“Zeeno the Robot has been such a fun and amazing addition to our Chang Orthodontics family! Our patients absolutely love being greeted by Zeeno when they walk through the door. Zeeno brings smiles, excitement, and a touch of futuristic magic to every visit. It’s incredible how he helps check in and seat patients — making the process smoother and more engaging. Zeeno truly makes our office a one-of-a-kind experience!” So COOL!!! Our patients love interacting with Zeeno, and we love how our personal robot adds a unique, high-tech touch to our practice.”
Our Company
We are Zeeno Robotics.
Continuously evolving by adding capabilities and creating a more robust robotic platform for practices.
Built for Real Practice Demands
Rather than experimental technology in search of a problem, Zeeno develops systems engineered for daily performance inside active practices, alongside real teams, aligned with the operational rhythms those teams already follow.
About Us
At Zeeno Robotics, we're committed to innovation.
The team at Zeeno has spent years building solutions for dental and specialty practices, including Dolphin Imaging & Management, EasyRx, and CADflow. We’ve successfully launched, scaled, and operated these businesses.
We understand the day-to-day challenges practices face and are driven to create solutions that empower professionals while enhancing the patient experience.
Our History
Built Through Iteration, Grounded in Feedback
From early prototypes to full deployment-ready systems, Zeeno has evolved through iterative design driven by clinical and operational input.
Each generation of development has strengthened integration, performance consistency, and the operational confidence that practices need before committing to new infrastructure.
In 1982 dental and orthodontic practices were just starting to bring computers into the dental office. The first computers in the office were little more than technology demonstrators. Most often, the computers were limited to billing, “typing” out letters, and perhaps scheduling.
Having played a role in successfully developing practice management and imaging programs, Todd and I have always searched for the “next big thing” in the dental field.
We have found it — Robotics!
Now we see the need for robotics in dental practice. Robots are where computers were in 1982, starting an unstoppable journey into our everyday practice lives.
Today, we see that robots can help with simple tasks, differentiate the practice (what patients will not tell the next person they see “the dentist has a robot”), and energize the office staff. Todd and I saw the need, and we were so impressed we started the company!
With robotic experts from the Human-Robot Interaction Laboratory at Tufts University and our partners at Thinking Robots, Inc. we have launched the first socially assistive robot for dental offices: Zeeno.
– Dr. Marc Lemchen, New York, NY
Core Values
Zeeno Robotics is committed to making robotics a standard of care in practices.
Reliability Over Novelty
Systems that perform consistently every day are more valuable than systems that impress once. Every engineering decision at Zeeno reflects that priority.
Integration Over Disruption
Automation should fit into existing workflows, not require teams to reorganize around it. We design for adoption from the start.
Precision Over Complexity
Focused capability that solves real, defined problems is more useful than comprehensive systems that introduce unnecessary overhead.
Human-Centered Automation
Technology that supports people and preserves the quality of care produces better outcomes than technology that attempts to replace human judgment.
Long-Term Partnership
Deployment is the beginning of the relationship, not the conclusion of it. Our support model reflects that commitment.
- Innovative
- Forward-thinking
- Customer-centric
- Industry Experience
- Technology Pioneers
- Customer-centric
Our Team
We are robotics in action.
The Zeeno team is comprised of forward-thinking professionals with a combined experience of 75+ years, who believe that robotics will become a standard of care in practices.
Todd Blankenbecler
Founder/Partner
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Dr. Marc Lemchen
Founder/Partner
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Founder of Dolphin Imaging Systems, which became Dolphin Imaging and Management Solutions. Dolphin was acquired by Patterson in 2008 Involved in several other software companies including V.COM and Oaktree Storage Licensed imaging technology to several x-ray imaging companies Worked on the development of a number of technologies used in orthodontic appliance systems Chairman of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Board of Advisors New York Presbyterian Hospital, Senior Attending Orthodontist Adjunct Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Fellowship: American College of Dentists Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Dental and Oral Surgery), Cornell University Medical College Technical Editor, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Resides in New York City.
Chester Wang
Partner
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Chester served as the President of Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions for 35 years, guiding the company with a clear vision, a strong culture, and strategic leadership. Under his direction, Dolphin became a dominant force and a highly respected brand in the orthodontic and oral maxillofacial professions worldwide.
Trusted by Forward-Thinking Dental Teams
Dr. Russell Chang
Chang Orthodontics
“An experience like no other! The kids are mesmerized by its voice, appearance, and interactions. Even our staff find it entertaining, which adds to the overall atmosphere of our office.”
Dr. Ched Smaha
Smaha Orthodontics
“Zeeno has been so fun for our office. She easily checks in our patients and they love the interaction. On our slow days we use her to usher back our observation appointments. Everyone is blown away!”
Dr. Michelle Neal
Neal Smiles Orthodontics
The Zeeno robot has been a valuable addition to our office. It has enhanced patient education by delivering short instructional videos on proper care for braces and retainers. Our younger patients especially enjoy the experience—watching Zeeno drive through the office to personally share a video that keeps them engaged and excited to learn. The team behind Zeeno has also been incredibly supportive, working closely with our staff to troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues promptly and effectively.
Dr. Lisa Alvetro
Alvetro Orthodontics
“We’ve always been a technology-forward practice. This idea isn’t new. It has been passed down from my father, Dr Ron Redmond who used it as a guiding philosophy for over 40 years. We don’t have technology simply to have it. We selectively choose and employ technology that enhances both the patient experience and their treatment outcome. By facilitating patient education and mobility as well as a multitude of other time saving tasks, Zeeno has been well received by my team and our patients love their interactions with it. Zeeno holds a prominent place in our vision of the future at Bill Redmond Orthodontics.”
Dr. Bill Redmond
Redmond Orthodontics
“At Segal and Iyer Orthodontics, our patients love when Zeeno comes over to bring them their milkshakes after they get their braces! Zeeno also delivers their instructions as a new braces or Invisalign patient.. we love having Zeeno! Zeeno makes our day more efficient and brings smiles to our patients!”
Trish, Office Manager
Segal and Iyer Orthodontics
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