CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Danaher Corporation announced Monday that it has

entered into a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding AG, the world

leader in implant dentistry.

Over the past 40 years, Nobel Biocare has established itself as a

pioneer in nearly every aspect of implant dentistry — from PI Brânemark’s discovery of

osseointegration, to Procera digital prosthetic solutions and treating fully edentulous patients. In

doing so, Nobel Biocare has dramatically changed the lives of millions of patients. Implants and

prosthetics are one of the most exciting categories in dentistry today, offering a unique

opportunity for dental professionals to deliver long-term solutions to women and men who

desire a smile that is both beautiful and functional.

With the ways in which technology and

materials science continue to shape the implant dentistry workflow, bringing Nobel Biocare to

the dental platform upholds Danaher’s commitment to be a world leader in dentistry.

Nobel Biocare will be a cornerstone of the dental platform. With the addition of Nobel Biocare,

Danaher will be the strongest consumable and equipment player in the dental industry, with

sales approaching $3 billion. Dental implants is a $3.5 billion market with attractive long-term

growth drivers, including an aging population, growing income in high-growth markets and low

penetration rates of dental implants in most geographies today. With this acquisition, Danaher

will have an unmatched position in dental implants with Nobel Biocare in the premium segment

and the Implant Direct joint venture in the value segment; the company plans to further invest in

both these segments.

Nobel Biocare will operate as a stand-alone company within Danaher’s

dental platform, maintaining its own brand and identity. Implant Direct will remain as a standalone

joint venture with no change in its go to market strategy.

“We will continue to invest in a wide range of dental technologies and innovations to better

serve our customers. Bringing Nobel Biocare’s deep expertise in implant dentistry, digital

prosthetics and software solutions together with our extensive knowledge in 3D imaging,

intraoral scanning and digital restorative solutions will further enable us to optimize and

integrate workflows. This will lead to better clinical outcomes, shorter treatment times and fewer

office visits to the benefit of patients and dental practitioners,” said Henk van Duijnhoven,

Senior Vice President of Danaher’s dental platform. “This combination will further support our

business strategy and position our dental business for future growth.”

Danaher’s dental platform reaches 99% of all dental practices through an extensive network of

dealer partners as well as direct sales. It will continue its strategy of working closely with its

highly valued distribution partners as well as direct sales to maximize market access for all its

brands.

“Nobel Biocare’s leadership team has done an outstanding job creating a strong platform for

future growth over the last couple of years,” van Duijnhoven added. “Our team is excited to

work with CEO Richard Laube and the Nobel Biocare team to build on their efforts toward

continued innovation, growth and business improvement. We look forward to welcoming all

Nobel Biocare’s associates, customers and key opinion leaders to the Danaher team.”

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – As a part of continuing expansion into the dental manufacturing business, Keystone Industries announced they have acquired Enamelite, a company with leading product designs using nano-particle size technology to produce spray ceramics and powders for dental use. With this acquisition, Keystone strengthens their role as a leading manufacturer for the dental industry, able to deliver more high-quality patented products that Enamelite has to offer while maintaining their well-known, quality reputation.

James Vinson, one of the main managing partners for Enamelite, suddenly passed away in March 2013, delivering a shock to the entire company and everyone who knew him. In order for the legacy of Enamelite’s modern technology to live on, partnering with a leader in the dental field such as Keystone Industries promises to ensure that its legacy continues. The Enamelite company structure will stay intact, as the formula that has been created and legacy of the company will continue to build through this acquisition.

“The synergies of our fast-paced, growing profession worldwide demands new products as dentistry evolves into the future, encouraging us to think outside the box and blend our technologies to stand the test of time.” said Phillip Pitts, Director of Technology Development at Enamelite. “We are very excited with this merger going forward, knowing together we can accomplish great strides towards new innovations for all dental professionals.”

Enamelite will be headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

“At the end of the day, it’s about delivering a quality product at the best price to our customers. A quality product is exactly what Enamelite delivers, as shown through their effective product design and patented-technology. With our latest acquisition, we continue to diversify our offerings of innovative products and add experienced educated members to our team,” said Otto Voit, President of the Keystone Dental Group.

Recognizable for its user-friendly interface and high usability performance, DentalCAD has announced its new version. The 4.0 presents complete and more powerful wax-up functions – thanks to the new “mirror” management. Moreover, new features have been implemented, such as the implant libraries customization and the automatic features (including the “collar” algorithm and the “adjust thickness” algorithm) – placing this software at the same level as the big-market players.

Thanks to its analysis tools, which guide the user within the modeling constraints, manual operations can be reduced significantly. At the same time, the complete set of deformation and sculpture tools as well as the new model tree - implemented with different work classification criteria (i.e. tree view, type view, etc.) - allow technicians to perfectly perform even manual activities in digital mode, reducing time and costs.

Perfectly in line with the latest trends, another feature of DentalCAD 4.0 is the “Be Social!” function: You can share your projects on Facebook in order to show the "craft" skills and competencies of the dental profession.

Designed for an intuitive use, with a very low learning curve, the new 4.0 allows all users to optimize the results of each operation, by confirming DentalCAD as a reliable and secure support for knowledge and experience.

Visit EG Solutions at https://www.egsolutions.com/ for more information.

Lompoc, CA – According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), every year, about 230,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed, resulting in about 40,000 deaths. DenMat – manufacturer of PeriOptix Loupes and the Flashlite LED curing light – is well aware of these statistics and will contribute a portion of its October sales toward the fight against Breast Cancer.

DenMat will be releasing special pink-themed curing lights and loupes for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October 2014. DenMat also willdonate a portion of all sales made at this year’s Annual ADA meeting in San Antonio, TX.

A woman in the USA has a one-in-eight chance of getting invasive breast cancer during her life. One in 36 women expire from breast cancer. While breast cancer death rates have been decreasing, this is likely a result of finding cancer earlier and following up with better treatment. There are currently more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States (ACS Website).

Early detection is particularly important in the fight against breast cancer. As the preferred source for VELscope Oral Cancer detection, DenMat assists with the ability to detect oral lesions early, before they have had time to spread, potentially saving lives by means of a less invasive, more effective treatment when compared to other available screening devices on the market. We recognize the importance of early detection and are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the fight against breast cancer.

“DenMat is proud to be theworldwide leader in discovering oral tissue abnormalities,” said Brenton Lively, PeriOptix and VELscope Senior Product Manager, DenMat. "Giving clinicians the power to see a potentially life-threatening abnormality brings a new dimension to patient care, one that we are committed to advancing on a global scale. With all of our experience in oral lesions, it is quite natural for us to join the fight against breast cancer.”

TAUB Products, a longtime manufacturer of dental consumable products, has announced the hiring of Sure Business Logic, Inc. as its new sales and marketing partner. Sure Business Logic develops sales programs, identifies strategic sales tactics, and uses innovative marketing techniques to establish company and product branding and build long-term sales growth.

Sure Business Logic was founded in 2010 by Ed Matthews, a seasoned dental industry marketing executive. The company works exclusively in the dental industry and specializes in helping dental manufacturers with their branding and rebranding efforts. This includes identifying advanced sales tactics, developing marketing concepts, and producing sales and marketing materials, including graphics, video, and digital signage to highlight the unique features of clients’ products.

The company’s capabilities, combined with industry knowledge, are what led to the partnership with TAUB. Jordan Taub, vice president of TAUB Products, stated, “Sure Business Logic has been the perfect company to help us with our new rebranding efforts, and to implement fresh concept marketing campaigns for many of our new products. Our sales have grown tremendously.”

Attleboro, MA –Sterngold Dental announces it has committed to a $5,000 cash donation and another $5,000 donation in products to The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology. The donation is intended to help The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology advance the profession of dental laboratory technology by developing a body of knowledge and programs that will be relevant and accessible to dental technicians and other members of the dental team.

For more information on the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, please visit www.dentallabfoundation.org.

Spokane, WA – Aurum Ceramic Dental Laboratories, and its affiliated Aurum Group

companies (Aurum Ceramic @ LVI and Space Maintainers – Pacific Northwest), announced

the launch of its redesigned, fully-featured website at www.aurumgroup.com. The new site has

extensive content, both online and available for download, including full details on what’s new in

dentistry today: new products, new techniques, new on-line tools and new Continuing Education

opportunities.

The Aurum Ceramic website is designed to assist dental professionals in comparing and applying the

latest alternatives in state-of-the-art dentistry today, including the rapidly expanding areas of

implantology and digital dentistry. The site features robust Brochure and Technical Information

download sections for dentists, laboratory technicians and patients. Along with a more contemporary

design, changes have been made to the site-wide navigation to help clinicians, and their extended

teams, find the information and materials they need faster, both online and via mobile media. The site

reflects Aurum Ceramic’s, and the Aurum Group’s, commitment to providing Complete Root-To-Tooth™

Solutions in all aspects of the dental industry.

To visit the new site, visit www.aurumgroup.com.

Snow Rock Denture System, purveyor of denture fabrication equipment and materials, is releasing a new ethnic tissue color named #8α Dark Pink for its acrylic denture base materials and acrylic denture repair materials on the 1^st of September. The new shade will be a welcomed addition to the brand’s products and will fulfill the growing needs of the ethnic dental market.

Dark Pink is a specially formulated to have adaptive translucence properties just like #7α Real Pink; adaptive translucence of the material will blend in to match the tissue color behind the patient’s mouth to restore a natural smile.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – To further its goal of producing the most innovative, high-quality products in the dental industry, Keystone Industries has announced it has acquired Harry J. Bosworth, a company dedicated to producing top-quality dental materials since 1912.

The Bosworth Company, a business that has been committed to the improvement of the dental world on the practitioner side, is excited to join forces with another leader in the United States dental manufacturing industry. Customers of these two internationally recognized companies will receive extensive access to unique dental products.

Milly Goldstein, President of the Bosworth Company, said, “By blending our strengths, the laboratory and dental trade markets we serve will benefit from a greater continuity of service and products.  We are truly excited about this endeavor and look forward to the projects we can accomplish together.”

Keystone and Bosworth will bring together more than 200 combined years in the dental manufacturing business, which is expected to create a vast synergy in the world of globally produced dental products. Bosworth will remain headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, and Keystone Industries in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

“To have an excellent group such as The Bosworth Company come onboard with our Keystone Companies is an impressive move for the advancement of the dental industry,” said Otto Voit, President of the Keystone Dental Group. “By leveraging our combined strengths we can provide an unparalleled opportunity for growth in this challenging market today while ensuring that our core values of maintaining a family oriented business are secured for future generations.”