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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


PATTERSON DENTAL ANNOUNCES DISASTER RELIEF TO LOUISIANA CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY HISTORIC FLOODING


March 11, 2016 (ST. PAUL, Minn.) - Patterson Dental, a business unit of Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO) today announced it is offering a variety of financial terms to dentists operationally affected by historic flooding in Louisiana in order to help them re-­equip and re-­supply their dental practice.


Patterson Dental's outreach efforts are being conducted within impacted communities through its Shreveport branch. Dentists affected by the flooding in Louisiana, where a state of emergency has been declared, can obtain assistance from Patterson by contacting their local representative or by calling 800.873.7683, which routes callers to the nearest Dental branch.


The Shreveport branch is operational and its team is prepared to help dentists manage their business needs and support customers impacted by the record-­level rainfall and river flooding.


About Patterson Dental

Patterson Dental provides a complete range of consumable dental products, equipment and software, turnkey digital solutions and value-­added services to dentists and dental laboratories throughout North America. Patterson is committed to creating value for customers through products, services and lasting relationships. Dental professionals who partner with Patterson enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that come with relying on one trusted source for everything they need.


CONTACT: Jennifer Joly, Corporate Communications Manager COMPANY: Patterson Companies, Inc. TEL: 651.681.3748 EMAIL: jennifer.joly@pattersoncompanies.com WEB: pattersoncompanies.com SOURCE: Patterson Companies, Inc.


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