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38 I news DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, JULY-SEPTEMBER 2025

VASA DENTICITY ACQUIRES 51% STAKE IN IDS DENMED, CREATING INDIA’S LARGEST INTEGRATED DENTAL SUPPLY NETWORK

In one of the most landmark events in the Indian dental space, Vasa Denticity Ltd.,
the parent company of Dentalkart and a key player in dental e-commerce, has
acquired a 51% stake in IDS Denmed Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s largest traditional
dental distribution firms. The strategic move is set to create the country’s most
extensive hybrid supply network, seamlessly integrating digital and offline dental
procurement ecosystems.
Commenting on the acquisition, Dr. Vikas Aggarwal, CEO of Vasa Denticity
said in a statement, “This is more than an acquisition — it’s the alignment of a introducing AI-powered tools, digital financing options, and continuous learning
common vision to empower dentists across every corner of India. By combining modules for dental professionals under a consolidated platform.
IDS Denmed’s offline leadership with our digital-first approach, we aim to deliver Sandeep Aggarwal, the co-founder of Dentalkart, added, “We’re excited to join
efficiency, reach, and innovation at a scale never seen before in Indian dentistry.” forces with the IDS Denmed team. This synergy will help us scale smarter and
This development marks a significant inflexion point for the Indian dental deliver even greater value to our customers, helping democratize quality dental
B2B space, as it brings together the technological backbone and product depth care across India.” This acquisition places Vasa Denticity at the forefront of India’s
of Dentalkart with the deep-rooted dealer network and market reach of IDS dental supply market, bridging traditional supply chains with new-age digital
Denmed. The integration promises to revolutionise the accessibility, affordability, infrastructure, a model that could become the blueprint for B2B transformation
and efficiency of dental supplies across India, from metropolitan hubs to remote in other healthcare verticals.
Tier 2 and 3 towns. According to the companies, the combined entity will now The acquisition is structured through a combination of cash and equity swap,
reach over 90% of India’s dental clinics, enabling faster deliveries, optimised with the IDS Denmed leadership continuing in operational roles to ensure
inventory management, and unified service offerings. Further plans include strategic continuity and smooth integration.

TRUST AI, WHICH CALLS PAC-DENT INC. ACQUIRES ACKURETTA

ITSELF THE ‘CHATGPT FOR TECHNOLOGIES, SETTING A NEW STANDARD

DENTISTS,’ RAISES $6M IN Pac-Dent, Inc., a global manufacturing leader in
preventive care, infection control, Rodin® dental 3D
SEED FUNDING printing resins, along with 3D printing–oriented
restorative materials, has announced the acquisition of
Ackuretta Technologies (established in 2013), a Taiwan-
based pioneer in dental laboratory and chairside 3D
printing hardware. This strategic move unites two
innovation leaders and accelerates Pac-Dent’s vision
of delivering an open, interoperable ecosystem that
connects world-class materials, intelligent software, and
a full range of ecosystem hardware—including printers,
companion devices, and workflow enablers—to make
3D printing seamless, user-friendly, and accessible for
clinicians and labs worldwide.

Open-System Commitment
Pac-Dent emphasized that its ecosystem will remain an open system by design. The addition
of Ackuretta provides customers with a validated in-house hardware option, but Pac-Dent will
continue to support and collaborate with other open-system hardware manufacturers, with many
leading dental 3D printer brands already validated and an ongoing program to expand supported
platforms.
San Francisco based Trust AI, has raised $6 million, the
largest seed round ever for a dental technology startup.
The emerging platform has attracted over 3,000 dentists in New control units for efficient firing and
just a few weeks.
Built by dentists for dentists, the seed round was led sintering processes
by dental industry leaders, including Wehrle Implant
Immersion Center, Goetze Dental, Rockwood Programs,
and a group of prominent dentists representing over $100 With the new VITA vPad LITE and VITA
vPad PRO models, VITA Zahnfabrik
million in practice revenues. is introducing two new control units
As the first specialized large language model (LLM) for VITA firing and sintering furnaces
for dentistry, Trust AI serves as a real-time clinical that make everyday work in dental
partner. The platform delivers advanced diagnostic laboratories and dental practices even
support, personalized treatment planning, radiographic easier.
image analysis, insurance verification and administrative The devices replace the previous
automation. models VITA vPad comfort and VITA
Trust AI’s purpose-built dental LLM is accessible vPad excellence and feature a clear, user-
through multiple channels under the name Isaac. friendly interface and new, well-designed
Available 24/7 via web, voice call, or WhatsApp, Isaac functions.
allows practitioners to talk through complex patient cases, Two models – one solution for all requirements
ask follow-up questions, and refine treatment decisions. VITA vPad LITE is designed for users who need a reliable device for standard applications. It
From routine care to rare cases, Isaac handles dentistry’s offers impressive intuitive navigation, clear menu navigation and a solid technical foundation –
toughest diagnostic challenges with nuance and context. ideal for everyday use.
It’s the dental hotline that never sleeps. The VITA vPad PRO also offers advanced features such as a programmable start time and
“We’re not building software for dentistry; we’re versatile connection options. This makes the VITA vPad PRO particularly suitable for more
rebuilding dentistry itself,” said Dr. Bernard Casse, CEO complex processes that require efficiency and control – without compromising on user friendliness.
and Co-Founder of Trust AI. The new devices will be available from October 20, 2025.