Shaping the oral health innovation ecosystem at the global scale
Established in 2021 and globally expanded in 2026, ADA Forsyth® dentech™ is the premier innovation and investment forum convening top thought leaders from research, industry, academia, and venture capital to accelerate innovation and launch new ventures in the oral health space.
Program
Each year, the dentech™ program features the most innovative dental startups in our signature Technology Showcase and Pitch Competition, plus thought-provoking panels, high-profile keynotes, & powerful networking opportunities.
Sponsorships
Are you interested in sponsoring ADA Forsyth dentech 2026?
Sponsoring dentech is a powerful way to elevate your brand, gain VIP access, and position your company at the forefront of oral health innovation.
Contact mmazzaferro@forsyth.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities for dentech 2026.
Presentation Opportunities
Innovative startups at all levels of business development in the dental and oral-systemic health space may apply for the opportunity to appear on the dentech stage before investors, KOLs, ADA Forsyth’s Technology Innovation team, and more members of the powerful dentech ecosystem.
Application Guidelines and Fees:
- All interested companies must complete the application form.
- There is a $250 non-refundable application fee for all companies, all categories.
- The application includes a required question disclosing current funding by indicating one of three categories:
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- Pre-revenue
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- Post-revenue <$10M
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- Post-revenue >$10M
- If selected to present, a presentation fee will be required to secure the company’s spot in the program, starting at $3,000 for pre-revenue companies. If selected, the $250 application fee will be deducted from the presentation fee.
- The presentation fee will include conference admission for up to two (2) company representatives, including the person(s) who will deliver the presentation. Any additional attendees must purchase conference tickets separately.
- All presentations will take place in-person at the event in Somerville.
Space is extremely limited at dentech 2026, and registration is by invitation only. Please contact events@forsyth.org with inquiries.
Travel and Lodging
ADA Forsyth dentech 2026 will take place at the ADA Forsyth Institute’s (AFI) headquarters in Somerville, MA. The state-of-the-art facility provides ADA Forsyth with top-level research facilities and expands the organization’s capacity for scientific exploration.
Transportation/Directions
The ADA Forsyth Institute is located at 100 Chestnut St, Somerville, MA 02143. We are a short walk from the East Somerville stop on the E branch of the MBTA Green Line.
Parking
There is free 2-hour street parking surrounding the AFI building and an underground parking garage for a fee.
Lodging
Preferred hotel rates are available exclusively for dentech attendees.
Marriott – Cambridge Boston
50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
Book your group rate for ADA Forsyth Institute Dentech 2026 Room Block
- $339 – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Cambridge Boston
215 Monsignor O’Brien Highway
Cambridge, MA
Book your group rate for ADA Forsyth Institute Dentech 2026 Annual Conference Rooms
- $309 – Last Day to Book : Friday, August 28, 2026
Tapestry Collection – Cambridge Freepoint – Book Here
220 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Cambridge, MA
- $329 – Last Day to Book : Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hampton Inn – Cambridge – Book Here
191 Monsignor O’Brien Highway
Cambridge, MA
- $359 – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, August 18, 2026