The market is going to open wide
With the various technologies available, more efficient methods of treatment effecting procedure selection, and the unresolved status of insurance reimbursement, moving forward in this market seems like a choice that needs careful consideration. The appeal of this global market however is its growth potential. As the bulk of the population ages, the number of dental implant procedures will continue to increase dramatically (as much as 20% in some recent years), opening the door for new innovations and technology. Additionally, it is interesting to note that only 12% of dental practitioners are performing these procedures, leaving the remaining 145,000 as an untapped consumer base.
And our approach won’t hurt a bit
The challenge is finding a way to make a niche in this well-established, global market that still has space for new technology to enter. Novel devices are not necessarily the key: what is needed is a novel approach to business. Enter Blue Slate. By leveraging our experience in the spine market, we have developed a small, nimble company that can adjust quickly to advancements in the field. The difference is our methodology, our outside-in thinking. We do not develop products in a void—we reach out to dental practitioners and ask them, simply, what is it that you need?