MELVILLE, N.Y., December 16, 2014 –Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, was recognized by American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) and the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity for its donation of state-of-the-art equipment and technology to Tel Aviv University’s School of Dental Medicine’s Post-Graduate dental clinics. The clinics will function as a comprehensive oral care center, servicing disadvantaged and special needs patients, and train future dental professionals in Israel.

Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, accepted the honor on behalf of Henry Schein at AFTAU’s “Celebration of Generosity” dinner gala held recently at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. The gala honored supporters of the campaign to fund the establishment of The Rothstein-Williamowsky Post-Graduate Clinics at the Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University’s School of Dental Medicine. Mr. Bergman was joined by leading dental professionals, educators and private industry representatives, as well as other Team Schein Members, at the celebratory gala. The event was hosted by the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, the world’s oldest international dental organization, and AFTAU, a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting higher education in Israel and elsewhere.

“On behalf of more than 17,000 Team Schein Members, thank you for this wonderful recognition,” said Mr. Bergman. “Our philosophy for Henry Schein Cares is to ‘help health happen’ by enhancing access to health care for the underserved. Our work to help build the capacity of The Rothstein-Williamowsky Post-Graduate Clinics provides us with a wonderful opportunity to enhance access to care for the underserved in Israel and to support the education of the next generation of highly trained health professionals.”

The Post-Graduate Clinics will feature a broad array of clinical rooms and operatories, including dental treatment rooms; child recovery rooms; a general anesthesia theatre; advanced restorative, oral psychophysiology, periodontology and endodontology units; an advanced technical laboratory; and a technical minilab. The Post-Graduate Clinics were named after the late Ralph Burton Rothstein, a Washington D.C.-based philanthropist and champion for oral health, and his long-time collaborator and friend, Dr. Ben Williamowsky, a retired private dental practitioner and former President of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.

 “We owe a great deal to Mr. Rothstein and Dr. Williamowsky,” said Dr. D. Walter Cohen, former Dean of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine; Chancellor Emeritus, Drexel University College of Medicine; and a major benefactor of the Post-Graduate Clinics. “Both men’s unflagging support of Tel Aviv University’s School of Dental Medicine and their commitment to philanthropy and dental leadership has resulted in a robust and flourishing dental school. The addition of these clinics makes the school even more robust, and will continue to build upon the decades of time and energy that Mr. Rothstein and Dr. Williamowsky have committed to the school.”

The Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity

The Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity is a 107-year-old international dental organization that embraces the pillars of professionalism, fraternalism, and commitment to Judaic values. Started by a group of dental students from Baltimore, Maryland, who originally joined together to fight discrimination in dental schools, Alpha Omega represents more than 5,000 active dentists and dental students worldwide. Headquartered in Rockville, Md., Alpha Omega devotes much of its energy and time to global dental philanthropy in addition to leadership training, education and mentoring. For more information, visit: https://www.ao.org/.

American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Inc.

AFTAU is a not-for-profit voluntary organization whose primary purpose is to raise funds for the development and advancement of higher education, student programs, research and training in all branches of knowledge in Israel and elsewhere. Since Tel Aviv University opened its doors in 1956, AFTAU has enthusiastically and industriously pursued the advancement of Tel Aviv University in the world, raising money, awareness and influence. For more information, visit: https://www.aftau.org/.

About Henry Schein Cares

Henry Schein Cares 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. “Helping Health Happen Blog” is a platform for health care professionals to share their volunteer experiences delivering assistance to those in need globally. To read more about how Henry Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit our blog: https://helpinghealthhappen.org/. 

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.

Charlotte, NC (December 12, 2014) – Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, recently signed Tony Robbins, the world-renowned life success and leadership coach and #1 bestselling author, to appear on stage during its upcoming CEREC® 30th (CEREC 30) Anniversary Celebration.

Attendees of the three-day CAD/CAM extravaganza held at The Venetian® Hotel and The Palazzo® Hotel in Las Vegas from September 17-19th 2015 will be inspired and motivated as they learn from the master of leadership psychology during his exclusive 2-hour lecture headlining the business and leadership curriculum presented at CEREC 30.

Sirona Dental, Inc. President Michael Augins commented on Tony’s appearance, “Sirona is proud to equip dental professionals with the all of the tools needed to succeed in their professional lives. This includes not only great technology but also world class education and practice management skills. We think that Tony Robbins is the perfect person to present at C30 as he is an expert on delivering ones full potential both in business and in life.”

CEREC 30 will feature the leading clinicians in dentistry and additionally will provide a comprehensive business and leadership curriculum. Tony Robbins will headline an outstanding lineup of dynamic business speakers recruited by Sirona including Fred Joyal, renowned speaker on dental practice marketing, and Bernie Stoltz, CEO of Fortune Management. All speakers within this curriculum will present on topics that combine world-class clinical business education and leadership skills that can be applied directly in the dental practice.

In addition to an impressive lineup of motivational speakers, the CEREC 30th Anniversary Celebration will provide up to 18 CE credits across a comprehensive spectrum of digital dentistry topics and tracks, and feature an exhibit hall showcasing top dental companies and their products and services.

All dental and dental lab professionals are encouraged to visit www.Cerec30th.com for additional information as it becomes available.

About Sirona Dental, Inc. 

Sirona, the dental technology leader, has served dealers and dentists worldwide for more than 130 years. Sirona develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of dental products, including CAD/CAM restoration systems (CEREC), digital intra-oral, panoramic and 3D imaging systems, dental treatment centers and handpieces. Visit www.sironausa.com for more information about Sirona and its products.  

Malvern, PA (December 12, 2014) – DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of integrated products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, is pleased to announce a newly formed Institutional Sales Team. Specifically, the company’s Institutional and NevinLabs sales teams have joined forces to form a newly expanded Institutional Sales Team that will be in full effect by January 1, 2015. 

Remarked VP of Sales & Marketing Lisa Lee, “This recent merging of two key internal teams will help DentalEZ better penetrate and serve all customer segments, including dental labs, across the institutional channel. Our Institutional Sales Team can now focus on smaller geographic areas that will in turn allow increased frequency to better serve existing customers and the opportunity to manage a robust pipeline for future business.” 

Moreover, the new Institutional Sales Team model now enables sales representatives to better provide all DentalEZ and NevinLabs products while allowing for a more balanced selling emphasis through a single point of contact. 

All sales team members have received an abundance of cross training to ensure that they are extremely knowledgeable and prepared for a seamless progression. The new Institutional Sales Team is comprised of a number of outstanding DentalEZ sales team members including:

-Ed Schmitt, Senior Institutional Sales Manager, Southern Region

-Jason Hodowski, Senior Institutional Sales Manager, Northern Region

-Gina Verkamp, Institutional Sales Manager, Western Region

-Mark Hayde, Institutional Sales Manager, Western Region

-Deb Bridges, Institutional Sales Manager, Northern Region

-Scott Rothschild, Institutional Sales Manager, Southern Region

About DentalEZ® Group

DentalEZ® Group is committed to advancing the practice of dentistry through innovative products and services. Encompassing six distinct product brands — StarDental®, DentalEZ®, CustomAir®, RAMVAC®, NevinLabs™ and Columbia Dentoform® — DentalEZ® Group manufactures everything in the operatory, from handpieces to chairs to vacuum systems to dental simulation models, creating a complete line of products to elevate the health, comfort and efficiency of the dental operatory. For more information, please visit www.dentalez.com.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2014 – A treatment pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research (CVR) is far more effective than traditional antibiotics at inhibiting the growth of drug-resistant bacteria, including so-called “superbugs” resistant to almost all existing antibiotics, which plague hospitals and nursing homes.

The findings, announced online in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy and funded by the National Institutes of Health, provide a needed boost to the field of antibiotic development, which has been limited in the last four decades and outpaced by the rise of drug-resistant bacterial strains.

“Very few, if any, medical discoveries have had a larger impact on modern medicine than the discovery and development of antibiotics,” said senior author Ronald C. Montelaro, Ph.D., professor and co-director of Pitt’s CVR. “However, the success of these medical achievements is being threatened due to increasing frequency of antibiotic resistance. It is critical that we move forward with development of new defenses against the drug-resistant bacteria that threaten the lives of our most vulnerable patients.”

Each year in the U.S., at least 2 million people are infected with drug-resistant bacteria, and at least 23,000 die as a direct result of these infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

On the tail end of HIV surface protein, there is a sequence of amino acids that the virus uses to “punch into” and infect cells. Dr. Montelaro and his colleagues developed a synthetic and more efficient version of this sequence – called engineered cationic antimicrobial peptides, or “eCAPs”—that can be chemically synthesized in a laboratory setting.

The team tested the two leading eCAPs against a natural antimicrobial peptide (LL37) and a standard antibiotic (colistin), the latter being used as a last-resort antibiotic against multidrug resistant bacterial infections. The scientists performed the tests in a laboratory setting using 100 different bacterial strains isolated from the lungs of pediatric cystic fibrosis patients of Seattle Children’s Hospital and 42 bacterial strains isolated from hospitalized adult patients at UPMC.

The natural human antimicrobial peptide LL37 and the colistin drug each inhibited growth of about 50 percent of the clinical isolates, indicating a high level of bacterial resistance to these drugs. In marked contrast, the two eCAPS inhibited growth in about 90 percent of the test bacterial strains.

“We were very impressed with the performance of the eCAPs when compared with some of the best existing drugs, including a natural antimicrobial peptide made by Mother Nature and an antibiotic of last resort,” said Dr. Montelaro. “However, we still needed to know how long the eCAPs would be effective before the bacteria develop resistance.”

The team challenged a highly infectious and pathogenic bacterium called Pseudomonas aeruginosa – which flourishes in medical equipment, such as catheters, and causes inflammation, sepsis and organ failure – with both the traditional drugs and eCAPs in the lab.

The bacterium developed resistance to the traditional drugs in as little as three days. In contrast, it took 25 to 30 days for the same bacterium to develop resistance to the eCAPs. In addition, the eCAPs worked just as effectively at killing Pseudomonas aeruginosa after it became resistant to the traditional drugs.

“We plan to continue developing the eCAPs in the lab and in animal models, with the intention of creating the least-toxic and most effective version possible so we can move them to clinical trials and help patients who have exhausted existing antibiotic options,” said Dr. Montelaro.

Additional researchers on this study are Berthony Deslouches, M.D., Ph.D., Jonathan D. Steckbeck, Ph.D., M.B.A., Jodi K. Craigo, Ph.D., and Yohei Doi, M.D., all of Pitt; and Jane L. Burns, M.D., of Seattle Children’s Research Institute.

This research was supported by NIH grants P30DK072506, R01AI104895, R21AI107302 and P30 DK089507, as well as funds from Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research and Cystic Fibrosis Research Center.

About the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences

The University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences include the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Graduate School of Public Health. The schools serve as the academic partner to the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center). Together, their combined mission is to train tomorrow’s health care specialists and biomedical scientists, engage in groundbreaking research that will advance understanding of the causes and treatments of disease and participate in the delivery of outstanding patient care. Since 1998, Pitt and its affiliated university faculty have ranked among the top 10 educational institutions in grant support from the National Institutes of Health. For additional information about the Schools of the Health Sciences, please visit www.health.pitt.edu.

MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, is brightening the holidays this season for more than 1,000 children and their families with "Holiday Cheer for Children," a flagship program of Henry Schein Cares, the Company's global corporate social responsibility program.

Children and their families participating in the Holiday Cheer for Children program, now in its 16th year, are presented with clothing, toys, games and other gifts, purchased by Team Schein Members, who contribute their own time and money by sponsoring individual children. Food certificates to major supermarket chains are also presented to families in need through the program.

"Many of our families have participated in Henry Schein's Holiday Cheer for Children program for several years, and the parents' gratitude and the excitement and joy of their children demonstrate just how much they value and appreciate this program," said Lynne Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator at the Nassau County Department of Social Services. "Holiday Cheer for Children continues to bring happiness to families that often face some of their greatest financial hardships during the holiday season. We are all thankful to Henry Schein."

Each year, Henry Schein partners with local social service organizations at various company locations to help identify children and families who would benefit from participating in the Holiday Cheer for Children program. Henry Schein's largest event takes place at the Company's worldwide headquarters in Melville, N.Y., where Team Schein Members sponsored 615 children from Long Island. The celebration, themed this year around the popular Super Mario Bros. video-game franchise, featured a special dinner, a chocolate fountain, a cotton candy machine, Santa and Mrs. Claus, music and other games and festivities. Click here to view a video from Henry Schein's Holiday Cheer for Children event in Melville.

"Team Schein Members truly look forward to helping make the holidays a special and memorable time for children and their families," said Gerry Benjamin, Henry Schein's Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. "The enthusiasm that Team Schein Members bring to the program contributes to its tremendous success and underscores the entire Company's commitment to advancing social responsibility through community engagement, giving back and volunteerism."

Holiday Cheer for Children is supported by the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization that works to foster, support and promote dental, medical and animal health by helping to increase access to care for communities around the world.

About Henry Schein Cares


Henry Schein Cares 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. "Helping Health Happen Blog" is a platform for health care professionals to share their volunteer experiences delivering assistance to those in need globally. To read more about how Henry Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit our blog: https://helpinghealthhappen.org/.

About Henry Schein Cares Foundation 
Established in 2008, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, carries out its mission through financial and health care product donations that support health care professionals and community-based programs focused on prevention, wellness, and treatment; disaster preparedness and relief; and capacity building of health institutions that provide training and care. To learn more about the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, please visit: www.hscaresfoundation.org.

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. 

Amherst, NY (November 2014)--In the wake of the 10-year anniversary of Tetric EvoCeram, Ivoclar Vivadent announces that more than 100 million restorations have successfully been placed with this universal anterior and posterior composite and subsequent generations since it was first introduced in 2004. To honor this milestone anniversary and continuous development of the Tetric Evo product line, Ivoclar Vivadent has special offers available to users through March 2015 during “Celebrating 10 Years of Tetric Evolution.” A Scientific Report and Casebook have also been published showcasing a number of Tetric EvoCeram success stories.

“The name Tetric stands for continuous evolution,” says Dr. Laurent Schenk, Clinical Marketing Director at Ivoclar Vivadent. “For that reason, we consistently further develop these products. Their resounding success is a continuous source of motivation for us. Tetric EvoCeram will continue to impress users and proceed on its path of success.”

Introduced as the successor product to Tetric Ceram, a medium-viscosity composite, Tetric EvoCeram is known for its demonstrated low failure rate in multiple 10-year studies. Additionally, The Dental Advisor has selected Tetric EvoCeram as the “Top Long Term Performer Composite” for the past two consecutive years (2013 and 2014).

The long-term clinical performance and positive attributes of Tetric EvoCeram are also evidenced in The Dental Advisor’s 8-year clinical evaluation of the composite. During this period, 873 restorations were placed and monitored, and 637 of these restorations, which included both anterior and posterior teeth, were recalled over a six-month period. Thirty-seven percent of those restorations had been placed 8 years or more before the recall, while 35% had been placed between 5 and 7 years earlier, and 28% had been placed 5 years ago or less.

The findings from these recall visits were impressive. Ninety-three percent of those recalled restorations received an excellent esthetics rating, while 7% received good to very good. Regarding resistance to fracture and chipping, 95% of the restorations received an excellent rating. Eighty-six percent of the restorations had no visible microleakge and received an excellent rating, and 98% of the restorations showed no evidence of wear.

Through this review, The Dental Advisor concluded that Tetric EvoCeram features excellent handling characteristics. It is non-slumping, not sticky, and contours well, and is easy to finish and polish. Overall, The Dental Advisor gave Tetric EvoCeram a 97% clinical performance rating.

Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill, a moldable 4mm posterior composite introduced in 2011, was also awarded the “gold medal” for two consecutive years for being the “Top Bulk Fill Composite.” Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill can be applied in single increments of up to 4 mm due to its highly reactive, patented Ivocerin® photoinitiator. The Tetric Evo product line also includes a flowable, Tetric EvoFlow®, introduced in 2007.

About Ivoclar Vivadent

Ivoclar Vivadent is a global leader in innovative materials and processes for quality, esthetic dentistry. The company employs over 3000 people and operates in over 120 countries throughout the world. Ivoclar Vivadent is headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein. Its North American headquarters is based in Amherst, NY. For more information, call 1-800-533-6825 in the U.S., 1-800-263-8182 in Canada.

References:

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Anaheim, Calif. (December3, 2014) Kerr TotalCare, the leader in dental infection prevention, has announced its new offerings from the popular PerfectPearl line—continuing its promise to deliver innovative solutions across the 8 Points™ of Dental Patient Care.

Kerr TotalCare understands the complexity of patient care and its evolving flow of tasks hygienists are challenged with daily. It’s about finding a healthy balance of comfort and control for the clinician and the patient. Building off of the award winning PerfectPearl prophy angle designed for maximum comfort with precise access and control, Kerr TotalCare now offers a second cup option, a brush, and versatile color combinations.

Designed with a hygienist’s needs in mind, the extended line of PerfectPearl contra disposable prophy angles was manufactured with the patented Hawe cup design. In addition to the exceptional interproximal access provided by the contra angle, the lip of the latex-free cup delivers a nice flare for optimal subgingival cleaning. The spiral grooves on the inside of the patented cup design holds the prophy paste and pushes it towards the tooth as the prophy angle rotates, reducing splatter. In turn, the spiral grooves on the outside of the cup allow you to use both the inside and the outside of the cup to polish, which helps increase your efficiency and may decrease chairside time. The comprehensive line of 12 additional new SKUs now includes disposable prophy angles in a sleek Midnight Series and an updated Classic Series, as well as a new brush3Ž4offering an innovative look married with an innovative design.

With its long-standing benefits and newly extended line of advancements, PerfectPearl offers:

-Maximum comfort – ergonomically designed angle with beveled gears for low vibration and chatter for all day comfort

-Exceptional interproximal access - contra angle design for easy stain removal

-Optimal flare - Patented Hawe cup design

-Excellent subgingival cleaning - Choice of soft or standard cups

-Reduced splatter - Spiral grooves pushes paste towards teeth

-Perfect for orthodontic patients - Contra prophy brush with pointed clear bristles that are tapered for better access

-Better visibility – Small head design helps the hygienist to ensure he/she is polishing all parts of the patient’s teeth

To learn more about the PerfectPearl Midnight or Classic Series, or to try the product free, visit TryPerfectPearl.com. To contact a Kerr TotalCare representative, call 800.841.1428 or visit KerrTotalCare.com.

About Kerr TotalCare

Kerr TotalCare is all about providing total solutions to care for clinicians and patients. Their corporate headquarters are located in Orange, California, and their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is in Romulus, Michigan. They are for hygienists and dental professionals worldwide, that are dedicated to improving patient health. Kerr TotalCare is the trusted partner that delivers innovative solutions across the 8 Points™ of Dental Patient Care, to empower and inspire dental professionals to deliver the highest level of care to their patients. Kerr TotalCare products are sold through leading dental and medical product suppliers around the globe.

Kerr TotalCare is part of KaVo Kerr Group. KaVo Kerr Group is a world leader in smart products and processes that enable dental professionals to confidently optimize their work and lives. With their deep experience and proven solutions, they are proud to serve 99 percent of dental practices around the world. 

Hatfield, PA (December 3, 2014) Since the inception of the TeamSmile program in 2007, DEXIS has been a proud supporter through its donation and maintenance of its digital imaging systems, DEXIS™ Platinum sensors, CariVu™ caries detection and DEXcam™ intra-oral cameras, as well as financial contributions. TeamSmile partners with dental professionals and athletic organizations to bring together athletic role models and underserved children in communities across the country at events held throughout the year.These events allow the children to obtain free screening and treatment and also learn about the importance of their overall health. DEXIS has rededicated efforts to assist TeamSmile with company volunteers, on-site systems and funding. 

By partnering with professional sports organizations, TeamSmile creates an experience that develops bonds between children’s organizations, oral health professionals, surrounding communities, and the athletes that solidify the message that oral health care is vitally important to long-term health. Understanding that these patients deserve the very best, volunteer dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists and educators provide the highest level of care and use industry-leading materials and equipment. Through this experience, children are taught that the mouth and body are linked for overall health, and they receive free oral health education, screening, and treatment.

Dr. William Busch is the founder of TeamSmile. His loyalty as a DEXIS owner and his vision for helping others are driving forces in the continuing success of the program. He explains, “I have been practicing dentistry for 25 years, and have been a DEXIS owner for 15 years. Being able to help give the gift of a healthy smile to children in the community by using DEXIS imaging—the very best digital technology dentistry has to offer, is a dream come true. In an outreach environment, we only have one day to make an impact. Being able to quickly capture images not only gives us more clinical time with the children, the images help us to educate them about the benefits of a healthy smile.”

“We are so happy to lend our continued support to TeamSmile,” states Candy Ross, Director of Industry and Professional Relations, Dental Technologies, NA for the KaVo Kerr Group.

“Participating in TeamSmile events over the years has given us the opportunity to play a role in serving those who need it the most. When I attend these events, I see how our systems help speed the triage and diagnosis process so that the volunteers can treat more children. And that’s what it’s all about—the kids.”

About DEXIS

DEXIS is an industry leader in developing high quality digital imaging solutions for the dental community. Since its introduction to the United States in 1997, DEXIS has become the most highly awarded intra-oral digital X-ray system with numerous awards from dental researchers and well-respected dental publications. The company has a strong history of supporting national and international outreach programs including Give Kids A Smile®, TeamSmile® and Mission of Mercy®. For more information about DEXIS, visit www.dexis.com.

DEXIS is a member of the KaVo Kerr Group. KaVo Kerr Group is a global portfolio of leading dental brands that share common values of Trust, Experience, Choices, Quality and Smart Innovation. Brands include KaVo, Kerr, Kerr Total Care, Pentron, Axis|Sybron Endo, Orascoptic, Pelton & Crane, Marus, Gendex, DEXIS, Instrumentarium, SOREDEX, i-CAT, NOMAD, Implant Direct and Ormco. With over 500 years of combined experience and proven solutions, KaVo Kerr Group uniquely serves 99% of all dental practices. Visit www.kavokerrgroup.com for more information.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frank J. Tuminelli, DMD, FACP, has been installed as the 2014-15 president of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). Dr. Tuminelli was sworn in during the 44th Annual Session of the ACP held in New Orleans from Nov. 5-8, 2014.

Dr. Tuminelli is a highly respected and well-loved Prosthodontic professional, who has served as a member of the ACP Board of Directors for 10 years and holds the distinction of ACP Fellow. A member of the ACP Spokespersons Network, Dr. Tuminelli has been quoted in three publications this year and has appeared in two ACP videos for the College.

Dr. Tuminelli is past president of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP) and is the graduate program director for New York Hospital Queens, which is a member of the Presbyterian Health System. With his extensive leadership experience in Prosthodontic organizations, his work as a member of the CODA Revisions Task Force, and his perspective as an educator and private practice Prosthodontist whose clients have included the New York Islanders, Dr. Tuminelli represents the needs of academics as well as private practitioners at a time when informed patients see a specialist - a Prosthodontist - as having advanced training in digital dentistry and new technology that saves patients time and cuts surgery time in half.

"During my presidency, one of my goals will be to ensure Prosthodontics continues to attract the best and brightest talent for research, clinical practice, academia and, subsequently, leadership to the specialty," Dr. Tuminelli said. "Today, I have patients who ask to see their 'new tooth' being made, hold the block of ceramic, watch it being milled, and then, as a Prosthodontist, I place it in their mouth -- all in one appointment."

Prosthodontists are specialized dentists with advanced training in oral health issues who are committed to improving patient outcomes. From implants, crowns, veneers and tooth whitening to full-mouth reconstruction, Prosthodontists specialize in digital dentistry and CAD/CAM solutions.

The ACP is the only Prosthodontic specialty organization whose membership is based solely on education credentials. ACP members must be in or have completed an ADA-accredited advanced education program in Prosthodontics.

About the ACP

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is the official sponsoring organization for the specialty of Prosthodontics, which isone of nine recognized specialties of the American Dental Association. Founded in 1970, ACP is a not-for-profit organization dedicated toenhancing patient care, advancing the art and science of Prosthodontics, promoting the specialty of Prosthodontics to the public and other dentists and healthcare professionals, ensuring the quality of Prosthodontic education and providing professional services to its membership. Visit GoToAPro.org to learn more. National Prosthodontics Awareness Week (NPAW) is April 12-18, 2015. NPAW promotes public awareness about the critical importance of a healthy mouth and why Prosthodontists bring patients optimal oral health.

Scottsdale, Arizona – November 26, 2014 – Global Dental Science (GDS), creators of AvaDent® Digital Dentures, has partnered with Good Fit Technologies to be the exclusive distributor of Good Fit™ Denture Tray products in North America and Europe.

Good Fit Technologies manufactures a variety of moldable denture trays that simplify and shorten the denture fabrication process, including the “All-in-One Denture Tray”, the “All-in-One Implant Tray” and the “Immediate Denture Tray”. These trays can be adapted and fitted in minutes to create custom impression trays, bite blocks, and stents right in the dental clinic. They allow for fast, accurate impressions and measurements, enabling dentists to get all the information required for complete denture fabrication in a single clinical visit.

AvaDent Digital Dentures’ revolutionary technology brings the precision, speed and profitability of digital process automation to removable dentistry using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE). AvaDent makes it possible for providers to offer a precise fitting denture with superior bio-hygienics and esthetics, and for the first time ever, create a treatment plan for full mouth rehabilitation all within a digital environment.

Tim Thompson, President and CEO of Global Dental Science, said: “We are excited to partner with Good Fit Technologies in bringing this revolutionary new dental product to market. By incorporating the Good Fit Denture Trays into the AvaDent Digital Denture workflow, dentists can greatly improve their efficiency and the profitability of their current denture product offerings.”

Marc Ginsburg, CEO of Good Fit Technologies, added: “Good Fit and Global Dental Science share the goal of making it much faster and easier to deliver high quality dentures. By combining the clinical time-savings from Good Fit’s denture trays with the speed and precision of AvaDent’s digital denture fabrication system, we believe we can achieve that goal. We’re excited to be working with the great team at GDS to help make these solutions more readily available to dental labs and clinics.”

For information about AvaDent® Digital Dentures or future events, call 855-AVADENT (282-3368) or go to www.avadent.com. For information about Good Fit™ denture products call (617) 973-5136 or visit www.goodfit.com.