Dentistry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona and High Point University (HPU) have announced a long-term collaboration that marks a significant step forward in the evolution of dental education, pairing cutting-edge technology with an innovative academic model designed to prepare practice-ready dental professionals.

Equipping the Next Generation with Practice-Ready Skills

The partnership, launching in summer 2025, will see Dentsply Sirona provide advanced equipment and digital solutions to HPU's Workman School of Dental Medicine. This includes fully-integrated Intego Treatment Centers, Primescan intraoral scanners, Primemill units, Primeprint 3D printing solutions, and CEREC software-technologies already shaping modern clinical environments.

Through this initiative, students will gain hands-on training in real-world settings, benefiting from:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 18, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona has launched a pioneering CAD/CAM zirconia abutment block that uniquely merges high strength with superior esthetics for implant-based restorations. The CEREC Cercon 4D™ Multidimensional Zirconia Abutment Block debuts alongside the new Calibra® Abutment Resin Cement, delivering a streamlined, high-performance chairside workflow for dental professionals.

Innovative layering for natural-looking implant restorations

Unlike traditional multilayer zirconia blocks built with flat horizontal layers, CEREC Cercon 4D™ uses a proprietary 3-dimensional layering process. Its dome-shaped dentin core contains increased opacity and pigment, surrounded by a more translucent enamel layer-closely mimicking the natural composition of teeth. The result is an esthetic solution that effectively masks TiBases and integrates seamlessly with VITA® 1 shade matching.

The block offers:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has announced the successful completion of a $250 million strategic investment from global investment powerhouse KKR. The transaction marks a pivotal growth move, with KKR acquiring approximately 12% of Henry Schein’s common shares and strengthening its governance role with the appointment of two prominent executives to the company’s Board of Directors.

Strategic Growth Backed by Capital and Expertise

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 19, 2025 - Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025. The event will be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, with Henry Schein's session scheduled for 1:20 p.m. Eastern Time.

This high-profile investor appearance underscores Henry Schein's continued momentum in delivering comprehensive health care solutions and showcases its strategic focus on long-term shareholder value, operational innovation, and global market leadership.

Highlighting Growth Strategy at a Premier Investor Forum

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 12, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona, the world's leading manufacturer of professional dental solutions, has announced its comprehensive global schedule for the 2025 DS World clinical education series, solidifying its role as a key driver of innovation and learning in connected dentistry. With six high-impact events planned across key international markets, including first-time stops in Mexico City and Birmingham, the company continues to scale its commitment to professional development for dental clinicians worldwide.

Strategic Global Expansion Reflects Growing Demand

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 11, 2025 - Dentsply Sirona, the world's leading manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, has once again been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, while also inaugurating a state-of-the-art digital dental clinic in an indigenous village in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The twin milestones underscore the company's strategic focus on sustainable dentistry and its long-term commitment to improving access to oral healthcare worldwide.

Recognition for Long-Term ESG Commitment

This marks the fourth time Dentsply Sirona has been honored in Newsweek's annual ranking, a testament to its robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives under its "BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World" program. The recognition affirms Dentsply Sirona's position as a B2B industry leader not only in dental innovation but also in corporate responsibility.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 11, 2025 - KaVo, a global leader in dental equipment innovation, is spotlighting its ELECTROmatic Premium motor system with a flash promotion running through May 30, 2025-offering dental professionals a timely opportunity to elevate their operatory performance with one of the most advanced electric handpiece systems on the market.

As dental practices seek greater operational efficiency, improved precision, and dependable tools that can handle daily clinical demands, the KaVo ELECTROmatic Premium has emerged as a strategic solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly into modern workflows, the system provides unmatched torque, speed, and versatility, redefining what dental professionals can expect from their most-used instrument: the handpiece.

Power, Precision, and Performance for Restorative and Endodontic Dentistry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 11, 2025 – Dentsply Sirona, in partnership with the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), has officially announced the winners of the 2025 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) Awards. Unveiled during the Opening Ceremonies of the 54th AADOCR Annual Meeting in New York, the awards spotlight student-led research poised to shape the future of oral healthcare innovation.

Highlighting Student Research Excellence in Dental Science

The SCADA Awards, a globally recognized platform for emerging dental researchers, continue to elevate promising talent within clinical, public health, basic, and translational science disciplines. This year’s winners were selected from top-tier dental schools across the United States and honored for their research addressing key challenges and advancements in dentistry.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 5, 2025 - In the evolving landscape of restorative dentistry, post-endodontic restoration has emerged as a cornerstone of long-term tooth preservation strategies, offering clinicians and patients alike a pathway to restore function, aesthetics, and durability following root canal therapy. New insights from recent clinical literature highlight the increasing relevance of this specialized restorative approach for practitioners focused on optimizing patient outcomes and return on investment in dental care.

Driving Longevity Through Strategic Restoration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 5, 2025 - In a dental landscape increasingly dominated by minimally invasive approaches, orthognathic surgery-supported by pre- and post-surgical orthodontics-is regaining prominence as a critical solution for addressing complex skeletal deformities that fall beyond the scope of traditional orthodontics.

This resurgent interest is not merely cosmetic. When aesthetic, functional, and long-term stability outcomes are considered, orthognathic surgery emerges as a high-ROI treatment path for select cases. It effectively bridges orthodontic limitations by offering predictable, stable results where skeletal discrepancies compromise both occlusion and facial harmony.

Orthognathic Surgery: A Modern Answer to Structural Challenges