Research Partnerships

Research collaborations with dental schools

We co-fund and co-design clinical research on ergonomics, instrument fatigue and colour-coded workflow with dental institutions worldwide. Bring the question — we bring the instruments and the partnership.

Pitch a project What we fund
ErgoDenta research collaboration with dental schools
3,300+ Instruments to draw on 9 Brand systems 25+ Countries served EU-MDR Class I & I-R registered Designed in Denmark
Better instruments build better clinicians. The earlier you put ergonomics into a dentist's hand, the longer their career lasts. — ErgoDenta Clinical Advisory Position
Why partner with ErgoDenta

Research that translates to the chair

We're a Danish dental-instrument manufacturer with a clinical-research bias. Every product we ship has been clinically evaluated; every project we co-fund has to translate to better outcomes at the chair.

Areas of Interest

What we'd love to fund

Specific clinical and translational research areas where ErgoDenta is actively looking for academic partners.

E

Ergonomics & RSI prevention

Quantifying handle geometry, weight, grip diameter and silicone vs steel against EMG, posture and self-reported fatigue across long clinical sessions.

S

Edge retention & sharpening

Comparative studies of cryogenic-treated 440C steel (ErgoRazor) vs standard surgical steel — sharpness retention, sharpening cycles, instrument life.

C

Colour-coded workflow

Operatory efficiency, sterilisation reprocessing speed, error-rate reduction and traceability when colour-coded systems are introduced.

M

Modular tip systems

Cost-of-ownership, environmental impact and clinical performance of ErgoTip modular systems vs single-piece instruments.

P

Periodontal outcomes

Hand-instrument vs ultrasonic, area-specific Gracey vs universal curette outcomes, peri-implant maintenance with titanium curettes.

D

Dental education

How instrument quality on day one of training affects clinical confidence, technique acquisition and long-term ergonomic habits.

Mutual Benefit

What each side brings

Research collaboration is a two-way exchange. Here's what's typically on the table.

What you (the institution) bring

  • Clinical research expertise & methodology
  • Access to patients, students, faculty
  • Ethical / IRB approval pathway
  • Publication & peer-review credibility
  • Specific clinical or scientific question
  • Lab space and EMG / measurement equipment if applicable

What we (ErgoDenta) bring

  • Instruments & specimens at no charge
  • Technical specifications, IFU and engineering data
  • Partial research-grant funding (case-by-case)
  • Manufacturing access for custom prototype variants
  • Industry liaison & co-author support
  • Reasonable promotion of published findings
From Idea to Publication

How a collaboration starts

A typical timeline from first email to study kick-off is 4–8 weeks.

1

Initial outreach

Email info@ergodenta.dk with a brief project outline (1–2 pages): research question, hypothesis, methodology, instruments needed, timeline, requested support.

2

30-minute call

We'll respond within 48 hours and book a video call with our clinical advisory contact. This is where we test scientific fit and resource fit.

3

Letter of intent

If we're aligned, ErgoDenta issues a non-binding LOI specifying instruments to be supplied, any partial funding, IP ownership, publication terms and timeline.

4

Formal agreement

Standard research-collaboration agreement (your institution's template or ours). Independent ethics / IRB approval is the institution's responsibility; we provide any documentation needed for the submission.

5

Study kick-off

Instruments and any prototype variants are shipped at our cost. Our clinical-advisory contact is available for engineering questions throughout the study; otherwise we stay out of the methodology.

6

Publication & dissemination

Findings are owned by the investigating team. ErgoDenta is acknowledged where appropriate. We'll proudly share the publication with our network and translate it for clinical audiences if helpful.

Frequently Asked

Research collaboration FAQ

Does ErgoDenta provide research grant funding?
In some cases yes — partial funding for materials, lab time, statistical support or PhD stipends. Funding amount depends on the project scope and is decided case by case. We are not a major grant-making organisation; partial co-funding is the typical model.
Who owns the intellectual property and the data?
The investigating institution owns the data and the publication. Any inventions specific to ErgoDenta product designs may be subject to a separate IP discussion in the formal agreement, but baseline data ownership is yours.
Will ErgoDenta influence the methodology or hide unfavourable findings?
No. We provide instruments and engineering data; we do not direct the methodology or pre-condition publication. If the study finds an ErgoDenta instrument performs worse than a comparator, that's valuable to us and we want to know.
Can we publish without ErgoDenta's approval?
Yes. The standard agreement gives the investigating team full publication rights. We typically request 30 days' notice prior to journal submission only to prepare any communication or comment we'd like to coordinate.
What about ethics / IRB approval?
Independent ethics / IRB approval is the institution's responsibility. We provide any technical documentation, IFU, regulatory certifications or safety data your committee requires for the submission.
Do you support student-led / PhD projects?
Yes — we particularly enjoy supporting PhD and Master's level research because the rigour is high and the timelines align with our development cycles. Co-supervision arrangements with faculty are typical.

Have a project in mind?

Send a 1–2 page outline to info@ergodenta.dk. We respond within 48 hours and book a 30-minute call within the same week.

Email research enquiry
ErgoDenta ApS · Hørskætten 14 · 2630 Taastrup · Denmark
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