On 24–25 September, Fitodenta is taking part in the international medical exhibition MEDBALTICA 2026 in Riga, presenting its solutions for infection control and post-procedure oral care to dental professionals. MEDBALTICA is one of the leading medical exhibitions in the Baltic states, bringing together healthcare professionals, professional associations and medical product manufacturers from Latvia and other countries.

Among the key innovations Fitodenta is introducing to the Latvian market are hydrogels for professional use in infection control during dental procedures. The Fitodenta Perio Care hydrogel, which contains metronidazole and hyaluronic acid and is designed for local infection control and tissue regeneration at the procedure site, is attracting particular interest from professionals.

Infection control remains a significant challenge in periodontology, implantology and oral surgery. Exhibition visitors are therefore especially drawn to the option of applying active ingredients locally, directly to the treatment or surgical site, where the hydrogel formulation helps keep the product in place.

Conversations with Latvian dentists on the first day of the exhibition show strong interest in these solutions. Professionals are asking not only about the hydrogel’s composition and mechanism of action, but also about its practical use during implant placement, periodontal treatment, tooth extraction and other surgical procedures. At the stand, the Fitodenta team demonstrates product application and discusses how the products can be integrated into routine clinical protocols.

At MEDBALTICA, Fitodenta is also presenting its broader “from clinic to home” care concept: professional products are used in the clinic, while specially developed oral care products allow patients to continue post-procedure care at home. The aim is to bring infection control, support for tissue regeneration and ongoing patient care together in one system.

Visit Fitodenta at stand C4 in the dental exhibition area at MEDBALTICA 2026. The exhibition takes place on 24–25 September at the Ķīpsala exhibition centre in Riga.

Fitodenta products were presented live at Life Sciences Baltics, the leading life sciences event in the Baltic region, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 20–21, 2023.

Life Sciences Baltics brings together leading decision-makers, next-generation founders and emerging talent from across the Baltic countries. Update: Fitodenta attracted considerable interest from industry professionals, who praised the products for their naturally derived ingredients, including the proprietary CBD-based formula, as well as their performance demonstrated in clinical studies. Participants were also impressed by the products’ ease of use and convenient online availability.

The Fitodenta team is coming to MEDICA 2023 in Düsseldorf on November 13–16, 2023. Visit us at the Startup Campus Germany stand and learn more about Fitodenta oral care products. To arrange a business meeting, contact us at info@fitodenta.com arba Deutschland@satimed.eu (for enquiries in German)

How Can I Help My Patient Recover Faster After Dental Surgery? Patients generally do not experience severe discomfort after dental surgery. However, in clinical practice, some patients may experience several unpleasant symptoms at the same time following a surgical procedure. In some cases, post-operative discomfort may even affect their ability to work. How can we help patients recover faster?

Comprehensive information matters

Before a procedure, patients should be fully informed that varying degrees of discomfort may occur after any dental intervention and that the likelihood of unpleasant symptoms may be greater following surgery, whether it involves tooth extraction, implant placement or jaw surgery. The symptoms experienced depend on many factors. It is therefore worth reminding patients to arrive for their procedure well rested, calm, and without symptoms of a viral infection or fever.
Dental implant placement is one of the procedures that patients may fear the most. “I think it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous,” says Jolita Milerienė, implantologist at the Implantology and Reconstructive Dentistry Clinic (IROK) in Vilnius, Lithuania. “I have often heard patients admit that they were so anxious and thought so much about the upcoming surgery that they did not sleep all night or had nightmares. These patients arrive tired and frightened.” The first step in helping patients feel more comfortable is to discuss their concerns well in advance of the procedure and answer all their questions. Patients should also be reminded not to overexert themselves the day before surgery, to allow more time for themselves and to relax. “If you sleep well before surgery, half the work towards your well-being has already been done,” says the implantologist.

Post-operative discomfort

Regardless of the technique used, implant placement is an invasive procedure and may therefore be followed by varying degrees of discomfort. “The most difficult period for patients is usually the first 2–3 days after implant placement. After that, the symptoms generally begin to subside,” says implantologist J. Milerienė.
Following dental implant placement, patients may experience tightness, numbness, mild oral pain, swelling of the gums or face and, in rare cases, an elevated body temperature or other signs of fever.

If jawbone augmentation is required before implant placement, post-operative symptoms may be more pronounced. For example, following upper jaw bone augmentation and the placement of two implants, recovery may take up to two weeks. One patient who successfully underwent such a procedure described the first week as particularly difficult, with significant facial swelling and bruising extending towards the neck. The patient reported pain during the first week and considerable discomfort during the second. Following surgery, he took antibiotics and ibuprofen as prescribed by his doctor.
How a patient feels after surgery depends on many factors, including their general health and immune status.
In J. Milerienė’s practice at IROK, prolonged post-operative discomfort following implant placement is extremely rare. However, as the number of patients receiving dental implants in Europe continues to increase, more complex recovery cases may also become more common.
“In general, dentists need to be prepared to help patients recover more quickly in more difficult cases and, ideally, to prevent or reduce unpleasant symptoms by using additional measures that support wound healing and recovery,” she explains.

Additional support for patients

Modern healthcare is showing increasing interest in naturally derived and effective approaches to care. Patients are also looking for alternatives or complementary options to conventional medicines and treatments. Dentists should therefore be familiar with appropriate supportive measures that may be recommended to patients, including alongside antibiotics when these are clinically required.
One such option is Fitodenta, a unique solution developed by Lithuanian biotechnology scientists to support recovery following dental surgery. The set consists of two products: an oral spray and a cosmetic gel. Clinical studies indicated that the best results were achieved when the two products were used together – the spray inside the mouth on the affected gums and mucosa, and the gel externally over the area of swelling.
The products contain naturally derived active ingredients. In a clinical study, when used alongside conventional post-operative medicines, Fitodenta significantly reduced pain and swelling and improved the recovery process by up to 40%.
The unique formulation contains cannabidiol (CBD), which works synergistically with other botanically derived active ingredients whose therapeutic properties are described in the European Pharmacopoeia. The ingredients have been studied for their anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and healing-supporting properties.
Fitodenta products are intended for oral care and are classified as cosmetic products.

This Tuesday, at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), a multidisciplinary team of scientists, investors, and specialists in biochemistry, dentistry and other fields shared their positive views on Fitodenta – an innovative product with no direct equivalent on the market, developed to support oral healing following dental surgery.
“We are pleased with the successful results of our joint work, achieved through close cooperation between the LSMU Faculty of Pharmacy, the university pharmacy and Fitodenta. The success of this project has undoubtedly been supported by our long-standing collaboration since 2015. We are confident that further cooperation between LSMU and the group of companies to which Fitodenta belongs will create mutual benefits as well as value for society,” agreed Prof. J. Bernatonienė and Prof. R. Pečiūra.

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is one of the greatest global health threats today. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the inappropriate and excessive use of these medicines accelerates the development of antibiotic resistance. Can dentists contribute to addressing this problem?

Antibiotics have been saving lives from potentially fatal bacterial infections for almost 80 years. However, estimates for the European Union / European Economic Area (EU/EEA) alone indicate that more than 670,000 infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria occur every year, resulting in approximately 33,000 deaths.

According to various scientific estimates, the prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics in Europe ranges from 5% to 45%, while as many as one-third of antibiotic prescriptions may be unnecessarily prescribed by physicians. This highlights the need not only to educate patients about antibiotic-related issues, but also to provide healthcare professionals with up-to-date information on managing patients without antibiotics when their use is not clinically necessary.

When antibiotics are not needed, choose Fitodenta

It is common for dentists to prescribe painkillers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or antimicrobial medicines following surgery. Edvinas Mileris, an implant surgeon practising in Vilnius, Lithuania, and London, United Kingdom, notes that dentists could make a meaningful contribution to reducing the use of NSAIDs and antibiotics by avoiding their prescription in certain cases when appropriate alternatives for supporting recovery after dental surgery are available.

“Dentists often prescribe antibiotics to patients to prevent potential infections, but these unnecessary prescriptions can cause significant harm. It is important to remember that antibiotics affect not only harmful bacteria that may cause infections, but also beneficial bacteria that help protect our bodies from disease and other health problems. Another major global issue is the increasing resistance of bacteria to antibiotics as a result of the overuse of these medicines in different areas,” says Dr Mileris.

There are, of course, situations in which antibiotics are necessary. However, Dr Mileris notes that even when circumstances do not require them, clinicians may be concerned about potential complications during healing and therefore see antibiotics as the only option.

“Doctors need to know that in cases where antibiotics are not necessary, there are other measures that can help manage the risk of potential infections without resorting to these medicines,” says implantologist Dr Mileris.

A team of Lithuanian biotechnology scientists developed Fitodenta products to support recovery following dental surgery. The unique formulation combines cannabinoids that work synergistically with other botanically derived active ingredients whose therapeutic properties are described in the European Pharmacopoeia.

“For example, if the guidelines and the patient’s condition do not require antibiotics, but I am still considering whether to prescribe them, I choose non-harmful alternatives. I have been recommending these products to my patients for five years and, so far, they have always worked,” says Dr Mileris. He adds that Fitodenta products help reduce the risk of complications following dental surgery or other surgical interventions, as their ingredients have anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and healing-supporting properties, with their effects supported by clinical research.

Are antibiotics prescribed “just to be safe”?

Dr Mileris shares his experience of avoiding unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. “We all need to understand that bacterial resistance is a global problem. At the individual level, antibiotics can also contribute to various other health problems, such as disruption of the microbiota and other effects. The fewer unnecessary antibiotics we use, the better,” he says.

One example from the everyday practice of an implantologist is a standard dental implant procedure without bone augmentation, where antibiotics may not be required.

“Sometimes, even after such a procedure, mild gum inflammation and swelling can occur, which may make the healing process slightly more difficult. Young implantologists in particular can become concerned in these situations and prescribe antibiotics because they fear a possible infection. In such cases, I can confidently recommend Fitodenta products, which help address these issues and support the healing process,” says Dr Mileris.

If a patient is offered an alternative approach, such as Fitodenta products, the clinician should explain why antimicrobial medicines are not currently indicated and discuss the potential benefits of the plant-based products.

When antibiotics cannot be avoided

If a dental implant procedure is complex and involves bone augmentation, antibiotics may be necessary. In some cases, discomfort following dental implant placement can persist for up to two weeks. “Together with my colleagues, we conducted a clinical study to evaluate this ourselves. Following more complex dental implant procedures, Fitodenta products significantly reduced pain and swelling, and when used alongside conventional post-operative medicines, including antibiotics, the recovery process improved by up to 40%,” says Dr Mileris.

Various data indicate that bacterial resistance to antibiotics remains one of the most significant global health challenges. Although healthcare professionals are increasingly aware of the issue, there is still room for improvement in taking responsibility and helping patients recover without antibiotics whenever their use is not clinically necessary.

When antibiotics cannot be avoided, clinicians should remind patients of the essential rules for their use: take antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional; complete the prescribed course and do not stop taking them simply because you feel better; do not use antibiotics left over from previous treatments; and never share or take antibiotics prescribed for someone else.

WHO reminds us that antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality. Responsible antibiotic use is therefore everyone’s contribution to preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics and reducing the rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance.

About the product

Fitodenta is an innovative oral care solution developed by Lithuanian health innovation experts and evaluated in clinical consumer studies to support oral recovery following dental procedures. The set consists of two products: an oral spray and a cosmetic gel. Clinical consumer studies indicated that the best results were achieved when both products were used together – the spray inside the oral cavity on the affected gums and mucosa, and the gel externally on the swollen area. The products are intended for use after tooth extraction, implant placement and other dental procedures associated with temporary oral discomfort and swelling. The patent-pending formulations are based on naturally derived botanical ingredients. Fitodenta products are intended for oral care and are classified as cosmetic products.

Together with Startup Campus Germany GmbH, Fitodenta established new product development partnerships at MEDICA 2023, the leading international medical trade fair in Düsseldorf. With more than 5,300 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries and over 81,000 visitors, MEDICA brings together professionals and experts from across the healthcare industry.

Fitodenta attracted considerable interest with its range of innovative products and solutions.

Our team also had a promising meeting with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), our trusted R&D partner from Taiwan.

Fitodenta and ITRI are collaborating on the development of new technologies for post-operative oral care. These innovations aim to significantly improve the experience of dental patients during post-operative recovery.

Watch our short VIDEO to see highlights from the event.

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A laboratory test report from Eurofins confirms that the Fitodenta product OROMUCOSAL RELIEF SPRAY demonstrates antimicrobial and antiseptic activity. This provides further evidence supporting the role of Fitodenta products in reducing the risk of oral infections. Eurofins is a global leader in product testing and laboratory services.

The full Eurofins Certificate of Analysis is available in the FOR PROFESSIONALS section of our website.