Chris Ciriello

Yo, so let me tell you about this guy Chris Ciriello, straight up the real deal in the dental tech world. Dude’s from the W20 YC batch, so he’s been in the game for a minute, but what’s crazy is how he’s blending tech and dentistry like nobody else.

He started out deep in the dental scene, doing the usual dentist thing, working at places like Northland Dental Center and Dr. Rondeau’s practice. But he didn’t stop there. Nah, he jumped into managing a whole Dental Service Organization with four clinics and a team of 60 pros. That shows he’s got the hustle and the business side on lock, not just the tech or clinical stuff.

But what really sets him apart is his obsession with pushing dental tech forward. He’s the founder and CEO of Perceptive Technologies, a company that’s basically rewriting what’s possible in dental care. They’re all about ultra-precise imaging, AI, and robotics, the kind of stuff that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie. And get this, they actually completed the first fully automated robotic dental procedure in history. Holy shit, that’s not just cool; that’s significant. This means faster, better, more accessible dental treatments for everyone. It’s like he’s trying to democratize dental care with tech magic.

His process proves he’s not just in it for the money or the usual grind. He’s fueled by a real passion to innovate and make dental care accessible and fast. His background, dental education at Rondeau Seminars and a medical science degree from Western University, shows he’s always curious, always learning. Then he took that knowledge and jumped headfirst into startups, raising $30 million from heavy hitters like YC and even Dr. Ed Zuckerberg. That’s no small feat, it’s clear investors see the vision and know he’s onto something huge.

What’s crazy is how he’s combined his hands-on dental practice experience with modern tech. He’s not just talking about the future; he’s building it, robotics, AI, automation, all in the dental world. It’s like he’s saying, “Look, dentistry doesn’t have to be slow or painful. We can do better, faster, smarter.”

So, long story short, Chris Ciriello is this mix of dentist, entrepreneur, and tech innovator all rolled into one. He’s someone who saw a problem, wasn’t satisfied with the bullshit, and decided to go all-in to fix it. The dude’s out here crushing it, making history with robotic dental surgery, and honestly, he’s probably just getting started. No cap, he’s the real deal, and his work is gonna change how we all get dental care in the future.