Mumbai-based dental products company Laxmi Dental has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an investment in IDBG AI Dent Global Private Ltd (AI Dent), a Gujarat-based healthcare technology company focused on artificial intelligence applications in dentistry.

Following the completion of the transaction, Laxmi Dental will hold a 58 percent equity stake in AI Dent.

This move is part of Laxmi Dental’s broader strategy to strengthen its research and development capabilities and expand its technology offerings. The investment also supports India’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing and self-reliance under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.  

Globally, AI is becoming a foundational technology in dentistry. From diagnostics to treatment planning, AI tools are improving decision-making and clinical outcomes.

By partnering with AI Dent, Laxmi Dental aims to build local capability in AI for dental care, enabling dentists to adopt faster, data-driven processes while reducing procedural complexity for patients.

Commenting on the acquisition, Rajesh Khakhar, Chairperson and Whole-Time Director, Laxmi Dental Limited, said, “AI is the next phase of evolution in dentistry. It is shaping how care is delivered in clinics around the world. Our investment in AI Dent is designed to bring that shift closer to Indian dentists and patients. We are focused on building tools that assist dentists in their work and make dental visits simpler and more understandable for patients.”

“This is not only about digital adoption, it is about preparing dentists for the future and improving the experience for every patient who seeks care. We see this as a step toward building capability in India and leading AI-driven dentistry globally,” he added.

Dr. Ishan Dhruva, Founder and Director, AI Dent, described Laxmi Dental’s investment as “a powerful step toward transforming digital dentistry in India.”

“At AI Dent, we bring together dental expertise, deep AI learning, and cloud technology to make high-quality diagnostics available to everyone, anytime, anywhere. This partnership strengthens our ability to equip dentists with cutting-edge tools and improve patient care. Let’s upgrade to AI dentistry with AI Dent,” he added.

AI Dent develops AI-based dental imaging and diagnostic tools, including software for image analysis and X-ray interpretation.

Operational in over 90 countries, Laxmi Dental offers products, services, and educational programmes intended to improve clinical performance and procedural accuracy.