American Dental Association President Richard Rosato, D.M.D. found a receptive audience when he shared the concept behind the ADA’s Oral Health 2050 Initiative while participating in a panel discussion at the 2026 Dental VIP Summit.
Taking place Feb. 18 in Chicago, the Summit brought together dental innovators, leaders and investors for a full day of lectures, panel discussions and presentations focused on the future of the dental industry and oral health care. The day culminated with a panel discussion about the importance of strategic collaboration featuring Dr. Rosato.
Moderated by immediate past ADA president Brett Kessler, D.D.S., the panel also included Ryan Hungate, D.D.S., chief clinical and strategy officer at Henry Schein One; Aman Kaur, D.M.D., founder and president of Women in DSO; Eric Shirley, CEO of VistaApex Solutions; Heather Trombley, president and COO of DENTALEZ; and Jason Woods, vice president of strategy and innovation at Delta Dental of Minnesota.
Source: ADA president discusses Oral Health 2050 Initiative at dental innovators event / ADA News