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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PATTERSON DENTAL ANNOUNCES DISASTER RELIEF TO HOUSTON CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY UNPRECEDENTED RAINFALL

April 22, 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 unprecedented rainfall and flooding in the Greater Houston area and Southeast Texas 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 Houston branch. Dentists affected by flooding in the Greater Houston area and Southeast Texas, 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 Houston 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 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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