Welcome to the Davos in the Desert’s Dental Technologies Conference, where innovation meets dentistry’s future. Join us virtually on September 24, 2024, to explore the cutting-edge advancements reshaping the dental industry globally.
The U.S. dental market was valued at $13.8 billion in 2022, projected to grow to $24.7 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8% during the forecast period. Several factors contribute to the expansion of this sector, including the aging population, increasing public awareness about dental health, a surge in dental caries and gum diseases, advancements in dental technology, and a high demand for cosmetic and laser dentistry.
In the United States, there are roughly 200,000 dentists, with approximately 7,000 new dentists graduating from dental school each year. On average, dentists have 3,800 office visits per year.
Discover the latest innovations shaping modern dentistry:
- Teledentistry: Revolutionizing remote patient care and emergency assessments.
- Advanced Dental Implants: Enhancing osseointegration with state-of-the-art materials.
- Artificial Intelligence: From diagnostics to treatment planning, AI is optimizing patient outcomes.
- 3D Printing: Customizing dental models, crowns, and dentures for precise and efficient outcomes.
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Preserving natural tooth structure with advanced techniques.
- Robotic Dental Surgeries: Increasing precision and efficiency in procedures.
Did you know these remarkable facts about dental health and the human body’s hardest substance?
- Teeth Development: Teeth begin forming from tiny buds in the jawbone during fetal development, even before birth.
- Enamel Strength: The enamel covering teeth is one of the hardest substances in the human body, even stronger than bone.
- Enamel Thickness: Despite its strength, enamel is thinner than a sheet of paper yet provides exceptional protection.
- Unique Dental Imprints: Just like fingerprints, no two people have the exact same dental imprint, making teeth uniquely identifiable.
- Absorption of Stains: Teeth are covered in tiny pores that can absorb stains over time, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene.
- No Self-Repair: Unlike other parts of the body, teeth cannot repair themselves once damaged, necessitating dental intervention.
- Role of Saliva: Saliva plays a crucial role in oral health by neutralizing acids, washing away food particles, and helping to prevent tooth decay.
- Impact of Oral Hygiene: Neglecting oral hygiene can lead to loss of bone mass in the jaw, underscoring the importance of regular dental care.
Each management team will discuss their companies’ legacy and new technologies and dental instruments. They will inform us of their research and development efforts, proprietary technologies, patent portfolios and timeline for achieving required regulatory approvals. They will shed light on their go-to-market strategies—including pricing, provision of financing options, reimbursement and payor breakdowns. They will tell us about their business models including the extent of their collaborations, distribution channels and recurring revenues.
Note: All times Pacific
9:30 am – Welcoming Remarks
Speaker: David Wanetick, CEO, Davos in the Desert
9:35 am – Overview of Funding Trends and Exits in the Dental Technologies Industry
Speaker: David Wanetick, CEO, Davos in the Desert
10:00 am – Breaking Developments in Dental Technologies
Learn about new technologies poised to hit the dental market. Gain insight into which new inventions will be most readily adopted by dental practitioners.
Speaker:
Dr. Jeremy N. Krell, DMD, MBA – Managing Partner – Revere Partners
10:45 am – Novodontics, LLC
Novadontics EHR (electronic health record) allows dental practices to manage patient intake, patient care, clinical charting, billing, and revenue cycle management. Vital measurements flowsheets give providers the ability to create baseline health data and monitor each patient’s health measurements over time. Providers can also use the iPad’s built-in cameras to take pictures and embed them in the patient’s record. Providers can also take advantage of Novodontics integrated telehealth software that allows users to conduct appointments from anywhere with no additional downloads.
Speaker:
Dr. Louie Al-Faraje – Founder & CEO – Novadontics
11:30 am – Planet DDS
Planet DDS is the leading provider of cloud-enabled dental software solutions, serving over 13,000 practices in the United States with over 118,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of solutions for dental practices, including Denticon Practice Management, Apteryx Cloud Imaging, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management and Legwork Practice Marketing.
Speaker:
Mike Huffaker – Chief Revenue Officer – Planet DDS
12:15 pm – Valuing Dental Practices
This session covers everything related to dental practices–from the cyclicality and seasonality to regulatory framework; from revenue breakdowns (recurring, nonrecurring, elective, critical) to payor sources (private pay, insurance, financing, care credit, Medicare); from investments in dental equipment to investments in marketing; and, from retention rates to utilization rates.
Speaker:
James Kelley – Director – Tavola Group
Other company presenters to be announced shortly. If you would like to nominate a company to present, please contact Lillian Grace at lillian@davosinthedesert.us.
Register now to listen to presentations from industry leaders and innovators. Free registration for members of Davos in the Desert; non-members can register now for just $10.
Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of dentistry!