DENTSPLY Implants redefines implant dentistry

EAO, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2012 – After the premier launch of DENTSPLY Implants in North America in April, the global launch continues all over the world. In October, you will find DENTSPLY Implants in Italy, UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. They join Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Russia as the latest markets to launch DENTSPLY Implants.

You used to know them as Astra Tech Dental and DENTSPLY Friadent; now you know them as DENTSPLY Implants. At EAO 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark, you meet them together as one for the first time. Jim Mosch, Executive Vice President DENTSPLY International and Group President DENTSPLY Implants, states, “The solid history of both Astra Tech Dental and DENTSPLY Friadent, in combination with the strength of DENTSPLY International, creates a new, unique global foundation to exceed the expectations of today’s knowledgeable, demanding dental professionals. Current DENTSPLY Friadent and Astra Tech Dental customers can rest assured knowing that the world-class products they know and trust will continue to be supported and developed. We remain strongly committed to innovation and clinical research, and our shared vision continues – to increase the quality of life for patients worldwide.”

At EAO in Copenhagen, you will see and experience DENTSPLY Implants. The unique and comprehensive product portfolio will be presented in two exhibition areas, two symposia, and the Hospitality Lounge. The product portfolio offers freedom to create predictable and lasting patient-specific implant solutions with an extensive line of dental implants, bone regenerative products, digital technologies and professional development tools. The new business will actively market and sell products as DENTSPLY Implants.

For further information, please contact:
Kerstin Wettby
Head of Market Communication, DENTSPLY Implants, Sweden
Cell phone +46 705 16 32 02
www.dentsplyimplants.com