CHICAGO, November 14 — Oral Health America (OHA) has ended another successful Fall for Smiles campaign,

educating tens of thousands of Americans about the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth through daily

brushing and flossing, visiting the dentist, eating healthy foods and avoiding tobacco. Thanks to the support of our

sponsors, dental professionals and families had access to a variety of free resources accessible on the Fall for

Smiles webpage and in the Fall for Smiles campaign booklet that was distributed to more than 100,000 dental

offices across the country.

“We greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors and the dental community with this year’s Fall for Smiles

campaign,” said OHA President and CEO Beth Truett. “Having a healthy mouth is key to good overall health and

we’re encouraged that the campaign generated more than 90 million audience impressions this year with this

important message.”

Dental offices across the country participated by offering free care and going out into their communities to

educate the public about the importance of oral health. In New York City, Dr. Bernard Fialkoff held an event to

engage students in Fall for Smiles at the Ivy League Early Learning Academy of Bayside. Senator Tony Avella

and Eric Schmitz of Patterson Dental joined him, handing out toothbrushes and toothpaste to students and

talking to them about how to care for their teeth. Dental professionals also participated in the opening Fall for

Smiles webinar, two Twitter chats, a photo contest and distributed campaign booklets and other free materials

to their communities.

Families were able to make learning about oral health fun with the Fall for Smiles activity booklets, brushing

charts and tip sheets. Older adults and their caregivers could access a tip sheet created specifically for them,

addressing the unique challenges they face when caring for their mouths. Americans of all ages shared Fall for

Smiles messages on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, sharing posts by OHA and utilizing the campaign’s social

media guide.

This year’s Fall for Smiles campaign would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:

Dental Trade Alliance/Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait, Patterson Dental, 3M ESPE, Crest + OralB, Midmark,

Denticator, Hu-Friedy, Trident, the American Association of Dental Office Managers, OSAP and the National

Dental Association.

About Oral Health America

OHA's mission is to change lives by connecting communities with resources to drive access to care, increase health literacy and advocate for policies that improve overall health through better oral health for all Americans, especially those most vulnerable. Through Smiles Across America®, which serves 440,000 children annually, the Wisdom Tooth Project®, which reaches tens of thousands of older adults, and the Campaigns for Oral Health Equity, which prioritize oral health alongside other chronic diseases, OHA helps Americans of all ages to have a healthy mouth and to understand the importance of oral health for overall health. For more information about Oral Health America, please visit www.oralhealthamerica.org. 

PITTSTON, PA — November 17, 2014 — The prestigious Edison Awards™ — which has recognized advances such as the Apple ipad; Keurig Vue® single cup brewing system; and OnStar For My Vehicle (FMV)— adds a dental category for 2015.

Today, groundbreaking discoveries in dentistry and their creators might be one nomination away from joining the ranks of previous winners, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing.

Nominate a product or service for an Edison Award or Edison Green Award to achieve this distinguished status and gain entrée into this elite circle of visionaries. Download the 2015 Nomination Guide and complete the online Nomination Form: https://www.edisonawards.com/Nominations.php. Final deadline is December 5, 2014. Follow the instructions on the form, and submit your nomination, along with the entry fee, as directed. Winners will be announced during the April 2015 Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner.

This year, Incisal Edge, the leading lifestyle magazine for dental professionals joins forces for the first time with the Edison Awards™ in globally recognizing, honoring and fostering innovation and innovators to create a positive impact in the world.

In the words of the magazine's founders Chuck Cohen and Rick Cohen: “Together, we are bringing dental innovations out of the shadows and giving them the international recognition they deserve. Here’s how: Edison will now feature categories honoring the year’s most innovative dental equipment, merchandise and technology. They’ll rigorously screen all nominees to determine the finalists, who will be featured in the spring issue of Incisal Edge. The finalists will then be invited to attend the annual Edison Awards Gala (the Oscars of innovation) and bask in the adulation.”

Published by Benco Dental, Incisal Edge celebrates dentists’ achievements both inside the operatory and during their hard-earned downtime. To celebrate excellence in dental design, the magazine will profile the winners of its 2nd annual Design Awards in the magazine’s winter edition. For additional information regarding Incisal Edge magazine, visit: https://www.benco.com/incisaledge/

About Benco Dental


Benco Dental, headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is the largest privately-owned dental distribution company in the United States, offering a full array of supplies, equipment and services to dentists across the nation. Founded in 1930 by Benjamin Cohen, the company has remained family-owned and focused on its unique mission to ‘deliver success, smile after smile.’ Over the past decade, Benco has been the nation’s fastest growing dental distributor, now servicing more than 35,000 dentists and dental laboratories. Within the past 83 years, the company has grown from a single downtown location to a national network of more than 65 regional locations, five distribution centers, and two design showrooms. Those design showrooms, one at the company’s PA headquarters and one in Southern California, feature North America’s largest selection of dental equipment and technology, as well as a hands-on dental design experience, to assist dentists in the planning and construction of a new office. For more information, visit benco.com or call 1.800.GO.BENCO.

About The Edison Awards™

Since 1987, the Edison Awards™ have recognized and honored some of the most innovative new products, services and business leaders in the world. The Awards are named after Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) whose extraordinary new product and market development methods garnered him 1,093 U.S. patents and made him a household name across the world. The Edison Awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Edison, while also strengthening the human drive for innovation, creativity and ingenuity.

The value of an Edison Award™ is powerful in terms of its ability to boost recognition and market visibility. For more information, visit edisonawards.com 

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity announced today the launch of the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program. The program was created in response to the White House's call to action to help Holocaust survivors in the United States age with dignity and support. The value of the dental care to be provided during the first year of this program is estimated to be approximately $1 million.

Vice President Joe Biden applauded the program at the General Assembly of Jewish Federation of North America on November 10, saying "…At least 25 percent of Holocaust survivors…in the United States…[are] living in poverty. With your encouragement, and the President's authority, I announced the appointment of a Special Envoy for U.S. Holocaust survivors to… [rally] volunteer organizations throughout the country, from AmeriCorps…to the Association of Jewish Families and Children's Agencies, to Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity and Henry Schein, giving free dental care to [250-300] survivors."

In January 2014, Jonathan Greenblatt, Special Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation in the Domestic Policy Council, described Aviva Sufian's appointment as the first Special Envoy for Holocaust Survivor Services by noting that she would "collaborate with nonprofit organizations and the private sector to raise awareness about the needs of this vulnerable population and explore public-private partnerships that could provide additional support." When Henry Schein and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity heard from the Special Envoy about the dental needs of survivors, they created the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program.

"Henry Schein and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity firmly believe that there is an important opportunity for the creation of an innovative public-private partnership to improve the lives of this most deserving and vulnerable population," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. "We are honored to answer the White House's call to action, and hope that the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program will serve as a model for how other private and public sector actors can partner to help survivors age in the comfort and dignity they deserve."

The program is a pilot three-year initiative that will provide pro-bono dental care to a total of 250-300 Holocaust survivors across nine North American metropolitan areas in the first year. The program will commence in January 2015 in the following areas: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, Philadelphia, Seattle, Montreal, and Toronto. The program will focus on providing care for the most economically vulnerable Holocaust survivors who are served by the network of Jewish Family and Children's Service agencies or other identified partner organizations, as well as individuals of any faith who were victims of Nazi persecution and meet the other eligibility requirements of the program. The individuals who will participate in the program will be directly referred through the local Jewish Family and Children's Service agencies or another identified local partner organization. In addition to financial need, the three critical factors in prioritizing patients for participation will be: elimination of pain, restoring function and lack of dental coverage. A clear set of clinical guidelines will direct the specific scope of care to be provided through this program.

"One of Alpha Omega's mission objectives is to promote and support the ideals of oral health. As an international Jewish dental organization we have a unique perspective and a special bond to Holocaust survivors," said Avi Wurman, DDS, President, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. "All of us recognize the need to improve the oral health and the quality of life of this most deserving segment of our population. Alpha Omegans are extremely proud to be an integral partner of the Alpha Omega - Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program."

Holocaust survivors in the United States are very much in need of support and services. One quarter of the approximately 120,000 Holocaust survivors in the United States live in poverty, in contrast to approximately 9% of the general population of the same age group. This population has special oral care needs, as many experienced prolonged nutritional deprivation and little to no dental care throughout their childhoods during World War II, which impacted their lifelong oral health.

"The Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies is truly appreciative of the partnership of Henry Schein and Alpha Omega to provide oral care services to 250-300 Holocaust survivors in need, which will allow our participating local agencies to provide even more and deeper services to this community," said Lee Sherman, President and CEO, Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies.

Generous financial support for the coordination of this program has been provided by The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, the program's Guardian supporter; and Curt C. & Else Silberman Foundation, the program's Sustainer supporter. Additional generous financial support has been provided by the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Bedford Health Care Solutions, The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc., and the Wagner Family Foundation.

"Claire Friedlander was a child survivor of the Holocaust, hidden by righteous in Poland to flourish in life in New York City. Oral care was one of her passions—and to provide integral support to this program that serves the neediest of survivors is our privilege and responsibility," said Peter J. Klein, CFA, President of The Claire Friedlander Family Foundation.

Please click here to view a video about the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program.

About Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity

The Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) is the oldest international Jewish dental and medical organization. Founded in 1907 at the University of Maryland School of Dental Medicine, AO has expanded into an international community of dental professionals who are guided by the tenets of professionalism, fraternalism, and commitment to Judaic values.

With over 100 alumni and student chapters in 10 countries, AO members embrace the spirit of Tikkun Olam, or healing the world through charitable endeavors. As healers, our members strive to make their communities better. For more information, please contact Heidi Weber, AO Executive Director, at hweber@ao.org.

About Henry Schein Cares

Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein's global corporate social responsibility program, stands on four pillars: engaging Team Schein Members to reach their potential, ensuring accountability by extending ethical business practices to all levels within Henry Schein, promoting environmental sustainability, and expanding access to health care for underserved and at-risk communities around the world. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein

Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness, building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting in emergency preparedness and relief. Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and the concept of enlightened self-interest championed by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares is a vision of "doing well by doing good." Through the work of Henry Schein Cares to enhance access to care for those in need, the Company believes that it is furthering its long-term success.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500^® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100^® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 28 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com.

SOURCE Henry Schein, Inc. 

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry recognized three dentists with the highest awards given by the Academy during its recently concluded 63rd Annual Meeting.

Named the recipient of the Aaron Gershkoff /Norman Goldberg Memorial Award was David Vassos, DDS, FAAID, DABOI/ID. Dr. Vassos' long and distinguished career in implant dentistry includes being a founding member of the Canadian Society of Oral Implantology. He achieved the status of Fellow of the AAID in 1985 and was elected an Honored Fellow by the Academy in 1993. Dr. Vassos became a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry in 1990. In addition to his outstanding career as an implant dentist, Dr. Vassos is a comedian who played the world-famous Comedy Club in Los Angeles. He also was the opening act for such top name entertainers as Tina Turner, Neil Sedaka and Charlie Pride.

The 2014 recipient of the Isaih Lew Memorial Research Award was Shahram Michael Ghanaati, MD, DDS. is the 2014 receipient of the Isaih Lew Memorial Research Award. This prestigious award is presented by the AAID Foundation to an individual who has contributed significantly to research in implant dentistry. Dr. Ghanaati is one of the youngest yet most recognized researchers in the field of head and neck onocology in the world. He is currently head of the ocological section of the Department for Oral,Cranio-Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt. He also is a Visiting Professor at the University of Riga, Latvia and Visiting Research Fellow, Division of Biomaterials, Biomimetics and Biophotonics at King's College in London.

Larry Nalitt, DDS, AFAAID, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Paul Johnson Service Award.

The award recognizes the work of AAID volunteers who have gone "over and above" and highlight that much of the success of AAID is due to the hard work of committed volunteers. As a member of the Public Relations Committee this past year, Dr. Nalitt and all members of that committee, as well as the Board of Trustees were encouraged to become active in AAID's social media efforts, particularly on Facebook. Dr. Nalitt took this to heart and became one of the top five "influencers" on AAID social media channels. He was active in his participation on the Public Relations Committee. Previously, he served on the Membership Committee for two years.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only implant organization that offers dental implant credentials recognized by state and federal courts as bona fide. Its membership, which exceeds 5,000, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in 40 other countries.

For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, visit the American Academy of Implant Dentistry's website at www.aaid.com or call the AAID at 312-335-1550 or 877-335-AAID (2243).  

Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 5^th, 2014-- FDI World Dental Federation is today launching the World Oral Health Day 2015 (WOHD 2015) ‘Smile for life’ campaign to remind people everywhere about the importance of looking after their teeth and gums.

World Oral Health Day is celebrated throughout the world on 20th March each year with a wide range of awareness-raising activities organized by dentists, dental students, National Dental Associations (NDAs) and corporate partners.

Over 90% of the world’s population will suffer some form of dental disease in their lifetime but many of these can easily be treated or prevented with a good oral care routine. The WOHD 2015 ‘Smile for life’ is supplemented by the call to action ‘It’s time to…’, which campaigners can adapt to their local needs and circumstances.

Dentists at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in New Delhi last September endorsed the ‘Smile for life’ campaign both literally and figuratively when they took turns to ‘Smile for life’ in front of WOHD 2015 campaign poster.

FDI President Dr Tin Chun Wong commented: “The ‘Smile for life’ campaign reminds us that oral disease can be prevented by practising good oral hygiene throughout life, from childhood to mature adulthood.

After tripling the number of countries celebrating World Oral Health Day between and 2013 and 2014, we are now looking to reach an even larger audience in even more countries as well as online.”

FDI’s Executive Director Jean-Luc Eiselé added: “We want to encourage everyone to celebrate this important day. Participants can download materials such as logos, posters and toolkits to plan their activities from the ‘Smile for life’ campaign website – where they can also read inspiring stories from last year’s campaign to help them plan their World Oral Health Day 2015.”

In addition, FDI confirmed that the four key global partners of World Oral Health Day – LISTERINE^®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program – have renewed their commitment to support the campaign in 2015.

“The continued support from our partners is essential in ensuring that World Oral Health Day keeps on having a global impact, and that our message can reach as wide an audience as possible”, emphasized FDI President Dr. Tin Chun Wong.

About FDI

FDI World Dental Federation serves as the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programmes, speaking as a unified voice for dentistry in international advocacy, and supporting member associations in global oral health promotion activities. Over the years, it has developed programmes, initiatives, campaigns, policies and congresses, always with a view to occupying a space that no other not-for-profit group can claim.

FDI works at national and international level through its own activities and those of its member dental associations. It is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and a member of the World Health Professionals Alliance (WHPA).

For more information, visit: www.fdiworldental.org

About World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on 20th March. The theme of World Oral Health Day 2015 is ‘Smile for life’. It reflects the major contribution oral health makes to our lives. Around the world, FDI member dental associations, schools, companies and other groups will celebrate the day with events organized under this single, unifying and simple message.

For more information, visit: www.worldoralhealthday.org

World Oral Health Day 2015 partners

LISTERINE^® brand Mouthwash, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies

LISTERINE^® Mouthwash is the world’s number one daily mouthwash with antibacterial properties to clean the mouth, freshen breath and fight plaque. Over 50 clinical studies support the plaque reduction efficacy of LISTERINE^® Mouthwash when used routinely as an adjunct to mechanical plaque removal. LISTERINE^® Mouthwash has been used by more than one billion people in more than 85 countries. Professional dental organizations around the world have awarded LISTERINE^® Mouthwash with their seals of acceptance.

LISTERINE^® is distributed by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., a part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies, which is the world’s sixth-largest consumer health company and is a segment of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products.

Unilever

Unilever Oral Care is a leading global manufacturer of oral care products, including toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash, represented by brands including Signal, Pepsodent, Close Up, Mentadent, Aim, P/S and Zhong Hua. Unilever recognizes that good oral health and the sense of well-being and confidence it brings, is a vital element to making people look good, feel good and get more out of life and that small every day actions, such as twice daily brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, add up to make a big difference for the world. Through its science, products, partnerships and international network, Unilever Oral Care is privileged with the power to make a sustainable and measurable improvement to oral health around the world.

Henry Schein

Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500^® [1] Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100^® [2] Index (NASDAQ Ticker: HSIC), Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services. 

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 28 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. 

For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com

Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) partners with dental professionals worldwide, helping them improve their patients’ oral health through one extra simple and enjoyable step in their daily routine: chewing sugarfree gum after eating and drinking on-the-go. For more than 25 years, WOHP has supported independent clinical research into the benefits of chewing gum, including saliva stimulation, plaque acid neutralization and tooth strengthening to help dental professionals and their patients understand the role of sugarfree gum as a convenient tool for everyday oral care. Today, Wrigley operates oral healthcare programs in 47 countries worldwide. WOHP is one example of how we make a difference to people and the planet through performance, and how we incorporate our principles based approach to business into all that we do.

For more information, visit: www.wrigleyoralcare.com

[1] The Fortune 500 is an annual list compiled and published by Fortune magazine that ranks the top 500 U.S. closely held and public corporations as ranked by their gross revenue after adjustments made by Fortune to exclude the impact of excise taxes companies incur. The list includes publicly and privately held companies for which revenues are publicly available. The first Fortune 500 list was published in 1955.

[2] The NASDAQ Stock Market, commonly known as the NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. NASDAQ originally stood for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. It is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, after the New York Stock Exchange. The exchange platform is owned by NASDAQ OMX Group, which also owns the OMX stock market network. 

CHICAGO, November 5, 2014 – Every day 10,000 people retire and only 9.8% do so with a dental benefit. To reshape systems that will impact lifelong oral health and stem the growing crisis facing older Americans when it comes to paying for oral healthcare, the DentaQuest Foundation has awarded Oral Health America (OHA) with a $299,450 grant. This grant will be used to support new initiatives within the Wisdom Tooth Project® (WTP), OHA’s program that changes the lives of older adults through improved access and utilization of care, health literacy and policies that promote oral health equity for especially for those most vulnerable.

“OHA is honored that the DentaQuest Foundation has entrusted us to work on a key Oral Health 2020 strategy – building healthier communities by giving older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to advocate for policies and payment systems that improve their oral and overall health and wellness,” said OHA President and CEO Beth Truett. “The DentaQuest Foundation’s support over the past four years has helped OHA to build capacity to take on the challenge of building a broad coalition focused on reshaping systems to improve the oral health of older adults – especially where disparities exist due to race, ethnicity, income, education and challenges of daily living.”

The new grant will support efforts by OHA to advocate for the inclusion of an adult dental benefit in publicly funded health insurance. This will be done in part by expanding toothwisdom.org -- a first-of-its kind website that connects older adults and their caregivers to affordable dental services and usable oral health information – to also serve as an advocacy tool. OHA will host a symposium in conjunction with the White House Conference on Aging in Summer 2015 and will also release an updated edition of A State of Decay to further raise public awareness regarding gaps in oral healthcare for seniors.

“The DentaQuest Foundation looks forward to working with Oral Health America to create alternative possibilities that will positively impact the oral health of older adults,” commented Ralph Fuccillo, Chief Mission Officer, DentaQuest and President, DentaQuest Foundation. “That possibility is what we can create together in community with OHA -- one of the trusted partners in the Oral Health 2020 initiative.”

To date, the DentaQuest Foundation has invested $800K in OHA’s Wisdom Tooth Project.

To access information and resources about older adults and oral health please visit www.toothwisdom.org and to learn more about all aspects of OHA’s Wisdom Tooth Project, visit www.oralhealthamerica.org/programs

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) inducted 90 new Associate Fellows and Fellows into the Academy at its recently concluded 63rd Annual Meeting. This brings the total number of current AAID credentialed members to 989. The Academy is the only organization recognized by the U.S. Federal and State Courts as having a bona fide implant dentistry credentialing program. 

The AAID credential serves as a patient's assurance that a doctor performing dental implants has education, training, experience and competence in implant dentistry. AAID credentialed dentists include general dentists, periodontists, prosthodontists and oral surgeons who perform surgical and/or restorative procedures. Credentialing by the AAID means that the dentist has:

• Demonstrated qualifications, knowledge, skills and competence in implant dentistry

• Education, training and experience in implant dentistry

• Completed 300 or more hours of postdoctoral or continuing education related to implant dentistry

• Trained in dental implant process, including diagnosis and surgical placement of dental implants and/or the placement of replacement teeth

• Meets national standards of education and practice in oral implantology

A list of the newly credentialed implant dentists can be found here.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by state and federal courts as being bona fide. Its membership, which exceeds 5,000, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in more than 60 other countries.

For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, please visit www.aaid.com or www.aaid-implant.org or call the AAID at (312) 335-1550. 

Acquisition of Italian manufacturer of high level disinfectant chemistries and automated endoscope reprocessors adds key international strategic capabilities to Cantel Medical

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE: CMN) today announced that it acquired International Medical Service S.r.l, or IMS, for a purchase price of €19.6 million in cash consideration. Located in Pomezia, Italy, IMS is a leading manufacturer of high-level disinfectant chemistries used in automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) as well as other infection prevention and control chemistries used in healthcare and dental markets. In addition, IMS is a manufacturer of high-quality AERs and holds leading share in the Italian AER market. IMS has an employee base of approximately 60 individuals including a complete sales and service team for the Italian market as well as a robust engineering group.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, IMS had unaudited revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (on a US GAAP adjusted basis) of approximately €10.8 million and €2.7 million, respectively. Through focused efforts to grow the core Italian business while expanding sales of the IMS AER platform internationally, Cantel expects this business to show meaningful sales and profit growth over the next several years. Cantel anticipates the acquisition to be neutral to US GAAP earnings per share in the fiscal year ending July 31, 2015 and accretive thereafter. This acquisition will be integrated into the Medivators business unit and will be reported as part of the Endoscopy segment.

"The addition of IMS to our Medivators Endoscopy segment compliments this business with the most competitive global AER portfolio and adds key global R&D and manufacturing capabilities to our organization," said Jorgen Hansen, President of Medivators and COO of Cantel Medical. "We look forward to manufacturing both IMS' line of chemistries as well as Medivators' range of infection prevention chemistries at the IMS facility for sale throughout the European continent."

Andrew Krakauer, President and CEO of Cantel Medical said, "As we continue to target significant growth of our core businesses in international markets, the addition of high-quality manufacturing as well as direct sales and service teams in key geographies is an important step toward achieving our objectives. The acquisition of IMS represents our second major international acquisition in the last four months following our PuriCore International acquisition in the United Kingdom this past summer, and these complimentary transactions reflect our ongoing commitment to our international growth strategy. We welcome the entire IMS workforce to the Cantel Medical family, and we look forward to working together toward achieving the full potential of Cantel Medical."

About Cantel Medical Corp.

Cantel Medical is a leading global company dedicated to delivering innovative infection prevention and control products and services for patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers which improve outcomes, enhance safety and help save lives. Our products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for endoscopy and renal dialysis, advanced water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, sterility assurance monitoring products for hospitals and dental clinics, disposable infection control products primarily for dental and GI endoscopy markets, dialysate concentrates, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products, and specialty packaging for infectious and biological specimens. Additionally, we provide technical service for our products. For further information, visit the Cantel website at www.cantelmedical.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risks detailed in Cantel's filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions, and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected or anticipated.

SOURCE Cantel Medical Corp.

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Open Invitation for Dental Professionals to Discover the Company’s Global Research & Technology Center and Learn Directly from Colgate Experts and Receive 3 CE Credits

New York, NY (October 29, 2014) – Colgate®, the global leader in oral care, is encouraging dentists and hygienists to discover its Global Research & Technology Center by joining its new “Destination Innovation” Discovery Bus tours. Available during this year’s annual Greater New York Dental Meeting, passengers aboard the tours will enjoy a VIP experience that includes a rare opportunity to meet the experts behind Colgate’s superior oral healthcare products, learn the science behind the popular Colgate Total® toothpaste and experience the unique environment where Colgate’s innovative products are conceived, researched and developed.

The full educational experience will begin immediately upon boarding the Destination Innovation Discovery Bus. A dedicated tour host, along with a select Colgate scientist, will conduct a traveling interactive learning experience for all passengers. Guests will be treated to informative presentations, educational videos, personalized social media services and much more.

“The Destination Innovation Discovery Bus Tour will be a truly unique experience,” remarked Dr. Fotinos S. Panagakos, Global Director, Scientific Affairs and Research Relations for the Colgate-Palmolive Company. “We are pleased to extend this open invitation in order to showcase the inner workings of our clinical research environment. I am certain that attendees will walk away with a heightened sense of confidence and appreciation for the research that Colgate experts perform in order to deliver the most trusted oral healthcare products on the market.”

Upon arrival at Colgate’s Global Research & Technology Center in Piscataway, New Jersey, guests will be greeted by Colgate experts and gain privileged insight regarding:

• Evidence-Based Dentistry

• Microbiology

• Triclosan Safety

• Periodontal Therapy

• Implants and Implant Maintenance

• And much more!

The Destination Innovation Discovery Bus will depart from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center twice per day:

• Monday, December 1st at 8:30am and 12:30pm

• Tuesday, December 2nd at 8:30am and 12:30pm

The educational Destination Innovation Discovery Bus Tour is free of charge and all guests will receive 3 CE credits. In addition, complimentary lunch will be provided for each tour.

Due to space limitations, seats are limited and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

To register for a seat on the Destination Innovation Discovery Bus Tour, please call 844-382-5231 or visit www.DestinationColgate.com.

About Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s website at www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate’s global oral health education program, please visit www.colgatebsbf.com. 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (November 4, 2014) – For more than 10 years, dentists have been helping patients regain confidence in their full and partial dentures by using 3M™ ESPE™ MDI Mini Dental Implants for denture stabilization. Now, this market-leading solution is even more patient-pleasing, as the esthetics of the metal housings have been improved with a new pink color that helps the housings blend more naturally with dentures. The metal housings remain available in standard (MH-1), micro (MH-2) or O-cap (MH-3) designs. 

The addition of pink metal housings adds to the appeal of MDI Mini Dental Implants as an alternative for patients who cannot withstand the rigors of conventional implant surgery, don’t have enough bone to allow for full-sized implants to be placed, or are seeking a lower cost option than traditional implant treatment.

“By blending more naturally with dentures, these new pink metal housings will allow patients to eat, talk and live with comfort and confidence, said Karen Capiz, U.S. marketing manager for implants. “We are proud to continue to lead innovation in the small-diameter implant category by making the system more attractive to patients and dentists.”

Dentists may learn more about how MDI Mini Dental Implants can help build their practice by attending 1-2 day MDI Education Seminars. Introductory seminar attendees learn the minimally invasive surgical placement protocol as well as prosthetic techniques, and become prepared to stabilize full dentures using the MDI system. MDI Expanded Indications Training Seminars are intended for doctors who have attended the introductory certification MDI seminar or who have experience placing implants. 

For more information, visit 3MESPE.com/Implants.  

About 3M ESPE Dental

3M ESPE is a dental product manufacturer that markets more than 2,000 dental products and services designed to help dental professionals improve their patients' oral health care. 3M ESPE is part of 3M Health Care, which provides world-class innovative products and services to help health care professionals improve the practice and delivery of patient care in medical, oral care, drug delivery and health information markets. For more information on the complete 3M ESPE line of dental products, visit the 3M ESPE website at https://www.3MESPE.com or call the 3M ESPE Technical Hotline at 1-800-634-2249. Products are available for purchase through authorized 3M ESPE distributors.

3M and ESPE are trademarks of 3M or 3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada. © 3M 2014. All rights reserved.

About 3M

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $31 billion in sales, 3M employs 89,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.