Henry Schein: A Heritage of Growth

Henry Schein is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by aligning its business strengths with the needs of society

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The story of Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of healthcare solutions, begins in 1932. After graduating from Columbia University’s College of Pharmacy in New York City, the company’s namesake, Henry Schein, borrowed $500 to open his own pharmacy in Queens.

As the industry evolved, Schein eventually expanded into dental supplies, a market that was growing quickly as new technology offered better, smarter, and ultimately more effective solutions to meet the challenges of the most common oral health problems. By the time Schein represented almost 10 percent of the dental supply market, the torch would be passed to Henry’s son, Marvin, and later his brother, Jay.

With the company’s major focus now on dentistry, the family-owned and -operated distributor added many new products to its growing catalog, all of which coincide with either important advances in dental health or the evolving needs of the practices themselves.

Henry Schein’s path would take a particularly influential turn after Stanley M. Bergman took over as CEO in 1989. He would eventually lead the company into the 21st century by going public and acquiring smaller companies that would make the catalog of products and solutions even more competitive.

A native of South Africa, Bergman had experience in finance that provided a key foundation to ultimately help grow the company well into the 21st century.

One of the biggest changes came in 1995, which is when Henry Schein began trading publicly. The initial public offering raised more than $74 million. Just one year later, Henry Schein was up to $1.4 billion in sales with $29 million in profit. The company also made 14 separate acquisitions in 1995, cementing its reputation as the major dental product supplier in the United States.

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Now in its 90th year, Henry Schein has become both a solutions and product supplier powered by a robust technology and service network. With more than 22,000 employees globally, the company serves an estimated 1 million customers around the world with 300 different solutions designed to improve operational success and overall clinical outcomes in dentistry and medicine.

Many of these solutions support dental labs, government, and institutional healthcare clinics and alternative care sites worldwide.

Henry Schein’s product catalog also has expanded since its early days, accounting for more than 120,000 branded products, as well as private label supplies, in addition to more than 180,000 special-order items.

Based in Melville, NY, not far from where Henry Schein opened his first pharmacy 90 years ago, the Fortune 500 company now operates in 32 countries and territories. The company’s sales reached $12.4 billion in 2021 and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 12.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company.

Among the many solutions and services offered by Henry Schein, the Henry Schein Brand catalog represents a comprehensive resource of products designed to meet dental practice needs with an emphasis on quality and value. Following is a list of several excellent Henry Schein Brand products to consider adding to your armamentarium.

Single-Use Aerosol Evacuator

The Single-Use Aerosol Evacuator is a cost-effective option for aerosol reduction in the operatory. This proprietary, disposable device attaches to any standard HVE connection to provide an effective level of aerosol reduction. The extraoral product placement allows for hands-free suction at the exit of the oral cavity, delivering comfort and peace of mind for the patient and ease of use for the hygienist or dentist.

It also features a universal size with malleable “wings” that comfortably adjust to a patient’s mouth and a low profile that provides an unobstructed view of the procedure area. This product is ideal for use during hygiene, restorative, oral surgery, and other procedures.

ACCLEAN HYGIENE HANDPIECE 2

The stainless-steel construction of the ACCLEAN Hygiene Handpiece 2 offers durability and longevity, while the excellent torque provides responsive, smooth operation throughout the speed range. Available in standard and swivel models, the autoclavable handpiece features simple-to-change bands in 5 colors for easy identifi cation and organization, and is compatible with all standard DPAs.

ACCLEAN ULTRASONIC SCALER

The dual-frequency ACCLEAN Ultrasonic Scaler offers a range of features that make scaling easier and more eefficient. The small but lightweight device is a true space saver that can easily be moved to wherever it’s needed. It includes a quick-connect water line, precise water flow control, an autoclavable sheath, and a purge mode for automatic line cleaning. Dual-frequency technology (25K and 30K frequencies) automatically detects inserts to quickly integrate with existing equipment.

Maxima Multiparameter Self-Seal Sterilization Pouches with Sure-Check Technology

The Maxima Multiparamater Self-Seal Sterilization Pouches with Sure-Check Technology confirm that all 3 parameters for sterilization— time, temperature, and presence of steam—have been met.

The internal and external multiparameter indicators are printed directly on the pouch, eliminating the extra step and cost of adding separate multiparameter strips to each pouch.

Designed for safety and ease of use, the medical-grade paper has triple seals, the chevron safety seal at the base provides added protection, and the thumb notch makes the pouch easy to open.

The U.S.-made pouches are constructed of natural rubber latex and have a Class 1 indicator.

Blu-Bite HP

This mousse-like, gluten-free, fluffy vinyl-polysiloxane material is used for bite registration, copying transfers, and primary impression with bite trays.

The blue thixotropic material has an excellent durometer of over 85 and flows easily yet will not sag or run. The high-performance cartridge allows easier dispensing of material.

This product has Regular Set (2:30 total work/set time), Fast Set (1:30 total work/set time), and Super Fast Set (1:00 total work/set time). Rigid is ultrahard with a Shore hardness of greater than 90.

VP Mix High Performance

This super-hydrophilic impression material has superior wetting agents that enhance hydrophilic properties during the impression technique. The wetting agents allow material to displace moisture, resulting in highly accurate impressions. vp mix putty

The VP Mix High Performance has excellent tear strength, making it effective in resisting deformation without causing any tissue irritation. This product features Regular Set (2:30 total work/set time) and Fast Set (1:30 total work/set time) and is gluten-free.

Maxima Krom-Alginate Plus

This fast-setting, dust-free alginate with color change has a powder that becomes violet when it makes contact with water, then changes to pink to indicate the end of mixing time, and finally changes to white to indicate time for placement into a patient’s mouth. This product is 48-hours stable after taking the impression with 5-day dimensional stability. The Maxima Krom-Alginate Plus can be poured twice, is pourable with all plasters, and is peppermint flavored while being gluten- and crystalline-free.

Maxima Alginate Plus

The Maxima Alginate Plus is also a fast-setting, dust-free alginate. With a firm consistency and good tear and deformation maxima krom alignate plus resistance, this product needs only 1 minute of setting time in the mouth and is 48-hours stable after taking an impression. Pourable with all plasters, the Maxima Alginate Plus has a peppermint aroma and is gluten- and crystalline-free.

Acclean Prophy Paste

The Acclean Prophy Paste is a 1.23% APF prophy paste in a nonspattering formula. This product rinses completely and easily, has superior polishing, and tastes great while being gluten-free.

Acclean 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish

This 5% sodiumfluoride varnish is simple to apply. Premeasured unitdose cups fit easily in the enclosed finger ring, and varnish is applied with the included Microbrush applicator. This easy-to-use, pearlized white varnish sets on contact with saliva and dries to a natural tooth color. Formulated with only natural sweeteners and xylitol, Acclean 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish delivers the highest fluoride concentration available compared to nonvarnish fluorides.

Acclean One Step Varnish

acclean one step varnish recommended product The Acclean One Step Varnish is a 5% sodiumfluoride varnish in convenient 0.4-m unit-dose packaging with an application brush. This easy-to-use, translucent varnish sets on contact with saliva and dries to a natural tooth color. It delivers the highest fluoride concentration available with a smooth application and is available in 5 great-tasting flavors.

Etch Gel

A 40% phosphoric dentin and enamel etch gel, this viscous solution stays in place once applied and does not run. Its vibrant dark blue color, easy-to-use dispensing syringe, and precision syringe tip make it easy to place, and it rinses clean with no residue left behind.

MaxiTemp HP

This automix, temporary crown and bridge material is ideal for creating temporary crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, and veneers. The highperformance, rounded cartridge prevents contamination at the tip and requires less force for easier dispensing of material. MaxiTemp HP has a 4:1 mix ratio.

Maxima Pro 2AR

Specifically engineered for aerosol reduction and anti-retraction, the Maxima Pro 2AR has a small but powerful head, providing 20 W of power and superior visibility and accessibility.

With all stainless-steel construction and a high-strength alloy head that increases durability, resisting dents and handling damage, this product also features a proprietary wear-resistance surface finish that offers an improved tactile grip and natural look. The Maxima Pro 2AR is exclusively available from Henry Schein in both optic and nonoptic models.

ACCLEAN Professional Whitening Strips

These strips are professional strength with specially formulated 10% hydrogen peroxide. Because these strips are dissolvable, they make for quick treatments, which is ideal for whitening on the go. The strips also leave no messy residue behind on patients’ teeth and have a fresh mint flavor, which leaves patients’ mouths feeling refreshed. These simple, easy-to-use teeth whitening strips are applied twice a day for 14 days, dissolve within 15 minutes, and cause minimal sensitivity to reduce gum, cheek, or lip irritation.

Veronica Rockwitz, RDH, recently took the strips for a test run and found them easy to use and apply. Her primary goal was to get the stains above the veneer margin to disappear, and that’s what happened.

“I’ve tried other strips, but did not see the same results,” said Rockwitz. “As the strips dissolved, the hydrogen peroxide was able to get into those areas at the margins very well and not cause my tissues to turn white or cause sensitivity. So, for someone like me, I love the product for effectiveness and prevention.”

In addition to liking the convenience of the strips, she also appreciates the antimicrobial benefits of having the 10% hydrogen peroxide strips dissolving in the mouth.

Rockwitz believes the combination of convenience and health benefits will help encourage patient adherence. “The biggest barrier I come up against in the dental office is time,” she said. “My patients are busy people. If a whitening product is easy to use, fast on the uptake, and they see results quickly, patients will love it. Patients like options, especially ones that work and are affordable.”

Natural Elegance Premium Flow Nano Composite

Natural Elegance Premium Flow Nano Composite is a light-cured, high-radiopaque, resin-based flowable composite with enhanced properties. It meets a broad spectrum of applications, including Class III, IV, and V restorations, pit & fissure sealant, enamel defect repairs, repair for porcelain and/or veneer restorations, and restorations for minimally invasive cavities.

The material’s thixotropic properties make it suitable for use as a liner/base material that can be used in combination with a “packable composite.” It also contains fluoride to strengthen tooth material and reduce the occurrence of secondary caries.

This radiopaque composite matrix is 54% filled by weight (37% by volume) with an average particle size of 0.7 μm, providing restoration strength, wear resistance, and great polishability. The radiopacity, regardless of VITA color shade, is 200%, making the restoration very visible on radiographs.

This composite is available individually in shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, C2, as well as an assortment kit, including shades A1, A2, B1, and C2.

Natural Elegance Premium Composite

Henry Schein’s Natural Elegance Premium Composite delivers the ultimate in restoration quality with a unique combination of photo initiators shown to provide total shade predictability and a long-lasting, smooth surface with high shine.

This universal composite is appropriate for both posterior and anterior fillings and shows no significant color change before and after light curing.

With better mechanical properties due to improved polymerization, this composite has a Spheroidal Zircon Silicate filler that creates more brightness and wear resistance.

This composite is easy to polish with a high-shine longevity result, and is BPA-free with excellent nonsticky handling.

FLOWABLE AND PACKABLE BULK FILLS

Natural Elegance Flowable Bulk Fill is self-leveling and ideal for small, non-occlusal stress-bearing Class I restorations or as a base/ liner in Class I and IIs. Maxima Natural Elegance Packable Bulk Fill is suitable for occlusal restorations and/or final layer in combination with a flowable bulk fill composite. Available in syringes and capsules, it is indicated for core buildups and Class I and II posterior fillings. Both materials are highly radiopaque and offer a 4-mm depth of cure with minimal shrinkage.

UNIVERSAL BONDING AGENTS

Henry Schein Natural Elegance total-etch, self-etch, and universal bonding agents feature drop control dispensing technology for less waste. Natural Elegance Universal Bond has a very low film thickness and offers excellent marginal sealing to minimize postoperative sensitivity. It can be used to prime zirconia, alumina, metals, and porcelain.

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