Dentsply Sirona Marks 10 Years of WaveOne® Gold, Reinforcing Leadership in Endodontic Innovation

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Dentsply Sirona Marks 10 Years of WaveOne® Gold, Reinforcing Leadership in Endodontic Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 24, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona is celebrating a decade of clinical impact with WaveOne® Gold, the company's flagship reciprocating file system that has revolutionized endodontic workflows globally. Launched in 2015, WaveOne® Gold continues to deliver procedural consistency and confidence for clinicians, backed by scientific validation and a legacy of innovation in root canal therapy.

Decade-Long Impact on Clinical Efficiency and Confidence

Since its debut, WaveOne® Gold has reshaped the practice of endodontics by offering a simplified single-file approach to root canal shaping. Leveraging a proprietary gold heat-treated alloy, the system enhances flexibility and fatigue resistance-key attributes that improve procedural predictability and reduce chair time. Used in more than 130 countries, WaveOne® Gold has become a staple in dental practices worldwide.

Dentsply Sirona and AADOCR Launch Research Award to Support Early-Career Dentist-Scientists

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Dentsply Sirona, in collaboration with the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the SCADA Alumni Association, has announced a new initiative to fund early-career research in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology. The AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award will provide up to $10,000 to emerging dentist-scientists pursuing academic careers.

New award aims to strengthen academic pathways in dental research

The new award was created to support dentist-scientists, including SCADA program alumni, in their research careers. The award’s immediate goal is to support early-stage dentist-scientists such as post-doctoral scholars and pre-tenure faculty members, with a long-term objective of increasing the number of successfully funded dentist-scientists at the higher ranks in science and academia in the fields of dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) biology.

Dentsply Sirona Urges Industry-Wide Shift Toward Sustainable Dental Packaging

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Dentsply Sirona Urges Industry-Wide Shift Toward Sustainable Dental Packaging

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 24, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona is calling on the global dental industry to strengthen its commitment to sustainable packaging, aligning with World Environment Day 2025 and accelerating efforts under its "BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World" strategy. As part of its Healthy Planet pillar, the company aims to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2030, reinforcing its leadership role in advancing environmentally responsible practices across dental care.

Driving Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Packaging accounts for a significant share of waste in the dental industry and beyond. In the U.S., it makes up 63% of municipally collected garbage, while in dentistry it is the largest contributor to plastic waste. Dentsply Sirona is actively addressing this issue by implementing circular economy principles-reduce, reuse, and recycle-into its packaging systems.

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Dentsply Sirona Calls on Dental Professionals to Join FDI's 2025 Sustainability Summit and Explore New Educational Course

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Dentsply Sirona Calls on Dental Professionals to Join FDI’s 2025 Sustainability Summit and Explore New Educational Course

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 24, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability in dentistry by co-sponsoring the FDI World Dental Federation's 2025 Sustainability in Dentistry Summit and supporting the launch of a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focused on actionable sustainable practices.

The summit, taking place virtually on June 5 and 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM EST / 04:00 to 05:30 CEST, aims to bring together global dental professionals to explore practical solutions for a more sustainable future in dentistry. The event also marks the debut of FDI's second free MOOC, "Tackling Common Challenges to Sustainable Dentistry." Registration is free of charge, and Dentsply Sirona is encouraging dental professionals, students, and industry stakeholders worldwide to participate.

Driving Engagement Through Strategic Partnerships

DATEV Enhances Print Capabilities with Ricoh Pro VC40000 Investment

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh has announced that DATEV eG, one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, has invested in the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000 to boost productivity and set new standards in print production across its high-volume output operations.

With over one billion printed pages annually, DATEV operates a powerful Digital & Print Solution Center to support communication between businesses and their clients and employees. The addition of Ricoh’s high-speed inkjet system is expected to enhance throughput, reduce turnaround times, and drive efficiency in both standard and high-quality print applications.

Driving Performance Through Technology Integration

Ricoh Germany Recognizes Top Channel Partners with 2025 ‘Partner of the Year’ Awards

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh Germany has honored its most successful German channel partners with the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2025, acknowledging excellence in growth, innovation, and strategic collaboration during its virtual Partner Kickoff event.

The awards celebrate leading performance across Ricoh’s core business areas: Ricoh Graphic Communications, Application Services, and Office Print. This year, the Office Print category recognized two winners to reflect varying business sizes and regional market dynamics. Each award recipient demonstrated significant year-over-year revenue growth, highlighting their strong market position and exemplary partnership with Ricoh.

Celebrating Strategic Growth Across Key Segments

Ricoh recognized the following partners for outstanding achievements in 2025:

Ricoh Europe Study Highlights Productivity Gap: Spain Leads, Germany Falls Behind

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals significant disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain taking the lead and Germany ranking near the bottom. The research underscores the crucial role of modern workplace technology in enabling effective collaboration and driving economic performance.

Spain Outperforms Peers in Workplace Productivity

According to the study conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, 92% of Spanish employees consider themselves highly productive—placing Spain at the top of the productivity index. In contrast, Germany ranks fifth among the surveyed countries, trailing nearly ten percentage points behind Spain.

Dentsply Sirona Appoints Matthew E. Garth as Chief Financial Officer

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Dentsply Sirona Appoints Matthew E. Garth as Chief Financial Officer

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona has announced the appointment of Matthew E. Garth as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 30, 2025. The company strengthens its executive leadership at a pivotal time in its transformation strategy, bringing on board a finance veteran with nearly 30 years of experience across global corporations.

Mr. Garth most recently served as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, where he played a vital role in stabilizing operations and driving long-term financial planning. His background also includes senior roles at Minerals Technologies Inc. and Alcoa Corporation, making him well-positioned to support Dentsply Sirona's continued strategic and operational evolution.

Bringing Financial Discipline to Strategic Transformation

Dentsply Sirona Renews Women in DSO® Partnership to Strengthen Global Inclusion Strategy

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Dentsply Sirona Renews Women in DSO® Partnership to Strengthen Global Inclusion Strategy

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to workplace diversity and equity by renewing its strategic partnership with Women in DSO® through 2025. The move reinforces the company's broader "BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World" sustainability framework and its goal to foster inclusivity across the dental industry.

As a founding member of Women in DSO®, Dentsply Sirona continues to invest in mentorship programs, speaking platforms, and exclusive access to major industry events such as DS World. This renewed alliance highlights the company's sustained efforts to elevate women leaders in dental service organizations and shape a more inclusive industry landscape.

Advancing Diversity in a Changing Industry

Dentsply Sirona and High Point University Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Dental Education

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Dentsply Sirona and High Point University Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Dental Education

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona and High Point University (HPU) have announced a long-term collaboration that marks a significant step forward in the evolution of dental education, pairing cutting-edge technology with an innovative academic model designed to prepare practice-ready dental professionals.

Equipping the Next Generation with Practice-Ready Skills

The partnership, launching in summer 2025, will see Dentsply Sirona provide advanced equipment and digital solutions to HPU's Workman School of Dental Medicine. This includes fully-integrated Intego Treatment Centers, Primescan intraoral scanners, Primemill units, Primeprint 3D printing solutions, and CEREC software-technologies already shaping modern clinical environments.

Through this initiative, students will gain hands-on training in real-world settings, benefiting from: