«I don't want to be responsible for hiring someone with an unacceptable background,» said Kimberly Martin, senior human resources manager for Dentsply Sirona, a global
dental supply company based in York, Pennsylvania.
On February 12, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission («FTC») revealed that it filed a complaint against the country's three largest
dental supply companies, Henry Schein, Benco Dental Supply Company («Benco»), and Patterson Companies, Inc. («Patterson»), alleging violations of U.S. antitrust laws by conspiring to refuse to provide discounts to or otherwise serve buying groups representing dental practitioners.
Specifically, Defendants made false and / or misleading statements and / or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company conspired with other
dental supply companies to violate federal antitrust laws; (ii) discovery of the foregoing conduct would subject the Company to heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential criminal sanctions; and (iii) that as a result of the foregoing, Henry Schein's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Not exact matches
Founded in 1877,
dental and veterinary
supplies company Patterson (pdco) debuts on the Fortune 500 a mere 140 years later.
This multi-national
company began business in Spain in 1989 and it started first as a
dental prosthetics manufacturing and
supply business.
Participating Dentist (Provider) is a dentist who signs a contract with the insurance
company and agrees to provide
dental services and
supplies to eligible participants at a fixed price.
• Provide all administrative assistance and support to
Company Director, and oversee all inventory management and procurement of office
supplies and
dental clinic instruments and
supplies.
Graduates may also secure employment in other areas such as pediatric, orthodontic or oral surgery practices, front office / reception, insurance claims specialist, biller, insurance
company customer service,
dental software, public health facilities, hospital
dental departments, correctional facilities, schools / universities, clinics or
dental suppliers.
** Patterson
Companies is an industry - leading specialty distributor serving the
dental and veterinary
supply markets.
• Expedited 85 unpaid insurance claims within one day, by creating and maintaining effective liaison with 5 insurance
companies on the panel • Reorganized the
dental supplies inventory, by implementing a new system which resulted in increased efficiency through alerts for low
supply levels • Controlled the flow of patients by coordinating activities between the waiting areas and the
dental office • Contacted insurance
companies to file claims and find out statuses of claims already filed • Ascertained that the front desk area and waiting rooms are properly cleaned and maintained at all times • Maintained inventory of
dental supplies and equipment and assisted
dental assistants in setting up and operating equipment