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OraQ embeds AI into Medit's dental scanners
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Calgary-based OraQ is having a busy year. The dental AI company announced it's partnering with Medit, a global leader in 3D intraoral scanning, to embed its clinical intelligence software directly into Medit's scanning workflow.
The integration means dental professionals will get real-time risk analysis and treatment recommendations while they're scanning patients—not after, not in a separate system, but right there at the chair.
For OraQ, it's another major distribution win. Medit has offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, plus distributors in over a hundred countries. The deal comes a few months after OraQ partnered with Patterson Dental's Canadian division, which put them in front of roughly 10,000 dental practices through 120 sales reps.
"Medit is redefining what a scan can do, and together we're turning every image into insight—so providers can plan the right care, at the right time, for the right reasons," said Dr. Amreesh Khanna, who founded OraQ. "We help every dentist see what matters most for their patient—clearly and confidently."
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🤝 Funding, Deals, and Partnerships
Calgary startup Ontopical becomes Sovra's AI Centre of Excellence. Ontopical, a Calgary-based company using artificial intelligence to help businesses discover early-stage government contract opportunities, has been acquired by Sovra, a leading GovTech firm with clients across North America. Calgary Economic Development
Ex-Deep Sky science chief co-launches cement decarbonization startup Cura. The Vancouver- and Calgary-based cleantech startup, which recently emerged from stealth, aims to reduce CO₂ emissions while also helping industry players cut costs. Betakit
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📰 Need To Know
The 2025 Start Alberta Tech Awards recognize top achievements of Alberta’s tech companies. The ceremony recognized achievements across 10 distinct categories, highlighting contributions from founders, startups, and organizations driving innovation in the province's technology ecosystem. Start Alberta
Four AI data centre projects are in the works between Calgary and Edmonton. Alberta is quickly making its status as a tech hub known, with three new AI data centres proposed, and a fourth recently approved between Calgary and Edmonton. Daily Hive
Calgary claims top spot in Western Canada for quarterly venture capital investment. According to new data from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), the Blue Sky City ranked third among major Canadian cities for venture capital investment — with $341 million invested across 43 deals so far this year. Calgary Economic Development
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