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Patterson Announces Dental President
ST. PAUL, Minn., January 07, 2026--Patterson Companies Inc. has announced the appointment of Patrik Eriksson as Patterson Dental’s North American president. Eriksson brings a wealth of experience in the dental and medical technology sectors, with a proven track record of developing customer-centric solutions and building result-oriented cultures, where accountability and high team performance are prioritized.
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