Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA)

A new Bright iDIAs Podcast episode is live with Andreas Schmocker of DIA-funded Odne. Andreas discusses how his background in orthopedics led him to revolutionize endodontics. He shares how Odne is tackling one of dentistry’s most persistent challenges — root canal failure rates — by introducing novel materials and cleaning technology. Odne is simplifying procedures while improving patient outcomes. Andreas also explores the challenges of dental product distribution, the role of DSOs in accelerating innovation, and the lessons he’s learned as a medtech founder navigating the startup journey. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ep5ENJxP Hosted by DIA principal Kentucky Morrow #dentalinnovation #futureofdentistry #carpeDIA #venturecapitalreimagined

Thomas Sharpe and Kentucky Morrow from the DIA team are headed to #idscologne #ids2025 this week. Who will they see there? #dentalinnovation #carpeDIA

Hello from sunny San Diego and the #ADSOSummit25! Thanks for having us at #DentistrysMainEvent, The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO). #CarpeDIA

Join DIA's Kentucky Morrow, McKenzie Fagan (Pearl), and Ryan Quinn (Peerlogic) tomorrow at the ADSO Summit!

Before launching DIA, co-founders and managing partners Doug Brown and Thomas Sharpe invested in and advised CureMint, Inc.? (https://www.curemint.io/). CureMint was recently acquired, marking a significant milestone for the firm and highlighting DIA's leadership's ability to support dental innovators to exit.?Congrats?to Brandon, Christopher, Tyson, and the entire CureMint team! ? Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/eMYam2_D

Thanks to the Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business for featuring DIA co-founder and managing partner Doug Brown ('78, MBA ’84) in your latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e4R2eaQs

A new Bright iDIAs Podcast episode is live with DIA's own Kate Orr. Learn about her unique journey from public accounting to investing in the dental industry. Kate gives an inside look at DIA’s investment process. She also shares insights on how dental professionals can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and business management and how DSOs play a key role in supporting this transition. Whether you're fascinated by dental innovation or curious about the venture capital process, this conversation is for you. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e9wu-djA Hosted by DIA principal Kentucky Morrow #dentalinnovation #futureofdentistry #carpeDIA #venturecapitalreimagined https://lnkd.in/eFhhB5_F

Kentucky Morrow is speaking at this year's The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) Summit. Learn more and check it out here:?theadso.org/summit25 #ADSOSummit2025 #DentistrysMainEvent #ADSOSummit2025 #DentistrysMainEvent #carpeDIA

DIA team members are off to Chicago! See you soon for our Annual General Meeting and the Mid-Winter Conference.

Thanks for the shoutout, Andrew Robinson (Dento USA). Read more about Andrew's leadership journey and Dento’s impact here: https://lnkd.in/emjsm2ts #CarpeDIA #FundedbyDIA #medtech #dentech #dentalinnovation #innovation #DentoUSA