Episode 20: Andreas Schmocker

In this episode of the Bright iDIAs Podcast, we are joined by with Andreas Schmocker, CEO and co-founder of DIA-funded Odne. Andreas discusses how his background in orthopedics led him to revolutionize endodontics. He shares how Odne is tackling one of dentistry’s most persistent challenges — root canal failure rates — by introducing novel materials and cleaning technology. Odne is simplifying procedures while improving patient outcomes. Andreas also explores the challenges of dental product distribution, the role of DSOs in accelerating innovation, and the lessons he’s learned as a medtech founder navigating the startup journey. Tune in to hear how Odne is reshaping the future of endodontics and why Andreas dentistry is approaching a new wave of technological breakthroughs.