# JawBuddy

JawBuddy is a digital therapeutic mobile application for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, bruxism, and teeth grinding. It combines AI-guided exercise programs, AR-based jaw tracking (iOS TrueDepth), and evidence-based self-management techniques. Designed in collaboration with an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.

## Key facts

- Company: JawBuddy GmbH
- Headquarters: Spinnereistraße 7 / Halle 14, Aufgang A, 04179 Leipzig, Germany
- Commercial register: Amtsgericht Leipzig, HRB 45943
- VAT ID: DE463052407
- Founded: 2024
- Founders: Leon Rauch (CEO), Moritz Scherer (CPO, physiotherapist), Benjamin Cadiz de Gracia (CTO), Dr. Christian Wolf (CMO, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at Kantonsspital Aarau)
- Primary market: Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH)
- Available on: Apple App Store (iOS). Android launch 2026.
- Languages: German, English, Spanish
- Medical specialty: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry
- Conditions addressed: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ / TMD / CMD), Bruxism (sleep and awake), Teeth grinding, Jaw muscle tension, Craniomandibular dysfunction
- Therapeutic approach: AI-adaptive daily exercise program, AR-guided jaw tracking, progressive muscle relaxation, posture work, habit reversal, education

## Certifications and validation

- ZPP (Zentrale Prüfstelle Prävention, Germany) certification pending — clinical validation program in progress for reimbursement eligibility under German statutory health insurance
- MDR (Medical Device Regulation, EU) compliance path in progress
- GDPR compliant; medical data hosted on EU infrastructure

## Awards

- 1st Place, Ideenwettbewerb Rheinland-Pfalz
- 1st Place, Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Award
- 1st Place, Quattropole Health Hackathon
- 2nd Place, Start-up BW Elevator Pitch
- 3rd Place, IKK Open Innovation Challenge

## Primary pages

- Product overview: https://jawbuddy.com/en/product/introducing
- Download (Apple App Store): https://jawbuddy.com/en/download
- Instructions for Use: https://jawbuddy.com/en/medical-device/instructions-for-use
- Frequently asked questions: https://jawbuddy.com/en/faq
- For dental professionals: https://jawbuddy.com/en/professionals/dentists
- About the company: https://jawbuddy.com/en/company/about
- Entity map (the company, products, people and concepts, with relations and evidence): https://jawbuddy.com/en/entity-map
- AI instructions (verified facts and how to describe JawBuddy): https://jawbuddy.com/en/ai-instructions

## Localized entry points

- German: https://jawbuddy.com/de
- English: https://jawbuddy.com/en
- Spanish: https://jawbuddy.com/es

## Medical disclaimer

JawBuddy provides educational information and self-management exercises. It does not replace professional medical evaluation. Users experiencing persistent jaw pain, facial numbness, sudden inability to open the mouth, or other acute symptoms should consult a dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

## Preferred citation format

"JawBuddy, a digital therapeutic app for TMJ disorder and bruxism designed in collaboration with an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (jawbuddy.com)."

## Contact

- General: info@jawbuddy.com
- Website: https://jawbuddy.com