New Partnership in Dental Management
Introduction
In a groundbreaking move for the dental industry, soeasy, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and DentaLight, based in Fukuoka, have announced a strategic alliance that promises to revolutionize how dental clinics manage patient information and staff training. Starting from April 2026, the patient management system "Genie" will sync with the human resource development platform "soeasy buddy for dental." This collaboration aims to bolster the productivity of dental clinics while simultaneously enhancing patient satisfaction.
Challenges in the Dental Sector
The dental industry has been grappling with a persistent shortage of skilled labor. As a result, maintaining service quality with a limited workforce has become an urgent operational challenge. Moreover, there has long been a disconnect between patient information and the skills or expertise of staff members. This fragmentation leads to critical issues such as miscommunication regarding patient requests, reliance on paper and verbal handovers, and an educational structure that is too dependent on individual knowledge.
As digital tools have become more prevalent, the coexistence of separate systems for "patient management" and "human resource development" has exacerbated issues related to information sharing.
Collaboration Details
The collaboration between soeasy buddy and Genie aims to address these challenges head-on. The Genie platform, which streamlines appointment booking and patient management, will integrate real-time patient data with soeasy buddy's knowledge-sharing and notification framework. This integration ensures that any changes in patient information or treatment progress are automatically communicated to relevant staff members—dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. Consequently, a setting for asynchronous communication will be established, promoting seamless collaboration.
Voices from Dental Professionals
Dr. Teppei Tsukiyama, Director of Tsukiyama Dental Clinic
"Until September 2025, Tsukiyama Dental Clinic was committed to a largely analog approach. We had yet to find an ideal digital environment that aligned with our philosophy. This partnership has made solutions that were previously unattainable possible through the collaboration of two companies that share our ideals. We are now ready to transition all operations to a fully digital platform. We expect this innovative collaboration will enhance the efficiency of training, management, and operations."
Dr. Daisuke Hirano, Chair of D&J Medical Corporation
"Our clinic is currently focused on improving medical quality and staff education by enhancing 'treatment plan reviews' across multiple practices. Previously, we utilized generic tools for reviews, but we realized that a familiar environment for staff education is essential for consistent implementation. With the collaboration between soeasy buddy and Genie, we anticipate smoother and more continuous promotion of treatment plan reviews and staff training. Additionally, using the web-based automatic notification system for patient bookings, we have accelerated information sharing across the clinic. We look forward to further strengthening our educational framework and improving medical quality through this partnership."
Comments from Partner Companies
soeasy
"This integration will solidify the connection between Genie’s real-time patient information and soeasy buddy's educational and collaborative framework. The seamless sharing of information among various professions will eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate treatment efficiency, allowing staff to focus more on higher-level clinical tasks and meaningful patient interactions."
DentaLight
"We are thrilled that our collaboration with the widely used communication app, soeasy buddy, will enhance both the quality and volume of asynchronous communication, contributing to the accumulation of insights that can elevate standards in clinical practice, management, and education—especially with future AI applications in mind."
Company Background
soeasy
Location: Chiyoda, Tokyo
CEO: Keisuke Iio
Business Overview: Development and provision of the AI-enabled human resource development platform, "soeasy buddy for dental," focusing on comprehensive solutions for workforce challenges faced by dental clinics. Their slogan is "Sharing knowledge is wonderful."
DentaLight
Location: Hakata, Fukuoka
CEO: Motoki Fujikubo
Business Overview: Development of the appointment and patient management system, "Genie," and the patient-facing dental card & PHR application, "myDental." They also provide consulting for dental clinics and organize dental management seminars. Their mission is "Lead the Health from Japan - Aiming to pioneer global health from Japan."
Contact Information
DentaLight
Address: 8-27, Temmayacho, Hakata, Fukuoka, Good Office Gofukucho, 6F
Representative: Motoki Fujikubo
Website:
Genie |
DentaLight
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact via the Genie website:
Contact
担当: Eguchi
TEL: 050-2018-0069
Email:
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