Carestream Health, Rochester, NY, a health imaging and IT solutions company, has begun its worldwide operations in 150 countries.

With $2.5 billion in annual sales, Carestream Health offers digital solutions to dental, medical, and molecular-imaging systems customers.

The company originated as a business unit within Eastman Kodak Co. As a result of its product portfolio and global sales, service, and distribution capabilities, products from Carestream Health, including its PracticeWorks and Trophy subsidiaries, can be found in 90% of dental practices and hospitals around the world, according to the company.

“We couldn’t be more excited,” said Kevin Hobert, CEO of Carestream Health. “We now have an incredible opportunity to build on our history of innovation and to invest in our future and grow our business.”

Carestream Health and its subsidiaries will continue to use the Kodak brand with its products.