Business International

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.

GSK to join health-care programme for poorest children

LONDON, UK: Global health-care company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has entered into a new partnership with Save the Children, an independent organisation that helps children in need around the world. The collaboration aims at tackling some of the leading causes of newborn and infant death. Their aim is to provide children in the most remote and marginalised communities with basic health care.

With growth in China, GlamSmile targets expansion

BEIJING, China: Cosmetic dentistry provider GlamSmile continues to grow in China. According to the Beijing company, it generated more than 4.5 million in revenue in local currency from its four veneer studios last month. It has also announced that it is currently in the process of hiring new staff for the three new studios it intends to open later this year in several cities in south central China.

Newest developments in the European dental prosthetics and CAD/CAM devices segments

The European dental prosthetics and CAD/CAM devices segments are currently experiencing two opposing forces that will determine the future of these segments. On the one hand, the eurozone crisis is far from being over. Southern European countries such as Spain, Italy and to some extent France are going through an economic downturn, which is delaying dental restorations and slowing down industry growth. On the other hand, the segments are growing at a significant pace owing to technological innovations ...

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.

Straumann bets on Emdogain

MONACO: The use of Emdogain, an enamel matrix derivative (EMD), in the treatment of bony defects and gingival recession was the focus of Straumann’s hands-on workshop at the International Osteology Symposium. The practical course, designed to enhance and develop skills in periodontal regenerative surgery and presented by Italian professor Giovanni Zucchelli, also covered flap design, simplified papilla preservation, as well as suturing and post-operative care.

DENTSPLY Implants presents in Monaco, invites to World Summit

MONACO: Expanding its global market presence, DENTSPLY Implants is currently presenting its extensive portfolio of implant solutions at the International Osteology Symposium. Also on display at the exhibition in the Grimaldi Forum are a number of bone-regeneration products, as well as digital and professional development tools.

Straumann to cut 200 jobs by the end of the year

BASEL, Switzerland: On Monday, Straumann announced that the company will intensify measures to reduce operational costs, including a significant headcount reduction, owing to negative revenue developments. In the first three months of the year, the specialist in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry generated 6 per cent less revenue than in the comparative period last year.

EU dental biomaterial market expected to grow significantly

TORONTO, Canada: According to a recently published report, the ageing population and the growing awareness of available dental treatment options will contribute to a strong expansion of the European market for dental biomaterials. Their use will increase significantly alongside dental implant procedures up to 2021. Revenues are expected to grow to over €287 million (US$375 million).

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.

Japanese corp close to market entry in the Philippines

PASAY CITY, the Philippines: The Lion Corporation has announced that the launch of its Philippines Peerless Lion joint venture is in its final stages. The first products, ranging from toothbrushes to mouthwash, are anticipated to be distributed from the middle of this year, representatives of both companies disclosed during a convention held by the Philippine Dental Association in Pasay City last week.