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Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of Mydent International | Aegis Dental Network
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Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of Mydent International

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, today announced the acquisition of Mydent International Enterprises Corp. (“Mydent”). Launched in 1985, Mydent is a leading supplier of infection control products, disposables, preventives, impression material systems, rotary instruments and restoratives, including under the DEFEND brand, in over 45 countries.

“We are incredibly proud to lead Mydent through its next phase of growth in partnership with our distributor customers,” said Dave Sproat, CEO of Young Innovations. “The DEFEND brand has developed a reputation for high quality at great value that resonates well with clinicians and dental organizations around the world.”

“Our acquisition of Mydent complements our robust infection control, preventive and restorative brand and product portfolio and aligns well with our commercial strategy,” added Andrew Jones, Vice President of Corporate Development at Young Innovations. “This also demonstrates our commitment to continuing our focused acquisition strategy as an important pillar of our ongoing growth.”

"We built Mydent and the DEFEND brand over the last 30 years to provide trusted products to dental professionals at a reasonable price”, said Andy Parker, Founder and CEO of Mydent. “I am confident that Young is the best partner to steer Mydent toward continued success and the sustained growth of the DEFEND brand."

Andy Parker will serve in an advisory role for a transitional period. There will be no immediate changes to ordering and service procedures for customers or vendors.

Young Innovations was represented by Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Mydent was represented by Zukerman Gore Brandeis & Crossman, LLP of New York City.

Young Innovations, Inc. is a portfolio company of The Jordan Company.







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