In this episode of Vegas Voices, Frankie Acosta sits down with Jay Kim at DS World 2024 to discuss groundbreaking innovations in the dental industry. Dive into their engaging conversation as they go over new product launches, market trends, and their passion for dental technology. Here are the key highlights from their chat:

• Setting the Scene:
  • Frankie kicks off the episode with some friendly banter, setting a relaxed tone for a deep dive into the dental world.
  • “Just me and you talking… We can look each other in our eyes… Tell me all the cool things you do.”
• New Product Introduction:
  • Jay introduces the latest solution from his company that targets the full-arch market.
  • “As soon as we created the concept and manufactured it, we didn’t have enough to give around.”
• Addressing Common Issues:
  • They discuss the challenges of scanning with a lot of blood and tissue in dental procedures.
  • Frankie notes, “Doctors were coming up and saying, you know, how do you handle all that blood with x, y, and z scanners?”
• Product Features:
  • Jay dives into the specifics of their new product, IO Connect, and how it improves scanning accuracy.
  • “What you’re doing is you’re not scanning the whole arch, you’re just scanning the hexes that’s clustered inside that middle portion.”
• Market Insights:
  • Jay explains the niche market their product targets, distinguishing it from photogrammetry and intraoral scanners.
  • “We understand photogrammetry is too expensive, but you need a solution that works.”
• User Experience and Testimonials:
  • Frankie shares his enthusiasm about incorporating the new product into his workflow.
  • “I can take this product and just stick it right in between that workflow, and it will always be successful and make that workflow that much better.”
• Company Background:
  • Jay sheds light on his company’s ethos and approach to innovation.
  • “We’re just a bunch of introverts in our little basement with our little tinkering toys, thinking about dentistry and what we can make.”
• Looking Ahead:
  • Both Frankie and Jay express excitement for future cases and collaborations.
  • “I hope you do a lot of cases, because I think that’s where a lot of the GPs are looking into doing their first kind of full arch cases.”

Join us for an insightful conversation that’s sure to intrigue anyone interested in the latest advancements in dental technology. Don’t miss this episode of Vegas Voices with Frankie and Jay!