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Henry Schein Participates in the FDI World Dental Congress 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey
Dental Leaders Collaborate to Advance EHR Interoperability, Mentor Young Dentists, Empower Women Dentists, and Promote the Economic Benefits of Expanded Oral
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nDental Leaders Collaborate to Advance EHR Interoperability, Mentor Young Dentists, Empower Women Dentists, and Promote the Economic Benefits of Expanded Oral Health Coverage\n\n MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) will participate in and present at the FDI World Dental Congress 2024 taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 12-15, 2024. The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) represents more than 1 million dentists from 134 different countries and comprises approximately 200 national member dental associations and specialist groups.\n\nAt this year’s Congress, FDI's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Task Team will unveil its inaugural Consensus Statement. This statement, the culmination of a 2022 Henry Schein-supported project, outlines the essential EHR data fields that should be shared between medical and dental professionals to facilitate seamless interprofessional collaboration and comprehensive patient care. Additionally, there will be presentations and gatherings arising from initiatives supported by Henry Schein, including a young dental professionals forum, initiatives to support women in dentistry, and a panel discussion highlighting the economic benefits of including oral health coverage within health care policies and plans.\n\n“The FDI is the global convener for organized dentistry, and its annual Congress brings together global dental professionals, leading academics, and industry stakeholders to showcase the latest advancements and best practices in dentistry and discuss opportunities for implementation partnerships,” said David Kochman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Henry Schein. “This year’s Congress will showcase key aspects of Henry Schein’s commitment to innovation, excellence in the oral health industry, and deep collaboration with the profession.”\n\nAdvancing the Integration of Electronic Health Records in Dentistry\n\nOn September 13, Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical Officer at Henry Schein One, will present on “Interprofessional Collaboration: Reforming Health Systems Through Electronic Health Records,” discussing the importance of standardized data fields across medical and dental EHRs to improve interoperability and patient care.\n\nDr. Hungate’s presentation is part of a larger, multi-year collaboration between Henry Schein and FDI to establish standardized ben...