Summary: Henry Schein launched its interactive Digital Pavilion at SmileCon 2024, showcasing cutting-edge dental technologies and educational sessions. The company is also sponsoring the ADA Foundation’s Give Vets a Smile program, supporting underserved veterans with oral health products and care.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Digital Pavilion offers live demonstrations and sessions designed to help dental professionals integrate digital solutions for improved patient care and practice profitability.
  • Henry Schein is sponsoring the Give Vets a Smile program, with SmileCon attendees participating in volunteer efforts to support underserved veterans.

Henry Schein kicked off its presence at SmileCon 2024 with “The Digital Pavilion @ The Henry Schein Quarter,” an interactive experience on the exhibit floor featuring speakers and equipment demonstrations from its supplier partners. Through October 19, the company aims to help dental professionals harness digital solutions to elevate patient care standards.

Showcasing Digital Equipment and Solutions

The Digital Pavilion features live demonstrations of dental technologies, including Planmeca PlanMill, Vatech CBCT, 3Shape TRIOS, Medit i700, Dentsply Sirona Primescan, Planmeca Emerald S intraoral scanners, Dentsply Sirona Primeprint and Sprintray printers, and 3D software like Planmeca Romexis and DEXIS IOS.

Educational sessions at the Pavilion include “Mastering Intraoral Scanning,” “From Printer to Mouth: Post-Processing 3D Printed Dental Materials,” and “Three Pillars of Practice Growth: Overcoming Challenges to Practice Profitability.” Attendees can enjoy magic shows, popcorn, and refreshments before each session.

“For the past two years we’ve worked closely with the American Dental Association to create a new, unique experience at SmileCon,” said Mackenzie Richter, vice president of global commercial digital workflow solutions at Henry Schein. The Pavilion provides oral health professionals with opportunities to share insights, demo new equipment, and learn from product experts to enhance business success and patient satisfaction.

Supporting Veterans with the Give Vets a Smile Program

Henry Schein is also sponsoring the American Dental Association Foundation’s Give Vets a Smile (GVAS) program. On October 17, SmileCon attendees packed 500 Health and Comfort Kits, featuring oral health products, which will be distributed to underserved veterans. The official GVAS launch event, sponsored by Henry Schein, will take place on October 19 at The National WWII Museum.