In this HBI webinar, we play host to an oral health provider and a health insurer to discuss consumer-centric trends in oral health and how technology and AI are addressing evolving needs.

We are delighted to be joined by Sara Dalmasso, Head of Enterprise Solutions and member of the Executive Management Board, Straumann Group, and Dr. Neil Sikka, a dentist at Bupa Dental Moorgate and the Chief Dental Officer within Bupa UK Insurance.

We will explore case studies and have an interactive discussion on the future of patient care and the shifting landscape, the relationship between oral health and overall health, and the importance of understanding the mouth-body connection, which will transform how dentistry is practiced. 

We will also dive into technology and AI in dentistry — exploring how their integration is set to disrupt the industry by placing the consumer at the center, with a greater emphasis on preventive care.
 

Speakers include: 

Sara Dalmasso, Head of Enterprise Solutions and member of the Executive Management Board, Straumann Group  

Sara Dalmasso is a Senior Business Executive with a wealth of experience in the Healthcare industry. She has held several leadership positions at Omnicell and GE Healthcare, where she has demonstrated her ability to grow franchises and lead diverse teams toward sustainable growth and margin expansion. Sara’s career included a variety of Operations, Sales, Marketing, Professional Services and General Management roles at GE Healthcare across different geographies and based in several countries. Sara has broad European experience in Digital Healthcare and is recognized as a creative business strategist and an influencing leader.

Dr. Neil Sikka, a dentist at Bupa Dental Moorgate and the Chief Dental Officer within Bupa UK Insurance.

In 1987, Dr Neil Sikka graduated from Leeds University and moved to London to start his dental career. In 1992, he opened his first practice, Barbican Dental Care, in London. After many years of growing the portfolio to 10 practices, it was acquired by Bupa, and Neil transitioned into the business as Chief Dental Officer for Bupa UK Insurance. In 2024, he was appointed Director of Dentistry at Bupa Dental Care, to grow engagement with the clinical community of more than 8,000 people. Neil continues to work in practice one day a week. He is passionate about clinical advisory, corporate relations, community support, and how these elements fit into a successful patient care journey. He also has a special interest in the increased understanding of the mouth/body connection, which will change the role of dental practice in the future.
 

Moderated by Rakshitha Narasimhan, Data Journalist, HBI

This discussion is only available to HBI, Intelligence and Deals + Insights Members and HBI 2025 Delegates. 

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This event is for HBI customers. However, the first 50 non-customer registrants qualify for a free guest pass. Be quick and register now as places are limited.

PLUS by registering for these webinars you will receive:

• Access to the HBI Dentistry Community - a professional forum where you'll find rich content dedicated to dentistry topics