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

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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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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

Orthognathic Surgery Re-Emerges as Strategic Solution for Complex Skeletal Malocclusions

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Orthognathic Surgery Re-Emerges as Strategic Solution for Complex Skeletal Malocclusions

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 5, 2025 - In a dental landscape increasingly dominated by minimally invasive approaches, orthognathic surgery-supported by pre- and post-surgical orthodontics-is regaining prominence as a critical solution for addressing complex skeletal deformities that fall beyond the scope of traditional orthodontics.

This resurgent interest is not merely cosmetic. When aesthetic, functional, and long-term stability outcomes are considered, orthognathic surgery emerges as a high-ROI treatment path for select cases. It effectively bridges orthodontic limitations by offering predictable, stable results where skeletal discrepancies compromise both occlusion and facial harmony.

Orthognathic Surgery: A Modern Answer to Structural Challenges

Digital Dentistry Reshaping Aesthetic Treatment: Benefits, Innovations, and Market Impacts

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Prototyping and On-Demand Manufacturing Gain Strategic Importance in Next-Generation Medical Device Development

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 5, 2025 - The integration of digital technology in dentistry is revolutionizing how dental professionals approach aesthetic treatments, offering enhanced predictability, improved patient engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration-while also presenting operational and financial challenges for broader adoption.

Once a futuristic concept, digital dentistry has now become a foundational component in modern dental practices. With advanced software tools like Digital Smile Design (DSD) and the Digital Smile System enabling highly personalized smile simulations, the field is experiencing a strategic shift that enhances both patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.

Transforming Smile Design Through Digital Innovation

Ecosite Elements Showcased in Inside Dentistry for Breakthrough Esthetic Restoration

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 5, 2025 – Ecosite Elements, a leading composite restorative solution, has been prominently featured in the May 2025 issue of Inside Dentistry, spotlighting its clinical effectiveness through a comprehensive case report authored by Dr. Jeff Lineberry. The report highlights a 32-year-old patient presenting with multiple anterior tooth fractures, successfully treated using Ecosite Elements for a highly esthetic and functional outcome.

This feature underscores Ecosite Elements’ growing reputation among dental professionals as a go-to choice for restorative excellence. With a focus on esthetics, efficiency, and material adaptability, the case study demonstrates how modern composite technologies are transforming chairside outcomes and supporting better long-term patient care.

Clinical Precision and Esthetic Performance