My Note: I came across this interesting company which touts it's non- ionizing inspection of teeth
http://www.melvitas.com
Product
MelVitas develops a new diagnostic tool with the ambition to detect the very first stage of demineralisation of the enamel which enables a much earlier and more efficient treatment of caries. The product is based upon a technology developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology. MelVitas is planning to participate in two validation studies designed by Karolinska Institutet and Sahlgrenska during year 2014 in order to verify the technical performance.
The patented technology is based upon a sub millimeter wave near field radar. Its specific properties allow to distinguish the smallest differences in dielectric behavior of matter on micrometer scale. It will be a handheld tool with the size of an electric toothbrush that is easy to use for dental professionals during examinations.
The patented technology is based upon a sub millimeter wave near field radar. Its specific properties allow to distinguish the smallest differences in dielectric behavior of matter on micrometer scale. It will be a handheld tool with the size of an electric toothbrush that is easy to use for dental professionals during examinations.
About Melvitas
MelVitas is a Gothenburg based medtech start-up with the vision to increase awareness in society about the importance of good oral health and how it affects overall health.
MelVitas aim to achieve the vision by increasing communication between medical and dental professionals and developing diagnostic tools that enables earlier caries detection.
One of the most common infections today is caries, affecting a majority of all people at some point. If caries is identified early, it is possible to eliminate further complications and the problem can be solved with easy treatments. The major challenge is that many individuals do not get precise diagnoses in time. Additionally, research has shown that bad oral health can lead to increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, one of the most growing problems in today’s society.
MelVitas work for greater awareness concerning the importance of good oral health and better communication between dental professionals and other medical disciplines.
MelVitas is driven by three business developers at Chalmers’ Encubator together with the idea partner Chalmers Industri Teknik. The project started in 2013 and originates from researches at Chalmers. MelVitas has an exclusive license on the patents and is now optimizing the technology in order to participate in clinical trials (in vitro and in vivo) during 2014.
Our vision is to deliver a new generation diagnostic tool that simplifies the dentist’s daily work and optimises patient safety and comfort during examinations. Currently MelVitas focus on product development and finding future collaboration partners. We are interested in talking to:
- people with a genuine interest in how oral health affects overall health
- people with an interest in increasing awareness of oral health and dentistry in society.
- people with extensive knowledge in dental cariesdiagnoses and/or treatment.
- Companies that develop, produce or sell dental diagnostic equipment/dental imaging equipment/caries preventive products.
Currently, we have a collaboration and a regular exchange of knowledge with the researchers Álfheiður Ástvaldsdóttir, DDS Cariology (Karolinska Institutet) and Agneta Lith, DDS Radiology (Sahlgrenska).
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