MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.
Enamel Pure is designed to assist dental patients in purifying and preserving more of their dental enamel, resulting in fewer cavities and reduced tooth erosion.
3D Orthobiologic Solutions
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
3D Orthobiologic Solutions is creating a 3D-printed scaffold that may be customized for healing and rebuilding bone in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Lura Health
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Lura Health has developed a groundbreaking non-invasive health monitoring platform that utilizes saliva as a diagnostic fluid, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes in chronic disease management. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company targets various chronic disease markets, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. Its innovative sensors are integrated into patient-friendly orthodontic devices such as removable retainers and fixed braces. These sensors continuously measure analytes in saliva and automatically transmit data to a smartphone application, allowing users to track key diagnostic metrics related to their oral health. By enabling individuals to monitor their health in real-time, Lura Health seeks to improve personal health management and empower users to take charge of their well-being.
Phimentum
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Phimentum enables general dentists without specialized training to offer braces to their patients. This opens a high-profit revenue stream for dentists and lowering cost and geographic barriers for patients.
US Sleep Apnea
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
US Sleep Apnea aims to combat the increasing Sleep Apnea pandemic by enlisting the help of dentists. Sleep apnea is a developing problem that will kill 48 million individuals prematurely. Dentists are perfectly positioned to solve this need; but, because this is the only medical service a dentist can provide, operational inefficiencies and expensive start-up costs have kept the majority of dentists from delivering care. The US Sleep Apnea platform provides dentists with a digital solution that automates every touchpoint in the patient experience and dramatically saves front office expenditures.
Cloud Dentistry
Grant in 2018
Cloud Dentistry, LLC operates a cloud-based platform that connects dental offices with dental staff in real time, facilitating efficient communication and staffing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Humble, Texas, the platform enables dental practices to hire professionals, book specialists, and manage patient information through features such as direct messaging and appointment scheduling. By offering an interactive digital environment, Cloud Dentistry addresses staffing challenges by allowing practices to fill temporary or permanent positions quickly. The platform aims to streamline the hiring process, reduce costs associated with staffing gaps, and enhance the overall efficiency of dental operations.
Purple Dental
Grant in 2017
Purple Dental is a Boston-based medical device startup established in 2017, focused on enhancing dental treatments through innovative design. The company has developed a product called Tori, a tooth isolation and moisture control device that significantly improves the dental experience for patients, particularly in pediatric dentistry. Tori's straightforward design allows dentists to perform procedures more efficiently, safely, and comfortably. By effectively isolating the treatment area and protecting soft tissues, Tori addresses the needs of dental professionals while prioritizing patient comfort, making dental visits safer and more pleasant for children.
Lumigbo
Grant in 2017
Every day more than 1 million implants are placed into human and animal bodies using open surgery. Lumigbo has developed a technology to build up implants inside the body using an access channel of less than half a millimeter in diameter. The procedure can be used for almost any type of implant. We have developed minimally viable prototypes for neurovascular, orthopedic and dental applications. Currently, we are improving our prototypes and expect to close round A in the third quarter of 2018.
Signature Orthodontics
Grant in 2016
People of any age can benefit from orthodontic treatment. Teeth that are crooked, crowded, or that stick out affect the way your teeth look and work. These changes improve not only the look of your smile, but the health and longevity of your teeth. A referral from your general dentist is not required to be seen at our office, however they are welcomed. Their practice consists of young children, adolescence and adult patients. They feel privliged to have the opportunity to get to know them while they help shape their smile and improve their lives. In general, orthodontic treatment time ranges from 18-24 months. The actual time can depend on the growth of your mouth and face, your cooperation in your treatment, and the severity of the problem.
uSonik
Grant in 2016
uSonik is designed to clean all your teeth in seconds.
LightForce
Grant in 2016
LightForce Orthodontics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing customized 3D-printed orthodontic braces and accessories. The company's flagship product is its Cloud Brackets, made from white ceramic polycrystalline alumina, offering precise slot dimensions and contoured edges. LightForce also produces LightTray, a 3D printed indirect bonding tray, and TurboTrays, aiding in bite correction. Their digital platform facilitates collaboration between orthodontists and LightForce technicians, enabling patient-specific treatment plans. The company aims to enhance the orthodontic experience for both patients and doctors through modern technology and mass customization.
Virtudent
Grant in 2015
Virtudent, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing dental services directly at the workplace. The company offers essential preventive dental services, including cleanings, X-rays, dental sealants, and fluoride varnish applications. By utilizing a teledentistry platform, Virtudent aims to enhance the delivery of dental healthcare, making it more accessible and patient-centered. The company partners with organizations to deliver on-site dental care, leveraging telehealth technologies to create a seamless experience for patients. Through its innovative approach, Virtudent is committed to improving the quality of oral healthcare for employees.
Digital Imaging For Dentures
Grant in 2014
DCDI changes the uncomfortable and time consuming current dentures impression technique, which is a major pain and involves physical elastic impression materials, proposing a quick and elegant optical solution. This is a unique solution for a multi-billion $ market.
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