About Us

Laser Focus World is an industry bedrock—first published in 1965 and still going strong. We publish original articles about cutting-edge advances in lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, and quantum technologies, as well as test and measurement, and the shift currently underway to usher in the photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and copackaged electronics and photonics to deliver the speed and efficiency essential for data centers of the future.

Our 80,000 qualified print subscribers—and 130,000 12-month engaged online audience—trust us to dive in and provide original journalism you won’t find elsewhere covering key emerging areas such as laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, lasers in space, integrated photonics, chipscale lasers, LiDAR, metasurfaces, high-energy laser weaponry, photonic crystals, and quantum computing/sensors/communications. We cover the innovations driving these markets.

Laser Focus World is part of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Laser Focus World Membership

Never miss any articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars by signing up for membership access to Laser Focus World online. You can manage your preferences all in one place—and provide our editorial team with your valued feedback.

Magazine Subscription

Can you subscribe to receive our print issue for free? Yes, you sure can!

Newsletter Subscription

A Laser Focus World newsletter subscription is free to qualified professionals:

The Daily Beam

Showcases the newest content from Laser Focus World, including photonics- and optics-based applications, components, research, and trends. (Daily)

Product Watch

The latest in products within the photonics industry. (9x per year)

Bio & Life Sciences Product Watch

The latest in products within the biophotonics industry. (4x per year)

Laser Processing Product Watch

The latest in products within the laser processing industry. (3x per year)

Get Published!

If you’d like to write an article for us, reach out with a short pitch to Sally Cole Johnson: [email protected]. We love to hear from you.

Photonics Hot List

Laser Focus World produces a video newscast that gives a peek into what’s happening in the world of photonics.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics. Our weekly episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Social Media

Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube

Meet the Laser Focus World Team

Editorial

Sales

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology
My Watchlist
Indicators
Industrial Laser Index
Markets
Stocks
ETFs
Tools
Markets:
Overview
News
Currencies
International
Treasuries

Henry Schein to Serve as Exclusive Distributor of Curodont to Dental Service Organizations

By: via Business Wire

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced that it has reached an agreement with the Swiss company vVARDIS to serve as the exclusive distributor of their drill-free Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus product to larger dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S.

Developed by vVARDIS, Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus is a proprietary solution that addresses early-stage tooth decay by aiding in the preventive treatment of cavity progression, with an innovative simple, quick, and drill-free application. It is widely recognized that poor oral health can impact overall health, and untreated decay can become life-threatening. Nearly 80% of all patients have signs of early decay and the majority will leave the dental office without treatment, risking more serious disease. Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus will empower dental practices to address this untapped opportunity, expanding patient care with a non-invasive approach.

“We believe that Curodont advances clinical care by treating early decay before it worsens,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. “With this treatment, the dental team can treat early-stage caries non-invasively and on the same day instead of sending patients home untreated. Henry Schein is pleased to bring products to market that improve clinical outcomes, including Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus, while helping practices operate more efficiently and effectively by advancing oral health and overall health for the ultimate benefit of the patient.”

The partnership between Henry Schein and vVARDIS builds on other innovations that support early treatment of oral disease. In late 2022, Henry Schein One introduced Dentrix® Detect AI, powered and manufactured by VideaHealth. Dentrix® Detect AI is an AI-enabled X-ray analysis tool that provides real-time clinical decision support and can detect incipient carious lesions more accurately than the naked eye, expanding the patient population that could benefit from the use of Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus. Dental professionals who use Dentrix® Detect AI and Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus in concert may help to more effectively treat early carious lesions before greater disease progression occurs.

Henry Schein currently is the market leader in selling Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus, with its novel approach, to general practitioners and DSOs. With this agreement, Henry Schein will have the exclusive rights to distribute Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus to larger DSOs, a market segment driving significant growth. The Company will continue to distribute Curodont products to other segments of the market and in other markets outside of North America, as product registrations are obtained. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Henry Schein, a recognized leader in driving technological innovation in dentistry,” said Drs. Haley and Goly Abivardi, DMDs, visionary Founders and Co-CEOs of vVARDIS. “Henry Schein’s global reach makes for an ideal partner as we share a common goal: advancing oral health by providing access to innovative, non-invasive solutions. Through this partnership, almost every patient can now benefit from Curodont. As both dentists and entrepreneurs, we are thrilled to finally have and offer a novel approach to treating early decay. Dental professionals have been waiting for decades for a drill-free treatment that addresses the sub-clinical signs of caries immediately, without sending patients home untreated and compromising their overall health. With its seamless integration into existing workflows, we believe that Curodont has the potential to rapidly become the new standard of care for the treatment of early caries, broadening the scope of services offered and empowering dentists and hygienists to lead the way in the management of early caries, ultimately enhancing patient care.”

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.3 billion in 2023, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on X.

“We believe that Curodont advances clinical care by treating early decay before it worsens,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and CEO, Henry Schein.

Contacts

More News

View More
3 Healthcare Stocks Using AI to Drive Growth
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers BSX HIMS TEM
Get Exposure to Millennials' Purchasing Power With This ETF
Via MarketBeat
Topics ETFs
Tickers AAPL DASH DIS GOOGL META MILN
Why a $4.5 Billion Smart Debt Move Is Fueling Dell’s AI Ambitions
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers DELL
Beam Global Gets Buy Rating With 101% Upside Potential
Via MarketBeat
Topics Intellectual Property
Tickers BEEM
These 3 Crypto Stocks Could Get a Bump as Dollar Trust Weakens
Via MarketBeat
Topics ETFs Economy World Trade
Tickers BITF COIN HOOD
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.