Dentalcorp Launches First Annual Dental Technology Demo Day Offers US$100,000 in Investment and Feasibility Test Opportunity
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Demo Day offers dental technology startups working on AI, software, and more the opportunity to demonstrate their solution in front of expert judges and investors with a US$100,000 investment and a potential pilot within Dentalcorp’s 600-practice North American network. He lives in Orlando, June 24
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Dentalcorp, one of the largest dental support organizations in North America, today announced its Demo Day, a live dental technology competition taking place on June 24 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event will award a US$100,000 SAFE investment and a potential testing opportunity to a successful company, with access to a network of more than 600 practices serving 5.7 million patients annually.
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Applications are open now until May 15th. Up to 10 finalists will be selected on May 22 and invited to deliver live technical demonstrations in front of a panel of expert judges and an audience of dental industry executives, investors, and employees.
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“We’ve built the best dental network in North America. The clinical standards, the operational infrastructure, the people who come in every day and make it work. What we’re doing with Demo Day opens that up. If you’ve built a technology that can really improve the way teeth are delivered, there’s no better place to prove it. This is not a competition that gives a check and we’re partnering with +00 to help. The right scale of the solution. of dental technology in North America.” – Nate Tchaplia, President, Dentalcorp
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The Basis of Proving Dental Composition
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Demo Day bridges the gap between promising dental technology and real-world clinical deployment, addressing a challenge that has historically limited innovation throughout the dental industry. Rather than a traditional competition, winners will demonstrate their technology in action, answer questions from a panel of judges, and compete for a prize package designed for clinical access and long-term growth, not just money.
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Relevant technologies include dental AI diagnostics, computer vision, imaging technology, workflow automation, predictive analytics, patient engagement, and practice management solutions. Companies in the prototype, beta, or market-ready stage are all encouraged to apply.
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What the Winner Gets
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The winning company will receive:
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- $100,000 SAFE (Simple Equity Futures Agreement) investment
- Clinical trial opportunity throughout Dentalcorp’s North American practice network
- Strategic consulting from Dentalcorp’s leadership and technology teams
- Appearances before dental industry executives and investors attending the event
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All finalists will receive a $2,000 travel grant and live demo exposure to a select professional audience.
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“What sets this apart from most of the competition is the deployment approach. SAFE’s investment is meaningful, but reaching 600+ practices and 5.7 million patient touch points is an opportunity to validate a clinic that most dental startups don’t get. That’s what the Dental Innovation Alliance is looking for, and that’s what the best innovators in this space need.” – Kentucky Morrow, Partner, Dental Innovation Alliance
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Expert Judging Panel
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Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of dental industry leaders and technology investors, including:
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- Nate TchapliaPresident, Dentalcorp
- Dr. Amarjit RihalClinical Director of Operations, Dentalcorp
- Kentucky MorrowPartner, Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA)
- Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Strategic Officer, Henry Schein One
- Dr. Zarah AliDirector of Strategy and Growth, VideaHealth
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Judges will evaluate submissions on clinical value, workflow integration, economic profitability of dental practices, marketing potential, and strategic alignment with Dentalcorp’s vision for sustainable dentistry.
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How to apply
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Applications are submitted through the official Demo Day website at frictionlessdentistry.com. There is no application fee. Each applicant is limited to one post. Winners must be ready to deliver a live technology demonstration at the Orlando event on June 24, 2026.
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Important Dates
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Apps are open:
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Application deadline:
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Winners announced:
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Demo Date:
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June 24, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
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About Dentalcorp
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Dentalcorp is one of the largest and fastest growing dental support organizations in North America, operating a network of more than 600 practices with more than 5.7 million patient visits annually. Dentalcorp partners with leading dental professionals to deliver technology-enabled care through its frictionless dentistry model, removing operational and administrative barriers that hinder clinical efficiency. For more information, visit dentalcorp.com.
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About the Dentalcorp demo day
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Dentalcorp Demo Day is an annual live dental technology showcase featuring the most promising dental AI, software, and software-enabled startups with the clinical network, funding, and mentorship needed to scale. The first event will be held on June 24, 2026 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Applications are open until May 15, 2026 at frictionlessdentistry.com.
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