Implant system allows general practice dentists to perform procedures previously in the domain of oral surgeons
“The dental implant market is poised to be a fast-growing segment in coming years,” says JumpStart Venture Partner Michael Lang. “Thanks to Zuga Medical’s technology, general practice dentists canoffer patients the option to have these implants done efficiently and cost effectively right in their office — something that was not available until now.” In addition to JumpStart’s investment, Zuga Medical has received funding from the Cuyahoga County North Coast Opportunities Fund and the Innovation Fund.Zuga Medical is a medical device company developing a series of proprietary products, accessories, and programs to make dental implants simpler and more cost-effective. Its technology allows general practice dentists to perform procedures that used to be the domain of specialists or oral surgeons. For more information, visit their website.JumpStart accelerates the successes of diverse entrepreneurs, their companies and the ecosystems supporting them. Since 2004, the nonprofit development organization has given intensive business assistance to more than 380 entrepreneurial clients and been an investor in 74 early stage Northeast Ohio companies. For more information on the nonprofit development organization, visit their website and follow @JumpStartInc on Twitter.
