The inaugural Dental VIP (Venture, Innovation & Partnering) Summit, an event created to spotlight transformative technologies designed to revolutionize the dental industry, will take place on February 19, 2025, at the Intercontinental Chicago Miracle Mile.
This groundbreaking gathering is being held prior to the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, and is offering a platform for start-ups, industry leaders, investors, and clinical innovators to connect, collaborate, and accelerate advancements in dental care.
Marty Jablow, DMD, co-chairman of the summit and president of Dental Tech Advisors, emphasized the event’s importance, stating, “The dental market is ripe for innovation, with significant unmet medical and technological needs. We saw an opportunity to create an exclusive event for a variety of key stakeholders who are driving dental innovation.”
The Dental VIP Summit will feature rapid-fire presentations from cutting-edge start-ups, panel discussions with industry leaders, and keynote insights from renowned experts.
What’s more, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and dental Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) will convene to address critical topics shaping the future of dentistry. Here is the preliminary agenda:
- 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Check-In
- 11:00 – 11:10 AM | Introduction to the Innovation Summit | Presented by: Marty Jablow, DMD, president of Dental Tech Advisors, and Darius Somekhian, co-founder of Pair Dental
- 11:10 – 11:30 AM | Morning Keynote Presentation | “Where Dentistry and Dental Tech Need to Go in the Next Few Years” | Presented by: Christian Coachman, founder & CEO of Digital Smile Design
- 11:30 – 12:20 PM | Early-Stage Dental Tech Shark Tank
- 12:20 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM | The Future of AI and Automation in Dentistry Showcase
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Investing in Dental Start-Ups
- 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Networking Break
- 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Keynote Presentation | “How Glidewell is Leveraging Technology and Partnerships to Innovate and Address Unmet Needs in Dentistry” | Presented by: Stephenie Goddard, CEO of Glidewell Dental
- 3:30 – 4:15 PM | Innovation Showcase
- 4:15 – 4:45 PM | Future of Dentistry – KOL Perspectives—Panelists: Paul Feuerstein, DMD, editor-in-chief of Dentistry Today; John Flucke, DDS, technology editor of Dental Products Report; Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, editor-in-chief of Dental Economics; Shervin Molayem, DDS, editor-in-chief of Mouth Body Research Institute | Moderated by: Marty Jablow, DMD, president of Dental Tech Advisors
- 4:45 – 5:15 PM | Future of Dentistry – Industry Perspectives | Presented by: Darius Somekhian, co-founder of Pair Dental
- 5:15 – 6:00 PM | Dental Disrupters Share Success Stories
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Closing Networking Reception
For more information about The Dental VIP Summit, contact Craig Simak, CEO of Healthegy craig@healthegy.com.
To register for this event, visit https://www.dentalvipsummit.com/
About the Dental VIP Summit
The first of what is intended to be an ongoing series of ground-breaking events, the Dental VIP ( Venture, Innovation & Partnering) Summit is designed to explore the future of dental innovation and propel the standard of patient care forward. During each event, attendees will gain unparalleled access to insights from thought leaders, discover emerging technologies, and network with top-tier professionals, including entrepreneurs, corporate R&D teams, business development executives, and investors.
