BiteZen Wins Dental Tech Shark Tank, Secures Investment from Dentulu CEO

Dental tech startup expands pilot network with leading dental labs after securing strategic investment.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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BiteZen, a Colorado-based dental technology company, announced a strategic investment from Dr. Arash Hakhamian, Founder and CEO of Dentulu, following BiteZen's top prize win at the Dental Tech Shark Tank event during the 2026 Dental VIP Summit in Chicago. Dr. Hakhamian has committed $50,000 in seed capital, and Dentulu is working with BiteZen to organize a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) intended to support the completion of the company's $1,000,000 seed round. The partnership also includes strategic collaboration to accelerate adoption of BiteZen's technology across dental labs and providers nationwide.

Why it matters

BiteZen's technology enables dental labs to embed sensing capabilities into traditional night guards and other oral appliances, allowing labs to convert standard appliances into connected devices capable of monitoring clenching, grinding, wear patterns, and patient compliance. This levels the playing field for independent dental labs that cannot afford the R&D investment of large manufacturers, and provides dentists with measurable data on patient compliance.

The details

BiteZen has secured six pilot partnerships with dental laboratories across the United States, including Drake Dental Lab and IDT Dental Lab. In addition to Dr. Hakhamian's investment, Colorado-based venture capital firm Howdy Partners has committed $250,000 toward BiteZen's current seed round. BiteZen is focused on expanding pilot partnerships with dental laboratories and advancing commercialization of its sensing platform across the dental industry.

  • BiteZen announced the strategic investment and Dental Tech Shark Tank win on March 10, 2026.

The players

BiteZen

A Colorado-based dental technology company dedicated to transforming traditional oral appliances into connected devices that enable data-driven insights for dentists, dental labs, and patients.

Dr. Arash Hakhamian

Founder and CEO of Dentulu, a leading teledentistry network connecting patients with licensed dentists through a digital care platform.

Brock Predovich

Founder and CEO of BiteZen.

Darrick Hartman

Owner of JR Dental Lab, a dental laboratory that is partnering with BiteZen to offer smart appliances to differentiate its services.

Howdy Partners

A Colorado-based venture capital firm that has committed $250,000 toward BiteZen's current seed round.

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What they’re saying

“Large manufacturers have spent years and millions building proprietary smart technologies. Most independent labs simply cannot absorb that level of R&D investment. BiteZen gives them immediate access to smart capability without rebuilding their operation. That levels the playing field.”

— Dr. Arash Hakhamian, Founder and CEO, Dentulu

“What excites me most about BiteZen is that this is not just a single-product company. The technology can extend across night guards, aligners, dentures, and other oral appliances. That platform potential is where long-term value is created.”

— Dr. Arash Hakhamian, Founder and CEO, Dentulu

“The lab market is becoming increasingly competitive. Offering smart appliances powered by BiteZen allows us to differentiate in a meaningful way. Instead of competing on price alone, we can offer dentists measurable compliance and patient data.”

— Darrick Hartman, Owner, JR Dental Lab

What’s next

BiteZen is focused on expanding pilot partnerships with dental laboratories and advancing commercialization of its sensing platform across the dental industry.

The takeaway

BiteZen's innovative technology is empowering independent dental labs to compete with large manufacturers by offering smart oral appliances that provide valuable data and insights to dentists and patients, demonstrating how mission-driven startups can disrupt traditional industries.