An international study led by researchers at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong has developed and tested a new AI model for screening gingivitis, or gum inflammation, from images inside the mouth.
FINDINGS
The study, which is one of the first to explore the use of AI in spotting gingivitis, made use of 550 gum images with varying degrees of inflammation.
Based on findings,...
AI-enabled dental care startup VideaHealth scooped up $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Spark Capital.
The round included participation from existing investors Zetta Venture Partners and Pillar VC, bringing the company's total raise to $26.4 million.
WHAT IT DOES
VideaHealth offers AI-backed tools to dental care providers and insurers, including practice management, claims analysis...
This morning quip, an online dental platform and subscription toothbrush company, landed $40 million led by existing investor Sherpa Capital, with participation from Triplepoint Capital.
quip is best known for selling American Dental Association-approved electronic toothbrushes on its online platform. The company runs on a subscription model. Once a customer has bought the toothbrush for $25,...
