Core Insights - Mobile-health Network Solutions (MNDR) has launched a new tele-dentistry service that allows patients to perform AI-enhanced dental scans at home using the MNDR telemedicine app, with expert-reviewed reports delivered within 24 hours [2][3][4] - The service aims to encourage Southeast Asian patients, who often do not visit dentists regularly, to seek dental care more frequently [3][7] - The tele-dentistry package includes guided steps for capturing intraoral images and receiving AI-generated reports, which will highlight potential dental issues [4][5] Company Developments - MNDR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oral Link Pte Ltd and Elite Dental Group Singapore Pte Ltd to facilitate the tele-dentistry service [4][6] - The service is set to launch in Singapore in the summer of 2025, with plans for expansion into Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines by mid-2026 [6] - MNDR will earn an appointment booking fee and platform usage fee for each tele-dentistry session [6] Industry Context - According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases affect nearly 3.7 billion people globally, with untreated dental caries being the most common health condition [9] - The introduction of AI-enabled dental scans is expected to improve early detection of dental issues, potentially increasing patient engagement in dental care [7][9]
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Mobile-health Network Solutions Signs MOU to Add AI-enabled Dental Scans and Oral Health Screening to its Telemedicine Platform