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1 - Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at the JMP Securities 2009 HealthCare Focus Conference

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at the JMP Securities 2009 HealthCare Focus Conference. The conference, which will showcase more than 100 publicly traded and privately...

2 - Delta Dental Awards $10,000 to Help Launch Butler County Dental Clinic for Uninsured

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A community dental clinic lacking sufficient funds to open its doors to the area’s uninsured is now closer to providing much-needed services, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Delta Dental of Pennsylvania. The Community Health Clinic of Butler...

3 - Dr. Anupama Tate Joins FORBA Pediatric Advisory Board

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - FORBA Holdings, the nation’s premiere dental practice management company focused on dental care for underserved communities, today announced that Dr. Anupama Rao Tate has joined their Pediatric Dental Advisory Board to help guide care and...

4 - UnitedHealthcare’s Golden Rule Introduces Cost-Effective Dental and Vision Coverage Options for Consumers in Six States

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - UnitedHealthcare’s Golden Rule Insurance Company has introduced new cost-effective dental and vision care coverage options for individuals and families in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota and Wyoming. The new dental plans are available...

5 - Metabolomics Used to Discover Biomarkers for Periodontal Disease

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Metabolon, Inc., the leader in metabolomics-driven biomarker discovery and analysis, today announced a new study has been published identifying biomarkers for periodontitis and gingivitis. Co-authored by scientists at...

6 - Computable Genomix Announces Contest For Genomics Researchers

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Memphis-based Computable Genomix today announced it will launch a contest on Oct. 1, 2009, to coincide with the release of GeneIndexer, the company’s next-generation Web-based text-mining tool. Publish or Perish will award a $10,000 grant to each...

7 - Thommen Medical Announces Chairside Implant Conditioning – North American Premiere at the 2009 AAOMS Meeting in Toronto, Canada

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Thommen Medical, a leading Swiss company in the area of the oral implantology, will officially launch the latest products in the evolution of implant surface technology, APLIQUIQ and INICELL, at the 2009 AAOMS Meeting in Toronto, Canada. APLIQUIQ and...

8 - Research and Markets: Oral Hygiene in Greece to 2012 - The Market for Oral Hygiene in Greece Increased between 2002-2007, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 4.3%

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Oral hygiene in Greece to 2012" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Oral hygiene in Greece. It includes comprehensive value...

9 - Research and Markets: Global Oral Hygiene to 2012 Report Supplies Actual Data to 2007 and Full Forecasts to 2012 for 60 Countries

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Oral hygiene to 2012" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Oral hygiene at the Global level. It includes...

10 - HumanaDental Chosen To Provide Dental Benefits By Employees Retirement System of Texas

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - HumanaDental Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Humana (NYSE: HUM), has been chosen by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) to provide dental benefits for more than 500,000 participants who are eligible for the group-benefits program...

11 - E-18 Corp. Completes Milestone US Patent Filing for Protectus Safety Dental Syringe

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - E-18 Corp. (OTCBB: ETEN), through its wholly owned subsidiary, SquareOne Medical, Inc., doing business as Protectus Medical Devices ("Protectus Medical Devices"), today announces completion of the US patent filing for the Protectus Safety Dental...

12 - Z-Medica QuikClot Interventional Hemostatic Bandages Now Available for Use During Catheterization Procedures

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Z-Medica Corporation, a medical device company developing innovative hemostatic agents, today announced the availability of the QuikClot® Interventional™ hemostatic bandage, on display at booth #1338 at the 21st annual Transcatheter...

13 - Textron to Release Third Quarter Results on October 27, 2009

PROVIDENCE, R.I.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) will release its third quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The company will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results and the company’s outlook. The call will...

14 - Announcement of Results of Any and All Tender Offer by Textron Inc.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Today, Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) (“Textron”) announced the final results of its offer (the “Any and All Offer”) to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4 ½% Notes (the “4 ½% Notes”) due August 1, 2010 (CUSIP number 883203BJ9...

15 - Castle Dental Opens Its 32nd Office in Houston

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Bright Now! Dental Inc., the nation’s leading provider of business support services to dentists, announces the grand opening of a new Castle Dental in Houston. Located 12246 FM 1960 West in the Eldridge Town Center, the office provides...

16 - Research and Markets: Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy: Techniques and Applications - A Practical Overview of This Valuable Analytical Tool

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Research and Markets is a simple, highly sensitive direct absorption technique based on the rate of absorption of light circulating in an optical cavity. CRDS can be used to study atoms and molecules in the gas and condensed phase, and is especially...

17 - Quality Systems, Inc. Names Philip N. Kaplan Chief Operating Officer and Craig A. Barbarosh Director

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that it has appointed Philip N. Kaplan to serve as chief operating officer of the company, effective September 17, 2009, and Craig A. Barbarosh director to serve on its Board of Directors. Kaplan...

18 - TOLMAR and Zila Combine to Form Strong Dental Products Company

FORT COLLINS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - On Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, the shareholders of Zila, Inc., a dental products company providing products for use in the prevention, detection and treatment of oral disease, approved the company’s merger with a subsidiary of TOLMAR Holding...

19 - Zila Completes Merger With TOLMAR

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Zila, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILA) today announced the completion of the merger with a subsidiary of TOLMAR Holding, Inc. Pursuant to the merger agreement between the companies, at the effective time of the merger all outstanding shares of Zila’s...

20 - Hythiam Raises Approximately $7 Million in Registered Direct Offering

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Hythiam, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYTM) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell 9,333,334 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $.75 to institutional investors pursuant to a registered direct offering, representing...

21 - Research and Markets: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review Was Planned For Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Residents

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Research and Markets is an Approved Provider in the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program. LSU Continuing Dental Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 37 CDE credit hours. CDE credit awarded for this activity may not apply...

22 - Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) Announces Cleanroom Expansion

TROY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Pacamor In response to growing demand by Aerospace OEM and MRO customers, Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) www.pacamor.com in Troy, NY, is expanding its Class 10,000 Cleanroom Environment. Scheduled for completion in Q4 ’09, the current ISO 9001:2000 and...

23 - LIBERTY Dental Plan Unveils New York City Office

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - LIBERTY Dental Plan Corporation (LIBERTY) proudly announces the opening of a new office in New York to accommodate company expansion. The Midtown Manhattan office will quarter client services providing dental administration for the Northeastern...

24 - Disability Insurance Keeps Dentists’ Financial Future Secure

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - According to statistics recently released by the American Council of Life Insurers, one third of all Americans between the ages 35 and 65 will become disabled for more than 90 days. Parasol Financial & Insurance Solutions is pleased to offer...

25 - Research and Markets: Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Dentistry - Providing You with an Expansive, Contemporary and in-Depth Summary of Pediatric Dentistry

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Research and Markets to provide continuing education opportunities for dentists. The AAPD specifies the maximum amount of continuing education credits as defined for each course. Members should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their...

26 - Reportlinker Adds Implant-Based Dental Reconstruction: World Dental Implant and Bone Graft Market, 3rd Edition

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Implant-Based Dental Reconstruction: World Dental Implant and Bone Graft Market, 3rd Edition...

27 - Del Medical Introduces the Gemini V Series of Digital Flat Panel Upgrades

ROSELLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Del Global Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:DGTC) ("Del Global" or "the Company") today announced the launch of the Gemini V Series of Digital Flat Panel Detectors (FPD) as a field upgradeable retrofit for the medical imaging industry. According to...

28 - HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. Signs Exclusive Global Agreement with Zimmer Dental Inc. to Distribute Oral Surgery Dressings

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. (“HemCon”), a leading developer of advanced medical products, is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive global distribution agreement with Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral...

29 - Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at the upcoming UBS Global Life Sciences Conference. The conference, which will showcase more than 270 privately held and public companies...

30 - Secretary Sebelius Releases $33 Million in ARRA Funds to Train Health Professionals

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards totaling $33 million to expand the training of health care professionals. The funds are part of the $500 million allotted to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to address...

31 - Research and Markets: Dental Equipment Market Review Reveals the Global Dental Equipment and Consumables Market is Estimated to Be $26 Billion by 2014

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets . Further, it discusses the key market drivers, restraints and opportunities of the global dental equipment and consumables market. The global dental equipment and consumables market is estimated to be $26 billion by 2014, growing at a...

32 - Reportlinker Adds Dental Equipment Market (2009 - 2014)

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Dental Equipment Market (2009 - 2014) http://www.reportlinker.com/p0148005/Reportlinker-Adds-Dental-Equipment-Market-(2009—-2014).html...

33 - Reportlinker Adds China Medical Equipment Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds China Medical Equipment Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015...

34 - Media Advisory: SensAble Spotlights Dental Technology Trends and Offers CE Course at IECDT Congress, Sept. 11-12 in Old Greenwich, CT

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - As new technologies revolutionize dentistry for both the practitioner and the lab, executives of SensAble Technologies are available for comment on the challenges and opportunity of digital dental lab innovations at this weekend’s 63rd Annual...

35 - One of the World’s Largest Dental Laboratories Establishes U.S. Dental Lab Network: Modern Dental Laboratory USA

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - One of the world’s largest dental laboratories is making its mark in the United States today, the result of a three-U.S.-markets merger that will operate under the name Modern Dental Laboratory USA as its domestic distribution arm, announced...

36 - Research and Markets: Canada Dental Devices Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 - in-Depth Analysis of the Market and the Factors Shaping It

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Research and Markets , partnerships, venture capital and private equity investments. Qualitative analysis of market drivers, market limiters regulatory issues and future outlook. Reasons to buy: Understand what the new growth opportunities are within the...

37 - Research and Markets: UK Dental Devices Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 - Providing Key Data, Information and Analysis on the UK Dental Devices Market

38 - Atlantis™ Patient-Specific Abutments – Now Available in Shaded Zirconia

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Astra Tech announces the launch of Atlantis™ patient-specific abutments in shaded zirconia. The new option for Atlantis abutments, in addition to the already existing materials of titanium, gold-shaded titanium and zirconia, offers clinicians...

39 - Delta Dental Offers New HMO Dental Plan Options for California Individuals and Families

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Californians in search of affordable individual or family dental coverage now have two new options available from Delta Dental of California. The state’s largest dental plan today unveiled two updated options under its DeltaCare® USA Individual...

40 - Western Dental Partners with CDW Healthcare to Give Patients Another Reason to Smile

VERNON HILLS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - CDW Healthcare, part of the public sector subsidiary of CDW Corporation and a leading provider of technology products and services to healthcare organizations, today announced that Western Dental Services, Inc. (“Western Dental”) of...

41 - Quality Systems, Inc. Engages New Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - On September 4, 2009, Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm. This engagement resulted from the resignation of Grant Thornton LLP, the Company’s former...

42 - Simple School Lunch Makeover Can Bring Sugar Under Control

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - You wouldn’t send your children to school with a lunchbox full of candy bars, but you might be packing almost as much sugar when you send them off with some popular lunchtime classics. Considering most children brush their teeth in the morning and...

43 - Measure Your Cavity Risk with Delta Dental’s New Online Assessment

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Your risk for cavities can be gauged in minutes, thanks to a new interactive quiz launched today by a group of Delta Dental companies. The dental cavity risk quiz, which also includes tips to on preventive steps to minimize that risk, is now...

44 - Research and Markets: Dental Laboratories Industry in the U.S. and Its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Dental Laboratories Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering. The Dental Laboratories Industry report is the most...

45 - Del Global Technologies Corporation Names John J. Quicke Interim CEO

ROSELLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Del Global Technologies Corp. (OTCBB: DGTC) ("Del Global" or "the Company") today announced that John J. Quicke will become the Interim CEO of the Company effective September 1. Mr. Quicke will succeed James A. Risher the current CEO. Mr. Risher will...

46 - Sun Life Financial and Humana Join Together to Offer a Greater Choice of Dental Plans

WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The Employee Benefits Group division of Sun Life Financial Inc.* (NYSE: SLF, TSX: SLF) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Humana (NYSE: HUM) to offer a greater choice of dental plans to employer groups in select...

47 - Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2009

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2009. The conference, which will showcase approximately 200 privately held and public...

48 - eClinicalWorks Enters Partnership with Correctional Medical Services, Inc.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, today announced that the company has entered into an agreement with Correctional Medical Services, Inc. (CMS), a leading provider of health services for prisons and jails...

49 - Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Presentation at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Regulatory News: Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) President and CEO, Ian Cook, will present on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. ET at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference. Investors may access a live webcast of this presentation on Colgate’s web site at...

50 - Sirona to Present at Investor Conferences in September

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Sirona (Nasdaq: SIRO), a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced, high quality dental equipment, today announced that the Company will present at the following investor conferences in September. Thursday, September 3, 2009...

51 - Research and Markets: Orthodontic Materials and Products Clinical Trial Analysis - an Essential Source of Data and Information Pertaining to Product Clinical Trials Being Carried Out

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Orthodontic Materials and Products Clinical Trial Analysis" to their offering. Global Markets Direct's "Orthodontic Materials and Products Clinical Trials Analysis" is an...

52 - Research and Markets: Belgium Dental Devices Report - Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Belgium Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" to their offering. Belgium Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and...

53 - Quality Systems, Inc. and National Electronic Attachment, Inc. Enter into Channel Partner Agreement

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its dental division (QSI Dental Division) has entered into a Channel Partner agreement with National Electronic Attachment, Inc. (NEA), a leading provider in the transmission of supporting...

54 - Cadent Closes $15 Million Funding Round

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today announced the completion of a $15 million round of financing. This financing was led by new investor Fortissimo Capital and included...

55 - Snap-On Smile and Henry Schein Announce Partnership

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Snap-On Smile (www.snaponsmile.com), the award-winning innovative dental products company focused on developing and manufacturing new products that improve patients' lives, today announced a partnership with Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the...

56 - Spreading Free Smiles for Valentine's Day

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - While many people look forward to chocolates and flowers, hundreds of Americans will receive the gift of a free smile this Valentine's Day. Dentistry From The Heart will host its busiest day of the year – seventeen events in fifteen states...

57 - Allied Health Care Workforce Program Report Assesses Central California Health Minority Workforce

FRESNO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Some of the greatest opportunities for employment in Central California over the next decade are as dental assistants, medical assistants, home health aides and nursing assistants according to the Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis...

58 - Patterson Companies Third Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for February 19, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO) today announced that it will hold its conference call to review operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 on Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 AM Eastern. The Patterson earnings release will be issued...

59 - Symmetri Acquires Healthcare Marketing Agency

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Symmetri Marketing Group, L.L.C., a business-to-business branding and marketing communications firm, has acquired C3 Healthcare Marketing, a firm focused heavily in the dental industry, to form a new division, Symmetric3. C3 President, Michael O’Connell...

60 - IMV Publishing Acquires ProBusiness Online

TUCSON, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - IMV Publishing, the leading online provider of daily news and information for the dental community, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ProBusiness Online, the leading provider of online continuing education (CE) for dental professionals. Roger...

61 - Zila Completes First Phase of Global Marketing Initiatives for Oral Cancer Screening Product, ViziLite® Plus

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Zila, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZILA) today said it has completed the first phase of the global rollout for its proprietary oral cancer screening product, ViziLite® Plus with TBlue®. Beginning in North America and through its direct sales force, Zila now markets...

62 - Manhattan Scientifics Completes $1.0 Million Equity Raise

LOS ALAMOS, N.M.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MHTX) announced today that it successfully completed a $1.0 million private placement of equity for general-purpose working capital. Manhattan Scientifics is planning to achieve full compliance with SEC...

63 - ClassOne Orthodontics Announces Revolutionary New Orthodontic Product Line Proven To Dramatically Improve Oral Hygiene: SeLECT Defense™

LUBBOCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - A breakthrough new orthodontic product line - SeLECT Defense™ - with implications for improved oral hygiene, has been released by ClassOne Orthodontics to the Texas market, to be followed by a worldwide launch in April. Product Development - Texas...

64 - Henry Schein to Present at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Henry Schein, Inc., (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, announced today that Steven Paladino, Henry Schein’s Executive Vice...

65 - Research and Markets: Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Medical Equipment Company Share Analysis

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new company profile "Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Medical Equipment Company Share Analysis" to their offering. Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Medical Equipment Company Share...

66 - Henry Schein to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2008 Conference Call Tuesday, February 24, at 10 A.M. ET

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2008 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, and will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call on the...

67 - MAXIMUS Awarded Iowa SCHIP Administration Contract

RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS) announced today that its Health Services division has been awarded a re-bid contract by the Iowa Department of Human Services to provide administrative services for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The three...

68 - RTI Biologics Announces Distribution and Supply Agreement with Aesculap for Biocleanse®-Sterilized Spinal Allografts

ALACHUA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - RTI Biologics, Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, hernia and other biologic implants, announced today that it has signed an agreement to provide spinal allograft implants to Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc...

69 - Henry Schein to Present at the 2009 UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Henry Schein, Inc., (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, announced today that Stanley M. Bergman, Henry Schein’s Chairman &...

70 - Delta Dental Foundation Grant Supports Oral Cancer Research at the University of Michigan

OKEMOS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded a Thomas P. Moore II Memorial Grant of $24,375 to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to help expand a repository of saliva samples from patients with head and neck cancer, as well as healthy...

71 - Henry Schein Partners with ADA, Colgate-Palmolive, DEXIS and 38 Supplier Partners to Give Kids a Smile

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - For the seventh consecutive year, Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC), the largest distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, partnered with the American Dental...

72 - Del Medical Systems Group Wins Major Government Tender in Mexico

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Del Global Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:DGTC) ("Del Global" or "the Company") today announced the winning of a large government tender in Mexico. Del’s seamless product specifications, local service, expedient delivery times and comprehensive...

73 - Small Bone Innovations, Inc. Consolidates Agreements with Artimplant AB on License, Supply and Distribution of Artelon® Spacer Technology

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Small Bone Innovations, Inc. (SBi, www.totalsmallbone.com), a single-source provider of products, technology and education for the small bone and joint sector of the orthopedic industry, confirmed that it has consolidated five separate agreements into a...

74 - Astra Tech Inc. Moves into New State-of-the Art Office and Manufacturing Facility

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Astra Tech Inc., the North American subsidiary of the Astra Tech Group, moves into their new headquarter facility in Waltham, MA, bringing together corporate operations and manufacturing of their Atlantis™ abutment solution under one roof. This...

75 - Sirona Reports Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Sirona (Nasdaq: SIRO), a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced, high quality dental equipment, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. First Quarter Fiscal 2009 vs. First Quarter...

76 - Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at the 2009 UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at the 2009 UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference. The conference, which will showcase more than 130 publicly traded and privately...

77 - Cadent Signs iTero Distribution Agreements with Henry Schein, Benco, Burkhart, and Goetze

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today announced that the company has signed distribution agreements and began sales with Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), Benco Dental, Burkhart...

78 - Beyond the Brush: CIGNA Aims to Help Parents Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy with New Online Dental Toolkit

BLOOMFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Playing the tooth fairy can be fun, likely more so than teaching kids how to keep their teeth healthy and strong. Driving these lessons home can be more challenging than sliding a dollar under the pillow of a light sleeper. CIGNA wants to help...

79 - Quality Systems, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of Thirty Cents ($0.30) per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock, payable to shareholders of record as of...

80 - ZOLL Announces Filing of Patent Infringement Suit Against Alsius Corporation and Alsius Medical Corporation

CHELMSFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, announced today that it had filed a lawsuit against Alsius Corporation (Nasdaq: ALUS) and Alsius Medical Corporation in the Central...

81 - Part-Time Veterans Affairs Nurses and Other Medical Employees May Be Entitled to Recalculation of Pension According to Stember Feinstein Doyle & Payne and Timothy P. O’Brien

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently ruled that a group of 159 nurses who worked part-time for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) were entitled full-time pension benefits. Many other nurses and other part-time VA medical personnel...

82 - Quality Systems, Inc. Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII) today announced the results of operations for its fiscal 2009 third quarter ended December 31, 2008. The Company posted record net revenues of $65.5 million in the third quarter, an increase of 36% from the $48.1...

83 - California Dental Hygienists’ Association Warns of Longterm Costs from Cuts to State’s Denti-Cal Programs

GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Cuts to the state’s Denti-Cal Program threaten the overall health of the most vulnerable Californians, who will be forced to seek care in already overburdened hospital emergency rooms and free clinics, the California Dental Hygienists...

84 - Isolite™ Dryfield Illuminator Wins “Townie Choice” Award for the Fourth Straight Year

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - For the fourth year in a row, Isolite Systems took home a coveted “Townie Choice” Award from Dentaltown magazine for its unique dental product — the Isolite™ dryfield illuminator. The Isolite dryfield illuminator is an innovative...

85 - Colgate Announces 4th Quarter Earnings Exceeding Expectations

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Regulatory News: Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today reported that net income and diluted earnings per share in fourth quarter 2008 were $497.0 million and $.94, respectively. Reported net income and diluted earnings per share in fourth quarter...

86 - Army Scholarship Finances Graduate Medical, Dental & Veterinary Education

FORT KNOX, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - In the coming months, many undergraduate students who have applied for medical and dental school will receive letters notifying them that they have been accepted for the fall semester. For some, the excitement of the news will be tinged with...

87 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Tuesday, January 27: Dental Drill Patented

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Profile America — Tuesday, January 27th. An invention that’s helped millions, but which no one really likes, was patented this week in 1875 — the electric dental drill. Those who dread the device should consider the primitive state of dental...

88 - Millennium Dental Technologies and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry Join the Seattle Study Club as Corporate Partners

CERRITOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Millennium Dental Technologies and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) today announced that the organizations have formed a three-year partnership with the Seattle Study Club (SSC). Founded by Dr. Michael Cohen, the SSC consists of...

89 - Larry C. Renfro Named Executive Vice President UnitedHealth Group and Ovations Chief Executive Officer

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today named Larry C. Renfro executive vice president UnitedHealth Group and chief executive officer of Ovations. Ovations is UnitedHealth Group’s seniors health business and the nation’s largest and most diversified...

90 - Simon Stevens Appointed Executive Vice President UnitedHealth Group to Lead Enterprise-Wide Health Care Reform Engagement; Will Also Direct International Businesses and Global Expansion

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced today that Simon Stevens will serve as executive vice president, UnitedHealth Group, with major responsibilities in the areas of health care reform and global health interests. In his new role, which reports to...

91 - Research and Markets: The 2009-2014 World Outlook for Manufacturing Dental Equipment and Supplies Report Now Available

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Research and Markets , and there will still be an international latent demand for manufacturing dental equipment and supplies, dental chairs, dental instrument delivery systems, dental hand instruments, and dental impression material at the...

92 - Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Earnings Release Scheduled for February 5th

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Sirona (Nasdaq: SIRO), one of the leading global manufacturers of high-quality dental equipment and technologies, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2008 on Thursday, February...

93 - The Amacore Group, Inc. Announces New Dental Insurance Plan

LAKE MARY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - The Amacore Group, Inc., (OTC BB: ACGI), a leader in providing health-related membership benefit programs, insurance programs, and other innovative and high quality solutions to individuals, families and employer groups nationwide, announced that it...

94 - Welch Allyn Introduces Suite of Metal Halide Fiber-Optic Illuminators for Medical, Industrial Applications

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Welch Allyn Lighting Products, a premier manufacturer of high-performance lighting and technology, introduces the “LB24” suite of Sōlarc metal halide fiber-optic illuminators for medical and industrial applications. LB24 products are...

95 - Research and Markets: Introducing the 2008 Dental Industry Review the 8th Annual Dental Industry Review

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Dental Industry Review" report to their offering. The 8th Annual Dental Industry Review is a 245 page color report of the key events in the worldwide dental industry for 2008. This is...

96 - Research and Markets: Examine Asia Pacific's Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Asia Pacific Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" to their offering. This report is an essential source for in-depth...

97 - Research and Markets: Examine Europe's Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 and Gain an Insight into the Leading Companies Operating within the Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Europe Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" to their offering. This report is an essential source for in-depth information and...

98 - DSS, Inc. Invited to Speak at Sales Conference

JUNO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - DSS, Inc. today announced that Jay Flejter, Vice President of Research and Development and Jeff Clarke, Consulting Engineer, were invited to speak at the Embarcadero Technologies Sales Kickoff meeting in San Francisco on January 12. According to...

99 - LifeLinks™ Unveils ADA/Liability Shield Software/Interpreter Package in Response to Growing Language Discrimination Litigation

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Responding to a growing trend in U.S. legislative and judicial interpretations regarding communications related discrimination, LifeLinks™, a leading provider of video remote interpreting and American sign language video relay services, today unveiled an...

100 - Examine the Dental Market: Techniques, Equipment and Materials

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Oral hygiene industry is available in its catalogue. The Dental Market: Techniques, Equipment and Materials...

101 - James Epolito Named Delta Dental of Michigan President

OKEMOS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - James C. Epolito will become president of Delta Dental of Michigan in early April. He is currently serving as president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). “Jim’s extensive background in health...

102 - SensAble Technologies' Dental Unit Closes a Strong 2008 By Adding First International Distributor and 4 More Authorized Production Centers

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - SensAble Technologies, Inc®, the leading provider of haptic devices and touch-enabled modeling solutions, announced that it concluded calendar year 2008 by signing its first international distributor for its award-winning SensAble Dental Lab...

103 - One in Two Teens Believe Wearing Metal Braces Makes Them Self Conscious about Smiling, Lowers Self-Esteem, According to New National Survey

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may exacerbate the already delicate self esteem of today’s teens, according to a new nationwide survey of 12-to-17 year-olds from...

104 - Biomet Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009

WARSAW, Ind.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Biomet, Inc. announced today financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2008. Net sales increased 6% (9% constant currency) to approximately $643 million Reconstructive product sales increased 10% worldwide on a constant...

105 - Castle Dental Expands Again in the Houston Area in Rosenberg

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Bright Now! Dental Inc., the nation’s leading provider of business support services to dentists, announces the grand opening of a new Castle Dental in Rosenberg. Located at 24601 S.W. Freeway, Suite 200 in the Brazos Town Center, the office...

106 - Henry Schein Strengthens European Presence with Acquisitions in Dental, Medical and Veterinary Markets

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, today announced the acquisition of leading companies serving the...

107 - Henry Schein to Present at the 27th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, announced today that Stanley M. Bergman, Henry Schein’s Chairman and...

108 - Company Profile for Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, and Indiana

-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, and Indiana make up one of the largest dental plan administrators in the nation. In 2008, the enterprise paid out nearly $2 billion for dental care for more than 7.6 million enrollees. Offices are located in...

109 - Nomir Medical Technologies Granted Second US Patent on Core Noveon® Technology

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Nomir Medical Technologies, a leader in the development of optical energy technologies for medical applications, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a central patent to Nomir that further protects its...

110 - The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry Announces Impressive Line Up of Speakers for 6TH Annual Clinicians’ Meeting

CERRITOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) today announced its line up of industry-leading speakers for the highly anticipated 6th Annual Clinicians’ Meeting, taking place February 11-15, 2009 (Valentine’s and President’s day weekend...

111 - Research and Markets: Unique Report Examines Align Technology, Inc. and the U.S. Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Align Technology, Inc. and the U.S. Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering. The Align Technology, Inc. company report details the company's key...

112 - Sirona to Present at the 27th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Sirona (Nasdaq: SIRO), a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced, high quality dental equipment, today announced that Jost Fischer, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare...

113 - Medical Careers Institute Announces Medical Career Education Expo

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Medical Careers Institute, the School of Health Science at ECPI College of Technology, is pleased to announce a Medical Career Education Expo Open House to be held at all Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina campus locations this...

114 - Four New Quality Resource Guides Added to MetLife’s Dental Continuing Education Program

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - MetLife announced today that four quality resource guides have been added to its American Dental Association (ADA) and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recognized dental continuing education program. The new self-study courses focus on: 1) Adolescent Oral...

115 - Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at J.P. Morgan’s 27th Annual Healthcare Conference

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at J.P. Morgan’s upcoming 27th Annual Healthcare Conference. The conference, which will showcase more than 300 publicly traded and...

116 - Wells Fargo Purchases Loan and Lease Receivables from GE Healthcare Financial Services – Equipment Finance

DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) has purchased approximately $730 million in loan and lease receivables from GE Healthcare Financial Services – Equipment Finance, a unit of GE Capital. The acquired receivables from the business formerly...

117 - Sirona Launches the CEREC® AC Digital Impression Unit, Strengthening its Leadership Position in the Dental CAD/CAM Market

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Sirona (Nasdaq: SIRO), a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced, high quality dental equipment, today unveiled CEREC® AC, the world’s most advanced digital impression unit for CAD/CAM dentistry. CEREC AC is built on...

118 - Quality Systems, Inc. to Present at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its management plans to present its corporate story at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference. The conference, which will showcase more than 350 publicly traded and private companies...

119 - Remedent’s GlamSmile Takes Off in Australia

DEURLE, Belgium-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Remedent, Inc. (OTCBB:REMI), an international company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry products, is pleased to announce that GlamSmile, its new and revolutionary veneer product, was...

120 - Cereplast to Supply Bio-Based Plastic for DenTek® Natural Floss Picks

HAWTHORNE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB:CERP), manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, today announced that it will supply DenTek®, a leading oral care company, with bioplastic resin for its new Natural Floss Picks, the first...

121 - ONI BioPharma to Commence Trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board on Monday, December 22, 2008; ONI BioPharma to Post Audio Release on Friday, December 19, 2008

ALACHUA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - Oragenics, Inc. d/b/a ONI Biopharma Inc. (the "Company" or "ONI" AMEX:ONI), an American biopharmaceutical company that has developed broad-based technologies in oral care, antibiotics, diagnostics and weight control, today announced that commencing...

122 - Kaiser Permanente Awards More Than $3 Million in Southern California Grants for Oral Health Services

PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - In an innovative approach to total health, Kaiser Permanente is bringing healthy smiles to Southern California children. Poor oral health is associated with many serious medical conditions such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Dental...

123 - Examine the World Dental Surgical Equipment Market

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue. World Dental Surgical Equipment Market...

124 - Learn about the World Oral Hygiene Products Market

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. World Oral Hygiene Products Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p098352/World-Oral-Hygiene-Products—Market.html This...

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