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