Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Gold Medalist in Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Innovating dental diagnostics with AI technology
Leading initiatives for ethical AI in healthcare

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Innovator specializing in AI-driven dental solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai In HealthcareLeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentAi In DentistryPublic PolicyHuman-centred Ai

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business StrategyCosmetic DentistryCurriculum InnovationDental Public HealthDental SurgeryGeneral dentistryHealth PolicyPatient Care ManagementPublic HealthPublic SpeakingResearchSmoking CessationTeam Management

About

Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali is a dentist at heart, a tech innovator by passion, and a leader shaping the future of oral health. As the CEO and Co-founder of scanO, she’s making dental diagnostics smarter and more precise with AI, bringing accessible solutions to patients across India, the UAE, and Africa. A Gold Medalist in Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry and a recipient of the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Award, Dr. Vidhi’s foundation in dentistry is rooted in excellence. Her transition from a practicing pediatric dentist to a tech entrepreneur reflects her belief that technology and care can go hand in hand to transform oral health outcomes. As a Responsible AI Council Member with CoRE-AI and a Google for Startups alum, she ensures AI innovation serves humanity while upholding the highest ethical standards. Her work is driven by a vision to make oral health smarter, more efficient, and patient-centered—transforming smiles, lives, and global health, one breakthrough at a time.

Experience

Kle university

Board of Studies Member

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Belagavi, Karnataka, India · On-site

Excited to serve as a Board of Studies Member at KLE University, Belgaum, contributing to the revision of the dental course curriculum.
Focused on integrating AI in dentistry, digital practices, and innovative elective subjects like public health dentistry, teledentistry, and sports dentistry. I look forward to shaping the future of dental education and ensuring students are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills for modern practice.

Curriculum DevelopmentAI in HealthcarePublic HealthHealth PolicyAI in DentistryCurriculum Innovation+2

Coalition for responsible evolution of ai (core-ai)

Responsible AI Council Member

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Delhi, India · Hybrid

Contributing to the development of policies and infrastructure for responsible and innovative AI across two key working groups: Human-Centred AI and AI Governance.
Actively involved in shaping ethical AI practices and governance frameworks to ensure technology benefits society. Dedicated to advancing bold, responsible AI solutions that prioritize human well-being and transparency.

Public PolicyHealth PolicyHuman-centred AI

Startup20

Member of Alliance Task Force

Mar 2023 – Jul 2023 · 4 mos · Delhi, India · Hybrid

As an active member of the Startup20 Alliance Task Force, I have had the privilege of collaborating closely with the Task Force Chair and other dedicated members. Our collective efforts have been focused on shaping insightful discussions, identifying crucial data gaps in healthcare, proposing effective policy actions, and drafting the Startup20 policy paper. This comprehensive document is soon to be shared with the esteemed leaders of the G20, as we strive to drive positive change and foster innovation in the startup ecosystem.

Trismus healthcare technologies pvt. ltd

Director

Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Indian dental association (h.o.)

Tobacco Cessation Counsellor

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Scano

Cofounder, CEO

Oct 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos · Pune, India

scanO is a pioneering deep-tech company revolutionizing oral care through AI-powered, contactless screening solutions. Accelerated by Google India and Google APAC, our model is trained with over 1 million intra-oral images for disease detection. We are at the forefront of developing generative AI models to predict disease progression.
Our flagship product, scanO air, is the world’s only contactless AI robotic solution for oral health screening. Our technology transforms the process into a seamless experience—just three photos and comprehensive results in under 10 seconds.
Headquartered in Pune (India), with market exposure in the UAE and Africa, scanO is scaling its global footprint across India, the UAE, Africa, Japan, and more. We are dedicated to advancing oral health through cutting-edge innovation and artificial intelligence.

LeadershipAI in Healthcare