The future of oral health innovation and investment takes shape at dentech 2026.
The oral health innovation ecosystem will convene on Sept. 24-25 at the ADA Forsyth Institute’s headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. This year’s conference features cutting-edge oral health innovations, the industry leaders that promote their advances in patient health, and the investment power to revolutionize dentistry.
In addition to major players inside oral health, dentech 2026 also invites successful investors and oral health “outsiders” to offer unique perspectives on innovation.
Preview each panel discussion below. Dentech 2026 will also feature presentations from innovative startups and powerful keynote speeches from experts and leaders in oral health.
Panel 1: The Tipping Point: Emerging Technologies in Oral Health
Leaders of the most authoritative companies in oral health will discuss the most important technologies coming to the forefront of dentistry. This discussion features Chief Technology Officers from major dental corporations.
Panel 2: The Future is Now: Today’s Cutting-Edge Technologies in Oral Health
From imaging to regenerative therapies, some of the most futuristic-seeming technologies are already being implemented by researchers and providers today. Expert scientists and entrepreneurs present their oral health innovations, which are already poised to influence care.
Panel 3: A Conversation on the Future of Dentistry from the Outside Looking In
Where does oral health and its industry fit within the broader context of research, innovation, and advocacy? Experts in academic research and administration, plus leaders in biomedical research, discuss areas of opportunity for oral health.
Panel 4: Lessons Learned: The Investor Perspective
A star lineup of experienced investors take the stage for this panel discussion focusing on investment strategies, successes, and lessons learned. The discussion will feature advice on investing in oral health innovations, broader medical ventures, and outside perspectives on the dental market.
Dentech-Asia: Global Partnerships in Innovation
Earlier this year, ADA Forsyth took dentech to Seoul in a conference that promoted global partnership and connection between Asian innovation and the powerful U.S. oral health innovation ecosystem. This segment invites influential Asian researchers to present new developments in oral health from Asia, including world-leading research facilities and education programs.
