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Ultrasound-toothbrush maker, Ultreo, lands $11.3 million. Technology was created at the University of Washington

June 16, 2007 /

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Ultreo, http://www.Ultreo.com which has developed a new toothbrush that uses sound waves to destroy plaque and whiten teeth, has landed $11.3 million in venture financing.

Total financing in the 60-person company, formerly Second Act Partners, now stands at $23 million.

The technology was created in 2003 at the University of Washington by Pierre Mourad, a research associate professor in the UW Department of Neurological Surgery. The university, which has licensed the technology to Ultreo, has a small stake in the company.

By JOHN COOK
P-I REPORTER

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