Calling All Oral Health Entrepreneurs and Innovators:
Pitch Your Ideas for a $50,000 Prize!
Do you have a groundbreaking innovation that could revolutionize oral healthcare? Whether you’re just getting started or have been developing your concept for years, The Great Oral Health Pitch is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! We’re giving you a platform to turn your brilliant idea into reality, and it all kicks off at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting on February 21, 2026 at 9am – 12pm, McCormick Place West, 2301 S. Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL, Dusable Room/CC 21.
What is “The Great Oral Health Pitch: Innovate, Elevate, and Generate Your Idea to Advance Oral Health”?
This exciting program offers a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs to transform their innovative ideas into compelling, investor-ready pitches. Join us at the Greater New York Dental Meeting for a “Shark Tank”-style event, where a panel of industry experts will provide real-time feedback, strategic insights, and guidance to help you perfect your pitch.
Participants gain invaluable exposure, mentorship, and networking opportunities with leading voices in oral healthcare. One standout presenter will receive a $2,000 cash prize and the chance to advance to the final round, where they’ll compete against the winners from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting and California Dental Association Meeting.
The ultimate winner will be awarded the Great Oral Health Pitch Grand Prize—a $50,000+ sponsorship package, including cash support, business launch marketing, product and service partnerships, and high-impact networking to propel their idea into reality.
Who Can Participate?
The Great Oral Health Pitch is open to anyone with a bold idea to improve oral healthcare. We welcome participation from individuals and organizations across the oral health community, including:
- Young professionals and early-career entrepreneurs
- Dental and dental hygiene students
- Dental service organizations (DSOs)
- Office staff and practice managers
- Innovators and startups in the early stages of development
Whether you’re a student with a fresh perspective or a team ready to disrupt the industry, this is your opportunity to share your vision and make an impact.
How Do I Participate?
1. Prepare a pitch deck that showcases your innovative idea.
2. Present your idea at our live pitch competition in front of a panel of industry experts. You’ll receive personalized feedback to help sharpen your pitch.
3. Automatically enter for a chance to win a sponsorship package worth more $50,000 grand prize in cash, business support, and exclusive networking!
Why Attend?
1. Learn: Get insights and mentorship from leaders in oral healthcare.
2. Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and potential investors.
3. Win: Be in the running for a game-changing prize package that will help launch your idea into the future of oral health.
Don’t miss your chance to innovate, elevate, and generate! Mark your calendars for February 2026 at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, IL and take the first step toward making your dream a reality.
Meet the Panelists
Coming soon….