DENTSPLY receives favorable arbitration ruling.YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1997--DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq-XRAY) today announced that the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Arbitration Tribunal has ordered a judgment in favor of DENTSPLY which terminates, effective March 19, 1997, the Implant Distribution Agreement which formerly existed between Core-Vent Corporation and DENTSPLY's Implant Division. Pursuant to this agreement, the business is in the process of being transferred back to Core-Vent Corporation. DENTSPLY views this judgment as a very favorable development. DENTSPLY designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products for the dental market. The Company believes that it is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of artificial teeth, endodontic Endodontic Pertaining to the inside structures of the tooth, including the dental pulp and tooth root, and the periapical tissue surrounding the root. Mentioned in: Root Canal Treatment endodontic instruments and materials, impression materials, prophylaxis prophylaxis (prō'fĭlăk`sĭs), measures designed to prevent the occurrence of disease or its dissemination. Some examples of prophylaxis are immunization against serious diseases such as smallpox or diphtheria; quarantine to confine paste, dental sealants Dental sealants are a dental treatment consisting of applying a plastic material to one or more teeth, for the intended purpose of preventing dental caries (cavities) or other forms of tooth decay. , ultrasonic ultrasonic /ul·tra·son·ic/ (-son´ik) beyond the upper limit of perception by the human ear; relating to sound waves having a frequency of more than 20,000 Hz. ul·tra·son·ic adj. 1. scalers, and crown and bridge materials; the leading United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. manufacturer and distributor of dental x-ray equipment, dental handpieces, dental x-ray film Noun 1. X-ray film - photographic film used to make X-ray pictures bitewing - a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography holders , film mounts and bone substitute/grafting materials; and a leading United States distributor of dental cutting instruments. The Company distributes its dental products in over 100 countries under some of the most well-established brand names in the industry. DENTSPLY is committed to the development of innovative, high quality, cost-effective new products for the dental market. CONTACT: Edward D. Yates Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (717) 849-4243 |
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