Date & Time
Oct. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. - Oct. 9, 2025, 7 p.m.
Organizer
Webinar Topic
From Dental Chair to Tech Founder: How Dentists Can Build the Next Big Thing in Dental Technology
Webinar Summary
Are you a dentist with a groundbreaking idea—or a nagging frustration—with how things are done in dentistry? Do you dream of starting a technology company to make practices more efficient, improve patient care, or transform the dental industry from within?
This webinar is designed for practicing dentists who are curious or ready to embark on the tech entrepreneurship journey, inspired by leaders like Dr. Mark Thoreson (Inflatrix.com) and Dr. Vajahat Yar Khan (DentTracks.com). It will provide step-by-step guidance, real-world stories, and practical insights for launching and scaling a dental technology startup.
Key Learning Objectives
- Identifying Opportunities: Learn how to spot pain points in dental practice workflows and turn them into startup ideas.
- From Clinician to Entrepreneur: Understand the mindset shift required to move from clinical care to business innovation.
- Validating Your Idea: Explore proven methods for testing your technology concept before making a significant investment.
- Navigating the Startup Journey: Discover the phases of product development, from prototyping to regulatory hurdles specific to dental technology.
- Building Your Team and Network: Learn strategies for forming effective partnerships, including technologists, investors, and advisors.
- Lessons from Dental Innovators: Hear case studies and stories from dentist-founders like Dr. Thoreson and Dr. Khan—what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently.
- Leveraging Trends: Get up to speed on the latest technologies—AI, robotics, cloud practice management, telehealth, and more—shaping the future of dentistry.
Who Should Attend
- Practicing dentists interested in innovation and entrepreneurship
- Dental professionals with ideas for software, devices, or workflow improvements
- Anyone curious about the intersection of dental care and technology
Special Features
- Live Q&A with successful dentist-founders
- Actionable resources and startup checklists
- Networking opportunities with peers and industry experts
