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Kazakhstan's Orthodoc plans aligner expansion and Middle East entry
The digital orthodontics company, working with clinic network Tiara, also plans to develop AI tools and broaden clear-aligner production, according to BlueScreen.
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Kazakhstan's Orthodoc, which works in digital dentistry and orthodontics, plans to expand production of clear aligners and enter markets in Central Asia and the Middle East in partnership with dental clinic network Tiara, according to a BlueScreen post published on 16 October 2026.
The company also intends to develop artificial intelligence technologies and add new digital solutions while increasing manufacturing capacity. It produces clear orthodontic aligners in Kazakhstan using Korean and American technologies, the post said.
Founder Aira Zhanibek and managing partner Ibrahim Tashim met Vice-Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev and Vice-Minister of Science and Higher Education Dinara Shcheglova. According to BlueScreen, they discussed the use of AI in dentistry, the possible creation of a specialized AI laboratory, the transfer of international technologies and training for Kazakh specialists.
The talks also covered developing science and technology infrastructure and commercializing innovation, the post said. Orthodoc's stated strategic goal is to make Kazakhstan a regional center for digital orthodontics, combining local production, international partnerships and AI in dental services.
Source:bluescreen.kz, 16.10.2026
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