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44 news DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, JANUARY-MARCH 2025

AMRITSAR-BASED DENTIST FEATURED

ON SHARK TANK INDIA KKR IN TALKS TO ACQUIRE US
DENTAL LABS CHAIN LEIXIR

Dr Bikramjeet Singh who was fea-
tured on a recent episode of Shark Global investment firm KKR is in talks to acquire Leixir
Tank India impressed all five 'sharks' Dental Laboratory Group from Comvest Investment Partners
with his passion, determination and at a valuation of $200-$250 million.
confidence. Founded in 2013 by Harmeetpal Singh Bindra and
Dr. Singh pitched his dental care Mangesh Sholapure, Leixir caters to both independent den-
business, Singh Dental Care, with a tists and dental service organisations, as well as technology
vision to provide transparent services and distribution firms. It operates a network of full-service
to clients. He revealed that many doc- dental laboratories offering products such as crowns and
tors struggle to scale their businesses bridges, implants, surgical guides and dentures.
as they prefer to oversee every patient The company runs six dental laboratories in the US in
personally. Citing examples like Clove, addition to a digital design and manufacturing facility in
Dr. Singh shared his plan to open 100 Gurugram. The global dental market is projected to reach
clinics across North India. Seeking Rs. $90 billion in the next decade, as per reports, which valued
1 crore for 5% equity, he valued his the market size at about $50 billion as of 2023.
company at Rs 20 crore.
Dr. Singh currently manages eight
clinics in Amritsar and aims to expand LUPIN DENTAL ANNOUNCES THE
to Mohali, Ludhiana, and eventually ply dynamics, explaining that clients
the Delhi-NCR region. His goal is to insist on being treated by top doctors, WORLD’S FIRST SUPERVISED
standardize prices across regions, leading to higher fees.
offering more affordable services com- Despite the inspiring pitch, Vineeta, AUTOMATED MULTI-TREATMENT
pared to competitors like Clove. Kunal Bahl, Ritesh Agarwal, and
Entrepreneur Vineeta Singh,, how- Namita Thapar decided not to invest,
ever, raised concerns about the busi- citing concerns about the scalability DENTAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM
ness's profitability, highlighting the and profitability of the business.
challenge of achieving payback with- However, Anupam Mittal encouraged POST-MARKET CLINICAL STUDY BEING CONDUCTED IN INDIA
out hiring consultants. Dr. Singh Dr. Singh to focus on expanding in
responded that consultants often cre- two cities and achieving Rs 2 crore Lupin Dental SAS,
ate conflicts by taking a share of profits revenue per cluster per year to gain an early-stage com-
and not aligning with the company's clarity on his model's potential. pany focusing on
ethos. When asked why dental care is Though Dr. Singh left without a innovative dental
so expensive in cities like Mumbai, Dr. deal, he won the hearts of all five technology, is
Singh attributed it to demand and sup- 'sharks'. proud to announce
the successful first
clinical use of the
Lupin® Robotic
DENTALKART ENTERS THE Rs. 6000 crores System at Bharati
Vidyapeeth Dental
DENTAL LAB MARKET WITH ‘SMILEWORKS’ College and
Hospital, Pune.
Dentalkart, India’s leading online marketplace for dental supplies, has taken a Lupin Dental is
significant step forward with the launch of its new subsidiary, Smileworks.
conducting a post-
Officially incorporated in August 2024, Smileworks will offer a comprehensive market clinical
suite of dental laboratory services and educational programs aimed at upskilling study in India to
dental professionals across India. With this, Dentalkart will be foraying into a Rs. demonstrate the
6000 crores market and will double its TAM (Total Addressable Market). safety and perform-
Smileworks will specialize in ance of its robotic
high-quality dental prosthetics, system for mini-
crowns, bridges, implants, and mally invasive
other customized dental solu- tooth preparation
tions, providing essential labora- procedures for aes-
tory services directly to dentists thetic veneers. The trial is ongoing, with six patients successfully
and dental clinics. The new sub- treated.
sidiary will also serve as a key The team of Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College and
educational platform, offering Hospital, Pune, Dr. Vijaysinh More (Principle Investigator), Dr
workshops, courses, and training Pankaj Kadam, Dr. Santosh Jadhav, Dr. Yogesh Khadtare (Co-
sessions focused on enhancing Investigator) and Dr. Sarah Mariam (Clinical Research
dentists’ knowledge of the latest Coordinator) are conducting this trial.
techniques and familiarizing According to the Co-founder Galip Gürel. “The extreme precision
them with cutting-edge dental technologies. and the repeatability of the system is providing the most minimal-
Dr. Vikas Agarwal, Founder and CEO of Dentalkart, stated, “Smileworks rep- ly invasive tooth preparation for veneer treatments, one of the most
resents a crucial addition to our mission of transforming the dental care space in challenging procedures in the field of aesthetic dentistry and
India. Our goal with Smileworks is not only to provide the highest quality den- democratizing this complex procedure for dentists at all levels”.
tal prosthetics but also to empower dental professionals through education. This Dr. Vijaysinh More, Clinical Trial Principal Investigator, Bharati
integration of laboratory services and education is designed to enhance patient Vidyapeeth University commented: “The Lupin Robotic System’s
outcomes and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.” minimally invasive tooth preparation approach, and unique preci-
“Smileworks is a visionary platform that aims to build a stronger, more knowl- sion, executes exactly what is planned virtually; with optimized
edgeable dental community in India. By bringing together education and labora- handpiece angulation, preserving the maximum enamel and there-
tory services, we are creating a space where professionals can access high-quali- fore ensuring a very good bonding protocol.”
ty solutions and the latest dental techniques in one place,” added Dr. Agarwal. Visit https://lupindental.com/ for more details.