Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) congratulate the 2023 winners of the SCADA Awards.

The 2023 SCADA Awards (Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application), co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), annually invite US Dental Schools to select a student to participate in the competition, which aims to recognize outstanding student research projects just like every year. In this year’s edition, a total of 38 selected students submitted their projects in one of the two available categories: Clinical Science & Public Health Research and Basic & Translational Science. Winners were announced at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition held in Portland, Oregon at the Opening Ceremonies and Awards Program in a special evening event hosted by Dentsply Sirona to which all participants were invited to attend.

Through this award, the initiators have been supporting oral health research for years and promoting young professionals in the early stages of their research careers – also by making them part of a worldwide network of clinicians and scientists.

2023 SCADA Award Winning Projects

In the Clinical Science & Public Health Research category:

· 1st Place: Jay Dalal, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, won the competition with his research project “The Effectiveness of Current Desensitizing Agents at Hypersensitivity Prevention”.

· 2nd Place: Julia Kishanie Persaud, New York University, College of Dentistry, project: The Impact of Electronic Cigarette Use on the Salivary Microbiome in Periodontitis Patients

· 3rd Place: Mackenzie Andrews, Midwestern University, project: Does Mouthguard Lamination Technique affect Hockey and Baseball Impact Force?

In the Basic & Translational Science category:

· 1st Place: Natalie Andras from The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, is the winner with her project “Gene-Editing Provides Functional Evidence for the Ectomesenchymal Origin of Cementoblasts”.

· 2nd Place: W. Benton Swanson, University of Michigan, project Scaffold-based Approach to Regenerating the Cranial Suture Stem Cell Niche

· 3rd Place: Darnell Cuylear, University of California, San Francisco, project: Calcium Phosphate Microparticles For Dual Anti-resorptive Drug Delivery and Osteogenesis

First, second and third winning projects in each of the two categories were awarded with $1,000 for 1st place, $750 for 2nd, and $500 for 3rd.

SCADA – a program dedicated to research and international networking

SCADA was initiated in 1959 and is committed to two main goals: to strengthen the field of dental research by supporting young professionals in early stages of their research careers, and to promote networking between students and clinicians and scientists from all over the world as they develop their skills and advance their careers. Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research support this program as co-sponsors, engaging over 7,000 students worldwide, to showcase their research, recognize their passion for discovery and innovation, and fuel the future of dental care.

In addition to the US competition, the SCADA program also has an international component. Dentsply Sirona sponsored 6 other national student research competitions in France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand in 2022. With Dentsply Sirona’s support, the student winners of each country were invited to present their winning research on a non-competitive manner at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting.

SCADA advances science and improves global oral health

“Our vision at Dentsply Sirona is to transform dentistry and to improve oral health globally. This is just possible with science. What better way to help guide the future of the profession and oral health than to support science in its foundations. The student clinicians are the future of oral science and we are committed to investing into this future by running the SCADA program since 64 years.” said Dr. Rainer Seemann, Vice President Global Clinical Research with Dentsply Sirona.

“It’s a pleasure to recognize and celebrate our new, talented scientists in the oral health space,” said AADOCR President Jane Weintraub. “These accomplished SCADA investigators provide an auspicious future for dental, oral, and craniofacial research.” 

Dentsply Sirona announces that it will join the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) Annual Meeting in Chicago, from April 21st to 24th. AAO 2023 attendees will have the opportunity to experience Dentsply Sirona’s latest orthodontic products including SureSmile® Aligners and digital solutions, as well as engaging educational sessions led by top clinicians, live demonstrations, and special promotions.

The AAO Annual Meeting brings together thousands of professionals from the orthodontic industry worldwide, for four days of scientific presentations, hands-on training, commercial exhibits, and networking opportunities. At its booth (#707), Dentsply Sirona will showcase its latest digital and orthodontic solutions, including SureSmile® Aligners, and host educational sessions with top clinicians such as Dr. Antonino Secchi, Dr. Cory Costanzo, Dr. Brian Gaudreault, and Dr. Manal Ibrahim.

Predictable results for happy, healthy smiles

At AAO 2023, Dentsply Sirona will offer expert-led product demonstrations showcasing the company’s complete SureSmile® Clear Aligner system, including SureSmile® Aligners, the SureSmile® VPro™ Vibration Device, SureSmile® Retainers, and the SureSmile™ Whitening Kit.

SureSmile® Aligners offer outstanding initial setups and predictable results, with a recent analysis showing no refinements were required in three out of four cases.¹ They are custom-made using advanced technology and proven materials, providing patients with a comfortable fit from the first aligner to the last. The SureSmile® Aligner open platform fully integrates with commonly used scanners, including Primescan™, so that no new equipment is required.

In-booth educational presentations

Focused on ensuring better patient outcomes, satisfaction, and improved efficiency through the integration of digital and orthodontic workflows, four top clinicians will share their expertise in a series of in-booth educational presentations for all of those who wish to attend.

In-booth presentations will take place on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd between 11 am and 2 pm:

● Dr. Brian Gaudreault will share the streamlined SureSmile® Digital Workflow with Primescan and give a SureSmile® Software platform overview.

● Dr. Manal Ibrahim will present patient outcomes and cases benefiting from the SureSmile® VPro™ High-Frequency Vibration Device.

● Dr. Antonino Secchi will offer a deep dive into the SureSmile® Workflow with Dentsply Sirona’s CBCT.

● Dr. Cory Costanzo will focus on treating complex cases with SureSmile® and how to use the SureSmile® Digital Workflow for both aligners and braces.

Presenting the Dentsply Sirona digital universe

Dentsply Sirona’s digital universe, which supports orthodontists in providing the best possible treatments and outcomes while maximizing efficiency, will also be on display at the booth. Featured digital products include DS Core, an open, cloud-based platform powered by a collaboration between Dentsply Sirona and Google Cloud. DS Core is designed to seamlessly integrate with Dentsply Sirona devices, services, and technologies to improve practice efficiency. Primescan Connect, the laptop version of the Primescan intraoral scanner, and Axeos, a 2D/3D X-ray system for practices with a broad treatment spectrum, will also feature front and center.

“It’s exciting to see Dentsply Sirona attend AAO 2023 with such a comprehensive array of educational presentations and product solutions. I look forward to meeting colleagues and peers and exchanging opinions on the latest trends in the industry as we continue to advance the possibilities of orthodontic treatments,” said Dr. Manal Ibrahim, who practices in both Naperville and Shorewood, IL.

To learn more about SureSmile® Aligners, visit: www.dentsplysirona.com/suresmile.

[1] Based on an internal analysis of more than 100,000 global SureSmile aligners cases conducted between Jan 2019 – December 2021. Data on File

An advocacy campaign led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) successfully garnered broad bipartisan political support within Congress to improve access to oral health care primarily for children served by the Medicaid program and for people with disabilities.

U.S. Senate and House letters were sent to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), applauding recent federal efforts to work with the dental community to address a national crisis related to operating room access for needed dental surgeries. Delays in such care affect a child's ability to learn, eat, and function and result in extended illness, pain, and economic burden to patients and taxpayers. Policy makers asked that CMS work to expand access to oral health surgeries by allowing dental care to be provided in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). As of January 1, 2023, hospitals can more easily provide for needed oral health surgeries. ASCs could expand access to care sites, supporting those in need of care who reside in rural and other underserved communities.

The Health Task Force of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), a network of national and local organizations focused on improving health care access for individuals with disabilities, submitted a separate letter to CMS asking for urgent action in support of the AAPD's message.

AAPD applauds legislators, particularly Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-GA) and Terrie Sewell (D-AL) and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) for their leadership in advancing these congressional letters. The Academy also recognizes CMS for actions taken to date to address this national crisis, anticipating further progress this year.

To learn more about AAPD's advocacy efforts visit www.aapd.org. 

eAssist Dental Solutions (www.dentalbilling.com), the nation's leading platform for dental billing and patient billing services for dental offices, will have a notable presence at this year's THRIVELIVE™ conference, hosted by Henry Schein. The annual event is known in the dental industry for its world-class education, world-renowned speakers, and cutting-edge technology.

This year's conference – slated for May 3-6 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas – offers access to the expertise of more than 75 speakers, and up to 16 continuing education credits. The content is focused on six core topics: clinical and technology, business, practice design, software training, team development, and multi-practice.

"As one of the dental industry's most respected events, it's definitely among the most robust conferences I've ever attended," said Dr. James Anderson, co-founder and CEO of eAssist. "My esteemed colleague and eAssist Chief Growth Officer, Penny Reed, and I are honored to be invited to present this year, as it gives us the opportunity to share what we've proven through eAssist to be the most critical elements of successful revenue cycle management – a significant profitability factor in every dental practice."

From Dr. Anderson and Ms. Reed's presentation – Keys to Revenue Cycle Management (1.5 CEs) – participants will gain an understanding of PPO participation, reimbursement, billing, and other factors that impact revenue cycle management (RCM). Additionally, attendees will learn how to effectively manage and take advantage of opportunities to help increase practice profitability. The presentation will also illustrate metrics for measuring and evaluating a practice's RCM.

Dr. Greg Grobmyer of eAssist's Practice Booster will also present Coding for Success: Dental and Medical (1.5 CEs). In this session, Dr. Grobmyer and co-presenter Crystal May of DevDent will explore the fundamentals of proper dental and medical coding, as well as the current and future trends geared toward maximizing collections.

For more information about THRIVELIVE, please visit https://thrivelive2023.com/.

New offerings in ZimVie’s extensive portfolio of dental bone graft solutions enhance selection for customers and bolster cadence of recent product launches

ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, today announced the recent launches of two additions to its biomaterials portfolio, the RegenerOss® CC Allograft Particulate, a natural blend of cortical and cancellous bone particles that can be used to fill bony voids in a variety of dental applications, and the RegenerOss® Bone Graft Plug, an easy-to-use grafting solution for filling extraction sockets and periodontal defects. Both grafts are now available across North America.

These launches broaden ZimVie’s presence in the dental biomaterials market and expand the company’s comprehensive suite of bone graft offerings, which also includes the distinguished Puros® Allograft line. ZimVie will continue to feature the Puros Allograft Particulate with its history of well-documented clinical results alongside the RegenerOss line of grafting solutions. Dental bone graft procedures are done to repair or reconstruct the jaw and can provide a foundation for dental implant placement.

“We are continuing to innovate and build on the core strengths of our dental portfolio through next-generation premium implants and abutments, additional modules within our digital dentistry suite, and now an expanded solution set in biomaterials,” said Indraneel Kanaglekar, SVP and President of ZimVie Dental. “Our RegenerOss solutions provide greater options to customers and patients, and nicely complement our existing offering of clinically successful bone grafts.”

For more information on ZimVie Dental implants, suite of connected solutions, and continuing education, please visit www.zimvie.com.

About RegenerOss CC Allograft Particulate

RegenerOss CC Allograft Particulate is a natural blend of cortical and cancellous bone particles that can be used to fill bony voids in a variety of dental applications. The graft has been sterilized and freeze-dried using the Cancelle SP® Sterilization Process, a proprietary method for cleansing and preserving the graft.

About the RegenerOss Bone Graft Plug

RegenerOss Bone Graft Plug is an easy-to-use grafting solution for filling extraction sockets and periodontal defects. The Plug features a combination of 80% graft particulate and 20% Type I bovine collagen that adapts to the shape of the defect once hydrated.

Puros Allograft and RegenerOss CC Allograft Particulate are processed by RTI Surgical, Inc. and marketed by Biomet 3i, LLC (ZimVie Dental), its affiliates, and authorized marketing partners. RegenerOss Bone Graft Plug is marketed by Biomet 3i, LLC (ZimVie Dental), its affiliates, and authorized marketing partners. Cancelle SP is a registered trademark of RTI Surgical, Inc. Puros and RegenerOss are registered trademarks of ZimVie.

Pac-Dent, Inc. is excited to expand its groundbreaking line of Rodin® 3D Resin Printing Materials with the launch of the Rodin® All-Purpose Glaze and Rodin® Palette Naturalizing Kit at the upcoming LAB DAY WEST show on May 12th and 13th.

Designed to complement 3D printed prefabricated teeth and denture base materials such as Rodin® Sculpture and Rodin® Denture Base, Rodin® Palette Naturalizing Kit is a cutting-edge light curable staining system. This new and innovative system utilizes the same advanced nanotechnology found in Rodin® Sculpture to delivers outstanding results, allowing the user to achieve natural-looking and long-lasting restorations patients expect.

Rodin® All-Purpose Glaze

Rodin® All-Purpose Glaze is a biocompatible, Class II, light-curing resin that has been meticulously designed to deliver a stunning, glossy finish. This versatile glaze seamlessly integrates with all Rodin resin substrates,

ensuring a brilliant and polished surface that effectively improves translucency.

Utilizing the Rodin® All-Purpose Glaze offers significant production advantages, such as the effective sealing of micro-fractures that can occur during support removal, enhanced wear resistance, and the elimination of labor-intensive manual polishing, thereby improving production turnaround time. This exceptional glaze is ideally suited for use with indirect composite restorations, direct composite restorations, and provisional devices, all crafted using Rodin's cutting-edge ceramic resin system technology. Available as a standalone product or as part of the comprehensive Rodin® Palette Kit.

Rodin® Palette Naturalizing Kit

Designed to streamline the characterization process, the Rodin® Palette Naturalizing Kit offers users enhanced control and precision. With an extensive array of colors to enhance 3D printed restorations to emulate the aesthetics of natural teeth, dental professionals can customize restorations to flawlessly match patients' surrounding teeth, resulting in a seamless and stunning smile. Its ease of use and versatility make it an excellent alternative to conventional porcelain restorations, including zirconia, lithium disilicate, and feldspathic materials.

Features and Benefits of Rodin® Palette

1. Comprehensive color selection enables users to accurately characterize and color match restorations and provisional appliances.

2. User-friendly application promotes increased productivity.

3. Offers best-in-class wear resistance.

4. Exhibits low water sorption and resistance to discoloration.

5. Recommended for use with light curing systems in combination with nitrogen atmosphere to maximize durability and abrasion resistance.

For more information on Rodin® All-Purpose Glaze and Rodin® Palette, visit https://Rodin-3d.com

Partnership distinguishes CareCredit as ADA Member Advantage’s only endorsed patient financing solution and includes comprehensive payment options and digital features for members and patients

The American Dental Association (ADA) Member Advantage and Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) today announced a 10-year partnership extension, making CareCredit, a Synchrony product, the only financing solution endorsed for ADA members. The endorsement is the result of a comprehensive due diligence process established by ADA Member Advantage to partner with and recommend trusted companies that provide unique value to the organization’s 159,000+ dentist members. The partnership includes special financing options, digital features and exclusive deals for providers.

“Synchrony’s purpose in the healthcare industry aligns with the ADA’s mission to help dentists succeed and support the advancement of the oral health of the public,” said Beto Casellas, EVP and CEO, Health & Wellness, Synchrony. “Our common vision has set the foundation for a long and mutually beneficial partnership between CareCredit and ADA Member Advantage, giving dental practices a powerful financing resource patients can use for recommended treatments and ongoing dental care.”

CareCredit, one of the industry’s first dental credit cards, has been endorsed by ADA Member Advantage since 2001. Through the renewed partnership, CareCredit will offer ADA members payment education, resources and financing solutions that will enable providers to have confident and successful cost conversations with patients, empowering them with financial solutions to help cover out-of-pocket dental costs.

“We have a defined process for choosing companies we want to endorse to our members. When we review Synchrony and the CareCredit product within that framework we find it to be an essential product that provides value to members and their patients, it becomes an easy decision to continue our partnership,” said Bill Bulman, Chair of the ADA Member Advantage Board of Directors.

“Their ongoing commitment to providing financing options, education and practice resources to providers and dental teams makes them one of our most valued partners.”

CareCredit is integrated in the top dental practice management software solutions, making it easy for dental teams to offer to patients and for patients to apply. Dental patients looking for a modern, flexible way to pay for dental care can apply in a dental practice, on any smart device, or over the phone, for the CareCredit credit card with no impact to their credit score. A credit decision is made within minutes and if approved, patients can use their account to pay the dentist right away. CareCredit has a wide range of financing options available, from 6 to 60 months, depending on the purchase amount. Additionally, patients can use the CareCredit payment calculator to help estimate their monthly payments based on the amount of care financed and the financing option selected.

“CareCredit helps providers improve revenue cycle management and maintain financial stability during a time of evolving change,” said Bete Johnson, GM, Dental, Synchrony. “With CareCredit, dental practices are able to offer their patients the option to make convenient monthly payments to help make out-of-pocket expenses more manageable and budget friendly.”

Today, CareCredit is accepted at more than 266,000 healthcare provider locations.  

MouthWatch, LLC, recognized as a dental industry leader in teledentistry and intraoral imaging solutions, is now offering the Comfort Soft™ under a new agreement with Armor Dental, the manufacturer of patented, soft-retraction dental instruments.

Comfort Soft is a dual-purpose soft tissue retractor designed to provide a clearer view of the patient’s mouth while delivering a more comfortable chairside patient experience. The product also offers patients easier access, visibility, and focus when brushing at home to help improve hygiene between visits.

“Capturing clear, unobstructed images is essential to effective dental care,” says Brant Herman, Founder and CEO of MouthWatch and Dentistry.One. “Comfort Soft is an ideal aid for in-office intraoral imaging, virtual dental care visits, or post-procedure home hygiene care to help patients isolate teeth that require special attention. Comfort Soft can also be especially helpful for improving the oral health of physically compromised patients or other vulnerable populations.”

Comfort Soft is now available as an accessory for award-winning MouthWatch intraoral cameras and teledentistry solutions.

“We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with MouthWatch to strengthen the care connection between clinicians, caregivers, and patients,” said Cherie Le Penske, CEO, Armor Dental. “Comfort Soft, the newest instrument in our soft retraction portfolio, which is now being offered by MouthWatch, enables clinicians and caregivers to improve intraoral camera imaging, teledentistry exams and patients’ hygiene.”

Clinicians using the MouthWatch Intraoral Camera in tandem with the ComfortSoft retraction device are reporting a positive experience. According to Dr. Brooke Fukuoka, who practices in Twin Falls, Idaho. "These products are game changers in special care and geriatrics. The quality of my in-person and TeleDent exams have improved significantly since our team started using the MouthWatch camera and the Comfort Soft retractor together. It’s amazing how much I can now see that I struggled to see before.”

To purchase MouthWatch intraoral cameras, teledentistry solutions, and the Comfort Soft dual-purpose soft tissue retractor, visit https://www.mouthwatch.com/shop/

The organization shares a 'thank you' to healthcare providers and dental care teams that prioritize the treatment of underserved patient populations

Benevis, a leading dental support organization (DSO) for practices focused on dental care and orthodontics, and its 120 dental offices in 13 states and the District of Columbia, are proud to support Medicaid Awareness Month this April. Benevis has pledged to expand access to high-quality oral care for underserved children and their families and continues to deliver on its mission to improve patients' lives by changing the paradigm of dental health in the United States.

Benevis is honoring Medicaid Awareness Month by thanking all the healthcare providers and dental care teams that dedicate their time—personally and professionally—to helping underserved patient populations. Serving disadvantaged communities has long been a hurdle in the dental health community, with only 43 percent of U.S. dentists accepting Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans for children, and 67 percent of them not ever treating a single child. Oral health is healthcare, too, and work still needs to be done to expand access to care and improve the trajectory of dental health in America.

"To better serve diverse patient populations, collaboration across medical communities like primary care providers and oral healthcare teams is key," explained Dr. Peter Igoe, DDS, Louisiana State Dental Director, Benevis. "Even in 2023, millions of American families still lack insurance eligibility and enrollment access which makes Benevis' work to lower financial, educational, and geographical barriers so vital to ensure everyone can enjoy happy, healthy smiles."

Benevis is proud to be among the small group of dental providers, 18 percent, who choose to manage a Medicaid population that includes more than 100 child visits annually. The DSO serves over 500,000 children, 82 percent of whom are Medicaid patients.

To continue to tackle the geographical and coverage barriers to dental care that persist nationwide, especially in marginalized communities where the need is often the greatest, Benevis offers a variety of oral health resources to inspire healthcare providers and patients to focus on the importance of dental health. The resources include:

● Free Dental Care: Benevis will provide free dental care to uninsured families during Sharing Smiles Day on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Dentists and hygienists will provide high-quality and compliant dental care in 26 locally branded Benevis dental practices across 11 states. Benevis encourages families to register at www.SharingSmilesDay.com in advance of the event.

● Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Guide: Families can find information on health insurance programs and dental providers in their state by visiting InsuranceKidsNow.gov through their interactive map.

● Physician Dental Home Playbook: For healthcare providers looking to help patients establish a dental home or to review oral risk assessments and care checklists, please reference the Dental Home Playbook. 

To learn more about Benevis' 20-year history of expanding the reach of oral care to impact approximately five million disadvantaged children and families, please watch this video. 

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its support for the Carry The Load® Memorial May campaign, a month-long Memorial Day awareness program providing active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by the U.S. military, Veterans, first responders, and their families.

As a national sponsor for the second year in a row, Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program, in partnership with Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team (VET), North American Rescue (NAR), Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One, will participate in the activities being held across the U.S. throughout May. Additionally, the businesses will sponsor the flagship event, the Dallas Memorial March, a two-day celebration of heroes, remembrance of the fallen, and education in respectful observance of Memorial Day. Click here for a recap from last year’s Memorial May campaign.

Carry The Load’s Memorial May initiative was created to honor and remember the people who died while serving in the U.S. military. During the 32-day event, beginning on April 27, 2023, Team Schein Members will take part by walking in the National Relay, attending a rally, and fundraising for the nation’s heroes. Henry Schein Cares, North American Rescue, Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One will sponsor the following rallies and the Dallas Memorial March:

● May 1, 2023 – Melville, New York

● May 9, 2023 – Los Angeles, California

● May 10, 2023 – Chicago, Illinois

● May 13, 2023 – Greenville, South Carolina

● May 28 - 29, 2023 – Dallas, Texas

“Henry Schein is a purpose-driven Company, and collaborating with Carry The Load helps to advance our mission of supporting communities in which we live and work, including our service members, first responders, and their families,” said Brad Connett, Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein North America Distribution Group. “It is important that we pause this Memorial Day and commemorate the individuals who protect our freedoms and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Carry The Load is a non-profit organization founded more than a decade ago as a grassroots effort by two Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day and to raise awareness of the sacrifices surrounding men and women in uniform. The program has since turned into a nationwide movement.

“We are grateful to once again partner with the Henry Schein team to recognize and remember our nation’s heroes,” said Stephen Holley, Co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Carry The Load. “It is meaningful to see our sponsors, and the countless other companies and organizations involved, come together for the common purpose of honoring the lives of those who have gone before us.”

Henry Schein’s participation in the Carry The Load program aligns with its Veterans Engagement Team (VET), an Employee Resource Group for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. VET’s mission is to unify Veterans, their families, and Team Schein Members by fostering camaraderie, providing recruitment and advocacy for service members, and giving back to the community. VET helps to establish a forum for members to engage, collaborate, develop, address, and educate the unique challenges and issues that Veterans face, assist the Company’s outreach to Veteran communities to enhance recruitment and onboarding efforts, and support Henry Schein's corporate citizenship philosophy through community engagement.

Carry The Load also complements North American Rescue, a Henry Schein Medical business and part of the Company’s One Government segment, and the leading provider of survivability and casualty-care medical products to the defense and public safety markets.

“Participating in the Memorial May campaign and walking alongside the community to support our military and first responders is very special to us at NAR, especially because many of us are former service members,” said Andy Goldy, Vice President, One Government, Henry Schein. “We’re pleased to join Carry The Load yet again to help restore the true meaning of Memorial Day.”

Additionally, the relationship with Carry The Load reinforces Henry Schein’s commitment to health equity and bridging the gap in Veterans’ access to continuous, accessible, and affordable oral care, along with a continuum of healing services for the mind, body, and soul of Veterans. For example, in 2022, Henry Schein Dental partnered with the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma Dental Association, and Oklahoma Dental Foundation to provide free dental care to Veterans in Oklahoma.

“Oral health is integral to overall health, and expanding access to preventive care and treatment is critical for all individuals, especially for Veterans who may have challenges obtaining routine dental care,” said Dave Steck, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Dental Group, Henry Schein. “We have a unique position within the dental community to help bridge the gaps in Veterans’ access to oral care, and our partnership with Carry The Load amplifies our dedication to our nation’s heroes.”

Henry Schein One, a software company providing integrated software and services to the dental industry and a subsidiary of Henry Schein, Inc., is also participating in Carry The Load’s Memorial May campaign.

“Our culture was built on the belief that every person is as important as the next, and this belief continues to strengthen with partnerships like Carry The Load,” said Christine King, Co-Executive Chair, Henry Schein One. “We look forward to joining together this Memorial May to pay tribute to America’s heroes.”

For more information about the Carry The Load Memorial May campaign and to register for an event, please click here.