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:
- 66 state-of-the-art simulation stations
- A fully outfitted digital lab with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools
- Community-based dental hubs offering immersive clinical experience
The comprehensive technology portfolio will also feature Heliodent and Orthophos CBCTs, ultrasonic scalers, handpieces, implant systems, and a wide range of dental consumables.
A Multi-Site Commitment to Innovation and Community Care
To reinforce this collaboration, HPU will grant Dentsply Sirona naming rights for the “Advanced Simulation Lab” and community hubs in High Point, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro. These hubs will carry the designation “Powered by Dentsply Sirona” for the next 15 years, symbolizing a sustained commitment to excellence in dental training and community service.
Bruce Peatey, Group Vice President, Americas at Dentsply Sirona, highlighted the strategic vision behind the partnership: “We know the future of dentistry lies in the seamless integration of advanced technology into education and practice. This partnership with High Point University represents an exciting and rare opportunity to transform dental education. By equipping HPU’s simulation clinic, digital lab, and community hubs with our cutting-edge workflow solutions, we are empowering students to master the tools, techniques, and connected ecosystems that define modern dentistry. Our goal is for HPU graduates to not only be practice-ready but also leaders in delivering innovative, connected, and patient-centered care.”
A Disruptive Model Redefining Dental Education
HPU’s forward-looking curriculum design reimagines traditional structures. In the first two years, students train in simulation labs and begin early clinical work in community settings. The final two years shift fully into these community-based hubs, where students manage more complex procedures, ensuring consistent exposure to patient care.
“At the heart of this partnership is our commitment to our students,” said Dr. Kevin Cain, Senior Associate Dean, Workman School of Dental Medicine. “By integrating Dentsply Sirona’s advanced technologies into every stage of their education, we’re giving our students the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a setting that mirrors the future of dentistry. This collaboration ensures they graduate not just ready to practice, but ready to lead.”
Dr. Ali Shazib, DMD, echoed this sentiment: “The partnership between Dentsply Sirona and Workman School of Dental Medicine combines innovation and life skills to transform and elevate healthcare and education. This bold and progressive partnership will provide our learners, faculty, and team members to explore collaborations in research, education, clinical care, and quality assurance. Our patients, faculty, and learners all win from this partnership.”
Strategic Impact Across the Dental Industry
This alliance underscores the growing convergence between education and clinical technology in dentistry. As institutions prioritize community-based care, interprofessional collaboration, and technological fluency, the Dentsply Sirona–HPU model sets a benchmark for future academic-industry collaborations.
To learn more about Dentsply Sirona, visit www.dentsplysirona.com
To explore High Point University’s dental program, visit www.highpoint.edu/dental-medicine