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Dental VIP Summit Returns to Chicago With A-List Keynotes and The “Top 20 Dental Innovators” Awards

 Limited-Attendance Event Takes Place February 18, 2026,

Prior to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Building upon the strong momentum of last year’s inaugural program, the 2026 Dental VIP (Venture, Innovation & Partnering) Summit will once again precede the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting February 18, 2026, at the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile.

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A-List Co-Chairs and Keynotes:

 Joining Dr. Jablow in organizing the Dental VIP Summit will be Jeremy Krell, DMD, MBA – General Manager of Revere Partners and Travis Rodgers – President of Dental Venture Capital.

 This year’s keynote speakers will be Brian Colao – Director, Dykema Dental Service Organizations Industry Group, and Stephen E. Thorne IV, BA, MHA – Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services.

Prominent Speakers:

 This year’s Dental VIP Summit will once again feature an impressive list of speakers to provide forward thinking perspectives, insightful observations and color commentary. Among them will be:

• Arash Hakhamian, DDS, CEO of Dentulu
• Shervin Molayem, DDS, Co-Founder of Trust AI
• Ali Shazib, DMD, Dean of Highpoint University Workman School of Dental Medicine
• Kathryn Alderman, DDS – Founder & CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance
• Mariya Filipova, Managing Director of The 4100 Group
• Johnny Chang de Gruiter, Strategic Partnerships Lead for CareQuest Innovation Partners
• Andrew Smith, CEO at The Association of Dental Support Organizations
• Eva Allan, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor

 Exciting Agenda (see full agenda at bottom)

This year’s agenda features a full day packed with keynotes, presentations from the most innovative start-ups & emerging growth companies, along with expert panel discussions. This is a premier opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of dental innovation.

• Keynote: Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration
• The Digital Dentist of 2026
• Emerging Tech Showcase Shark Tank
• AI and Predictive Dentistry 2.0
• Innovation Showcase 1: The Smart Operatory
• Funding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026
• Dental Disruptors Panel: New Models of Care
• Innovation Showcase 2: Bio + Tech Convergence
• Voices of Influence: Deans vs DSOs
• Industry Perspectives on Scaling Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

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Networking and Relationship-Building

There will also be multiple networking opportunities throughout the day for innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, industry executives, journalists and clinical visionaries to discuss the next frontier of dental technology and care delivery.

The First Annual Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards

Making its debut at the 2026 Dental VIP Summit will be the Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards, designed to spotlight those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the dental sector. Nominations can be submitted online. Summit co-chairs and advisory board will make final selections. The recipients will be invited to the summit where they will be announced and broadly publicized following the event.

Visit the Dental VIP Summit Landing Page

Full details are now available online, including attendee registration, sponsor information, and an open invitation for speaker submissions and company presentation at Get Involved – Dental Venture, Innovation & Partnering Summit.  All opportunities are limited and prompt action is recommended.

Deeply discounted hotel rooms are available for The Intercontinental Magnificent Mile through the Chicago Dental Society. https://book.passkey.com/event/51037825/owner/9214/home

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The Dental VIP Summit was created to give innovators, investors, and industry executives a centralized platform to spark collaboration, fuel positive oral health impact and drive meaningful commercial outcomes. This year we’re taking our boutique conference concept to the next level with new co-chairs, keynote speakers and the first annual “Top 20 Dental Innovator Awards. – Marty Jablow, DMD, Co-Chair of the Summit

About the Dental VIP Summit

The Dental VIP (Venture, Innovation & Partnering) Summit was created to showcase transformative dental technologies and accelerate innovation across the global oral-health community. The program unites entrepreneurs, investors, KOLs, clinical innovators, and industry executives to foster collaboration, evaluate emerging solutions, and advance technologies that elevate patient care and business performance.

Agenda

Wednesday, February 18

8:00 am
Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks by Summit Co-Chairs

Marty Jablow, DMD, President, Dental Tech Advisors

Jeremy N. Krell, DMD, MBA, Founder & Managing Partner, Revere Partners

Travis Rodgers, President, Dental Venture Capital

9:10 am
The Impact of Innovation on the State of the Dental Industry
Brian Colao, Director, Dykema Gossett PLLC

THE DIGITAL DENTIST OF 2026: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF AI, ROBOTICS, AND DATA-DRIVEN CARE
9:40 am
Setting the Stage for AI in Dentistry

Andreas Augat, Founder, Viviscus Dental Partners

9:50 am
Technology Presentations
Bernard Casse, CEO, Trust AI

Khamir Patel, Smartchair AI

Alon Mozes, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Neocis Inc.

10:11 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring the Intersection of AI, Robotics and Data Driven Care

PANEL MODERATOR:
Dr. Shervin Molayem, Periodontist, Co-Founder, Trust AI

PANELISTS:
Kathryn Alderman, Founder & CEO, Intelligent Care Alliance

Andreas Augat, Founder, Viviscus Dental Partners

10:40 am
Networking Coffee Break

11:00 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: Dental Disruptors

PANEL MODERATOR:
Marty Jablow, DMD, President, Dental Tech Advisors

PANELISTS:
Alon Mozes, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Neocis Inc.

John Cox, Chief Growth Officer, SprintRay

Christian Coachman, Founder & CEO, Digital Smile Design

Wardah Inam, CEO, Overjet

11:30 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: Voices of Influence on the Future of Dentistry: “Deans vs DSOs”

PANEL MODERATOR:
David A Kochman, VP, Henry Schein Inc

PANELISTS:
Arwinder Judge, Chief Clinical Officer, Aspen Dental

Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, DDS, PhD, Dean, Indiana University School of Dentistry

Nader Nadershashi, Sr VP, Education and Professional Affairs, American Dental Association

Ali Shazib, DMD, Dean, Workman School of Dental Medicine, Highpoint University

Andrew Smith, CEO, The Association of Dental Support Organizations

12:00 pm
FIRESIDE CHAT:Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration

Stephen Thorne, Founder & CEO, PDS Health

12:30 pm
Networking Luncheon

1:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: Funding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026

PANEL MODERATOR:
Eva Allan, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor

PANELISTS:
Shawn Cousins, Investment Manager, PDS Health

Stephen Socolof, Managing Partner, Tech Council Ventures LLC

Jeremy N. Krell, DMD, MBA, Founder & Managing Partner, Revere Partners

2:00 pm
EARLY-STAGE DENTAL TECH START-UP SHARK TANK
Four companies will give five minute presentations to a group of sharks. Each presentation will be followed by five minutes of Q&A from the sharks.

​Sharks:

Travis Rodgers, President, Dental Venture Capital

Arash Hakhamian, CEO, Dentulu

Mariya Filipova, Managing Director, 4100 Group

Samantha Strain, Chief Development Officer & Founding Partner, HealthStream Ventures LLC

2:45 pm
Networking Refreshment Break

INNOVATION SHOWCASE
3:05 pm
Presentations to be Announced

4:05 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Industry Perspectives on Strategic Partnerships

PANEL MODERATOR:
Brett H. Kessler, DDS, Past President, American Dental Association

PANELISTS:
Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical & Strategy Officer, Henry Schein One

Aman Kaur, Founder & President, Women in DSO

Eric Shirley, CEO, VistaApex Solutions

Rich Rosato, President, American Dental Association

Jason Woods, VP of Strategy & Innovation, Delta Dental of Minnesota

4:45 pm
Post Game Wrap-up with Key Takeaways
5:00 pm
Networking Reception

6:00 pm
Close of Summit