About Aegis Star Dental Technologies, Inc.

Our Company

Aegis Star Dental Technologies (ASDT) develops, manufactures and markets cutting-edge dental products. At Aegis Star Dental Technologies, we are dedicated to improving dental technology using a platform for products to be designed, manufactured, tested and launched.  Our mission is to revolutionize the dental field by simplifying procedures for dental professionals and enhancing patient experience through dental technology innovation. “Dad, I lost the key again” initiated the idea for the keyless expander. Launching our first product, the Keles Keyless Expander, we aspire to lead dental innovation, setting new standards for ease of use, comfort, and clinical excellence.

We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, operating with honesty and transparency to build trust with our customers and partners. By fostering a collaborative environment rooted in teamwork and open communication, we ensure our solutions provide real, tangible benefits for dental professionals and patients alike.

We aim to enhance oral health, functional efficiency, and overall quality of life for our patients using the latest technology. The dental field has seen major innovations in the last few decades, such as the introduction of aligners, 3D scanners, 3D metal printing, and AI. However, some of the fundamentals such as rapid palatal expanders (RPE), a dental device used to expand the jaw of patients with narrow jaws, has not undergone meaningful innovation since 1968. Using modern solutions for treating narrow jaws, Aegis Star Dental Technologies introduces a new concept of a “keyless expander” while bundling new technologies such as 3D scanning and 3D metal printing addressing the long-standing need for advancement in this field. We are committed to leading the way in transforming orthodontic care with cutting-edge technology.

“As a child, I was presented with maxillary constriction, and my father, Dr. Ahmet Keles who is an orthodontist treated me with the conventional palatal expanders that are on the market. I would constantly lose the activation key and was dependent on his assistance to turn the key. Frustrated, one day, I asked him if the expander could be one piece so that I do not lose the key and I could do it myself. This question stuck with my father and working on this over the years, we were able to make this idea a reality.”

— Eren Keles, CEO & Co-founder

Our Vision

Our vision is to develop easy-to-use appliances that address the needs of all patients, overcome current limitations in the field, and transform smiles by expanding the jaw and minimizing the extraction of permanent teeth. This approach ensures that all patients maintain healthy teeth, which is crucial for long-term oral health and overall well-being. Healthy teeth contribute to many aspects of our lives beyond just a white smile. We aim to reduce fear and help prevent dental anxiety with our patient-centric appliances, as we believe that establishing a positive connection with dental visits promotes regular attendance. By creating a supportive and stress-free environment, we strive to make dental care a more comfortable and appealing experience for everyone.

FOUNDERS

Eren Keles

  • Eren Keles is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aegis Star Dental Technologies. He is the co-inventor of the Keles Keyless Expander, a orthodontic appliance designed to enhance patient comfort, increase efficiency, ensure safety, quality, and ease of use. As the CEO, Eren has led product design & development, and is continuing to lead the company in all aspects of regulatory compliance, brand development, business planning, and go-to-market strategy. Eren has built and maintained professional relationships with manufacturers, laboratories, distributors, investors, and other partners. Eren formulated the company's vision, goals, and objectives. His vision continues to push the boundaries of innovation in dental technology as the company prepares for the market launch of the Keles Keyless Expander.

    Eren continues his academic career as a clinician in training at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University, where he majored in Human Sciences and earned the Segal Design Certificate. His commitment to research and innovation earned him recognition as one of the 25 Most Successful 2023 Turkish Graduates in America.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Keles

  • Dr. Ahmet Keles is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of Aegis Star Dental Technologies. Dr. Ahmet Keles is recognized as a serial inventor in the field of orthodontics, holding numerous patents. His inventions, the "Keles Keyless Expander," "Keles Slider," and "Keles Face Mask," have been used globally. Dr. Ahmet Keles has been teaching Orthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine for close to two decades. In addition to teaching, he serves his patients at his private clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Ahmet Keles has conducted numerous courses and seminars in the field of orthodontics and has over 50 scientific publications. He has also served as the abstract and review editor for the World Journal of Orthodontics. In 1994, Dr. Ahmet Keles received his Doctorate from the Department of Orthodontics at Harvard University as a scholarship recipient from the Turkish Ministry of Education. His thesis earned him the prestigious 'Thomas Graber Special Merit Award' for best research, presented by the American Association of Orthodontists. Prior to studying at Harvard, he received DDS from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry.Click to connect on LinkedIn.

OUR PARTNERS

  • NEOLab

  • SWPDC Pediatric Device Consortium

  • Harvard Innovation Labs