THE CANARY SYSTEM INVENTORS RECEIVE THE “INVENTORS OF THE YEAR” AWARD FROM the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

The Canary System is the most accurate caries detection I have ever used. MJQuantum Dental Technologies is pleased to announce that the inventors behind the energy conversation technology powering The Canary System™ were recognized by the University of Toronto as “Inventors of the Year”. On May 15, 2013, Drs. Stephen Abrams and Andreas Mandelis (Professor in the Departments of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; and the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering) were recognized for their invention, The Canary System, which is changing the way dentists detect, monitor and treat tooth decay. Inventions were assessed based on their uniqueness, potential for global impact and commercial appeal.“The Inventor of the Year Award is meant to recognize inventions that have the potential to improve our quality of life,” said Professor Paul Young, vice-president (research and innovation). “The winning inventions represent the very best of innovation at U of T, and on behalf of the University, I extend my congratulations.”The Canary System is the brainchild of dentist Dr. Stephen Abrams and one of his patients, Dr. AndreasMandelis.  Twelve years ago, while Mandelis was in the dental chair, Abrams complained about the difficulty of diagnosing tooth decay on the biting surfaces of back teeth.  Mandelis said he had a novel technology to image crystal structure, and they then started on their journey ...
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