Before scanO: Manual, Time-Intensive Screening
Before adopting scanO, dental camps relied entirely on traditional tools like mouth mirrors and probes. Explaining oral conditions required hand-drawn sketches or intraoral camera demonstrations.
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“We used to draw dental issues on paper or show them via an intraoral camera, but patients couldn’t always
visualize or relate to the problem.”
While diagnosis was accurate, it lacked impact and engagement. Patients couldn’t fully grasp their oral issues, and dental camps required heavy logistics and multiple instruments.
After scanO: Adoption Journey
Discovery: Through Facebook and Instagram.
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“scanO felt like the future, an innovation every modern dental clinic should adopt. It not only helps diagnose but also educates and excites patients.”
Dr. Bharath immediately saw scanO’s potential to make diagnosis visual, fast, and credible.
Most-Used Features
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Instant WhatsApp patient reports
AI Accuracy: 80–90% reliable, with only minor challenges in cases of buccal pits or limited mouth opening.
Impact on Workflow & Patient Trust
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“With scanO, patients instantly trust what they see. They no longer just hear, they believe.”
Diagnosis Time: Reduced from 5 minutes to about 2 minutes per patient.
Clarity & Engagement: Visual scans make conditions like cavities, stains, and tartar buildup instantly understandable.
Instant Reports: Immediate WhatsApp delivery delights patients.
Trust & Credibility: scanO serves as a second opinion, strengthening the clinic's professional reputation.
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“scanO helps me explain better, and patients get convinced faster. It’s a perception changer.”
Even elderly patients are drawn to it.
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“Everyone, regardless of age, is curious to get scanned and view their AI report instantly. It’s interactive and engaging.”
Ethical AI in Dentistry
Dr. Bharath believes that technology must remain transparent and human-centered.
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“Two key aspects matter most, transparency in how AI makes decisions, and data privacy for patients. These must always come first.”
AI should assist dentists, not replace them, ensuring that clinical empathy and judgment remain at the heart of dental care.
Guidance for Young Dentists
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"Young dentists should be willing to accept new technology. They should enhance their technical skills
alongside their clinical ones. It’s easier and faster to achieve more today."
He leaves them with a simple message:
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"Stay curious, adopt technology, and never stop learning while keeping the human touch alive."
Patient Experience & Acceptance
The shift to visual, AI-driven reporting has transformed patient education.
- Patients finally understand what they couldn’t see before, such as tartar on lingual surfaces.
- 100% positive feedback on WhatsApp reports.
- Case acceptance remains high (~95%), boosted by scanO’s visual credibility.
Camps and Community Impact
Smile Dental Care has long championed community outreach, over 5 lakh free checkups in 25 years. With scanO, Dr. Bharath plans to double that to 10 lakh soon.
scanO Air Advantages
- Instant digital reports replace paper forms.
- AI-based diagnosis captivates patients.
- The clinic stands out as a tech-driven pioneer.
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“Patients are amazed when a robot helps check their teeth, they instantly trust the process.”
Challenges: Wi-Fi dependency and slower scans in large camps (100+ patients).
Suggestions: Integrated flash, offline scan mode, and faster capture mechanism.
Sustainability Focus: The OraCycle Initiative
Apart from technology, the doctor is pioneering India's first oral care recycling program -OraCycle.
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"We talk so much about oral care, but no one talks about the pollution plastic dental products create."
OraCycle promotes sustainable dentistry by encouraging patients to replace plastic toothbrushes with bamboo alternatives.
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"One plastic toothbrush weighs around 20 grams. With Mysuru’s population of 15 lakh, that’s 30 lakh toothbrushes discarded every year—nearly 60 tonnes of plastic waste. OraCycle is about changing that."
The program is now expanding into schools and colleges, inspiring awareness about green dentistry.
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"Patients feel happier when they visit a clinic that values sustainability. Dental schools should include eco-friendly practices in their curriculum—that’s the future."
Support & Training
Onboarding was smooth, with clear training and strong after-sales support.
Staff adapted easily; now even a junior doctor and assistant manage camp setups independently.
Key Outcomes
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Treatment Conversion
+80%
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Time Saved per Scan
3 mins
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Patient Trust (AI-assisted)
70%
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Support & Training
Satisfaction
Excellent
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Overall Recommendation
10/10
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"scanO is worth every bit, it’s a must-have for every modern clinic. Contactless, fast, and
accurate, it builds instant trust."
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"It’s not just innovation, it’s transformation. Technology like scanO empowers both patients and
dentists."
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"With initiatives like OraCycle, we’re showing that modern dentistry can be both smart and
sustainable."
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