Attending SmileCon 2025? So is Levitate!

Levitate is excited to be exhibiting at the American Dental Association's SmileCon 2025 conference from October 23-25 in Washington D.C. If you're an independent dental practice owner or part of a dental team, be sure to stop by Booth 875 to connect with our team and learn how we help practices build stronger patient relationships and grow their businesses.

SmileCon 2025 at a Glance

For dentists, SmileCon 2025 is a vital opportunity to stay current on clinical trends, management strategies, and new technology. Here are the essential details for attending:

  • Dates: Thursday, October 23 - Saturday, October 25
  • Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
  • Host: American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Who’s attending? Dentists, dental teams, and dental professionals at all stages of their careers looking to advance oral and whole-person health. 
  • Exhibiting Hours: Dental Central is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
  • Our Booth: Booth 875

What We're Looking Forward to at SmileCon 2025

The three-day conference offers an incredible lineup of educational opportunities, industry insights, and networking. We're especially excited about sessions that focus on both the cutting-edge of clinical care and the fundamental strategies for successful practice management.

Key Sessions to Attend

With over 101 sessions available, two stand out as must-attends for dental professionals looking to optimize their practice for the future:

  • An Introduction to AI in Oral Healthcare
    • When: Thursday, October 23, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM ET
    • Speakers: Alexander Lee, DMD, and Hubert K. Chan, DDS
    • Why it Matters: This session will demystify key AI concepts and provide practical ways to integrate artificial intelligence into daily clinical tasks, helping attendees critically evaluate emerging technologies for better efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • 10 Top Management Tools for a Successful Practice
    • When: Thursday, October 23, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
    • Speaker: Lois J. Banta
    • Why it Matters: This course is essential for dentists and their teams, outlining the top 10 necessary systems for maintaining strong production, collections, and long-term success, including strategies for hiring, training, and effective communication.

Inspirational Keynote and Celebrations

Make time for these inspiring events on the schedule:

  • Inspirational Keynote: Filmmaker and entrepreneur Brett Culp will share his powerful storytelling to inspire and motivate attendees.
  • Changemakers Celebration: Held on Friday, October 24, this event honors the future of dentistry by recognizing recipients of prestigious annual awards, including the ADA Humanitarian Award and the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research.

Exploring the Dental Central Hub

The exhibit hall, known as Dental Central, is the place to be, featuring:

  • Industry Hub: Check out top brands and their game-changing new products.
  • ADA Hub: Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits through expert insights and interactive sessions, and learn how to leverage your ADA membership.
  • Social Impact Hub: Participate in projects and events dedicated to improving oral health access.
  • Tailgate: Don't miss the lite bites and fun on Saturday, October 25!

Our Presence: Connecting with the Dental Community

SmileCon is a unique chance to meet thousands of dental professionals, industry leaders, and academic partners face-to-face.

Meet New Friends & Neighbors in Dental Central

We love connecting with the community, and we're looking forward to being surrounded by great neighbors in Dental Central. 

In an industry focused on personal care, maintaining a connection with patients outside of the chair is critical. Levitate is a relationship marketing platform built specifically to help independent practices cultivate long-term patient loyalty without adding administrative burden to your team.

Our Services for Independent Dental Practices:

Levitate's platform provides the tools to nurture patient relationships, which is far more cost-effective than constantly acquiring new ones. We help you stay top-of-mind by enabling:

  • Personalized, Targeted Communication: Send tailored, non-spammy emails and texts that look and sound like they came directly from you. Perfect for sending follow-up notes, seasonal greetings, or educational content.
  • Custom Content: Our platform features content designed for dental practices, making it simple to maintain consistent, valuable communication across channels ensuring patients keep you top-of-mind and book their next appointment with you.
  • Online Reputation Management: Easily generate and manage positive online reviews to strengthen your digital authority and attract new local patients.
  • Centralized Contact Management: Keep track of personal details about your patients—like their family names or recent travel plans—so your communication is always authentic and builds genuine rapport.

By focusing on these personal touches at scale, Levitate helps you transform transactional interactions into loyal, lifelong patient relationships.

Come Say Hi at Booth 875!

We can't wait to meet you! You can find the Levitate team at Booth 875, conveniently located near the food and beverage lounge in Dental Central.

See Your Practice’s Online Health Score

Stop by our booth for a free, no-obligation demo and a chance to get your Free Online Health Score. In just a few minutes, you can:

  • See how your practice's website and online presence stacks up against your local competitors.
  • Learn concrete, actionable steps to improve your online visibility, patient communication, and retention.

Whether you're a current client—we'd love for you to swing by and say hi to the team in person!—or you're looking for a better way to communicate with your patients, our team is ready to chat.

We can't wait to meet you in D.C.!

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