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DIA BACKS PERCEPTIVE TO LAUNCH A NEW ERA OF ROBOTIC DENTISTRY
Dental Innovation Alliance ( DIA ), a venture capital firm at the forefront of advancing the dental industry , announced its latest investment in Perceptive , a company revolutionising dental care using cutting-edge imaging , AI and robotics to help dentists serve more patients more effectively and efficiently .
Led by dentist and visionary CEO , Dr Chris Ciriello , Perceptive is redefining the future of dentistry with tools that are smarter , faster and more precise . At the core of this innovation is Perceptive ’ s intraoral scanner , powered by Optical Coherence Tomography ( OCT ). This advanced imaging technology allows dentists to see beneath the gums and inside the tooth – details that traditional scanners cannot capture – to enable unprecedented precision in diagnosis , case acceptance and treatment . The technology is presently powering faster , more efficient and very accurate crown preparation . Full commercial readiness and availability are on the horizon . Other procedures are also on the product roadmap .
“ Perceptive ’ s technology isn ’ t just a game-changer . It ’ s a glimpse into the future of dentistry . The potential to save time while improving care is monumental for both dentists and their patients . Through this investment , we ’ re thrilled to partner with Dr Chris and his team and add Perceptive to DIA ’ s growing portfolio ,” said Doug Brown , Co-founder and Managing Partner of DIA .
“ We ’ re incredibly grateful to have DIA in our corner as we continue to grow . This partnership is about more than just funding ; it ’ s about a shared belief in the power of the technology we ’ re building to make a difference ,” shared Dr Chris Ciriello , Founder and CEO of Perceptive .
Perceptive ’ s technology is currently undergoing human clinical trials , with the next steps focused on commercialising its intraoral scanner and further advancing their robotic technologies as part of its new funding round . Backed by DIA ’ s strategic investment , the company is wellpositioned to bring its innovations to market and set a new standard in dental care . �
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