Laxmi Dental to Acquire 58% Stake in AI Dent to Expand AI Capabilities

Laxmi Dental Limited, a dental products company, announced that its Board of Directors has approved an investment in IDBG AI Dent Global Private Limited (“AI Dent”), a Gujarat-based healthcare technology company focused on artificial intelligence applications in dentistry.

Upon completion, Laxmi Dental Limited will hold 58% of the capital in AI Dent. The objective of the acquisition is to strengthen the company’s research and development and expand its technology offerings. The move also supports India’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing and self-reliance under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

AI is becoming a foundational technology in dentistry across the world. From diagnostics to treatment planning, AI tools are improving decision-making and clinical outcomes. Through this investment, Laxmi Dental aims to build local capability in AI for dental care, enabling dentists to adopt faster, data-driven processes while reducing procedural complexity for patients. The focus is on creating systems that support dentists in delivering consistent care and give patients improved access, accuracy, and clarity in diagnosis and treatment.

Commenting on the acquisition, Rajesh Khakhar, Chairperson & Whole-Time Director, Laxmi Dental Limited, said “AI is the next phase of evolution in dentistry. It is shaping how care is delivered in clinics around the world. Our investment in AI Dent is designed to bring that shift closer to Indian dentists and patients. We are focused on building tools that assist dentists in their work and make dental visits simpler and more understandable for patients. This is not only about digital adoption it is about preparing dentists for the future and improving the experience for every patient who seeks care. We see this as a step toward building capability in India and leading AI-driven dentistry globally.”

Dr. Ishan Dhruva, Founder & Director, AI Dent said, “Laxmi Dental’s investment marks a powerful step toward transforming digital dentistry in India. At AI Dent, we bring together dental expertise, deep AI learning, and cloud technology to make high-quality diagnostics available to everyone, anytime, anywhere. This partnership strengthens our ability to equip dentists with cutting-edge tools and improve patient care. Let’s upgrade to AI dentistry with AI Dent.”

AI Dent is developing AI-based dental imaging and diagnostic tools, including software for image analysis and X-ray interpretation.