video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/a87569202a6246b4bc3a6e33914f53a4" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/a87569202a6246b4bc3a6e33914f53a4-d85c92c0d226dd7e-full.jpg864.987Paula, a dentist and founder of Orispec, had an idea for a smart dental mirror but lacked technical ability and a team to build a prototype. DBtronics handled the hardware and software development, delivering a working prototype that enabled funding, company formation, hiring, and progress toward clinical trials. Paula values DBtronics as a long-term partner, recommending the company for founders who need end-to-end hardware and software development support. ### Initial challenge and lack of technical resources 0:54 - Paula had an idea for a smart dental mirror in 2025 but no physical product, engineering team, or proof of feasibility. - Main uncertainty was how to bring the concept to life and find people with both hardware and software skills. - The inability to see internal anatomical structures during procedures (e.g., root canals) was the clinical problem motivating the idea. ### Specific clinical problem and motivation 1:13 - The device was conceived to bridge treatment planning and intra-canal visualization during root canal treatment to reduce procedural slowdowns. - Paula emphasized time constraints in clinic as a core problem driving the need for the device. - Lack of a team with combined hardware and software expertise was a critical barrier to progress. ### Value of handing technical responsibilities to dbtronics 3:07 - DBtronics assumed the full technical and engineering burden, allowing Paula to focus on vision, business planning, partnerships, and financial strategy. - Paula reported relief from technical tasks outside of clinical expertise and cited improved ability to develop financial projections and partnerships. - The partnership enabled concentration on big-picture activities rather than implementation details. ### Impact of the working prototype on funding and credibility 4:03 - Seeing a tangible working prototype significantly improved conversations with funders and facilitated securing proper funding. - The prototype served as foundational evidence to start the company and demonstrate seriousness to stakeholders. - Paula stated the prototype made it possible to have honest financial projections and showed that the idea was viable. ### Concrete outcomes unlocked by the prototype 5:14 - The prototype was directly credited as a primary reason for securing investment and qualifying for programs (e.g., shared program within Canada). - Without the prototype, Paula indicated key milestones would not have occurred: securing funding, hiring personnel, registering the company, and preparing for commercialization. - The prototype enabled resource acquisition necessary to progress toward commercialization readiness. ### Ongoing partnership and recommendation 6:12 - DBtronics continues to support phase two efforts: building toward clinical trials and marketplace entry. - Paula emphasized trust, honesty, efficiency, and quality of DBtronics' work and described the relationship as fundamental to project progress. - Paula would recommend DBtronics to other founders needing software and hardware development, citing reliability, delivery quality, and supportive communication.