Toledo AI startup DentalBee acquired by industry leader Overjet
Silicon Valley comes to Northwest Ohio as a local voice AI pioneer exits to a global industry leader. By combining listening tools with diagnostic imaging, this deal creates the first comprehensive clinical engine to automate patient records, proving specialized Midwest tech can scale and succeed.
DentalBee, a Toledo-based pioneer in voice-enabled clinical documentation, has been acquired by Overjet, a global leader in dental artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
The deal marks a significant exit for the Northwest Ohio tech ecosystem, validating the region’s ability to build specialized, high-value AI tools that attract attention from Silicon Valley heavyweights.
While Overjet is known for analyzing X-rays, DentalBee fills a critical gap: listening. Its platform captures voice data during exams to automate charting and notes, promising to cut the administrative burden that plagues dental practices.
Details
DentalBee was founded in 2023 by Mohamed Aly with a mission to free clinicians from "click-heavy" software.
- The startup leverages voice AI to automate perio charting, clinical notes, and referral letters in real time.
- Overjet, valued as a unicorn and backed by top-tier VC firms, will integrate DentalBee into its "clinical intelligence platform," creating a unified system for diagnostics and documentation.
- Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Ohio angle
Born in Toledo, DentalBee’s rapid rise from founding to exit highlights the effectiveness of Ohio’s venture support network.
In an exclusive statement to Ohio Tech News, Aly credited state and regional partners for fueling their growth.
"I’m incredibly proud that a Toledo-born startup was able to show what’s possible for entrepreneurs across Ohio," Aly told OTN. "Joining forces with Overjet marks an exciting new chapter... I’m deeply grateful for everyone who supported us on this journey. And especially for the economic development partners like the Regional Growth Partnership, Jumpstart, and JobsOhio who believed in us from the start."
How DentalBee works
- Before: Dentists and hygienists often stop mid-exam to type notes or struggle to remember details later.
- After: DentalBee acts as an "always-on" assistant, listening to the exam and structuring the data instantly. When combined with Overjet’s vision AI (which detects cavities and bone loss in X-rays), the result is a complete, automated patient record.
What to watch
This deal bridges the gap between diagnosis and documentation. By pairing Overjet’s vision AI with DentalBee’s voice tools, the combined company offers a true "clinical intelligence" engine that automates the entire patient record.
Overjet CEO Dr. Wardah Inam added that the acquisition allows them to offer the "best clinical suite to market" by combining diagnostic imaging with voice-driven workflow.
Overjet has opened a waitlist for the integrated features but will support existing DentalBee users. For Toledo, the exit serves as a high-profile validation that specialized AI built in Ohio can attract Silicon Valley buyers.
