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Henry Schein Sponsors 13th Annual Senior Dental Leaders Programme At Harvard University
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) demonstrated its commitment to expanding access to health care and developing
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[{"type":"text","content":"MELVILLE, N.Y., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) demonstrated its commitment to expanding access to health care and developing high-level capabilities in oral health leaders from around the world by sponsoring the Senior Dental Leaders Programme for a 13th year. The six-day conference took place recently at The Westin Copley Place in Boston and included representatives from 10 countries who benefitted from leadership development training they can use to address oral health challenges in their communities. \n\n \nFirst conceived in 2007 at King's College London by Professor Raman Bedi, DDS, the programme is attended by a diverse cohort from within the international dental community working collaboratively toward a cavity-free world for children, including dental policymakers, national Chief Dental Officers, representatives from non-governmental organizations, members of the clinical and academic communities, and other stakeholders. \nDuring the conference, participants exchanged knowledge and research, shared best practices, and discussed strategies to meet oral health challenges facing people and communities in need. They also gained greater insight into effective team leadership and change management, scenario planning and public health innovation, and how the oral health landscape may change in the next decade. \nSpeakers included Dr. Bedi; Dr. Bruce Donoff, Dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Professor Jennifer Gallagher, King's College London; Dr. Marsha Butler, Vice President of Oral Health and Professional Relations, Colgate-Palmolive; and Dr. Conrado Barzaga, CEO of the Center for Oral Health.\nThe programme is organized by the Global Child Dental Fund, the King's College London Dental Institute, and this year's host, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Together with co-sponsor Colgate-Palmolive, Henry Schein has supported the event since its inception through Henry Schein Cares, the Company's global corporate social responsibility program.\nThis year, Henry Schein supported 12 delegates representing Australia, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. Since 2007, nearly 200 oral health professionals have attended the programme, each of whom has returned to his or her community better equipped to build partners...