Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Prefail is a leading dental solutions company developing and commercializing tools for dental clinicians andtheir patients. This project supports the development and commercialization potential of one such tool, adiagnostic device capable of gauging the health of dental implants. Emily Carr will collaborate with existingcollaborative partners: Prefail Dental Solutions Inc., Simon Fraser University (SFU), and the University ofBritish Columbia (UBC), to research three separate areas. First, we will design a more ergonomic andaesthetically pleasing housing for the already functional device; second, develop the interface and datavisualization for an app that will accompany the device, providing real time data on the health of a dentalimplant, crown, or bridge; third, consider how this device and app fit within a larger system to which Prefailcan seamlessly add products and functionality. The project gives Emily Carr students and faculty anopportunity to support our curricular work and research with leading-edge health technology, inter-institutionalcollaborations, and industry partnerships. Prefail Solutions benefits by being able to apply user-centered designresearch and development to create innovative medical instruments. It is expected that this collaboration willcontinue past the term of this grant.