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FDI Highlights 2025 World Dental Development Fund Recipients Advancing Community Oral Health Across Africa

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FDI Highlights 2025 World Dental Development Fund Recipients Advancing Community Oral Health Across Africa

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - The FDI World Dental Federation has named three innovative projects from Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania as recipients of the 2025 World Dental Development Fund (WDDF), underscoring a strong commitment to equitable access to oral health care in low-resource settings. Each project demonstrates how community-based initiatives can integrate dental care into broader health and social development programs.

Integrating Oral Health Into Nutrition Programs in Nigeria

In Oyo State, Nigeria, the NOMALnutrition initiative is redefining community health delivery by embedding oral health care within existing nutrition programmes. Partnering with six organizations that already support vulnerable populations such as children living on the street and elderly rural residents, the project will reach approximately 500 people each month.

Five Years of Global Impact: FDI's Tobacco Cessation Project Transforms Dental Practice Worldwide

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Five Years of Global Impact: FDI’s Tobacco Cessation Project Transforms Dental Practice Worldwide

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - Over the past five years, FDI World Dental Federation's Tobacco Cessation project has redefined the role of oral health professionals in combating one of the world's leading causes of preventable disease and death. By integrating evidence-based cessation strategies into dental practice, the initiative has empowered dentists and hygienists worldwide to help patients take meaningful steps toward quitting tobacco.

Building Global Capacity Through Education

Launched in 2020, the project established an ambitious goal: to embed tobacco cessation counseling directly into everyday dental care. FDI's interactive workshops-centered on the 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) and 5Rs (Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks, Repetition)-equip participants with the communication tools and clinical confidence needed to address tobacco use during routine appointments.

Digital Dentures Redefine Prosthetic Dentistry with Streamlined Workflows and Enhanced Patient Outcomes

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Digital Dentures Redefine Prosthetic Dentistry with Streamlined Workflows and Enhanced Patient Outcomes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 27, 2025 - Digital dentures are transforming prosthetic dentistry, delivering a precise, efficient, and patient-friendly alternative to traditional dentures. By leveraging advanced technologies like 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, and 3D printing, companies like SprintRay are pioneering a workflow that enhances comfort, fit, and aesthetics for patients, while reducing errors and appointment times for dental professionals.

Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology for Superior Results

Henry Schein Completes $250 Million Strategic Investment with KKR, Welcomes Industry Veteran Dan Daniel to Board

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FDA Weighs National Priority Vouchers for Merck’s Enlicitide and Sacituzumab Tirumotecan, Potentially Compressing Review Timelines

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has announced the successful completion of a $250 million strategic investment from global investment powerhouse KKR. The transaction marks a pivotal growth move, with KKR acquiring approximately 12% of Henry Schein’s common shares and strengthening its governance role with the appointment of two prominent executives to the company’s Board of Directors.

Strategic Growth Backed by Capital and Expertise

Henry Schein to Present at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, Showcasing Strategic Growth and Innovation

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Henry Schein to Present at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, Showcasing Strategic Growth and Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2025 - Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025. The event will be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, with Henry Schein's session scheduled for 1:20 p.m. Eastern Time.

This high-profile investor appearance underscores Henry Schein's continued momentum in delivering comprehensive health care solutions and showcases its strategic focus on long-term shareholder value, operational innovation, and global market leadership.

Highlighting Growth Strategy at a Premier Investor Forum

Dentsply Sirona Expands Global Footprint with Six DS World Events in 2025 to Advance Connected Dental Education

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Dentsply Sirona Expands Global Footprint with Six DS World Events in 2025 to Advance Connected Dental Education

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 12, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona, the world's leading manufacturer of professional dental solutions, has announced its comprehensive global schedule for the 2025 DS World clinical education series, solidifying its role as a key driver of innovation and learning in connected dentistry. With six high-impact events planned across key international markets, including first-time stops in Mexico City and Birmingham, the company continues to scale its commitment to professional development for dental clinicians worldwide.

Strategic Global Expansion Reflects Growing Demand

Dentsply Sirona Earns National Recognition for Corporate Responsibility and Expands Global Oral Health Access with Indigenous Clinic Launch

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Dentsply Sirona Earns National Recognition for Corporate Responsibility and Expands Global Oral Health Access with Indigenous Clinic Launch

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 11, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona, the world's leading manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, has once again been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, while also inaugurating a state-of-the-art digital dental clinic in an indigenous village in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The twin milestones underscore the company's strategic focus on sustainable dentistry and its long-term commitment to improving access to oral healthcare worldwide.

Recognition for Long-Term ESG Commitment

This marks the fourth time Dentsply Sirona has been honored in Newsweek's annual ranking, a testament to its robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives under its "BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World" program. The recognition affirms Dentsply Sirona's position as a B2B industry leader not only in dental innovation but also in corporate responsibility.

KaVo Launches Limited-Time Promotion on ELECTROmatic Premium Motor System to Boost Dental Practice Efficiency

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KaVo Launches Limited-Time Promotion on ELECTROmatic Premium Motor System to Boost Dental Practice Efficiency

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 11, 2025 - KaVo, a global leader in dental equipment innovation, is spotlighting its ELECTROmatic Premium motor system with a flash promotion running through May 30, 2025-offering dental professionals a timely opportunity to elevate their operatory performance with one of the most advanced electric handpiece systems on the market.

As dental practices seek greater operational efficiency, improved precision, and dependable tools that can handle daily clinical demands, the KaVo ELECTROmatic Premium has emerged as a strategic solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly into modern workflows, the system provides unmatched torque, speed, and versatility, redefining what dental professionals can expect from their most-used instrument: the handpiece.

Power, Precision, and Performance for Restorative and Endodontic Dentistry

Dentsply Sirona and AADOCR Celebrate Student Innovation with 2025 SCADA Awards

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Pfizer Deepens Cardiometabolic Push with Global YaoPharma Deal for Oral GLP-1 Candidate

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 11, 2025 – Dentsply Sirona, in partnership with the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), has officially announced the winners of the 2025 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) Awards. Unveiled during the Opening Ceremonies of the 54th AADOCR Annual Meeting in New York, the awards spotlight student-led research poised to shape the future of oral healthcare innovation.

Highlighting Student Research Excellence in Dental Science

The SCADA Awards, a globally recognized platform for emerging dental researchers, continue to elevate promising talent within clinical, public health, basic, and translational science disciplines. This year’s winners were selected from top-tier dental schools across the United States and honored for their research addressing key challenges and advancements in dentistry.

Post-Endodontic Restoration Gains Strategic Focus in Dentistry for Enhanced Longevity and Structural Integrity

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Post-Endodontic Restoration Gains Strategic Focus in Dentistry for Enhanced Longevity and Structural Integrity

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 5, 2025 - In the evolving landscape of restorative dentistry, post-endodontic restoration has emerged as a cornerstone of long-term tooth preservation strategies, offering clinicians and patients alike a pathway to restore function, aesthetics, and durability following root canal therapy. New insights from recent clinical literature highlight the increasing relevance of this specialized restorative approach for practitioners focused on optimizing patient outcomes and return on investment in dental care.

Driving Longevity Through Strategic Restoration