Proactive prevention

A new study, led by Finnish dental hygiene students from the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, is investigating an innovative light-activated antibacterial treatment to improve oral health in individuals with Sjögren’s syndrome. This autoimmune condition often results in dry mouth, increasing the risk of dental issues such as cavities and gum disease. The study focuses on addressing these oral health challenges by targeting the underlying bacterial causes.

Dry mouth caused by Sjögren’s syndrome significantly increases the risk of oral diseases such as tooth decay and gum diseases like periodontitis. Antibacterial Lumoral therapy represents an innovative approach to reducing these risks. For the first time, the effectiveness of the treatment is being explored in Sjögren’s syndrome patients. The study will be conducted by dental hygiene students from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences as part of a thesis project.