DAY 1
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Location: American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Somerville, MA)
7:00 a.m. General Breakfast (All attendees)
8:00 a.m. Conference Opening
8:15 a.m. Welcome
8:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker #1 (NIDCR director Rena D’Souza)
9:00 a.m. Panel #1: Public/Private Collaboration on Oral Health Innovation
Panel members: NIH, FDA, CMS, representatives from private corporations and start-up companies
10:00 a.m. General Networking
10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker #2 (ADA executive director Raymond Cohlmia)
11:00 a.m. Panel #2: Innovative Clinical Care
Panel members: ADA, ADSO, Delta Dental, innovative care programs and dental school deans
12:00 p.m. Networking Lunch (All attendees)
1:00 p.m. Showcase of Forsyth tech development programs & international partners
1:45 p.m. Day 1 Start-up Company Pitch Presentation & Competition (with breaks)
4:30 p.m. Evening Reception and Poster Session
DAY 2
Friday, October 27, 2023
Location: American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Somerville, MA)
7:00 a.m. General Breakfast (All attendees)
8:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker #3 (Stephen Thorne, Founder & CEO of Pacific Dental Services)
8:30 a.m. Panel #3: Dentistry as Essential to Healthcare
Panel members: Stephen Thorne, CareQuest, CMS, Academic and Clinical leaders
9:15 a.m. Coffee Break (all Attendees)
9:30 a.m. Day 2 Start-up Company Pitch Presentation & Competition (with breaks)
12:00 p.m. The Closing Panel on Investment (moderated by Dai Feng): Seeking Unicorns in Dentistry
Panel members: CareCapital, DIA, Revere, Delta Dental, Hyfinity, CareQuest, and more
12:30 p.m. Conference Closing Awards & Remarks