Regulatory milestone advances accessible, proactive and digital-first dental care

SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KELLS, a leading AI-powered dental care platform, today announced that its KELLS AI Dental Scan has been registered as a Class B medical device with Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA), making it Singapore's first HSA-registered AI dental screening tool designed for direct consumer use. The milestone validates the company's proprietary dental AI technology.

The clearance supports KELLS' expansion in Singapore and advances preventive oral healthcare beyond traditional dental settings.

KELLS AI Dental Scan allows individuals to capture images of their teeth using a smartphone. KELLS' proprietary AI analyzes the images to identify potential oral health concerns and helps users better understand their dental health, what may require attention, and when professional care may be appropriate.

"Dental care has traditionally been centered around what happens inside the dental office, but much of oral health happens between visits," said Jie Feng, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of KELLS. "This registration is an important validation of the technology we have spent years developing and moves us closer to a future where people can understand and manage their dental health continuously."

Expanding access to earlier dental insights

Access to timely dental care remains challenging for many populations, including young children, older adults, and communities where regular dental evaluation may be difficult to access. By enabling dental screening through a smartphone, KELLS can extend oral health assessment into community settings, workplaces, and homes while helping connect individuals who need further care with dental professionals.

In Singapore, KELLS technology has been deployed through community and corporate oral health initiatives, demonstrating how digital screening can help reach large groups efficiently while creating a clearer path from early identification to appropriate in-person care.

The HSA registration also represents a broader milestone as KELLS expands internationally. The company has built its technology around a quality management and clinical validation framework designed to support the responsible application of AI in healthcare.

Building a more continuous dental care experience

The AI Dental Scan is part of KELLS' broader vision to create a personal dental platform that supports consumers throughout their oral health journey—from understanding their current health and monitoring changes over time to navigating care and connecting with providers.

"Our goal is to make oral health measurable, understandable and actionable," Feng added. "AI can help people identify potential concerns earlier and make more informed decisions about when and where to seek care."

About KELLS

KELLS is an AI-powered dental care and benefits platform transforming how people access, understand, and manage their oral health. Combining advanced AI, clinical expertise, and an integrated digital care experience, KELLS helps members detect potential concerns earlier, navigate care confidently, and stay supported throughout their dental health journey. To learn more, visit: getkells.com.

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