Henry Schein, Quintessence Reach Strategic Partnership
At the heart of the partnership is a joint commitment on the part of Henry Schein and Quintessence to provide the best and latest clinical information on treating oral disease so practitioners can provide the most advanced care possible for their patients.
Under the agreement, Henry Schein will use its industry-leading distribution network to market in
The companies also announced a partnership to present a co-branded symposium to explore the connection of oral health and systemic health. This symposium will occur in
"We are delighted to partner with Quintessence, which is known throughout the profession for publishing the highest-quality educational materials devoted to oral health," said
Quintessence, based in
"This strategic partnership with Henry Schein gives us the opportunity to expand that community, one dentist at a time," said
The one-year publishing agreement between Henry Schein and Quintessence will renew automatically for successive one-year terms. The Henry Schein sales network will market the Quintessence portfolio, which includes 50 professional journals and more than 1,000 book titles. Quintessence will manage the delivery of materials directly to customers.
The 2014 symposium, to be held in
"I am excited about the opportunity to facilitate a dialogue between the most prominent researchers in the field of oral infections and their influence on overall health and well-being, and oral health care professionals who treat patients on a daily basis," said Dr. Glick. "This upcoming symposium is a unique event that will offer care providers scientific answers that can guide both patient management and patient care."
About
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 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. 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
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Addressing the education and information needs of both the beginning dental student and the experienced practitioner, Quintessence publications have earned many prestigious international prizes and awards over the company's 62-year history. In addition to its various publishing activities, Quintessence regularly sponsors continuing education seminars in various parts of the world, ranging from small-scale workshops to large international conferences that attract more than 6,000 participants. As part of its commitment to innovative, high-quality publishing, since the early 1980s Quintessence has actively sought new ways to use emerging media technology for the electronic transfer of information, which is reflected in its online journal editions, digital journals, CDs, and DVD.
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Henry Schein, Inc. - Gerard Meuchner, Chief Global Communications Officer, +1-631-390-8227, gerard.meuchner@henryschein.com or Susan Vassallo, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +1-631-843-5562, susan.vassallo@henryschein.com; Quintessence Publishing Co. - Lisa Bywaters, Director of Publications, +1-630-736-3600 ext 422, Lbywaters@quintbook.com