LOS ANGELES & BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2026--
Pearl, the global leader in dental AI solutions, and ClearDent, the leading dental software solution for Canadian dentists, today announced a partnership that will integrate Pearl's Second Opinion® chairside radiologic dental AI disease detection software with ClearDentʼs imaging toolset. As a member of ClearDent's Developer Program, Pearl will begin distributing Second Opinion® to ClearDent practices in Canada as an API-based integration available within ClearDent's practice management solution.
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The partnership will bring the full range of benefits of AI-assisted clinical care to a Canadian practitioner cohort that has established itself as among the most tech-forward in the world.
"Our partnership with ClearDent will markedly accelerate access to the power and benefits of AI for dental practices and clinicians throughout Canada," said Ophir Tanz, CEO of Pearl. "Second Opinion® enables dentists to deliver higher quality and more standardized care for patients, and with ClearDent as a partner, more dental patients across Canada will see those benefits in their treatment outcomes."
Pearl's Second Opinion® software delivers pathology detection for an array of conditions, including caries, calculus, and periapical radiolucency, among others. Through ClearDent's Developer Program, Pearl's API integration will allow practitioners to bring AI to bear seamlessly within their existing real-time clinical workflow providing a more powerful lens through which to view radiographs and develop diagnoses.
"Our partnership with Pearl is a proud addition to our growing partner ecosystem, and a logical step in our quest to further support Canadian dentists," said Karl Schmidt, Executive Vice President of Business Development at ClearDent. "Through our work together, we're helping those in the industry embrace the future of dentistry and incorporate the most innovative solutions in order to streamline and improve their practices."
With Second Opinion® recognized globally, having received clearance in Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, Pearl and ClearDent look forward to supporting Canadian dental professionals through joint educational initiatives, webinars, and events that advance the adoption of AI in everyday clinical practice.
About Pearl
Pearl is a dental AI company committed to enhancing how patient care is delivered. Founded in 2019 by a team with decades of experience developing successful, enterprise-grade computer vision solutions, Pearl introduced the first-ever FDA-cleared AI capable of reading and instantly identifying diseases in dental x-rays. With regulatory clearance in 120 countries, Pearl's AI assists dentists in making precise clinical decisions and effectively communicating with patients, thereby transforming the dental care experience worldwide. As dentistry’s global AI leader, Pearl is committed to the ongoing innovation of robust, accessible AI tools that improve patient health outcomes and build greater trust in dental medicine. To request a demo, please visit hellopearl.com/demo.
About ClearDent
ClearDent is a Canadian dental practice management platform trusted by practices nationwide since 2002. The platform integrates scheduling, charting, treatment planning, billing, imaging, and patient engagement into a unified, secure system built specifically for Canadian regulatory and privacy standards. ClearDent empowers dental teams to operate efficiently while delivering an exceptional patient experience. Visit www.cleardent.com.
Pearl and ClearDent Partner to Expand Access to Dental AI Disease Detection in Canada
The United States is back in action on Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent expectations for the squad soaring.
Meanwhile, Brazil gets a second chance to look like one of the favorites against Haiti.
It remains to be seen how much help the Americans will get from star forward Christian Pulisic in front of what's expected to be an electric crowd in Seattle. Pulisic has a sore left calf and has been working out separately from the team.
Brazil will try to improve following a lackluster 1-1 draw against Morocco last week. The Brazilians are five-time World Cup champions, but haven't won a title since 2002.
Also on Friday, Scotland faces Morocco and Turkey takes on Paraguay.
— United States vs. Australia, 3 p.m. EDT in Seattle (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)
— Scotland vs. Morocco, 6 p.m. EDT in Foxborough, Massachusetts (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)
— Brazil vs. Haiti, 8:30 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)
— Turkey vs. Paraguay, 11 p.m. EDT in Santa Clara, California (FS1/Telemundo/Peacock)
The Americans are looking for a suitable encore after one of the country's best performances on a World Cup stage. Folarin Balogun scored two goals while Gio Reyna added another in a 4-1 win over Paraguay that exceeded most fans' expectations.
Pulisic was often the catalyst while the U.S. scored three goals in the first half, but he came off at halftime after feeling stiffness from a calf injury incurred in training. The Milan winger joined his U.S. teammates for a pre-warmup huddle Thursday while wearing a compression sleeve on his calf, then went inside to do individual work in the gym.
Midfielder Weston McKennie said he did not know much about Pulisic’s recovery, but that he hopes he will be able to play.
“I know he really wants to be in, and he’s doing everything that he can, and the staff is doing everything that they can as well,” McKennie said. “But, that’s also another question that’s better to ask him than me.”
Australia also has momentum after its impressive 2-0 win over Turkey. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for the Socceroos, who are playing in their sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall.
Morocco has been an ascending soccer power, particularly after a run to the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup. The team has improved so much that its 1-1 draw against powerhouse Brazil was a slight disappointment.
“We didn’t come to the U.S. to just play against Brazil,” Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi said. “We came in to go even farther than we did in Qatar in 2022.”
Scotland has put itself in good position to advance to the knockout round for the first time after a 1-0 win over Haiti in its opener, but Morocco should be a considerably tougher opponent.
“Against difficult opponents we have to be very good," Scotland coach Steve Clarke said. "We’re a little more comfortable as underdogs. ... Sometimes Scotland prefers it that way.”
The Brazilians were outplayed early before Vinícius Júnior’s 32nd-minute goal helped them rally for a draw against Morocco. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said through an interpreter that the team was “a bit anxious at the beginning. Nerves were all over the place.”
Brazil should have a big talent advantage over Haiti, even with star Neymar ruled out because of a calf injury. The Brazilians will be under pressure to secure a lopsided win after the uninspiring performance against Morocco.
For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil's soccer team.
Turkey and Paraguay are both in need of a win as they try to escape the Group D basement.
Not surprisingly, Paraguay's fans weren't happy with the team's lopsided loss to the United States. Mauricio scored Paraguay's lone goal against the Americans and the team hopes he'll be able to deliver again.
Turkey is in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. The team maintained 72% of possession against Australia and outshot the Socceroos 30-9, but couldn’t manage to score.
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AP Sports Writers Kyle Hightower and Andrew Destin contributed to this report.
AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup
A Bosnia's fan cheers prior to a World Cup Group B soccer match against Switzerland in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Switzerland's Johan Manzambi, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Bosnia during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
South Africa's Teboho Mokoena celebrates after scoring a penalty, his side's first goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Fans of Brazil chant as their team arrives in Philadelphia ahead of the World Cup group C soccer match, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
United States' Sergino Dest addresses the media during a training session ahead of the team's World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia in Seattle, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
