In this bonus episode of The Founder Mindset, Leah sits down with Dr. Amreesh Khanna, Founder of OraQ, a groundbreaking dental AI company. Dr. Khanna shares his journey and past struggles as an entrepreneur building not one but two thriving dental clinics despite having to persevere and rebuild the first after a devastating Calgary flood. 

His experience creating these businesses, solving problems, and recognizing the gaps in quality dental care led him to develop the idea for standardized, AI-driven dental assessments. After thorough market research and validation of his idea, he networked with tech experts to create OraQ. Now, with $4 million in funding and approvals from Health Canada and the FDA, OraQ is revolutionizing dental care with personalized treatment recommendations powered by artificial intelligence.

Dr. Khanna opens up about the core values that drive his mission—Inspire, Influence, and Educate—and how these ideals shape both his business and community impact. Through initiatives like Cause to Smile, he is not only advancing technology but also giving back to the community. Whether you’re a dental professional, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insights on innovation, tenacity, and passion for making a meaningful impact in the world.

About Amreesh Khanna | Founder of OraQ AI

Dr. Amreesh Khanna refers to himself as a professional tooth enthusiast, more commonly known as a Dentist. He has a deep passion for the integration of AI/ML in clinical applications and is at the forefront of advancing precision dental care through his start-up OraQ AI. This company is dedicated to redefining ethical dental practice growth by prioritizing optimal patient care.

With over 17 years of clinical dental experience, Dr. Khanna has encountered numerous challenges and successes on his entrepreneurial journey as a dental practice owner. In terms of patient care, he has been involved in complex treatments including dental implants, bone and gum grafting, IV conscious sedation, dental sleep medicine for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, and oral rehabilitation for individuals with complex TMD, tooth wear, and bite concerns.

Dr. Khanna remains actively engaged in his field as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Additionally, he has established his own dental education platform called ADEPT Dental Education, which aims to drive accelerated growth on the clinical and business sides of Dentistry.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• The Founder Mindset Season 2 Finale - Ecosystem Live (Video)
• The Founder Mindset Season 2 Finale - Ecosystem Live (Audio)
• Platform Calgary
• Tim Sweet
• The Inner MBA
• ADEPT Dental Education
• Cause to Smile

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Contact Amreesh Khanna:

• Website: www.oraq.ai
• Linkedin: Amreesh Khanna

 

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