MELVILLE, N.Y., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein,
Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has sponsored for a
12th year the Senior Dental Leaders Programme, reflecting the
Company's enduring commitment to expand access to health care and
to develop high-level capabilities in oral health leaders from
around the world. The six-day conference, which took place last
week at The Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, included representatives from nine
countries who benefitted from leadership development training they
can use to address the oral health challenges in their
community.
First conceptualized in 2007 at King's College London by
Professor Raman Bedi, DDS, the
Programme is organized by the Global Child Dental Fund, the
Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and
this year's host, the King's College London Dental Institute. Henry
Schein Cares, the company's global corporate social responsibility
program, has supported the event—together with co-sponsor
Colgate-Palmolive—since its inception.
The Programme is attended by a diverse cohort from within the
international dental community working collaboratively toward a
cavity-free world for children, including dental policymakers,
national Chief Dental Officers, representatives from
non-governmental organizations, members of the clinical and
academic communities, and other stakeholders. Henry Schein sponsored 11 attending delegates
representing Australia,
Brazil, China, Morocco, Portugal, Sierra
Leone, South Africa,
Tanzania, and the U.S.
During this week's conference, participants exchanged knowledge
and research, shared best practices, and examined case studies of
strategies to meet oral health challenges. They also gained greater
insight into effective team leadership and change management,
scenario planning and public health innovation, and the potential
impact system change can have in transforming oral health for
people in need.
Speakers included Dr. Bruce
Donoff, Dean of the Harvard School of
Dental Medicine; Professor Mike
Curtis, Executive Dean, King's College London Dental
Institute, Dental Clinical Academic Group, King's Health Partners;
Dr. Marsha Butler, Vice President of
Oral Health and Professional Relations, Colgate-Palmolive; and Dr.
Hyewon Lee, Director of Systems and
Capacity Strengthening, Global Child Dental Fund.
"Every sector of the dental community has a role to play if we
are to overcome the oral health challenges facing our world, but we
will only truly 'help health happen' if we leverage our collective
strengths toward a common goal," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of Henry
Schein. "The Senior Dental Leaders Programme exists to
foster the dialogue, debate, and determination that will lead to
improved oral health, and by extension overall health, of our
children in impactful and sustainable ways."
About Henry Schein Cares
Henry Schein Cares stands on
four pillars: engaging Team Schein Members to reach their
potential, ensuring accountability by extending ethical business
practices to all levels within Henry
Schein, promoting environmental sustainability, and
expanding access to health care for underserved and at-risk
communities around the world. Health care activities supported by
Henry Schein Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness,
building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and
assisting in emergency preparedness and relief.
Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and
the concept of enlightened self-interest championed
by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind Henry Schein Cares
is a vision of "doing well by doing good." Through the work of
Henry Schein Cares to enhance access to care for those in need, the
Company believes that it is furthering its long-term success.
"Helping Health Happen Blog" is a platform for health care
professionals to share their volunteer experiences delivering
assistance to those in need globally. To read more about how Henry
Schein Cares is making a difference, please visit our
blog: www.helpinghealthhappen.org.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:
HSIC) is a health solutions network powered by people and
technology. With more than 22,000 Team Schein
Members serving more than 1 million customers globally, the
Company is the world's largest provider of Business, Clinical,
Technology, and Supply Chain solutions to enhance the efficiency of
office-based dental, animal health, and medical
practitioners. The Company also serves dental
laboratories, government and institutional health care
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's network of trusted
advisors provides health care professionals with the valued
solutions they need to improve operational success and clinical
outcomes. The Company offers customers exclusive, innovative
products and solutions, including practice management software,
e-commerce solutions, specialty and surgical products, as well as a
broad range of financial services. 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.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 34
countries. The company's sales reached a record $12.5
billion in 2017, 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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