Pearl’s Second Opinion Recognized with 2022 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award

Second Opinion®, the only patient-facing, FDA-cleared AI radiologic aid for detecting numerous dental diseases, has been selected as one of the top innovations in dentistry

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearl, the leader in dental AI solutions, announced today that Second Opinion®, its chairside artificial intelligence (AI) software to help dentists detect numerous conditions in x-rays of dental patients, has been selected as a 2022 Best of Class Technology Award recipient by Cellerant Consulting Group. Technology and innovations that are recognized must have “revolutionized, simplified, or advanced their category in a distinctive way,” according to Cellerant Consulting. A panel of industry leaders including Paul Feuerstein, DMD, John Flucke, DDS, Marty Jablow, DMD, Pam Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, Chris Salierno, DDS, and Lou Shuman, DMD deliberate and choose the recipients of the awards.

Pearl has established itself at the forefront of the dental AI revolution with a suite of computer vision solutions aimed at elevating the standard of dental care by improving precision and consistency. Second Opinion® applies computer vision AI technology to identify key pathologic and nonpathologic conditions in dental radiographs, including dental caries (cavities), bone loss, periapical radiolucencies (root abscesses), calculus (tartar), and faulty restorations. It is the only dental AI software cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to detect multiple forms of disease, as well as the only such software cleared for radiologic evaluation of adolescent and teenage patients.

“At Pearl, our goal is to bring dentistry’s most advanced clinical artificial intelligence systems to practices around the world and fundamentally advance dental diagnosis, treatment, clinical performance and practice management,” said Ophir Tanz, founder and CEO of Pearl. “AI-informed decision-making will elevate the standard of care and help to ensure optimal patient health outcomes. We are honored to have been recognized by such a distinguished panel of thought leaders and educators.”

Second Opinion® is the only dental AI software with multi-national regulatory clearances including in the U.S., European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Brazil. To learn more about this year’s Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards, visit the Dental Products Report website here.

About Pearl

Pearl is shaping the future of dental care by delivering AI and computer vision solutions that advance efficiency, accuracy, transparency and patient care. Founded in 2019 by Ophir Tanz, Pearl is backed by Craft Ventures and other leading venture capital firms. For more information or to request a demonstration, please visit https://www.hellopearl.com.