OrangeHealth Secures $3 Million to Innovate Dutch Dental Care
Nijmegen, Friday, 31 January 2025.
OrangeHealth has received €3.45 million from Health~Holland to implement AI-driven technology in the Netherlands, enhancing disease prediction and preventive measures in dental care.
A New Era in Healthtech Innovation
This significant healthtech development comes from ORANGEHealth, a consortium that has been active since 2020 as a partnership of seven Dutch knowledge institutions [4]. The project, led by Frank Walboomers from Radboudumc and Katarina Jerković-Ćosić from Hogeschool Utrecht & ACTA Amsterdam [1], represents a major step forward in integrating artificial intelligence with dental healthcare. The consortium’s approach focuses on the crucial connection between oral health and overall well-being, emphasizing preventive care and enhanced professional collaboration [1].
Technological Breakthroughs in Dental Care
The initiative will implement several cutting-edge technologies, including the development of salivary peptides as medicines and the application of 3D bioprinting for new dental materials [1]. The project’s implementation is structured in multiple phases, with the first round of innovations set to begin in 2025, focusing on collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises [1]. A second phase planned for 2026 will emphasize personalized care and early disease detection through technological innovations [1].
Long-term Impact and Implementation
The funding, which is part of Health~Holland’s broader healthcare innovation program that ranges from €500K to €5 million per project [4], will support the initiative through 2026 [1]. This investment builds upon OrangeHealth’s strong track record, with the company having previously secured significant funding rounds, including a Series B round in December 2024 [2]. The project aims to make dental care in the Netherlands more efficient and effective, as stated by project leader Walboomers [1].