# Problem
Dental market is a model example of inefficient market. Research shows that more than 25% of costs of dental care are unnecessary, and there is indication of additional unnecessary costs. This is the result of unique cocktail of economic inefficiencies: information asymmetry, credence good, imperfect competition, lack of standards, inadequate technology and low specialisation.

# Solution
By separating and standardizing dental services and removing entry barriers, we are able to create one global market with better outcomes. Such market can have lower prices and higher quantities (health quality).
We are collecting all dental care decisions and saving them in an open source repository of reproducible data. This repository then serves as a single source of truth for dental care definitions.

# Roadmap

## Phase 1: Research and Design (Year 1)
- Complete the ongoing work on databases and classification of dental signs and symptoms.
- Design the architecture and key features of the open-source repository.
- Develop the framework for the application that will enable users to build and access the repository.
- Establish a process for setting, reviewing, and challenging dental care definitions within the repository.

## Phase 2: Development and Testing (Years 2-3)
- Develop a proof of concept for the repository and application.
- Conduct pilot testing in real-world settings, involving dental professionals and researchers.
- Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to refine the platform.
- Iterate and improve the platform based on user feedback, targeting increased daily active usage.

## Phase 3: Scaling and Expansion (Years 4-10)
- Strengthen the data infrastructure to ensure a robust, reliable source of truth for dental care decisions.
- Actively recruit and onboard 10,000 dentists and scientists to contribute to and utilize the repository.
- Facilitate the development of multiple applications that leverage the open-source repository, promoting innovation in dental care.
- Continuously monitor the platform's impact on the dental market and identify opportunities for further improvement and growth.
