Clinical research
Leading the Next Generation of Restorative Innovation
At iCAD Dental, we don’t just follow the Artificial Intelligence trend – we’re creating a new trend. Alongside our full-service production lab, we operate a dedicated clinical research division focused on solving the next generation of restorative challenges.
Our mission is to make quality dental care faster, more affordable, and accessible – especially in regions where high-quality treatment remains out of reach for many due to high costs or limited availability.
Building the Future,
step by step
To achieve this mission, our R&D team develops smart, globally scalable solutions that remove barriers to care. We’re proud to introduce our revolutionary iCAD file format, which dramatically compresses digital dentistry files. This results in much faster download and upload speeds, while allowing instant access to highly customizable dental design automation services by extracting dental patterns from large databases.
Since 2015, we’ve invested over $10 million in R&D to push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital dentistry. We’ve filed six patents in total – three provisional applications currently in process, and three already granted in Canada, the U.S., Europe, South Korea, and India. Each step reflects our commitment to innovation, global growth, and delivering real impact to clinicians and patients alike.
Our team of over 60 exceptional employees includes a mix of dental technicians, software engineers and machine learning specialists who work closely with more than 10 practicing dentists on clinical testing to bring scientific innovation into real-world dentistry.
In 2017, we founded AiCAD Inc., an IP-focused division dedicated to advancing Augmented Intelligence in Computer-Aided Design – ensuring that every breakthrough we develop delivers meaningful impact.
VISION
Our goal is to establish the iCAD format as the global standard in digital dentistry.
This core technology enables automation, high-speed workflows, and seamless compatibility across systems – connecting clinics, labs and providers with smart, open services.
What We’re Working On
Powered by the iCAD file format, our AI system analyzes thousands of digital impressions, detects patterns with precision, and automatically generates highly accurate restorations in real time.
To bring this to life, we’re working on our first solution – iGDS, which is already in testing. It allows dentists to design abutments based on manufacturer specifications – preventing chair side modifications to crowns, reducing hassle, and improving crown retention. It can also be used to 3D print custom crowns in a single visit, offering more flexibility and precision.
We will deliver this capability to dentists through an AI-as-a-Service (AiaaS) model – where clinics can access powerful tools on demand and only pay for what they use. It’s simple, affordable, and built to support real-world dentistry.
And this is just the beginning. Soon, the same platform will enable AI-powered tools for orthodontics, implantology, and more – helping clinicians work faster, smarter, and with greater control.
Why It
Matters
These innovations aren’t just conceptual – they solve real problems dentists face every day. Today, the average permanent crown takes 5 to 7 days to produce and costs around $350. With our AI-powered solution, the entire process happens while the patient is chairside – taking as little as 30 minutes and costing less than $4 in materials. This isn’t just faster or more affordable – it’s a complete rethinking of how restorative dentistry is delivered.
By giving dentists direct access to smart design tools, we’re helping them reduce overhead, increase efficiency, and bring high-quality care within reach for more patients.
COLLABORATION
We welcome dentists, universities, researchers, laboratories, healthcare innovators – and forward-thinking investors – to collaborate with us.
If you’re working on the front lines or building the future of the field, we invite you to be part of what we’re creating. We’d love to hear from you – reach out and explore how we can work together.