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Lassie, whose AI agent helps dental practices automate admin work, raised a $35M Series A led by a16z, a source says, at a ~$250M valuation (Alex Konrad/Upstarts Media)
https://www.upstartsmedia.com/p/toothy-ai-lassie-raises-35m

Lassie, Startup Making AI For Dentists, Raises $35M From a16z
Lassie’s founders went hands-on, then built an AI agent to help dental practices save dozens of hours of busywork. Now, a16z has invested at a $250M valuation.

First of two days off. I got up late again after catching up on some sleep. This evening is Vinyl Night at the Mason’s Arms, but Kathy has an evening dental appointment now, which has thrown a spanner in the works a bit. We shall see how it all pans out. More important to get her toothache sorted!

Dentalroboter MIR soll künftig Zahnärzte bei Behandlungen unterstützen
Zum Zahnarzt zu gehen, mögen viele nicht, erst recht nicht, wenn wegen einer Behandlung mehrere Sitzungen nötig sind. Ein Roboter soll deren Zahl verringern.

Dentalroboter MIR soll künftig Zahnärzte bei Behandlungen unterstützen
Zum Zahnarzt zu gehen, mögen viele nicht, erst recht nicht, wenn wegen einer Behandlung mehrere Sitzungen nötig sind. Ein Roboter soll deren Zahl verringern.

Dental Yap
The podcast for oral health professionals who know that the best conversations happen away from the clinical setting...
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"I think the public knows the [DENTAL] game is rigged. I just don't think they know how badly it's rigged."
Private equity-owned dental support orgs like "Aspen Dental" & "Heartland Dental" have a massive conflict of interest.
▶️ I’m A #Dentist. Here’s How You’re Being Scammed. - More Perfect Union

I have weirdly-spaced teeth so flossing is very hard (my teeth literally shred floss), but I've been using GUM sticks for over a decade and my dental health has improved almost infinitely since then. Can't recommend them enough!
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/well/in

Dentists Know You Hate Flossing. Try This Instead.
You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better.

Haitian man who died in ICE custody had severe dental issues, autopsy shows https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/immigration/2026/07/03/haitian-migrant-emmanuel-damas-autopsy/90787530007/

"if you enjoyed your dental visit, please review..."
Enjoy is a slightly strong word. I'd rather go to the dentist than, say, poke my eyes with a rusty fork, but to jump from that to "enjoy"... I evaluate that conditional to "False".

I donated to Peninsula Community Health Services again
https://www.pchsweb.org/
"PCHS includes primary medical, dental, behavioral health counseling, substance use treatment, pharmacy services, and health education and promotion activities for all stages of life.
Services are provided to all pat…

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There are little things that tells one that one is "getting old". I am 75 but don't feel a day over 60. But when the receptionist at your dental office refers to you as "My Dear" you know you are getting old.