Dental Asia May/June 2022

DENTAL UPDATES
Carestream Dental’s intraoral scanner business acquired by Envista
Envista Holdings Corporation has announced
the complete acquisition of Carestream
Dental’s Intraoral Scanner business. This
business will be rebranded as DEXIS and will
operate as part of the Envista Equipment and
Consumables Segment.
Amir Aghdaei, CEO of Envista Holdings
Corporation, said: “We are very excited to
add a suite of intraoral scanners and
software to our portfolio. Intraoral scans are
often the first step in the digital workflow and
critical to many high value dental procedures
including implants, prosthetics, and aligners.
“This acquisition further enables our purpose
of partnering with dental professionals
to improve patients’ lives by digitising,
personalising, and democratising dental
care.”
The business acquired does not include
Carestream Dental’s imaging equipment or
practice management businesses. ■
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Henry Schein announces retirement of CAO and appointment of new COO
Henry Schein has announced the retirement of
their executive vice-president and CAO, Gerald
Benjamin, from 1 Jul 2022 onwards.
After 34 years in the company, Benjamin
will also retire from Henry Schein’s Board of
Directors at the end of his current term in
May, although he will remain an adviser to the
company.
Benjamin was responsible for developing
and expanding the company’s supply chain
system, which includes the management of
approximately 5.6 million sqft of properties
around the world, consisting of 27 distribution
centres, offices, showrooms, manufacturing
and sales space around the world.
His work contributed to Henry Schein’s
financial success, whose sales have grown at a
compound annual rate of approximately 12.5%
since it became a public company in 1995.
“We are pleased that Gerry — who coined the
term ‘Team Schein’ and contributed so much
to advancing the values and culture of the
company — will remain a member of Team
Schein as an adviser following his retirement.
On behalf of the board of directors and Team
Schein, I would like to thank Gerry for his
leadership and dedication to the Company,”
said Stanley Bergman, chairman of the
board and CEO of Henry Schein.
Benjamin commented: “I am honoured to
have worked alongside Stan, the board
of directors, the company’s executive
management committee members, and
my fellow Team Schein members to help
grow this organisation. I will miss my daily
interactions with Team Schein, and I am
confident that Stan, Michael, and our Team
Schein members will continue to advance
our philosophy of ‘doing well by doing
good’.”
In conjunction with Benjamin’s retirement,
Michael Ettinger will be promoted to
executive vice-president and COO, effective
1 Jul 2022, reporting to Bergman.
Ettinger joined Henry Schein in 1994
and has served as senior vice-president,
corporate and legal affairs, and secretary
since 2013, and chief of staff since 2015,
responsible for the company’s corporate
affairs, communications, legal, compliance,
regulatory and security functions.
Prior to his current position, he served
as the company’s general counsel. The
organisational changes announced
reflect the implementation of the company’s
succession plan for members of its senior
corporate, shared services, and administrative
teams.
“Since Michael joined our company in 1994,
he has established a well-deserved reputation
for integrity, judgment, and wise counsel,” said
Bergman. “I am confident in Michael’s talents,
calm and steady leadership style, and huge
respect for and credibility among all those
who have had the pleasure of working with
him.”
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to
work alongside this exceptional leadership
team and to build upon their extraordinary
achievements,” said Ettinger. ■
Michael S. Ettinger
(Image: Business Wire)
Gerald A, Benjamin
(Image: Business Wire)
12 DENTAL ASIA MAY / JUNE 2022