Kodak Signs Exclusive Agreement with SmileCare to Provide Dental X-Ray Films.ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak Company announced an agreement that makes it the exclusive supplier of dental x-ray films to SmileCare Family Dentistry dentistry, treatment and care of the teeth and associated oral structures. Dentistry is mainly concerned with tooth decay, disease of the supporting structures, such as the gums, and faulty positioning of the teeth. , which operates more than 60 multi-specialty dental centers in California and Nevada. Under the two-year agreement, SmileCare practices will use KODAK ULTRA-SPEED Intraoral Dental Film and KODAK T-MAT G Extraoral Dental Film, both high-resolution films offering excellent image quality. SmileCare also will use Kodak's family of COOK-WAITE anesthetic anesthetic Agent that produces a local or general loss of sensation, including pain, and therefore is useful in surgery and dentistry. General anesthesia induces loss of consciousness, most often using hydrocarbons (e.g. products. "SmileCare converted to Kodak because of its longstanding reputation for product quality and service," said Ivan Berger, DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. , SmileCare's Chief Dental Director. "KODAK dental radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. products have a national reputation for consistency, value and ease of use. Our practices are extremely pleased to offer these industry-leading dental imaging products to their patients." "We are strongly committed to high quality dental care and comfort, and we look forward to working closely with SmileCare to help deliver excellent quality dental images to the patients that they serve," said Ruth Arbuckle, general manager, 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. and Canada, Kodak's dental business. About Eastman Kodak Company Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator. With sales of $13.3 billion in 2006, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak's innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing See data conferencing. within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : EK) is available at www.kodak.com. KODAK, ULTRA-SPEED,T-MAT, COOK-WAITE, and ZORCAINE are trademarks of 2007. |
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