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Graduate launches innovative smartphone app to test dental plaque

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A smartphone app that scans dental plaque and can flag potential oral hygiene issues has been launched by a University of Bath Mechanical Engineering graduate.

The Testmyteeth app allows users to perform a scan of their teeth to measure the levels of plaque build-up, one of the primary causes of dental disease, and to highlight areas where users are failing to brush adequately.

The app was developed by Integrated Design Engineering graduate James Russ, who was supported by the University’s Enterprise and Entrepreneurship programme, which helps staff, students, graduates and local entrepreneurs with their enterprise ambitions.

The University has a strong track record in creating spin-out companies and sharing its research expertise with the business world. In March 2023, University of Bath entrepreneurs were shortlisted for 10 National StartUp Awards.

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