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Henry Schein ranks among 300 largest corporations in US

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein, one of the world's largest providers of health care products, has announced that it now ranks No. 296 on the Fortune 500 list, an annual list of the top 500 corporations compiled and published by the Fortune magazine. Last year, the company had net sales of $8.9 billion.

Digital dentistry in dental prosthetics is growing rapidly in the US

Despite recovering from a formally recessed U.S. market, many patients continue to opt away from expensive, elective dental procedures. The market for dental prosthetics, encompassing crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, veneers and dentures has remained relatively stable over the past couple of years. However, economy products such as monolithic restorations produced with CAD/CAM technology are driving unit sales.

Interview: 'Progress is not realized until technology is available to the masses'

At the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, Ultradent launched a new restorative option with the Edelweiss composite veneer system. Company president Dr. Dan Fischer sat down with Dental Tribune Online to speak briefly about the concept behind the unique system and its advantages compared with commonly used ceramics.

Henry Schein celebrates Earth Day and enters facility agreement

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: In celebration of international Earth Day, worldwide provider of health care products Henry Schein announced yesterday that it has helped plant more than 6,500 trees as part of an environment project during the past year. In addition, the company disclosed that it has entered into a facility agreement of up to $300 million.

National dental spending flat since 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: New analysis released by the American Dental Association indicates that overall spending on dental care has remained flat in recent years, despite the fact that per-patient dental spending by Baby Boomers and seniors increased. Two research briefs released by the ADA’s Health Policy Resources Center bolster previous statistics showing that adult dental visits have been declining from 2000 to 2010, leading to less spending on dentistry and oral care.

BIOLASE signs royalty agreement with Lambda

IRVINE, Calif., USA: This week, international dental laser manufacturer BIOLASE announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lambda, an Italian laser company. The agreement involves payment from Lambda for past royalties and established royalty rates for future sales involving BIOLASE’s technology.

Implants market projected to exceed $6.5 billion by 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The global dental implants market is projected to exceed $6.5 billion by 2018, according to a report by Research and Markets, a publisher of international market research and market data. The market is set to grow at a sizable pace given the growing volumes of implant procedures, aging demographics, favorable pricing points, higher awareness levels, enhanced aesthetic value, and increasing preference for premium products.

BIOMET 3i and Sirona announce collaboration

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., USA: Biomet 3i, specialist in dental implants and abutments, and Sirona Dental Systems, one of the world's largest manufacturers of dental technology, have teamed up to create digital solutions that facilitate esthetic restorations.

Dental material manufacturers support oral health project

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Global supplier of dental materials, Ivoclar Vivadent, and 3M ESPE, provider of dental restorative products and services worldwide, have donated a considerable sum of money and dental products to a charitable program that provides oral health care to people in need.

Henry Schein to buy Maddox Practice Group

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif./ MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: On Monday, international dental product supplier Henry Schein announced that the Maddox Practice Group (MPG) will become part of its Professional Practice Transitions. With the acquisition of the Newport-based company, Henry Schein expects to strengthen its presence in California.

University of Miami honors BIOMET 3i for collaborative support

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., USA: The University of Miami recently honored BIOMET 3i and a host of other organizations with a Heroes For Hope award, for helping support the university’s numerous medical clinics. Through support from BIOMET 3i, the university’s dental clinic is able to provide care for hundreds of patients who are either HIV positive, have challenging dental cases and/or seek low-cost, quality treatment.

Henry Schein partners with ADA to help children in need

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: Henry Schein, one of the world's largest providers of health care products, and its suppliers have joined the American Dental Association in the annual Give Kids A Smile program in order to provide dental services to underserved children.