The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) awarded a $619,347 Project Grant (CFDA 93.121 - Oral Diseases and Disorders Research) to Light Research Inc. (LRI), a for-profit small business in Tucson, Arizona. The grant supports the optimization and commercialization of a compact multimodal intraoral camera that integrates polarized white light imaging, autofluorescence imaging, optical coherence tomography, and near-infrared transillumination imaging modalities. This innovative technology aims to improve the sensitivity and specificity in detecting dental caries and cracks, enabling earlier diagnosis and monitoring of treatment progress. The project will involve prototyping the camera, developing deep learning-based image segmentation algorithms, optimizing system settings, and conducting a pilot clinical study to evaluate the camera's performance in detecting dental diseases in human subjects. The award period is from Sep 19, 2024 to Jul 31, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $619.3k | 9/19/24 |