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BIG news from my partner over at Overjet! Connect with me to learn about Dental Collective & Overjet’s partnership and how it can make increasing production even easier and more affordable for your practice!

💭 Did you know that only 5.3% of early-stage business leaders are women? 😳 Wardah Inam shatters this stereotype 🦷 Wardah is building Overjet, an AI startup aiming to reshape dentistry forever. 📊 Overjet’s software analyzes millions of dental X-rays using computer vision. It then quantifies these X-ray readings to help dentists make better diagnosis of their patients’ pathologies. 🌟Wardah has been extremely influential, having been named Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders in 2022 and part of the Tech Power Players 50 in 2023. 📈 They’re partners with payers that cover 120M+ members, including the majority of the 10 biggest U.S. dental insurers. 💰 Overjet has raised $130.6M to date, with the latest funding round being a $53.2M Series C at a $550M valuation. Check out the full story here 👉https://lnkd.in/de79W8K3

The challenges, pains, and triumphs of a startup pulling in 500K dentists. How to get elite partners from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Duke University? 1. How to launch a profitable EdMedTech project without venture capital? 2. How to build the largest, most engaged dental community? 3. How to navigate through turbulence and turn it into growth opportunities? 4. How to learn from 100 mishaps and lead to the right calls by a single decision? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eJ6MsBQm

Building a venture is a wild ride, and it’s something we know firsthand at Presto Dental, where we're pioneering dental tech to revolutionise oral health care for dentists, labs, and suppliers. Patience and commitment within our founding team are more crucial than ever. Think about it—developing a groundbreaking product takes time. We're in the thick of it now, working tirelessly to perfect our tech. It's not just about creating something innovative but making sure it's exactly what the industry needs. This process isn't quick, and it certainly isn't easy. That's where patience comes in. We need to give our ideas the time they need to grow and evolve. And then there's the commitment. We’re in the stage of seeking capital, which means lots of meetings, pitches, and yes, rejections. It’s tough, but our belief in Presto's potential keeps us going. We know our vision for improving oral healthcare can make a huge difference, and that’s what drives us every day. Having a founding team that’s patient and committed ensures we stay focused and motivated, even when the going gets tough. It’s this mindset that will help us overcome challenges and stay on the path to success. We’re excited about the journey ahead and grateful for the support that keeps us pushing forward. #Founders #VentureBuilding #DentalTech #Patience #Commitment #Teamwork #Innovation #HealthcareRevolution #Fundraising #Resilience #SuccessMindset #StartUpJourney #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

🚀 Choosing the Path of Start-Up Freedom ! 💡🌟 👉 Beyond the Conventional Faced with lucrative partnerships, the leap to start solo was fueled by the desire for freedom and innovation in dentistry. 👉 A New Wave of Care Integrating breath work, visualization, and alternative methods to revolutionize patient care. 👉 Freedom to Innovate The ultimate goal? Creating a hub where being the boss means pioneering unique approaches for better patient experiences. Ever dreamed of breaking free to do things your way in your professional life? 🌈💼 What innovations would you bring to the table if you had total control? Share your visionary ideas or thoughts below! 💬👇 #InnovationLeaders #StartUpDreams #patientcare #ultimategoal #visionaryideas #dothings #breakingfree #startup #patientexperiences #patientexperience #choosethepath #beingtheboss #betheboss #paths #freedom #partnership #innovation #breath #work #goal #boss #approach

It is with immense excitement that we announce our first institutional investment and welcome our new partner, Black Briar Capital to the SymplBrush family. Led by Jeff Slovin, former CEO of Dentsply/Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of dental supplies and equipment, we are fortunate to have been vetted by an absolute superstar of the dental industry. This investment allows us to advance on two key strategic initiatives: 1. Release our long anticipated pediatric toothbrush, SymplBrushJr. at a $79 introductory price point. 2. Complete a redesign of SymplBrush that will continue to improve performance and lower production costs by 75%. In an inflationary environment for consumer goods, we are thrilled to pass these savings along to our consumers with a target price of $99. Since we launched R&D in 2017, we’ve learned so much about our product and who we help. For the over 80 million people in the US whose needs are entirely ignored by traditional oral care products, we are working every day to get SymplBrush into your hands. The thank you letters, emails, and calls mean more than you can imagine. As we continue to evolve as a product and grow as a brand, we look forward to continuing to take care of you. But we won’t stop there. Our recognition within the industry has opened doors to engineering and manufacturing partnerships that bring access to the best and brightest as we continuously work to improve performance. And as SymplBrush grows and evolves, we will become the best option for increasingly larger customer segments. We’ve only just begun and can’t wait for what comes next. #oralcare #oralhealth #dtcbrands #startup #dental #autismawareness #parkinsonsawareness #occupationaltherapy #umass #dtc #emergingbrands

Major Dental Market Update 🚀 Carestream Dental Secures $525M for Innovation Growth Carestream Dental has secured $525M in new investment as part of a recapitalization. The investment is led by General Atlantic Credit’s Atlantic Park fund, with support from Canyon Partners and others. Funding will be used to: - Reduce debt - Fuel innovation in AI and digital dental solutions - Extend maturities to support long-term strategic initiatives. Carestream Dental's Growth Highlights: - Over 1 million users in more than 100 countries. - Expanded product offerings, including new CBCT systems and Sensei Cloud practice management software. - New partnerships aimed at enhancing workflow integration for dental professionals. What’s Next? - Launching the Oral Healthcare Innovation Hub to drive future advancements. - Unveiling the Oral Healthcare Practice 2040 concept at the International Dental Show in Germany (March 2025). - Focus on AI-driven solutions to revolutionize oral healthcare. 👉 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/deJU-GkD ♻️ Repost to share with your network. 💡 Found this insightful? Like and follow for more updates. #CompanyInsights #DentalIndustry #CarestreamDental #DentalMarketInsights #MarketMonitoring

🇺🇸 🔍 A sneak peek into what's in store for 2024! An overview of the exciting projects I am working on that will shape the future of our commitment to exceptional dental care. 🔗Building Exciting Connections: We are currently immersed in an exceptional project aimed at forging exciting connections within the French dental community. Without revealing too many details, know that our project is designed to strengthen the collective impact for dentists aspiring to elevate their economic and human dimensions. 🦷💪 The idea of collaborating with brilliant minds in this field already fills us with enthusiasm, and we can't wait to share more with you in the coming months. 🧮Acquisitions on the Horizon: As part of our vision for innovation and growth, we plan to acquire dental businesses that share our values and commitment to excellence. These acquisitions are intended to enhance our capabilities and extend our positive impact in the industry. 🖇️Strategic Partnerships: We firmly believe in the power of collaboration, which is why we are considering strategic partnerships with other companies in the dental sector. These partnerships aim to drive innovation, share best practices, and create holistic solutions to meet patient needs. 🚀Expansion of Service Offerings: We are on the verge of revolutionizing the experience for dentists and orthodontists with our brand-new project, a redesigned range of services under a fitting name... This new chapter promises a unique experience, combining innovation, cutting-edge technology, and a renewed commitment to excellence. Together, we are determined to continue shaping the future of dentistry. Our commitment to innovation and excellence guides us toward an exciting era of collaboration, growth, and a reimagined dental experience to improve dental health for all. 🚀 #dentist #SME #ETI #innovation #DigitalMarketing #Technology #Creativity #Future #Markets #Startups #VentureCapital #Economics Philippe Veran Biotech Dental Group Groupe Upperside

Creating a dental startup can be an exciting venture – but one requiring a serious investment of time, talent and capital. Here are 7 essential steps to consider when launching your own practice. #MediaMonday #DentalEconomics #PracticeManagement #SedationDentistry https://lnkd.in/gAdGU6_Q

Power up your dental practice with funding from #Fundr 🦷💰 💻 Modernize your patient experience with the latest dental tech 🏢 Expand your office space to accommodate more patients 💼 Hire top talent to strengthen your clinical team 📚 Invest in continuing education for your staff 🚑 Upgrade critical equipment and instruments Ready to take your dental business to new heights? Email us at hello@1fundr.com 📩 #dentalclinic #startup #localbusiness #marketingideas #industryexperts