[Startup Review] clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi, Used by a Dentist: "Lowering the Barriers to Orthodontic Treatment" • donga.com • Entered 2026-07-31 15:31[Editor's Note] A startup refers to a company that "begins" to solve a specific problem. Since a company’s survival is at stake, startups strive to find the most efficient solution to a problem. There are many cases where the result of their solitary struggle has become the “innovation” we enjoy today. However, most startups, despite having good technology and services, are not growing sufficiently. Although it is the result of various causes working together, the biggest problem is that even when there is good technology, it is not well communicated to society. Through [Startup Review], we aim to present a series that explores great startup technologies, how to use them, and the perspectives of industry professionals. innoDtech is a digital dental solutions company that provides AI-based orthodontic solutions, offering the clear aligner “clara AI” and the AI-based treatment planning solution “Dr.AlignNavi.”It provides 'Dr.AlignNavi."• • clara AI is a clear orthodontic appliance custom-made to fit each patient’s individual dental condition. Unlike wire braces, it is less visible on the outside and can be easily attached and removed, which helps reduce pain and the burden of hygiene management. Dr. AlignNavi is a solution that analyzes the condition of a patient’s teeth and proposes an optimal treatment plan, completing the treatment planning process that used to take several hours in just a few minutes. Dr. Align Navi was recognized for its technology and completeness by receiving the Innovation Award in the Digital Healthcare category at CES 2026.  innoDtech explains that clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi are “solutions developed based on the clinical experience and know-how of CEO Joo Bo-hoon, who has worked as an orthodontic specialist for over 30 years, and data from more than 5,000 successful orthodontic cases,” adding, “Because they lower the barrier to orthodontic treatment, they can be fully utilized even by those who are not orthodontic specialists.”크게보기 Dr. Jae-Young Cho, Director of Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic (left), and Dr. Tae-Hoon Oh, Director of D-Day Dental Clinic / Source = IT Donga · D-Day Dental ClinicThen how do they feel in real medical settings? We spoke with Dr. Jae-Young Cho of Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic and Dr. Tae-Hoon Oh of D-Day Dental Clinic, who are using innoDtech clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi in real medical settings, to hear their impressions of using them.Dr. Jae-Young Cho is an orthodontic specialist who also personally treats gum disease and cavities, performs extractions, and provides implants. Through extensive clinical experience, even patients who need to undergo multiple treatments simultaneously are treated with precisely planned care. In orthodontics, they respond sensitively by examining not only tooth movement but also the condition of the bones, nerves, and gums that are not visible. 크게보기Dr. Jae-Young Cho, Dr. Jae-Hoon Oh, and Dr. Bong-Gu Han of Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic (from left) / Source = IT DongaDirector Jo Jae-young operates Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic together with Director Oh Jae-hoon and Director Han Bong-gu. Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic, located in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon, opened in 2018 and relocated and expanded in 2024. The clinic provides a wide range of services, from emergency care for sudden toothache or accidents to complex procedures such as implants, orthodontic treatment for adults and growing children, and wisdom tooth extractions. The strength of Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic lies in its rapid multidisciplinary collaboration system involving specialists such as orthodontic specialists and integrated dental medicine specialists. Three chief doctors collaborate to provide orthodontic treatment, implants, and general dental care. Thanks to this, emergency patients and cases requiring tooth extraction, gum treatment, or cavity treatment before orthodontic treatment can also be treated quickly.  Director Oh Tae-hoon, a specialist in integrated dentistry, runs D-Day Dental Clinic near Seolleung Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, together with Director Kim Moo-jin. D-Day Dental Clinic operates on the principle of owner-managed care, where the director personally handles everything from consultation to diagnosis and treatment. It also aims to begin treatment only after the patient fully understands it, thereby minimizing the burden of pain. The main treatment areas are implants, cavity and gum treatment, laminates, teeth whitening, and orthodontics.크게보기Dr. Moojin Kim (left) and Dr. Taehun Oh of D-Day Dental Clinic / Source = D-Day Dental ClinicA transparent orthodontic appliance with low pain and high aesthetic appeal Directors Jae-Young Cho and Tae-Hoon Oh actively use clear aligners in orthodontic treatment. Brace orthodontic appliances, which involve attaching brackets to the teeth and using wires for correction, are associated with high patient pain and aesthetic stress. Director Jo Jae-young said, “Because of the noticeable device, patients experience severe aesthetic stress, and thorough tooth brushing becomes difficult. He added, “There are cases where, if a cavity becomes severely advanced during orthodontic treatment, it becomes difficult to visit the clinic every month, causing treatment to be interrupted. To overcome these limitations, we actively considered introducing clear aligners.” Director Oh Tae-hoon said, “Because of the hospital’s geographical location, many working patients seek orthodontic treatment that improves aesthetics without interfering with their social lives, which led us to introduce clear aligners.”  The two directors predicted that transparent orthodontic appliances would become even more widespread in the future. Director Jo Jae-young said, “In the past, there was a perception that clear aligners were only suitable for simple front tooth alignment, but recently, the range of treatments has been expanding by incorporating attachments (small protrusions attached to the teeth) and elastics (rubber bands used in orthodontics).” He added, “Previously, the proportion of clear aligner treatments was below 10%, but now it has reached nearly half.” He added, “There are still cases where clear aligners are difficult to apply, such as severe skeletal disharmony, highly complex distal orthodontics, and overall posterior displacement of teeth, but as AI solutions become more advanced and precise, the number of cases where they are applied will increase rapidly.”크게보기Transparent orthodontic solution clara AI (above) and AI-based treatment planning solution Dr. AlignNavi / Source = innoDtechDirectors Jae-Young Cho and Tae-Hoon Oh use innoDtech’ clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi, even among clear aligners. Because of the trust in CEO Joo Bo-hoon and the solution. Director Jo Jae-young said, “CEO Joo Bo-hoon is a leading figure in Korea’s transparent orthodontics field, and he has ample research data and clinical experience regarding material properties and the forces applied to teeth, which gave us confidence in him.” He added, “Global company products are too expensive, placing a heavy burden on patients, but clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi offer reasonable prices with high quality, so we believe they can satisfy both patients and doctors.” After being introduced to clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi by a dentist acquaintance, Dr. Oh Tae-hoon first verified the stability and reliability of the device by undergoing orthodontic treatment himself using the solution. He explained, “The direct reasons for adopting it were the clinical references we have built up over many years in Korea, and the ability to efficiently develop treatment plans using AI solutions.” clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi contribute to improved treatment efficiency and completeness The two directors point to improved treatment efficiency and greater completeness as the strengths of clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi.  Director Jo Jae-young mentioned advantages such as adjusting patient visit frequency and shortening consultation hours. Because the clear orthodontic appliances can be prepared in advance, patients can continue orthodontic treatment without visiting for an extended period, and the “chair time” when patients remain seated in the treatment chair has been greatly shortened, reducing waiting time and treatment fatigue. From the doctors’ perspective, it was assessed that it had become much easier to receive assistance from or collaborate with support personnel when developing treatment plans.크게보기Dr. Jae-Young Cho, Director of Daejeon 365 Centum Dental Clinic / Source = IT DongaImproving the consultation consent rate is also one of the advantages Director Cho Jae-young pointed out. When a patient’s oral scan file is sent to innoDtech, it provides an initial dental movement plan for consultation within five minutes. Through this, patients can directly see the treatment process and results with their own eyes during consultation. As a result, patients’ understanding and cooperation, as well as treatment consent rates, are expected to increase. Director Jae-Young Cho said, “At the beginning of its implementation, there were doubts about whether the tooth movement plans created by AI could be carried out accurately in real clinical settings, but as clinical data accumulated, we gained confidence in it.” Director Oh Tae-hoon said that its advantage is that it can save time while improving the quality of orthodontic treatment. He said, “Before treatment begins, we need to carefully develop a tooth movement plan by integrating diagnostic data and the patient’s requirements, which requires a significant amount of time and energy,” adding, “Through Dr. AlignNavi, we were able to greatly reduce that.” After analyzing and comparing the various treatment plans presented by Dr. AlignNavi, it is explained that by supplementing them according to the patient’s needs and oral condition, the final treatment plan can be completed relatively quickly. The time and energy secured through this were used for treating and consulting with other patients, as well as for hospital operations. Thanks to that, both the treatment environment and management efficiency improved. Director Oh Tae-hoon continued, “By verifying the treatment plan you have personally developed once more, you can reduce the possibility of mistakes that may arise from relying solely on personal judgment,” emphasizing, “This is an important factor in enhancing the completeness of treatment.” The two directors said that the patients’ reactions were also positive. At first, there was some skepticism, but once treatment actually began, satisfaction was high because, although it was not obvious on the surface, the pain was less and hygiene management was easier. Director Oh Tae-hoon added, “Patients have responded positively to the Dr. AlignNavi simulation because it allows them to accurately understand their current condition and visually monitor the entire treatment process.” 크게보기Oh Tae-hoon, Director of D-Day Dental Clinic / Source = D-Day Dental ClinicA solution to lower the barrier to orthodontic treatment   Director Jo Jae-young evaluated clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi as solutions that help general practitioners, who are not specialists in orthodontics, also have easy access to orthodontic treatment. Because it visualizes and presents treatment plans that account for more than half of orthodontic treatment, it can minimize errors and mistakes compared to decisions made by a single doctor. Even during treatment, there is no need for complex procedures such as installing or removing brackets or replacing wires; treatment proceeds according to the treatment plan, and as long as each step is checked precisely, general practitioners can provide treatment without anxiety or worry,” he explained. “Any doctor interested in orthodontics can easily access this.” However, he urged that for complex orthodontic treatments or when the treatment does not proceed as planned, it is best to work closely with an orthodontic specialist.   Finally, Director Jae-Young Cho advised, “If features that analyze various data together—such as oral CT, panoramic X-rays, and cephalometric imaging—are added, it could evolve into a more sophisticated solution.” Director Oh Tae-hoon added, “As more clinical cases accumulate in the future, we expect analyses of more complex cases to become even more sophisticated.”   Reported by Han Man-hyuk, IT Donga (mh@itdonga.com )

[Startup Review] Dentist: "Improving Orthodontic Treatment Efficiency with Clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi"• donga.com • Entered 2026-07-22 11:59 [Editor's Note] A startup refers to a company that "begins" to solve a specific problem. Since a company’s survival is at stake, startups strive to find the most efficient solution to a problem. There are many cases where the result of their solitary struggle has become the “innovation” we enjoy today.  However, most startups, despite having good technology and services, are not growing sufficiently. Although it is the result of various causes working together, the biggest problem is that even when there is good technology, it is not well communicated to society. Through [Startup Review], we aim to present a series that explores great startup technologies, how to use them, and the perspectives of industry professionals.innoDtech is a digital dentistry startup that provides AI-based orthodontic solutions. Combining over 3,000 successful orthodontic cases data from CEO Joo Bo-hoon, who has worked as an orthodontic specialist for more than 30 years, with AI technology, the company offers the clear orthodontic solution “clara AI” and the AI-based treatment planning solution “Dr. AlignNavi.” Drawing on his extensive clinical experience and know-how combined with AI technology.They introduced 'Dr.AlignNavi."clara AI is a clear orthodontic appliance custom-made to fit the condition of a patient’s teeth. Unlike conventional wire orthodontic appliances, it is not visible on the surface, causes less pain, and is easy to attach and remove, making eating and dental care more convenient. Dr. AlignNavi is a solution that analyzes the condition of a patient’s teeth and automatically recommends the optimal tooth movement path and treatment plan. It helps complete the treatment planning process, which previously took several hours, in just a few minutes. Dr. Align Navi was also selected for the Innovation Award in the Digital Healthcare category at CES 2026.InnoDitech explains that by using Clara AI and Dr. Align Navi, medical professionals can intuitively assess the success rate of orthodontic treatment, stability indices, and the expected treatment duration, enabling them to plan treatment accordingly, while patients can improve their understanding of the treatment process and build greater trust in the medical staff. Then, would these solutions also be useful in real medical settings?크게보기Won Byung-ho, director of Gumi Sukmyeon Dental Clinic (left), and Ryu Hee-sung, director of Star White Dental Clinic / Source = IT DongaWe spoke with Dr. Ryu Hee-sung, director of Star White Dental Clinic, and Dr. Won Byung-ho, director of Gumi Sukmyeon Dental Clinic, who are using Clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi in medical settings, to hear their impressions of using them. Both directors agreed that the efficiency of orthodontic treatment had significantly improved after introducing clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi.20 Years of Aesthetic Treatment, Dr. Ryu Hee-sung, Director of Star White Dental ClinicSince 2004, Director Ryu Hee-sung has been running Star White Dental Clinic in Haeundae-gu, Busan. Star White Dental Clinic is a hospital focused on aesthetic treatment. Cosmetic treatment refers to making teeth look a little more beautiful while maintaining their basic functions. Typical examples of aesthetic treatments include replacing amalgam or gold fillings with resin in this color, replacing wire braces with less visible ceramic ones, teeth whitening, and laminates. Since around 2005, Director Ryu Hee-sung has focused on aesthetic treatment for more than 20 years, building his expertise and even developing related materials and treatment techniques himself. In 2005, he was the first in Korea to perform uncut laminates, and in 2008, he established an aesthetic dental network with 11 dental clinics in Korea and the United States.   Currently, Director Ryu Hee-sung mainly uses Minish, clara AI, and Dr. AlignNavi for aesthetic treatment. Minish is an aesthetic prosthetic solution that precisely adjusts the shape, size, and color of teeth to suit each individual’s unique characteristics, helping patients achieve a balanced impression and smile while preserving their natural teeth as much as possible. In the case of clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi, they are used in orthodontic treatment to restore both aesthetics and function using the patient’s own teeth. Unlike traditional wire orthodontics, Dr. Ryu Hee-sung explains that patients no longer need to endure pain or worry about external attention during treatment, which is why it has been increasingly recommended recently. Director Ryu Hee-sung cites his aesthetic sensibility and technical expertise, honed over more than 20 years treating thousands of patients, as the strengths of Star White Dental Clinic.크게보기Dr. Ryu Hee-sung, who runs Star White Dental Clinic focused on aesthetic treatment / Source = IT DongaRelax with conscious sedation, Won Byung-ho, Director of Gumi Sleep ClinicDirector Won Byung-ho worked at Korea Electric Power Corporation for more than ten years, and while seeking a new path, he enrolled in the Graduate School of Dentistry at Kyungpook National University in 2007 at the recommendation of an acquaintance. After graduating, he worked at Bulkkot Dental Clinic in Daegu, then opened his first practice in the Gumi area in 2013, and in January 2023 relocated and expanded it, changing its name to Gumi Sukmyeon Dental Clinic. As an integrated dental specialist, he has continuously studied procedures such as root canal therapy, prosthetic treatment, and implants. He has earned the AAID board certification and is an active full member of the Korean Society of Dental Anesthesiology.   Gumi Sleep Dental Clinic, where four directors including a specialist in prosthodontics, periodontics, and integrated dentistry work together, specializes in dental treatment using conscious sedation. Director Won Byung-ho introduced the conscious sedation method while considering ways for patients to receive treatment more comfortably. Conscious sedation is what is commonly called sleep anesthesia; it involves injecting nitrous oxide and medication to create a state similar to being asleep before treatment. To this end, they were equipped with monitoring devices capable of checking patients’ vital signs, various medications, and received specialized training on emergency response procedures and how to administer intravenous injections. Because each patient responds and responds differently, he has also accumulated experience and know-how through organizations such as the Korean Society of Dental Anesthesiology and the Sleep Dentistry Network.   Gumi Sleep Dental Clinic has eight dental treatment chairs capable of performing conscious sedation therapy, and currently treats 400 to 500 patients per month using conscious sedation. Based on statistics from the Narcotics Integrated Management System (NIMS), a total of 13,578 cases have been conducted from 2022 to the present. This is a figure that ranks within the top five among domestic dental clinics.크게보기Dr. Won Byung-ho of Gumi Sleep Dental Clinic, known for its strength in conscious sedation therapy / Source = IT Donga A transparent orthodontic appliance that overcomes the drawbacks of conventional wire braces Orthodontic treatment usually involves diagnosis through X-rays and other means, then creating a treatment plan, attaching brackets to the teeth, and moving them using wires. In some patients, teeth may also be extracted. During a treatment period of more than one year, patients are seen every 3 to 4 weeks to have the wire replaced sequentially and to undergo regular checkups.   From a doctor’s perspective, orthodontic treatment requires more attention to detail than regular dental treatment. Because the treatment period is long—over a year—and there is a high likelihood of various complications. There are also cases where the treatment plan needs to be revised. It is also necessary to understand the biomechanics of tooth movement, and the doctor must grasp everything and even predict future outcomes.   Doctors feel that much difficulty as well. The main issues are the patient’s complaints of pain and the unpredictable movement of the teeth. Director Ryu Hee-sung points out that one of the difficulties of conventional orthodontic treatment is dealing with patients’ complaints of pain and emergency situations. The inconvenience and pain patients must endure are significant when replacing wire or when a great amount of force must be applied. The same goes if you get pricked by wire and bleed. Another point of difficulty is that the doctor must personally oversee every step, from attaching the bracket to conducting a simple check-up. Director Won Byung-ho also expressed regret that there is no way to visually present treatment results in advance for patients with unexpected tooth movement or those on the borderline between extraction and non-extraction.   The two directors introduced a transparent orthodontic appliance to address these difficulties. Because clear aligners cause less pain than wire braces, they allow for comfortable and safe treatment. Also, because the orthodontic appliance is not visible, it does not interfere with social life.크게보기Transparent orthodontic solution clara AI / Source = IT Dongaclara AI and Dr. AlignNavi help improve orthodontic treatment efficiencyDirectors Ryu Hee-sung and Won Byung-ho are currently providing clear orthodontic treatment using clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi. Among various clear aligners, the reason for choosing clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi was because of the trust in CEO Joo Bo-hoon.   When Director Ryu Hee-sung was running a dental clinic in Seoul in 2003, he formed a connection with CEO Joo Bo-hoon, who had opened a clinic nearby. He said, “Medical solutions cannot be properly implemented without clinical data as support. clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi are solutions that embody the clinical data, extensive experience, and know-how accumulated by CEO Joo Bo-hoon, so I trusted them.” They explained that they adopted it based on the expectation that combining clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi with Director Ryu Hee-sung’s clinical data and experience could generate significant synergy.   Director Won Byung-ho is the same. While trying various overseas transparent orthodontic solutions, he found that actual tooth movement often did not follow the treatment plan, and despite asking the overseas representatives multiple times, he was unable to receive satisfactory answers, which made him feel limited. Then, in 2024, at the Yeongnam International Dental Science Conference and Equipment Exhibition (YESDEX), they first encountered clara AI, and after learning through lectures on transparent orthodontic appliances that it was a solution directly developed by CEO Joo Bo-hoon, they decided to adopt it in 2025 with confidence.크게보기AI-based treatment planning solution Dr. AlignNavi / Source = InnoDtech Both directors agreed that after introducing clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi, the efficiency of treatment planning and the completeness of orthodontic treatment improved.   Director Ryu Hee-sung explained, “Orthodontic treatment requires a great deal of time and effort to carefully review diagnostic data and considerations and to develop a treatment plan. By using Dr. AlignNavi, we can easily compare and analyze multiple treatment plans and modify or supplement them according to the patient’s needs and characteristics, making it easier to complete the treatment plan.” He added, “It also helps identify errors, mistakes, and overlooked aspects in advance, which improves the quality of the treatment.” He also added, “Because it visualizes predictability, doctors and patients can approach treatment with greater trust.”   Director Won Byung-ho cited the rationality and feasibility of the treatment plan as its strengths. He said, “Looking at the treatment plan provided by Dr. AlignNavi, it is quite reasonable and highly feasible,” adding, “I felt it was very well-developed in that it clearly presents its limitations and alternatives.” They also gave a positive assessment of the fact that it provides simulation as well. Because the treatment process is shown to patients through visualization data such as simulations, patients’ understanding and cooperation with treatment improve, and complaints decrease. Director Won Byung-ho evaluated, “clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi are solutions that are more patient-friendly for doctors and patients compared to other solutions.”   Patient satisfaction is also high. At first, people are skeptical about the idea that orthodontic treatment can be achieved with only a transparent plastic appliance, but in practice, they are mostly satisfied because there are no inconveniences such as cavities or damage to the appliance that may occur when using wire braces, and the pain is also minimal.   Director Ryu Hee-sung advised, “If various types of information, such as oral computed tomography (CT), are further incorporated into treatment planning in the future, it will result in a more comprehensive solution.” Director Won Byung-ho added, “Compared with existing solutions, the completeness of functions directly related to treatment seems sufficient, but some systemic aspects still need improvement.”크게보기Ryu Hee-sung, Director of Star White Dental Clinic / Source = IT Dongaclara AI and Dr. AlignNavi Will Contribute to Popularizing Transparent OrthodonticsSome point out that the scope of application for clear aligners is limited. However, doctors who directly use clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi believe that the scope of applications for clear aligners is expanding rapidly.   Director Ryu Hee-sung said, “There are increasing cases of malocclusion that were previously thought to be treatable only through wire braces now succeeding with clear aligners. Although they cannot yet be applied 100% in every case, the scope of application continues to expand.” He emphasized, “In the near future, wire orthodontic appliances will disappear and be replaced by clear aligners.”   Director Won Byung-ho also stated, “With the development of attachments (a type of handle attached to the teeth), material improvements, and the increase in clinical cases and experience, the number of applications is also increasing.” He asserted, “The percentage of all orthodontic cases that can be treated with clear aligners was 30% ten years ago, but it is now expected to reach 90%.” It is explained that clear aligners are more effective than traditional wire braces for treatments that involve pushing teeth in or moving entire teeth backward to stabilize the bite.크게보기Won Byung-ho, Director of Gumi Sukmyeon Dental Clinic / Source = IT DongaBoth directors agreed that clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi would contribute to popularizing clear aligners. Director Ryu Hee-sung said, “clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi are systems that enable medical professionals to use AI for more efficient orthodontic treatment, supporting even dentists who are not specialists in orthodontics to safely provide orthodontic care.” He added, “This is an element that has a positive impact on expanding orthodontic treatment into universal welfare.”   Director Won Byung-ho said, “The goal of clear aligner treatment is to enable general dentists to provide orthodontic care as well,” adding, “Because clara AI and Dr. AlignNavi are highly refined, we expect they will make a significant contribution to popularizing clear aligner treatment.”   Reported by Han Man-hyuk, IT Donga (mh@itdonga.com )

https://youtube.com/shorts/dYfR88a_0h8?feature=share[JEDEX 2026] Keynote Speech by Dr. Bo-hoon Joo: "Clear Aligner Therapy Utilizing AI Clinical Decision Support System" Date. July 25, 2026 Venue. Convention Center, Jeju Halla University Attendees. 225 Dentists from Jeju City

https://it.donga.com/109231/AI Dental Solutions Enhance Orthodontic Efficiency, Practitioners Say2026.07.22.SEOUL — Artificial intelligence is making significant inroads into digital dentistry, streamlining complex orthodontic procedures and improving treatment accuracy, according to industry practitioners.InnoDtech, a digital dentistry startup founded by 30-year orthodontic specialist Dr. Bo-hoon Joo, has introduced clara AI, an AI-powered clear aligner system, alongside Dr.AlignNavi, an AI-driven treatment planning platform. By integrating over 5,000 successful clinical cases into its algorithms, the company aims to optimize orthodontic workflows.Dr.AlignNavi automatically analyzes patient dental structures to recommend optimal tooth movement paths, reducing treatment planning time from hours to mere minutes. The technology was recognized with an Innovation Award in Digital Health at CES 2026.Local dental specialists report noticeable efficiency gains after integrating these AI solutions into their daily practice."Creating a comprehensive orthodontic plan requires extensive review and trial-and-error," said Dr. Hee-sung Ryu of Star White Dental Clinic in Busan. "With Dr.AlignNavi, we can easily compare multiple treatment scenarios and customize them to patient needs, while visual simulations build greater trust between doctor and patient."Dr. Byung-ho Won of Gumi Sukmien Dental Clinic highlighted the practical feasibility of the AI-generated proposals. "The software provides realistic movement pathways while clearly outlining limitations and alternatives," Dr. Won said, adding that patient compliance and satisfaction have improved significantly due to the visual clarity of the treatment process.Both practitioners expect AI-assisted clear aligners to accelerate the broader adoption of orthodontic care, enabling general dentists to manage treatments safely and efficiently as technology continues to replace traditional wire appliances.원병호 구미숙면치과의원 원장(좌), 류희성 스타화이트치과의원 원장 / 출처=IT동아AI-Powered Dental Solutions Streamline Orthodontic Workflows, Practitioners SaySEOUL — Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming digital dentistry, cutting down treatment planning time and enhancing precision in orthodontic care, according to industry practitioners.InnoDtech, a digital dentistry startup founded by 30-year orthodontic specialist Dr. Bo-hoon Joo, has developed clara AI, a clear aligner system, and Dr.AlignNavi, an AI-driven treatment planning platform. Built on algorithms trained on over 5,000 successful clinical cases, the solutions are designed to optimize orthodontic workflows.Dr.AlignNavi analyzes patient dental structures to automatically suggest optimal tooth movement paths, drastically reducing treatment planning time from hours to just minutes. The platform earned an Innovation Award in Digital Health at CES 2026.Local dental practitioners report significant operational improvements after integrating these AI tools into their clinical routines.심미치료 중심 스타화이트치과의원을 운영하는 류희성 원장/ 출처=IT동아"Developing a precise orthodontic plan traditionally involves extensive trial and error," said Dr. Hee-sung Ryu of Star White Dental Clinic in Busan. "With Dr.AlignNavi, we can easily evaluate multiple treatment scenarios and tailor them to specific patient needs, while visual simulations foster greater trust between doctors and patients."Dr. Byung-ho Won of Gumi Sukmien Dental Clinic highlighted the practical feasibility of the AI-generated proposals. "The software offers realistic movement pathways while clearly outlining potential limitations and alternative options," Dr. Won noted, adding that visual clarity has significantly boosted patient compliance and satisfaction.Both practitioners expect AI-assisted clear aligners to accelerate the broader adoption of orthodontic treatment, enabling general dentists to deliver safe and efficient care as digital aligners gradually replace traditional wire appliances.의식하진정법 치료가 강점인 구미숙면치과의원의 원병호 원장 / 출처=IT동아투명 교정 솔루션 클라라AI / 출처=IT동아AI 기반 치료 계획 솔루션 닥터얼라인내비 / 출처=이노디테크(mh@itdonga.com)

HODEX 2026 Special Lecture By CEO Bo-Hoon Joo   < HODEX 2026 >Participation in Honam Regional Dental Scientific Congress in Republic of KOREA Special Lecture By CEO Bo-Hoon Joo " The Era of AI-Driven Orthodontics ! Clear Aligner Treatment with an AI Clinical Decision Support System "https://youtube.com/shorts/ufiUG66HlMU?feature=share

AAO 2026[Schedule] May 1 – May 3, 2026 [Venue] Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA [Attendees] Over 10,000 orthodontists, residents, and orthodontic team members from around the world.[Exhibition Scale] Approximately 500 global companies and dental equipment manufacturers participating, showcasing cutting-edge orthodontic equipment and solutions.https://youtube.com/shorts/wDiWlvCPt5I?si=agVXoTsdja2LjyIc

Dr.AlignNavi is InnoDtech's flagship technology platform, an AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) designed specifically for orthodontic treatment planning.By analyzing STL files, Dr.AlignNavi automatically generates real-time tooth alignment simulations and treatment planning options, serving as the diagnostic foundation for Clara AI Clear Aligners. Recognized globally for its technological innovation, Dr.AlignNavi received the Innovation Award in the Digital Health category at CES 2026, the world's largest technology exhibition held in the United States.https://youtu.be/h6ujN-dHOY4

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 [Schedule] May 15 – May 16, 2024 (Based on the Global Startup Program) [Venue] Tokyo Big Sight, The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), and various locations across Tokyo [Scale] Featuring around 40 cities and over 400 exhibiting companies, with more than 40,000 visitors recorded.https://youtube.com/shorts/XmHZBsVVr1Y?si=fAdYmNQoMgy3r8pi

‘ Dr.AlignNavi ‘ Pioneering the Future of Orthodontics through AI InnovationIn the modern era, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from being a choice to an absolute necessity. The productivity gap between those who leverage AI and those who do not is expanding exponentially. According to McKinsey & Company, the Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) is one of the most impactful applications of AI in the healthcare sector. Leading this transformation in orthodontics is Dr.AlignNavi, an innovative AI solution developed by innoDtech.    Redefining Orthodontic StandardsTraditionally, orthodontic treatment planning relied heavily on the individual experience and subjective intuition of specialists. This often led to inconsistencies in treatment direction and final outcomes. Dr.AlignNavi disrupts this paradigm by empowering general dentists to design treatment plans that match the precision and quality of seasoned orthodontic specialists.Even for the most experienced practitioners, accounting for every unique patient variable can be a complex challenge. Dr.AlignNavi serves as a sophisticated digital partner, providing comprehensive guidelines and mitigating potential diagnostic errors, thereby ensuring a safer and more reliable treatment journey.Efficiency and Precision in Just 5 MinutesBy simply uploading a patient's STL (tooth scan) file, the AI generates a high-precision simulation and optimized treatment plan within just five minutes. The system offers five automated "Optional Alignments" to cover a wide range of clinical scenarios▣ Simple : Basic tooth alignment for minor cases.▣ MAX IPR : Non-extraction movement strategies.▣ Hold A/P : Specialized positioning that preserves facial structure.▣ Expansion : Arch expansion strategies. ▣ 4-4 Ext.: Comprehensive extraction-based orthodontic planning.     This variety allows clinicians to compare different strategies in real-time, providing patients with visual 3D simulations that enhance understanding and eliminate communication barriers.Proven Reliability and Global VisionThe mastermind behind Dr.AlignNavi is Bo-hoon Joo, D.D.S.,Ph.D (CEO of innoDtech), a distinguished authority in clear aligner therapy. Ph.D. Joo’s background includes serving as an Associate Professor at Ohio State University and Head of Orthodontics at Samsung Medical Center. Notably, he was the first to introduce Invisalign to Korea and served as a Chief Clinical Consultant for Invisalign Asia-Pacific for many years.The system's performance speaks for itself94.9% Initial Acceptance Rate: Nearly all AI-recommended plans are selected by clinicians as the primary treatment path.  Under 3.5% Refinement Rate: The clara AI Clear Aligner system, powered by these plans, shows an exceptionally low remanufacturing rate, ensuring high clinical stability.For inquiriesWebsite: www.innodtech.co.krContact: +82 10-3589-0621 Email: contact@innodtech.co.kr / admin@innodtech.co.kr

IDEM 2026 SINGAPORE[Schedule] April 17 (Fri) – April 19 (Sun), 2026 [Venue] Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore [Theme] "Innovating Smart Dentistry for a Sustainable Digital Future" [Scale] Over 550 exhibitors from approximately 70 countries worldwide, with more than 10,000 dental professionals in attendance.https://youtube.com/shorts/EiT1_iF-VtY?si=9sAbOybgYldmxnQe

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https://youtu.be/OTmQGMYftXsDr.AlignNavi is InnoDtech's flagship technology platform, an AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) designed specifically for orthodontic treatment planning.By analyzing STL files, Dr.AlignNavi automatically generates real-time tooth alignment simulations and treatment planning options, serving as the diagnostic foundation for Clara AI Clear Aligners. Recognized globally for its technological innovation, Dr.AlignNavi received the Innovation Award in the Digital Health category at CES 2026, the world's largest technology exhibition held in the United States.

InnoDtech (Representative Patriots and Veterans Affairs) held an advanced hands-on offline seminar on transparent correction from 11 a.m. to 18 a.m. on April 27, and InodiTech (Representative Patriots and Veterans Affairs) held an advanced hands-on offline seminar on transparent correction from 11 a.m. to 18 a.m. on April 27

InnoDtech (Representative Patriots and Veterans Affairs) held an advanced hands-on offline seminar on transparent correction from 11 a.m. to 18 a.m. on April 27, and InodiTech (Representative Patriots and Veterans Affairs) held an advanced hands-on offline seminar on transparent correction from 11 a.m. to 18 a.m. on April 27

2026 Transparent Correction Advanced Hands-on Offline Seminar from 11:00 a.m. to 18:00 a.m. on April 27 by InodiTech (CEO Joo Jae-bu) from 11:00 a.m. to 18:00 a.m. on April 27 by Transparent Correction Advanced Hands-on Offline Seminar