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With a pledge to the AAE Foundation, Sonendo supports the advancement of endodontics

An SEM shows dentin tubules cleaned with Sonendo’s Ultracleaning System. With a contribution to the AAE Foundation, Sonendo Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to improving the clinical quality and economics of root canal therapy. (Photo: Sonendo Inc.)

Tue. 8 October 2013

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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., USA: Sonendo Inc., the developer of a new technology for the endodontic marketplace, recently announced a pledge of $50,000 to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation, for the advancement of endodontic education and research in the oral health care community. The donation will help to fund educational grants for future endodontists, as well as research projects that generate new clinical data.

“I want to personally thank [Sonendo] for its commitment and pledge of $50,000 to the American Association of Endodontists Foundation,” said Keith V. Krell, president of the AAE Foundation. “Like [Sonendo], we are committed to inspiring research that will generate new knowledge, supporting endodontic education and improving the endodontic health of the public. Your generous support will help us meet our mutual goals over the next several years.”

Sonendo Inc. is a privately held, venture-backed company developing innovative and disruptive technologies to transform traditional endodontic therapy. In the United States alone, more than 15 million root canal procedures are performed each year. With its 510(k) FDA clearance and the commercialization of its Multisonic Ultracleaning System set to launch in 2014, Sonendo aims to improve clinical quality and business economics of current root canal therapy. Investors in Sonendo Inc. include OrbiMed Advisors LLC, Themes Investment Partners, Fjord Ventures, and NeoMed Management.

(Source: Sonendo Inc.)

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