Today, Delta Dental Plans Association announced the nationwide deployment of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Dental Plan Survey by its member companies covering all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico in 2021.

"Our mission is to advance the oral health of all Americans, and we are proud that we will be the first commercial health insurer to deploy the CAHPS Dental Plan Survey nationally," said James W. Hutchison, President & CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association. "The insights gathered from the CAHPS Dental Plan Survey will better position us to advance patient-centered care and understand patients' oral health journeys from purchasing a dental plan to visiting the dentist's office."

The CAHPS Dental Plan Survey is an anonymous standardized questionnaire that asks adult patients about their oral healthcare experiences. The questions asked within the survey are designed to provide a view into the overall patient experience and satisfaction from every aspect of their oral healthcare interactions. This includes questions relating to their dental plan and the care and services received from their dental office.

"The aggregated CAHPS survey results will provide Delta Dental's network of dentists with keen insights into patients' experiences, enabling the enhancement of the doctor-patient bond in meaningful, metrics-driven ways," said Joseph Dill, DDS, MBA, Vice President of Dental Science, Delta Dental Plans Association.

The survey is a validated patient experience survey tool developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Inaugurated in 1995, the CAHPS survey is used by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and Veterans Affairs. The CAHPS Dental Plan Survey was first administered in 2006 by the U.S. military for the TriCare dental services program. Delta Dental will be the first commercial health insurer to deploy the CAHPS Dental Plan Survey nationally to advance the patient-centered approach to delivering oral healthcare.

About Delta Dental Plans Association

Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, Delta Dental Plans Association is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation's largest dental insurance provider, covering more than 80 million Americans and offering the country's largest dental network with approximately 156,000 participating dentists. Over the last decade, Delta Dental companies provided over $1.75 billion in direct and in-kind support to improve the oral health of our communities across the country. Visit deltadental.com for information on individual dental insurance plans and group dental insurance plans.

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The Association of Indiana Dental Laboratories (AIDL) and associate member Sterngold Dental have come together to offer members a CE-credited, no-charge course on “Bridging the Gap with Digital Dentures: Making the Clear Choice.” This one-hour live, virtual program is hosted by Sterngold Dental and delivered by Gene Peterson, CDT, Sterngold’s Director of Technical Development and Learning—and one of the industry’s known subject matter experts on digital dentures. The course carries a scientific credit for attendees.

The objective of the course is to help dental laboratory technicians and dental laboratory owners make simple sense of all the available information on digital dentures. In an effort to inform, there is an inadvertent excess of information available in the community today. While well meaning, it can be overwhelming for busy dental technicians and makes it tougher to clearly appreciate just how the technology can benefit operations and growth. Further, the revolution and rapidly evolving subject of digital dentures has many asking: “Where do I start?” “Which digital denture system is the best for me?”

In “Bridging the Gap with Digital Dentures: Making the Clear Choice,” Gene Peterson has created a syllabus that covers a brief summary of the evolution of digital dentures, the software and technologies involved, and insights on how to make the best choice based on your dental laboratory’s current state. For more information, visit the registration page.

This project was made possible through collaboration with AIDL’s President, Nicole Kern-Zimmerman, CDT, TE, and Executive Director, Patricia Crampton. Says Kern-Zimmerman: “Our partnership with Sterngold has been longstanding and helps sustain AIDL. We are fortunate to have an ongoing relationship with a company that values education, values its customers, and provides quality products to the dental lab industry. 'Bridging the Gap with Digital Dentures' not only meets our mission statement of promoting professionalism and education, but also offers an opportunity to provide another member benefit. Our organization understands that the digital product lineup is growing. Information and experience that we can help to provide our membership is valuable and applicable to all components of our mission. Considering the restrictions related to Covid-19, this webinar is the ideal format for the AIDL membership.”

On its part, Sterngold is privileged to have an opportunity to serve AIDL members with quality products and education. Gene Peterson, CDT, has been on a mission to help develop further learning through subject matter expertise and actionable insights.

If you would like Sterngold Dental to deliver a free CE course to your dental association, please reach out to info@sterngold.com.

Heartland Dental announced that it has signed an agreement to enter into a strategic transaction with American Dental Partners Incorporated (ADPI). Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, ADPI is a leading DSO that supports 23 dental group practices spanning 278 locations across 21 states.

The strategic transaction expands the community of doctor leaders within the Heartland Dental community and the ability for such leaders to gain support while providing high-quality oral health care to more patients. Through the strategic transaction, Heartland Dental and ADPI will have a combined network of over 2,300 supported dentists, in more than 1,400 locations across 38 states nationwide. 

“We are thrilled to bring together two historic industry leaders to further doctor-led, high-quality oral health care,” says Patrick Bauer, Heartland Dental President and CEO. “Heartland and ADPI share a mission to support dentists and their teams in delivering the highest quality patient care and experiences to the communities they serve. Together, we will have expanded geographic reach and operational resources to deliver unparalleled value and support to doctors.”

Heartland Dental and ADPI are two leading DSOs with complementary missions, cultures, and organizations. ADPI brings an expansive platform of high-quality practices, including many that are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Heartland Dental is well known for the extensive resources and support it provides to dental practices, including the nation’s best CE and leadership training with state-of-the-art equipment, efficient purchasing methods, and technology.

Upon closing, ADPI doctors and team members will gain immediate access to Heartland Dental's educational offerings, including CE and leadership training, providing opportunities for supported doctors and team members to enhance skill levels and career advancement.  

“We are excited to be joining Heartland Dental's network, which offers expansive resources to our supported doctors and team members, strengthening their dental practices and enabling the best care to their patients,” says Kevin Trexler, ADPI CEO. “Our culture compatibility—dedicated to supporting doctors and our team members—is the basis for supporting dental providers as the nation’s leading DSO.”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. Heartland has entered into a commitment letter (the "Commitment Letter"), dated as of May 12, 2021, with Jefferies Finance LLC, KKR Capital Markets LLC and KKR Corporate Lending LLC (collectively, the “Commitment Parties”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein.

Ropes & Gray LLP is acting as legal advisor to Heartland Dental in the transaction.

ADPI is being advised by Harris Williams.

New oral care company Bao Tea has launched the first-ever All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner, the only oral hygiene tool of its kind on the market.

After witnessing an increasing trend focused more on white teeth than a healthy mouth, Southern California-based, board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Bao-Thy Grant founded the company to deliver easy-to-use products that intuitively remind users daily that brushing well matters, your tongue matters, and your health matters.

The BPA-free All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner is a toothbrush with ultra-soft nylon bristles on one end with the four-tiered tongue cleaner on the other. To attack bad breath and odor-causing bacteria at the source, the tongue cleaner is designed to brush and scrape debris present on the two surfaces of the tongue.

Designed to avoid unnecessary bacteria, Bao Tea also launched a hygienic holder, the Universal Manual Toothbrush Holder, to protect, secure, and elevate any manual toothbrush by using the holder’s suction-grip cups to allow the toothbrush to hang on a mirror, in a drawer, a medicine cabinet, or the shower while at home or traveling.

“Because research links a healthy mouth with our overall health, my mission is to help people stop undervaluing their oral hygiene and realize it is a key part of our general health and well-being,” says Dr. Grant. “The tongue is an integral but often overlooked part of oral care and your health. I am passionate about helping people change their daily routine by adding a tongue cleaner to everyday brushing.”

The All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner ($14.95) and Universal Manual Toothbrush Holder ($8.95) are available at www.baotea.com and on Amazon. The Bao Tea All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner has been recognized with an ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Acceptance of the Bao Tea All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner is based on its finding that the product is safe and has shown efficacy in removing plaque and helping to prevent and reduce gingivitis, when used as directed.

About BAO TEA:

Founded by Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Bao-Thy Grant,Bao Tea is an oral care company focused on products designed for optimum oral health, including the patented All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner. As a first-generation Vietnamese-American and Southern California native, Dr. Grant ows a leading an oral surgery practice, Center for Oral Reconstruction and Education, is the team Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, and pioneered the Yomi Robot-Assisted Dental Surgery, advancing the state-of-the-art robot-assisted surgical techniques for the benefit of dental patients. www.baotea.com   

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today the launch of Henry Schein Dental Business Institute™ (DBI) On-Demand, a virtual education platform created to help practice owners and their teams more effectively manage their dental practice. The platform includes courses on key topics such as insurance management, marketing, practice management, HR services, accounting, and lease negotiation.

Originating as a year-long educational program with several in-person sessions, and now offered online, DBI On-Demand helps dental professionals enhance practice efficiency and profitability. The platform is part of Henry Schein’s comprehensive educational offering, which also includes webinar-based clinical education, live educational events, and training on dental technologies.

Available through an annual subscription, DBI On-Demand members can access content taught by key opinion leaders and experts in the dental industry. Each course includes six to eight sessions ranging from 25 – 40 minutes in length per session, along with a digital workbook containing materials and exercises for practice owners and their teams. New content will be added to the platform regularly, and each instructor is available via chat to help customers enhance their dental business and accelerate operational success.

“We’re excited to bring this evolution of DBI to the dental market, which we designed to offer dental professionals an engaging educational platform that meets their practice’s unique needs and areas of interest,” said AJ Caffentzis, President, U.S. Dental Distribution Henry Schein. “We’ll continue to expand and evolve the DBI platform and other practice services as part of our commitment to providing convenient, effective education that dental professionals can rely on to operate successful practices.”

In addition to the expansive portfolio of courses, the entire DBI On-Demand platform can be conveniently accessed on any smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

For more information, please visit https://www.dbiondemand.com/.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 20,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental and medical laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 31 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $10.1 billion in 2020, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 12 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, and Twitter.com/HenrySchein 

 BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, partnered with Healthy Smiles For Kids of Orange County (Healthy Smiles) to host a pediatric dental laser training on May 8. The training focused on how to use Waterlase dental lasers for a variety of common pediatric dental procedures and was held in the BIOLASE Learning Center in Foothill Ranch, California.

"As the world continues to move forward following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see a steady increase of patients getting back into the dental chair," said John Beaver, President and CEO of BIOLASE. "We thought now would be the perfect time to offer this training to the team at Healthy Smiles, as they welcome both new and returning patients. We are also excited to equip new members of the Healthy Smiles team who have joined since our previous training sessions, so that they can join the community of pediatric dentists delivering a more pain-free and positive dental experience for patients."

Attendees received training on laser safety, laser tissue interactions, restorative dentistry using minimal anesthesia and pediatric procedures including frenectomies for tongue-tie patients.

"We are thrilled to have found a true ally in BIOLASE when it comes to our mission of improving oral health in underserved communities," said Ria Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Smiles. "Our long-standing partnership has led to a myriad of educational training, arming providers with modern tools and techniques that we have also been able to implement to better serve our patients' needs. It has also aided in our ability to bring patients and dentists together for a better understanding of oral health solutions, ultimately resulting in a gentler experience for the thousands of children and families we serve each year."

The training comes on the heels of the recently launched Waterlase Pediatric Dental Academy (WPDA), for Waterlase pediatric dentists. The Academy provides an immersive training experience through peer-led learning, best practice sharing and on-going mentorship, to ensure optimal integration of Waterlase technology into clinical practices. Learn more about the Waterlase Pediatric Dental Academy at biolase.com/wpda.

About BIOLASE, Inc.

BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 271 patented and 40 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. BIOLASE has sold over 41,200 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.

About Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County (Healthy Smiles)

Healthy Smiles has been at the forefront of innovation to address the pediatric dental epidemic affecting Southern California for over 18 years. As a community- based nonprofit organization, Healthy Smiles is dedicated to improving the oral health of Orange County's most vulnerable children: the very young, those with special healthcare needs, and those with government dental insurance. Since 2003, Healthy Smiles has served approximately 1 million children and their families by offering collaborative programs directed at prevention, advocacy, outreach, education, and access to treatment. Through its partnerships with the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Healthy Smiles ensures that underserved children receive the highest quality of care they deserve to lead happy and healthy lives.

For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.

BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.

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The NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management will host the PROHmotion Symposium—Policy & Research in Oral Health: Moving Forward—on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 10 am to 3 pm ET. The virtual event will bring together experts in health policy, education, research, leadership, and advocacy to discuss how these fields intersect and to explore actions to advance dentistry’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities for the overall well-being of the public.

“Dentistry is often left out of health policy conversations, which neglects the fundamental relationship between oral health and overall health,” said Richard Valachovic, director of the NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management and president emeritus of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). “The PROHmotion Symposium will bring thought leaders to the virtual table in the first of many public dialogues convened by the Center about evidence-based oral health policy and management.”

The event’s keynote speakers are Rena D’Souza, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, and Cheryl Healton, dean of the NYU School of Global Public Health.

Panel discussions will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of dentistry, developing a national agenda for oral health policy, leadership challenges in the field, and global collaboration to improve access to dental care.

“The COVID-19 pandemic provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to think deeply about our healthcare system, what kinds of leaders it needs, and how to pursue policies that increase access to care,” said Michael P. O’Connor, co-director of the NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management and executive vice dean at NYU Dentistry.

The event is open to the public with registration. For a complete schedule of the event and to register, please visit dental.nyu.edu/research/cohpm/prohmotion. A link to the Zoom webinar will be provided after registration. Reporters interested in attending should contact rachel.harrison@nyu.edu.

Note on Accessibility: This virtual event requires an internet connection and computer or smartphone. Audio will be closed captioned. For questions or to notify us of additional accommodation requests, please email: dental.web@nyu.edu by May 28, 2021.

About NYU College of Dentistry

Founded in 1865, New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the US, educating nearly 10 percent of the nation’s dentists. NYU Dentistry has a significant global reach with a highly diverse student body. Visit dental.nyu.edu for more.  

With 15,000 employees in locations around the world, diversity at Dentsply Sirona is a vibrant part of the company’s DNA. With this year’s Diversity Week, the company underlines its commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) across all levels of the organization. The activities will celebrate the diverse aspects that define employees as individuals within the larger Dentsply Sirona family. As an example, one of the activities will be a podcast series in which employees will speak about their personal experiences and journey. Employees are invited to join discussions and talk about diversity and inclusion with colleagues and with members of our leadership team. A virtual cookbook visualizes the diversity of Dentsply Sirona employees by presenting dishes enjoyed by employees globally. Employees are invited to share their favourite recipes—to cook, experience, and get to know the stories of their colleagues.

Taking action for a brighter world

D&I is part of Dentsply Sirona’s commitment to taking action for a brighter world and ensuring a sustainable business framework. Dan Key, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Diversity & Inclusion Council Leader at Dentsply Sirona, says: “The respect that we show toward individuals reflects our values as a company. Our employees are the heart of our business and the source of our greatest strength. Their commitment and their diverse backgrounds and perspectives enable us to develop innovative solutions that drive dentistry forward. To encourage that strength, we must ensure that employees feel inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential by bringing their whole selves to work every day.”

Dentsply Sirona is constantly seeking ways to foster an inclusive culture and diverse workforce. “Diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion pave the way for the future success of Dentsply Sirona as a global innovator in the dental market.We believe that diversity and inclusion is a competitive advantage and bringing people from diverse backgrounds together as a team benefits all of us. According to a study by McKinsey, companies with an ethnically and culturally diverse board of directors increase the probability for higher profits by 43 percent.* At Dentsply Sirona, half of the Board of Directors is gender or ethnically diverse demonstrating our commitment to lead by example”, emphasizes Lisa Yankie, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Communications, and Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council at Dentsply Sirona.

D&I Council and Employee Resource Groups established

Dentsply Sirona established a global Diversity & Inclusion Council to develop organizational awareness through training, career coaching, networking, ongoing communications, and talent development to ensure all employees feel empowered to do their best work. The D&I Council comprises 14 demographically and functionally diverse employees from around the globe. The council evaluates current policies and processes to intentionally increase the awareness and impact of D&I priorities as well as increasing leaders’ ability to discuss and be held accountable for driving sustainable diversity, inclusion and equity outcomes.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) drive the momentum of D&I even further. As global networks, the ERGs are open to all employees with similar personal backgrounds and interests and foster conversations about diversity and inclusion. Melanie Jenkins, Senior Global Manager, Diversity & Inclusion and Early Career Programs at Dentsply Sirona explains: “The ERGs are a cornerstone of our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy at Dentsply Sirona. Groups like Black Organization for Leadership & Development (BOLD) or DS Women help strengthen diversity and the promotion of underrepresented groups by empowering, connecting and fostering employees to support them in their personal and professional development.” Currently, nearly 1,000 employees actively participate in Employee Resource Groups around the world and it’s growing every day. More ERGs will be launched in the next months, starting with PRIDE, promoting an open, inclusive, and respectful work environment for LGBTQ+ and allies, DS Early Career, providing support and networking opportunities for employees in the early stages of their career, Veterans, connecting active-duty service members and vets to support the transition to a civilian work environment and foster professional development, and APAG, the Asian Pacific American Group, focussed to provide support and resources for professional and personal development of Asian Pacific employees.

*https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Organization/Our%20Insights/Delivering%20through%20diversity/Delivering-through-diversity_full-report.ashx

ABOUT DENTSPLY SIRONA

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document or the attachments to reflect new information or future events or developments after the date any such statement is made.  

The nation's largest dental association, American Dental Association, has recognized ten exceptional practitioners with its signature award in 2021. Included on this prestigious list is Dr. Caroline Zeller, a General Dentist and Oral Surgery Provider at SmileKeepers in Salem, Oregon.

Selected out of more than 100 submissions, Dr. Zeller has been recognized for her achievements in making an impact on the dental profession in less than 10 years after graduating from dental school. Since earning her DDS from the University of Missouri in 2016, Dr. Zeller has received many honors for driving dentistry forward through her dedication to practice excellence, leadership, and advocacy.

A champion of health inequities, unconscious bias, and social injustices in dentistry, Dr. Zeller has held many leadership positions at the Oregon Dental Association, written articles for a wide range of publications, and produced her own podcast, "Removing the Bite Block." Her personal mission is to "connect the dental community, educate its listeners on issues impacting dentistry, and to encourage every person to have a voice in what our profession becomes." To demonstrate her passion for progress on the legislative front, Dr. Zeller recently testified at the Senate Healthcare and Finance Committee as the dental representative from Oregon Dental Association for the Dental Therapy Licensure Bill.

"Dr. Caroline Zeller's success is a testament to InterDent's commitment to excellence, both in our dental practices and our larger communities. We are proud to have a network of experienced and forward-thinking dentists who will guide our company now and well into the future. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Zeller for her ADA nomination in 2021." – Roderick Place, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

About InterDent & SmileKeepers®

InterDent Service Corporation provides comprehensive dental support and administrative services to 175 supported dental practices employing more than 450 dentists in eight states. SmileKeepers® offices, along with offices under the brands of Blue Oak Dental® and Gentle Dental, are supported by InterDent, and deliver high-quality dental care with a personal touch. To learn more, visit www.interdent.com or www.interdent.com/smilekeepers.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today a series of efforts to further advance its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and to reaffirm its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. As outlined in the Company’s 2020 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, titled “Resilience for a Healthier World” and published today, the Company’s ESG strategy includes enhancing health equity and access to care, expanding ESG disclosures, and taking action to address the climate crisis.

By the end of 2022, Henry Schein plans to report progress in accordance with the standards of each of the Global Reporting Initiative and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. In addition, the Company is enhancing its disclosures on climate risks and opportunities according to recommendations made by The Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and exploring a pathway to setting a Science-Based Target.

For more than 30 years, Henry Schein has continued to support the five constituents that make up the Company’s Mosaic of Success – Customers, Suppliers, Team Schein Members, Shareholders, and Society at Large. This year’s report, as detailed below, represents another milestone in the Company’s commitment to the Mosaic of Success.

Among other work highlighted in the report, Henry Schein is committed to the following actions for accelerating ESG stewardship:

Aspiring to be carbon neutral in its supply chain emissions by the year 2050, if not sooner. In 2021, Henry Schein will focus on baselining its distribution and transportation metrics in key markets in North America, Europe, and Australia;

Aiming to donate at least $50 million in cash and product through Henry Schein Cares and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc. by 2025 to advance health equity;

Enhancing in 2021 an individual D&I goal tied to Henry Schein’s annual performance incentive program (i.e., cash bonus plan) for the senior managers in the Company (Directors, Vice Presidents, and Members of the Executive Management Committee);

Contributing as a member to the World Economic Forum’s Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics initiative, which seeks to improve ways companies measure and demonstrate their performance against ESG indicators and to enable positive contribution towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals; and

Committing to an all-electric operations lift truck fleet in its U.S. distribution centers by 2025.

“Even as we tackled the unprecedented challenges created by the pandemic, we continued to accelerate progress along our ESG journey. We deepened our sustainability efforts by formalizing our policies, setting goals and targets for our ESG ambitions, and making steady and measurable progress toward these goals throughout the year,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. “Our resilience in the face of the current crisis is a testament to the spirit of Team Schein and the strength of our long-term purpose-driven stakeholder model of engagement. We will continue to champion our socially responsible and sustainable approach to business as we do our part in building a healthier, more inclusive, and more prosperous future for all.”

The 2020 Sustainability and CSR report underscores the values instilled at the Company’s founding 89 years ago and highlights how Henry Schein gives back to the professions and communities it serves. The Company is committed to addressing its own environmental impact, engaging with investors in its business practices, providing its TSMs with a healthy, safe, and inclusive workplace, and contributing to health equity.

To learn more about Henry Schein’s ESG efforts and to view the full 2020 Sustainability and CSR report, please visit www.henryschein.com/corporatecitizenship.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 20,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medicalpractitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental and medical laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 31 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $10.1 billion in 2020, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 12 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, and Twitter.com/HenrySchein.