4 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST NEWS €250,000 is the total sum allocated for research within dentistry by the Eklund Foundation in 2026. e application portal will be open during May for the 11th year running, welcoming applicants from all parts of the world in all elds of dentistry. Both experimental and clinical studies within all elds of dentistry are accepted, but the foundation will prioritize projects that can be related to periodontology, Milestone reinforces Pearl’s regulatory leadership and expands access to AIpowered diagnostics for patients of all ages across Australia Pearl, the global leader in dental AI solutions, has announced it achieved a rst-of-its-kind regulatory clearance in Australia, becoming the rst company to secure approval for AI-powered radiologic dental pathology detection for pediatric patients. is regulatory milestone clears the path for deployment of Pearl’s Second Opinion® for Kids platform across the Australian market. Second Opinion®, Pearl’s agship AI solution, now supports dental professionals in reviewing radiographs for patients four and older by applying computer vision and machine learning to automatically detect and identify key pathologic and nonpathologic ndings. Pearl’s AI delivers its ndings in real-time for patient-facing display in the dental operatory, helping dentists ensure the accuracy of their x-ray evaluations and enabling them to better communicate diagnoses to patients. Last year, Pearl launched its Second Opinion for Kids interface in the United States and United Kingdom dental markets, providing clinicians with a child-friendly tool for communicating with younger implantology, or cariology. Researchers may apply for funding of a project in its entirety or for part of a project. Even though the application period runs during May, the application form can be previewed at the Eklund Foundation website, eklundfoundation.org, all year round, together with helpful information for applicants. e Board will announce the recipients in September/October. Information in short: u Allocated sum: €250,000 u Application period: 1-31 May 2026 u Announcement of grants: September/ October 2026 u Applications from any location or university are accepted u Read more and apply at www. eklundfoundation.org u For more information, please contact marketing.au@tepe.com patients and their parents. Dentists throughout Australia can now access the bene ts of Pearl’s pediatric platform. By extending AI-powered radiographic analysis to pediatric care in Australia, Pearl continues to advance its mission to support improved clinical con dence and patient outcomes for dentists serving patient populations worldwide. “Securing both pathology detection and pediatric approvals in Australia reinforces Pearl’s global leadership in dental AI,” said Ophir Tanz, founder and CEO of Pearl. “We’re proud to bring comprehensive, AIpowered diagnostic support to Australian providers and help ensure better care for patients of all ages.” is regulatory achievement further strengthens Pearl’s position as dentistry’s global leader, with clearances in more than 120 countries. u P: 02 8921 0048 E: service@gammatech.com.au W: www.gammatech.com.au Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education allocates €250,000 for grants in 2026 Pearl secures market- rst Australian clearance for pediatric dental AI pathology detection About Pearl Pearl is an AI-driven company commi ed to enhancing patient care in dentistry. Founded in 2019 by a team with decades of experience developing successful, enterprise-grade computer vision solutions, Pearl introduced the first-ever FDA-cleared AI capable of reading and instantly identifying diseases in dental x-rays. With regulatory clearance in 120 countries, Pearl’s AI assists dentists in making precise clinical decisions and eectively communicating with patients, thereby transforming the dental care experience worldwide. As dentistry’s global AI leader, Pearl is commi ed to the ongoing innovation of robust, accessible AI tools that improve patient health outcomes and build greater trust in dental medicine. To request a demo, contact Gamma Tech, Pearl’s oicial distributor in the ANZ region. Background The Eklund family, owners of the oral health company TePe, created the Eklund Foundation in celebration of their long-standing relationship with the dental professional community. Since 2016, the foundation has allocated up to €250,000 annually, supporting odontological research worldwide; among the recipients are teams in Italy, France, The Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the USA. More information about the grants, published studies, and interviews with previous recipients are available on the website. The Eklund Foundation was established in 2015 to support research and education in the odontological field. It rests on a donation of MSEK 50 by the Eklund family, owners of the Swedish company TePe Oral Hygiene Products. More information is available at www. eklundfoundation.org
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