Generated concept of an ivory camera wand beside a toothbrush and a phone on a sunlit bathroom counter.

First prototype in development

A clearer picture
of your daily clean.

We’re developing a new way to make everyday oral care more visible—starting with a camera-based prototype that uses fluorescence-based light, imaging, and simple software feedback.

Every idea starts somewhere

Future product concept—not the current prototype.

A little curiosity. A clearer perspective.Our story is just beginning

01 / Our beginning

Three people.
One shared question.

What would everyday brushing look like if we could see a little more of what we’re doing?

That question brought together hardware, software, and dental knowledge. We’re a team of three, turning an everyday curiosity into a first prototype.

Nikoloz Janikashvili

Hardware development

Studying electrical engineering and developing the hardware that brings our first prototype to life.

Arjeet Gongboir

Software development

Developing the software that turns captured images into visual feedback that is easier to understand.

Anastasiia Koicheva

Dental knowledge & research

A dentistry student supporting the project with dental knowledge, medical information, and research.

02 / Building nowA camera-based first prototype

First, make the
everyday visible.

Specialized light. A small camera. Clearer brushing feedback.

Plaque can be difficult to notice under ordinary light. We’re exploring how fluorescence-based illumination and a small camera can make areas of buildup more visually distinguishable. Our software then processes the captured image into feedback that is easier to understand.

SELECTED TOOTH SURFACES · CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION

Some things are hard to see.

Under ordinary light, areas of plaque buildup can be difficult to distinguish from the surrounding tooth surface.

Illustrative example—not a clinical result.

  1. 01

    Illuminate

    Fluorescence-based light illuminates a selected area of the tooth surface.

  2. 02

    Capture

    A small camera in the wand captures the surface under that specialized light.

  3. 03

    See

    Software processes the image into visual highlights designed to make areas of buildup easier to notice.

  4. 04

    Learn

    Clearer feedback could help you reflect on where your brushing routine may need more attention.

We’re starting with selected, accessible tooth surfaces and learning how to make image capture and feedback more useful. The camera wand is separate from your toothbrush. This is an experience we’re developing and testing.

Generated illustration of camera wands, a laptop, and a tooth model on a development workbench.

An idea, taking shape

Start small.
Look closely.
Keep learning.

We’re working on image capture, a useful first tool, and feedback that makes sense. One considered step at a time.

Generated prototype illustration—not a photograph of working hardware.

03 / Our next step

A small start.
A clear next step.

Our first support gave us somewhere to begin. Now we’re building, testing, and learning what needs to come next.

What that next step would help us do

  • Improve fluorescence-based image capture.
  • Refine the physical prototype.
  • Test how reliably useful images can be captured.
  • Make the visual feedback easier to understand.
  1. Achieved

    A beginning with Kickstart

    €1,000received

    Selected for FH Aachen Kickstart and received €1,000 to build our first prototype.

  2. In progress

    From idea to first prototype

    Building and testing our first fluorescence-imaging camera-and-app prototype.

  3. Next milestone

    Working toward the next round

    €2,500next-round opportunity

    Our aim is to qualify among the top three teams for a one-time €2,500 in further prototype funding. We have not reached this milestone yet.

04 / Our future vision

From a first image
to a longer view.

We imagine a thoughtful at-home oral-care system: a toothbrush for daily care, a separate scanning wand for occasional guided checks, and an app that helps observations make sense.

An ambition we’re working toward—not a product available today.
Generated future concept of a person using a separate scanning wand beside a toothbrush dock and phone.
Future product concept Toothbrush · separate scanning wand · app
01

A more natural routine

A coordinated toothbrush, scanning tool, and app designed to fit into everyday life.

02

A picture over time

A visual history that could make repeatable observations and changes easier to understand.

03

A closer connection to care

Exploring ways to share useful visual information and support conversations with dental professionals.

Follow the journey

Something thoughtful
is taking shape.

We’re at the beginning. Follow denti for prototype progress, what we’re learning, and opportunities to help shape what comes next.

A few good questions

A little more clarity.

Can I buy denti yet?

No. Our first prototype is in development, and we haven’t announced a release date.

How does the prototype work?

The concept combines fluorescence-based illumination with a small camera. We’re exploring how images captured under this specialized light can make plaque buildup more visually distinguishable, then using software to turn those images into understandable brushing feedback.

What will the first prototype focus on?

Exploring fluorescence-based visual feedback about areas of plaque buildup on selected, accessible tooth surfaces. It is not a complete examination of the mouth.

Does it detect every area of plaque?

No. The prototype is still being developed and tested. We’re investigating how fluorescence-based imaging may help visualize plaque on selected accessible tooth surfaces; we do not claim it identifies every area of plaque.

Does it detect cavities?

Cavity detection is not a capability of the first prototype. More advanced monitoring belongs to our longer-term research vision and would require further development and validation.

Does it replace seeing a dentist?

No. denti is intended to support everyday oral-care awareness, not replace professional dental care.

How can I follow the project?

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