DENTSPLY International Inc. : DENTSPLY International Launches New Global Business, DENTSPLY Implants, Beginning in North America in April 2012
04/02/2012| 02:56pm US/Eastern
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York, PA - April 2, 2012 - Following its August 31, 2011
acquisition of Astra Tech AB, which operated the number three
player in the global dental implant market - Astra Tech
Dental, DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY)
now unites its innovative and growing dental implant-related
businesses (DENTSPLY Friadent and Astra Tech Dental) into a
new company - DENTSPLY
Implants. The newly created business will actively
market and sell products as DENTSPLY Implants in North
America, beginning in April 2012.
DENTSPLY Implants offers a portfolio that is unique in its
freedom to create predictable and lasting patient-specific
implant solutions with an extensive line of dental implants,
bone regenerative products, digital technologies and
professional development tools. The portfolio includes:
ANKYLOS®, XiVE® and ASTRA TECH Implant System(TM). It also
includes ATLANTIS(TM) - patient specific CAD/CAM abutments,
as well as 3D virtual surgical planning and surgical guides.
Jim Mosch, Executive Vice President DENTSPLY International and
Group President DENTSPLY Implants states, "The
solid history of both Astra Tech Dental and DENTSPLY
Friadent, in combination with the strength of DENTSPLY
International, creates a new, unique global foundation to
exceed the expectations of today's knowledgeable,
demanding dental professionals. Current
DENTSPLY Friadent and Astra Tech Dental customers can
rest assured knowing that the world-class products they know
and trust will continue to be supported and developed. We
remain strongly committed to innovation and clinical
research, and our shared vision continues - to increase the
quality of life for patients worldwide."
DENTSPLY Implants builds upon the fundamental values of a
thorough scientific approach, a dedication to long-term
clinical evidence and a strong customer focus. The new
global DENTSPLY Implants business model will begin to
take form in April beginning with North America.
"By joining Astra Tech Dental and the implant business
from DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties in North America, we
will have a unique product portfolio gathered in one company,
and supported by one sales force. We look forward to
this great opportunity to build upon our partnership with
dental professionals in providing optimal care to their
implant patients," says Scott Root, President of
DENTSPLY Implants, North America.
About DENTSPLY International:
DENTSPLY International Inc. is a leading manufacturer and
distributor of dental and other healthcare products. The
Company believes it is the world's largest manufacturer
of professional dental products. For over 110 years,
DENTSPLY's commitment to innovation and professional
collaboration has enhanced its portfolio of branded
consumables and small equipment. Headquartered in the United
States, the Company has global operations with sales in more
than 120 countries. Visit www.dentsply.com for more
information about DENTSPLY and its products.
For further information
contact:
Michele E. Mummert
Manager, Corporate Communications
Phone 717-849-4465
Email: michele.mummert@dentsply.com
HUG#1599451
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