Henry Schein To Showcase Leading Digital Solutions At The American Dental Association Annual Meeting

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it will showcase a suite of leading digital solutions during the American Dental Association's (ADA) Annual Meeting, all of which are designed to help oral health professionals operate a more productive practice or laboratory so they can provide the highest-quality care to patients.

Henry Schein's presence at the meeting, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from October 19-21, 2017, includes a rich line-up of activities promoting technological advances in dentistry and insights from the company's supplier partners and industry thought leaders. The company is also hosting a series of live product demonstrations featuring the latest digital scanning devices and anesthesia systems, as well as hosting thought-leader discussions via #ScheinChats, Henry Schein's signature social media series available on Facebook Live. In addition, Henry Schein has teamed up with ACTEON, a French medical technology company, to fight periodontal disease.

"At this year's ADA Meeting, Henry Schein is excited to showcase solutions that will help our customers operate more efficient practices so they can focus on delivering quality patient care," said Tim Sullivan, President, North American Dental Group, Henry Schein. "The meeting presents an opportunity for Henry Schein and our partners to demonstrate how we remain steadfast in our commitment to help practitioners connect all things digital. By combining a wide choice of digital technology solutions with the knowledge, service, and support needed to help practitioners navigate the rapidly changing world of digital dentistry, our trusted advisors are here to help practitioners make the technology choices that meet the unique needs of each practice or laboratory."

Featured Solutions to Make the Delivery of Oral Care More Efficient

Throughout the show, Henry Schein will showcase digital technology solutions, including scanners, milling units, 3D printers, abutment solutions and the latest materials available from the company's digital platform, Henry Schein ConnectDental^®, to help practitioners navigate the rapidly changing world of digital dentistry. Members of the Henry Schein Dental leadership team, along with representatives from 3Shape, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, i-CAT, and Planmeca will be available to answer questions, suggest customized solutions, and demonstrate new products, such as the Planmeca Emeraldtm Next-Gen Intraoral Scanner, 3Shape TRIOS® Intraoral Scanner, Planmeca ProMax® 3D LE, 3Mtm True Definition Scanner, and more.  

Henry Schein Electronic Product Specialists will also be demonstrating The Wand® anesthesia system, which provides a more comfortable injection for the patient and eliminates collateral anesthesia.

In addition to product demonstrations, the Henry Schein Integrated Design Studio team will be exhibiting their newly designed website, which serves as a one-stop solution for oral health professionals looking to design a new practice, remodel, or expand. Demonstrations will take place throughout the show.

Dental professionals are also encouraged to visit the ACTEON North America booth (#938) to "Join the Movement to Fight Perio Disease" and receive a demonstration on the ACTEON SPOROCARE® Intraoral Camera.

Engaging Thought Leadership Conversations with Industry Leaders

The Henry Schein Media Studio will serve as the broadcast center, featuring #ScheinChats, the company's signature social media series available on Facebook Live that will offer engaging conversations with oral health professionals, nonprofits, and industry-leading supplier partners. Kicking off this series will be Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein, and Dr. Kathryn Kell, President, FDI World Dental Federation, for a conversation about her vision for FDI and the organization's role as one of the world's leading advocates for oral health. For those who are unable to attend in person, visit Henry Schein Dental's Facebook page to watch the broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/HenryScheinDental/.  

Visit Henry Schein Dental for details on the business solutions and integrated technologies available to help dental practitioners operate a productive practice, attain business goals, and assist in the delivery of quality patient care.

About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) 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 healthcare clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100® indexes, Henry Schein employs more than 21,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 1 million 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 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. 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 32 countries. The company's sales reached a record $11.6 billion in 2016, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 15 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein and @HenrySchein on Twitter.

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