We're on a mission to accelerate dental and health innovation through impactful investments in technology companies that lead to exceptional outcomes for all stakeholders.
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It is estimated that 18-20% of U.S. dental practices are supported by Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) or similar groups.
The trend shows no signs of slowing down.
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We and other dental industry experts estimate that 1,500+ early-stage, dental technology companies have emerged to advance clinical outcomes, treatment efficiency, practice profitability, and growth.
Dentistry is in the midst of a tech revolution.
To solve workforce challenges and improve margins, dental leaders are looking to early-stage companies with innovative technologies.
Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) is uniquely positioned to serve as the funding and networking component to bring the most promising ideas from this movement to the marketplace.
DIA’s Companies
DIA invests in the top companies from its active pipeline. Over 30 new companies are added each month with referrals from investors, dentists, start-ups, industry leaders, other funds, and organic outreach. Explore the innovations that have received DIA funding to date.
Unmatched access to DSOs and their most influential players.
We have led some of the largest and most reputed Dental Support Organizations, representing potential access to over 10,000 dental offices in the United States.
Now, we’ve pooled our resources to provide capital and a well-connected network to entrepreneurs who want a strategic advantage in getting their products to market faster.
Innovators
The early-stage dental technology companies (SaaS, devices, therapeutics) we partner with enjoy direct access to our built-in connections to DSOs, strategic support, counsel, and capital.
Alliances
We collaborate with our network of investors, advisors, industry groups, and co-investors to support scalable solutions to dentistry’s most pressing problems that generate revenue growth and improved margins.
DIA Launches the Entrepreneurship Corner in Partnership with Women In DSO®
Episode 15: Dr. Lou Shuman and Donovan Dichter
Let’s talk about how we can work together.