Nano Solutions with Dr. Steven Bloembergen, CEO, GreenMark Biomedical Inc

Summary

In this episode, Evan J. Cholfin interviews Dr. Steven Bloembergen, a pioneer in biomaterials innovation and founder of GreenMark Biomedical. They discuss the journey of scaling up nanoparticle production, transitioning from industrial applications to dental care, and the unique nano sponge technology that targets early-stage dental lesions. Dr. Bloombergen shares insights on the challenges of adopting new dental technologies, navigating FDA regulations, and the importance of preventative care in dentistry. The conversation concludes with a look at future growth targets and the evolving landscape of oral health.

Takeaways 

Dr. Bloembergen has over 30 years of experience in biomaterials innovation.
GreenMark Biomedical focuses on delivering health benefits through biobased materials.
Scaling up nanoparticle production was a significant achievement for the company.
The transition to dental applications was driven by a passion for health and innovation.
Unique nano sponge technology targets early-stage dental lesions non-invasively.
Challenges in dental technology adoption include reimbursement issues and market acceptance.
Navigating FDA regulations is crucial for medical device companies.
The future of oral health is linked to systemic health and preventative care.
Growth targets for GreenMark include expanding distribution and scaling manufacturing.
The dental industry is seeing a shift towards preventative care and innovation.

Sound Bites

"We scaled it up to over 200 million pounds."
"We can literally treat it non-invasively."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Biomaterials Innovation
03:04 Scaling Up: Lessons from Ecosynthetics
05:39 Transitioning to Healthcare: The Birth of GreenMark
08:01 Nano Sponge Technology: A Game Changer in Dental Care
10:31 Challenges in Market Adoption and Reimbursement
14:09 Navigating FDA Regulations and Medical Device Production
17:20 Building a Reputation in Dental Technology
20:11 The Future of Preventive Dental Care
22:27 Growth Targets and Expansion Strategies
25:55 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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