Health is to offer the best possible customer experience and easy access to Lumoral and Lumorinse products. The launch at Apotek Hjärtat is crucial for us to be able to offer service and products throughout Sweden," commented Sakari Nikinmaa, CEO of Koite Health Oy.

Pharmacies serve as a reliable source of information on medication and health-related matters.

"Therefore, it is natural for us at Koite that Lumoral, the world's most innovative and clinically proven oral health solution, is available in pharmacies across Sweden," Nikinmaa continued.

In Sweden, as elsewhere in Europe, there is a growing demand for efficient and user-friendly health products.

"We already see rapid growth in Lumoral sales with hundreds of new users every month. Collaboration with pharmacies will further enhance sales as we work with a leading local pharmacy chain to strengthen product availability, education, and marketing," said Helen Huttunen, responsible for Koite Health Oy's market in Sweden.

"Oral health is extremely important for overall health, not just for oral health. Simplicity and availability increase people's interest and continuity in maintaining oral health. Now that Lumoral is easily accessible through the Apotek Hjärtat chain, interest naturally grows even further," Huttunen concluded.

During the initial phase of the launch, Lumoral products will be accessible through Apotek Hjärtat's online store. 

About Koite Health

Koite Health is a Finnish health technology company that has revolutionized Finnish oral health care with its dual-light therapy-based innovation. The company's expert team consists of experienced physicians and technology experts. The founders of the company, 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 teeth-cleaning device used in addition to regular teeth brushing. The device is suitable for everyone but is particularly important for those with cavities or gum inflammation. Lumoral is scientifically developed, and its antibacterial efficacy is well established. Lumoral is a Class II medical device and CE approved.

More than 700 registered dental hygienists have signed up for the annual TandhygienistDagarna (The Dental Hygienist Days) event in Sweden, Karlstad to hear the latest news from the dental industry. During the event,  Lumoral will also be presented to the participating oral health specialists.

Lumoral is one of the most important periodontal product launches on the market.

- We want to reach all dental hygienists in our country. The interest in Lumoral is extremely high in Sweden, we have received many invitations to the dental hygienists' own regional meetings around the country as well, says Market Manager Helen Huttunen, Koite Health Oy, Sweden. 

- The event provides a great opportunity to meet experts and colleagues in the field of dentistry. We get a lot of feedback from professionals who share amazing stories of how their patients have recovered with Lumoral's help. This is very encouraging.

Huttunen points out that current dental products are not sufficient for daily cleaning. According to studies, even the best electric toothbrush removes only about 60% of the harmful bacteria in the mouth.

- Even after brushing plaque remains around the gum line, crowns and bridges. The remaining plaque is difficult to access with a toothbrush, an interdental brush or with flossing, creating oral health problems.

- Dental hygienists have a great responsibility for the patient's oral health.  Patients have full confidence in their dental hygienist and their knowledge of oral health, so it is important that new methods such as Lumoral reach everyone in the profession, says Huttunen.

Periodontal disease is the sixth most common disease in the world. Between 20 and 30% of all implant patients develop peri-implantitis.

- These are huge numbers. People are getting older and this places increasing demands on dentistry. Lumoral as a self-care product can really help the older generation who may have motor problems or difficulty going to the dentist as often as they would actually need to.

The Lumoral method is easy to use.    

- After a visit to the dental hygienist, the patient's mouth is often very clean and fresh. But on the day the patient returns to the dental hygienist for the next visit, the oral hygiene status is back to square one. It is at home where the most important oral cleaning takes place and that is where the patient very often falls short. Lumoral offers an excellent solution to this problem.

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 event, Finnish health tech company Koite Health Oy will also be present to demonstrate its Lumoral innovation that has already revolutionized Finland’s preventive dental care market.

At the event, current topics related to periodontology and implantology will be discussed to bring new insight to dentistry professionals in both specialist fields as well as to general dentists and dental hygienists.  

On the second day of the event, the Head of the Division of Reconstructive Dentistry at the Osteology Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland, Daniel Thoma, will hold a presentation: “Why ridge preservation simplifies implant therapy and reduces patient morbidity.” Meanwhile, Professor and Doctor in dental surgical medicine, Sofia Aroca, is scheduled to hold her presentation “State of the art in soft tissue management around teeth.” 

The Swedish association is member of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) – a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of periodontal science and the importance of gum health for oral-health professionals and the public. The EFP is a federation of 37 national periodontal societies representing more than 16,000 periodontists, dentists, researchers, and oral-health professionals in Europe and around the world. 

Koite Health is a Finnish health tech company whose expert team consists of experienced doctors and technology experts. Founders Sakari Nikinmaa and Tommi Pätilä founded the company in September 2018 with the help of the Biodesign project and the commercialization project funded by Business Finland and Aalto University.   

Lumoral, developed by the company, is a teeth cleaning device based on dual light therapy that is used in addition to regular tooth brushing. The device is suitable for everyone, but especially beneficial for those with cavities or gingivitis. Lumoral has been scientifically developed, and its antibacterial effect is well established. Lumoral is a class II medical and CE approved device.