The Man Who Changed Implants Forever. Ophir Fromovich

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07.05.2025

🎙️ Medentee Talk: The Man Who Changed Implants Forever. Ophir Fromovich

In this unforgettable episode, Prof. Ophir Fromovich — legendary innovator, founder of Alpha-Bio, and co-inventor of Nobel

Active and Straumann BLX — shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how one young dentist challenged the world of implantology and reshaped it forever.From sketching implants in a tiny office to building a company acquired by Nobel for $95MThe real story behind Nobel

Active and how Straumann BLX became the next revolutionWhy most implant systems fail — and what makes one succeedHow he built a global business without investors, engineers, or a formal teamWhat he thinks about AI, digital dentistry, and the next wave of dental innovation

Candid advice to young dentists on becoming creators, not just cliniciansThis episode is more than a conversation — it’s a masterclass in vision, grit, and purpose-driven innovation.Whether you’re a dentist, entrepreneur, or dreamer — this story will inspire you to think bigger, go deeper, and stay true to your mission.Connect with Prof. Ophir Fromovich on LinkedIn to stay updated: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ophir-fromovich-53135b66/

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