Meet our Smartdent team

The Smartdent team is a well-balanced and the mix of computer scientists, dentists as well as business professionals.
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Dr. Yaser Safi

CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER

Yaser is a university professor and inventor in the field of digital dentistry. He has over 200 citations for my published research in the field of digital dentistry and dental and maxillofacial radiology. He also runs a modern clinic and spends a great portion of his time developing new methods and techniques for the dental radiology field.

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Dr. Ashkan Yousefi

CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

Ashkan has over 8 years of experience in technology sector. His experience covers a diverse range of company stages (such as seed, funded, public), multiple industries (industrial IoT as well as data analytics), and markets (US, EMEA, Asia-Pacific). He trained in the UC Berkeley entrepreneurship center and worked as a data scientist and the CTO for two startups in Silicon Valley.

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Golnaz Amerizadeh

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Golnaz is a marketing expert and worked in the field of marketing for more than 10 years. She is particularly involved with the sales of software as a service (SaaS). She is also interested in technology and cloud-based software solutions particularly.

 
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Dr. Mahsa Yousefi

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Mahsa is a young and talented dentist who graduated from Tehran University of Medical Science and worked as a dentist in multiple clinics. She is passionate about the dental and maxillofacial radiology. She works as a research and development specialist with Smart Dent and collaborates with researchers in the dental radiology field to add new features and updates the product functionality.

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Dr. Mohammadreza Mahdavi

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dr. Mahdavi is a well-known scientist and published several papers in famous conferences and journals. He received his second Ph.D. in 2016 and managed a large clinic in Iran for more than 20 years. He established two startups with health care focus. He is passionate about the applications of the technology for the healthcare industry particularly interested in the applications of artificial intelligence for the health care sector.

 

Our History

  • Humers identified a problem 2017

    Humers Company was providing various solutions for its clients through its four global suppliers including Agfa healthcare, Acteon, Cefla and Belmont. Humers identified a common problem with our clients, and it was a lack of automated solutions to diagnose the dental images and generate the required reports. An accurate and fast diagnosis is a major pain point for large clinics with heavy patient loads.

  • Smartdent founded 2018

    The identified problem in the dental clinics made us think about a new automated solution to solve the lack of availability of the smart diagnostic tool for dentists. The advancement of artificial intelligence combined with our expertise in the digital dental imaging market leads to Smartdent company birth.

  • Seed money invested 2019

    Homer's Company invested seed money in the Smartdent. The first version of the product designed and developed and the pilots rolled out to the key opinion leaders and reference doctors in Iran.

  • Smart dent raised investment 2020

    Fajr medical group the lead investor in emerging medical equipment systems invested in Smart Dent and Smart Dent office in Mazandaran Province officially lunched in 2020.

  • 2021Remote Customer Survey in Canada

    We conducted a remote customer survey in Canada to gather valuable insights from the local market and determine the best strategy for expanding our reach in the region.

  • 2022Adjusting Smart Dent Technology

    Based on the feedback received from the customer survey, in 2022, we adjusted the Smart Dent technology to include an AI-powered risk assessment component. This enhancement provides dentists with more accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.

  • 2023First Contract Signed in Canada and Angel Investment Received

    We signed our first contract in Canada and received an angel investment from a Canadian investor. This is a significant milestone for Smart Dent, and we are excited to continue expanding our reach and providing innovative solutions for the dental industry.

  • 2024Successful Investment Round and Rapid Growth

    Smart Dent successfully completed a major investment round in Canada, marking a significant boost in our journey. With the integration of cutting-edge generative AI technology, we are experiencing rapid growth and expansion. This advancement enables us to offer even more sophisticated diagnostic and treatment options, further revolutionizing the dental industry and solidifying our position as a leading innovator.

  • 2025Development of Generative AI Technology

    In 2025, Smart Dent embarked on the development of advanced generative AI technology. We began working closely with Google for Startups and Scale AI to leverage their expertise in artificial intelligence. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Smart Dent’s journey, enabling us to integrate state-of-the-art AI into our solutions and drive further innovation in dental diagnostics and treatment.