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Pennsylvania Father-Son Duo Volunteer in Cambodia

Smile Train Father and son dentists Drs. Dan and Gary Keiper recently returned from a 10-day dental clinic trip in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with Global Dental Relief (GDR). Their time in Cambodia consisted of working six days in a pop-up clinic in a village 30 minutes outside of Siem Reap. During the clinic, the team of GDR volunteers provided $266,030 worth of dental care to 724 Cambodian children who received fluoride varnish treatments and restorations as needed. Each child also received a new toothbrush and oral hygiene instruction. GDR, established in 2001, runs 30 pediatric dental clinics a year in Cambodia and six other locations. Volunteer teams consist of up to seven dental professionals and include five to 10 nondental volunteers who provide essential support in the clinic.

For more information, visit globaldentalrelief.org.


Premier Dental Products Marks 110th Anniversary

Since Premier Dental Products was founded by Julius Charlestein in 1913, the Pennsylvania-based company has been led by four generations of the Charlestein family, including current chief executive officer Julie Charlestein. The dental manufacturing company celebrates its 110th anniversary this year. The company’s corporate office is in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, while its manufacturing facilities are in Philadelphia and supported by a global network of partners.

For more information, visit premierdentalco.com.


Ivoclar Group Announces New CEO

The Ivoclar Group recently announced a change in leadership. After eight years with the company and almost four years in the role of CEO, Diego Gabathuler has decided to leave the company. Markus Heinz was appointed as successor. Heinz started his career at the company in 1985 and most recently was its chief operating officer. Heinz will be supported in his many tasks by the existing members of the corporate management. Christian Brutzer will take over as chief commercial officer and will be responsible for the sales organization of all markets in the future.

For more information, visit ivoclar.com.


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