DEO Fall Summit 2026: Scaling Dental Groups with AI and Operational Excellence

The DEO Summit is the go-to event for dental entrepreneurs building multi-location practices. With 400–500 attendees of dental group founders, CEOs, and operations leaders, it is the most focused gathering for emerging dental groups actively seeking technology to scale.

Why DEO Summit Matters

DEO members are the fastest-growing segment of organized dentistry — dental entrepreneurs who own 3–50+ locations and are actively scaling. Unlike larger conferences, the DEO Summit is intimate and action-oriented. Attendees come specifically to find solutions, share playbooks, and make vendor decisions. These are the groups most likely to adopt AI front desk automation because they are growing faster than they can hire.

Key Topics for 2026

• Scaling operations without proportional headcount — how AI voice agents and automation reduce the need to hire at every new location
• Standardizing patient communication across locations — consistent scheduling, recall, and follow-up across 10, 20, or 50+ offices
• Revenue cycle optimization — automating insurance verification, collections, and billing workflows
• De novo vs. acquisition growth strategies — operational playbooks for both models
• Talent retention and culture — reducing front desk burnout through technology

Who Should Attend

This summit is ideal for dental group founders, practice owners with 3+ locations, DSO operations leaders, dental PE-backed groups, and technology vendors serving the emerging dental group market. DEO membership is required for some events — check deodentalgroup.com for details.

Attendance & Foot Traffic

DEO Summits draw 400–500 attendees. The audience is exclusively dental group leaders with purchasing authority — making every conversation high-value. The intimate format enables deeper vendor-buyer relationships than larger trade shows.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Date: September 18-20, 2026

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