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NEW YORK, September 1st, 2026 — KELLS, the AI-powered dental care and benefits platform, today announced that it has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, marking an important milestone in the company’s commitment to data security, operational integrity, and responsible healthcare innovation.
SOC 2 Type II is an independent assessment of an organization’s security controls and their effectiveness over time. For KELLS, this certification confirms that the company has established and maintained rigorous safeguards designed to protect the sensitive information entrusted to its platform.
As KELLS connects members, dental providers, employers, benefits administrators, and health plans through a unified digital experience, protecting personal and health-related information is fundamental to its mission. The certification demonstrates that KELLS’ approach to innovation is grounded not only in advanced AI and clinical expertise, but also in the security infrastructure required to support trusted, scalable healthcare partnerships.
“AI can transform how people understand and manage their oral health, but that transformation only works when people trust the technology behind it,” said Jie Feng, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of KELLS. “Achieving SOC 2 Type II reflects our belief that security cannot be an afterthought. Our customers, partners, and members deserve confidence that their information is protected as we make dental care more accessible, connected, and personalized.”
For employers and health plans, SOC 2 Type II provides greater confidence that KELLS can support enterprise security requirements and responsibly manage sensitive member information. For benefits administrators, providers, and strategic partners, it helps establish a stronger foundation for secure integrations, data sharing, and collaborative care delivery. For individual members, it reinforces that the personal information behind their dental screenings, care recommendations, and benefits navigation is handled with robust protections.
The certification comes as KELLS continues to expand its digital-first platform, which combines AI-powered oral health assessments, personalized care guidance, provider access, benefits navigation, and ongoing member support. By bringing these capabilities together, KELLS aims to make dental care more proactive, transparent, and integrated with overall health.
“Healthcare organizations should not have to choose between innovation and trust,” Feng added. “SOC 2 Type II strengthens our ability to work with organizations that expect both.”
About KELLS
KELLS is an AI-powered dental care and benefits platform transforming how people access, understand, and manage their oral health. Combining advanced AI, clinical expertise, and an integrated digital care experience, KELLS helps members detect potential concerns earlier, navigate care confidently, and stay supported throughout their dental health journey. KELLS partners with employers, health plans, benefits organizations, and care providers to deliver more accessible, personalized, and prevention-focused oral healthcare.
