Henry Schein Sponsors 11th Annual Senior Dental Leaders Programme At Harvard School of Dental Medicine

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) has sponsored the 11^th annual Senior Dental Leaders Programme, an international conference designed to develop high-level leadership and management capabilities in oral health leaders from around the globe. Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, delivered the Programme's keynote address earlier this week.  

The Senior Dental Leaders Programme was first conceptualized in 2007 at King's College London by Professor Raman Bedi, DDS, and is organized by the Global Child Dental Fund, King's College London Dental Institute, and this year's host, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Henry Schein Cares, the company's global corporate social responsibility program, has supported the event—together with co-sponsor Colgate-Palmolive—since its inception.

Attended by an international collaborative community working towards a cavity-free world for children, the conference brought together dental policy makers, national Chief Dental Officers, representatives from non-governmental organizations, members of the clinical and academic communities, and other stakeholders. Henry Schein sponsored seven attending delegates representing Australia, Brazil, China, South Africa, Tanzania, the U.K., the U.S., and Zambia.

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, and explored strategies to breaking gender-related barriers in dentistry.

Besides Mr. Bergman, other speakers included Dr. Bruce Donoff, Dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Diane Rekow, former Dean of King's College London Dental Institute; and Dr. Tony Volpe, Trustee of the Global Child Dental Fund.

"The oral health challenges facing our global community can only be solved through a concerted effort by every sector of the oral health network, working from a shared plan towards a common goal," Mr. Bergman said. "By combining our efforts, expertise, and experience, we will each emerge from the Senior Dental Leaders Programme better prepared to further oral health literacy and access to care around the world."

About Henry Schein CaresHenry 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 the world's largest provider of health care products and services to 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 employs more than 21,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 1 million customers.

The company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. 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. The company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 33 countries. The company's sales reached a record $11.6 billion in 2016, 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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