Volunteers unpack dental supplies donated by Henry Schein and Sirona to the Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic in Peru

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Henry Schein Cares, the global social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), and Sirona Dental Systems, donated equipment and oral health care supplies to support the operation of the new Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic in the Apurimac region of Peru. Henry Schein and Sirona are two of the largest donors to the non-profit dental clinic.

To meet the needs of many in the community who require urgent and extensive oral health care, the new dental clinic, which includes five consultation rooms, an X-ray room, and a laboratory, will serve as many as 1,000 patients per month. The dental clinic is part of the Diospi Suyana Hospital, which has been completely funded by donations, allowing patients to pay only what they can afford, often in the form of barter.

"Henry Schein Cares is privileged to enhance access to oral health care for the Quechua community of the Peruvian Andes through our donation of oral health care supplies to the Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein.

"We are grateful for the partnership of our supplier partner, Sirona, in this endeavor," continued Mr. Bergman. "Our work together is another excellent example of the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in addressing complex health care issues. By working in collaboration with Sirona; other valued supplier partners; and the Diospi Suyuna Hospital, we are able to use our collective resources to 'help health happen' for this underserved community in the Peruvian Andes."

"Sirona's high-tech innovations enable excellent dental care around the globe. The fruitful partnership of Sirona and Henry Schein has now enabled the support of a dental clinic in Peru. We are convinced that the needy patients will benefit from our donation of technologically advanced products to the Diospi Suyana Hospital Dental Clinic," said Jost Fischer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sirona Dental Systems.

The opening of the Diospi Suyuna Hospital Dental Clinic was celebrated at a special ceremony on June 26, which was attended by more than 3,000 people, including the First Lady of Peru, Pilar Nores de Garcia, and many other global dignitaries.

About Henry Schein
Henry Schein, the largest distributor of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index. The Company is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices. Henry Schein's four business groups - Dental, Medical, International and Technology - serve more than 600,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices and animal health clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. Henry Schein also provides exclusive, innovative technology offerings for dental, medical and veterinary professionals, including value-added practice management software and electronic health record solutions.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs more than 13,500 people and has operations or affiliates in 23 countries. The Company's net sales reached a record $6.5 billion in 2009. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.

About Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.
Sirona, the dental technology leader, has served dealers and dentists worldwide for more than 130 years. Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a complete line of dental products, including CAD/CAM restoration systems (CEREC), digital intra-oral, panoramic and 3D imaging systems, dental treatment centers and handpieces. Visit http://www.sirona.com for more information about Sirona and its products.

Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the largest distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets. The Company has been named first in its industry for social responsibility for three consecutive years in Fortune’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies. Recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices, Henry Schein’s Dental, Medical, International and Technology business groups serve more than 500,000 customers worldwide, including dental practices and laboratories, physician practices and veterinary clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company’s centralized, automated distribution network provides customers with more than 70,000 national and private-brand products in stock, as well as over 100,000 additional products available as special order items. Henry Schein also offers a wide range of innovative value-added practice solutions for healthcare professionals. Its leading practice-management software solutions have been installed in more than 50,000 practices, including DENTRIX® and Easy Dental® for dental practices, MicroMD® for physician practices, and AVImark® for animal health clinics. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs nearly 12,000 people and has operations in 19 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $5.05 billion in 2006. For more information, visit www.henryschein.com.

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