Diagnostic Technologies for Oral Care
Seeking solutions that enable the consumer to monitor their health (including habits & behaviors), identify areas of concern, and drive good health practices.
Description of the need:
Diagnostic technologies, products, devices, or techniques in the field of Oral Care
What we are looking for:
Solutions that enable the consumer to monitor their health (including habits & behaviors), identify areas of concern, and drive good health practices
Areas of interest are:
Identification of oral health issues and combinations thereof
Gingivitis/Periodontitis
Caries
Tooth color change
Bad/Unhealthy Breath
Saliva composition
Other
Assessment of cleaning efficacy on multiple oral surfaces (e.g. teeth, gums, and tongue)
Monitor oral hygiene metrics to encourage healthy habits
Foster more complete/thorough cleaning
Preference for products/technologies that:
Provide a meaningful/measurable indication of efficacy
Efficacy had been demonstrated in the laboratory or for products currently available commercially
Human safety has been confirmed.
Have consumer or clinical studies, FDA approval under the appropriate class, or an identified, expedited path to FDA approval
Have IP protection (granted or filed patent applications are preferred, ideally with global reach)
Link results to effect on health and general well-being
We are not interested in:
Technologies/products that require application/interpretation by a medical professional
Technologies/product which require a prescription
Technologies/products that require extensive laboratory, safety, regulatory or clinical development
Technology that requires extensive safety clearance or regulatory approval
Submissions need to have IP or other protection such as Trademark, Copyright or In-market to be considered.
Only non-confidential information can be reviewed.
