For Immediate Release

D4D TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WITH
HENRY SCHEIN, IVOCLAR VIVADENT, AND 3M

printer-friendly version

RICHARDSON, TEXAS, July 19, 2006 – D4D Technologies LLC announced today that it has entered into agreements with Ivoclar Vivadent and 3M for the non-exclusive supply of consumable materials for its E4D CAD/CAM system. The E4D CAD/CAM system will use computer aided, digital technology to create convenient, quality dental restorations.

D4D will continue to be responsible for the development and production of the E4D dentist and laboratory systems. As previously announced, Henry Schein will be the exclusive distributor of the systems. As part of the agreements, Henry Schein, Ivoclar Vivadent, and 3M have each invested in D4D Technologies LLC as a statement of their belief in the importance of CAD/CAM systems as an important tool in dentistry.

“These important partnerships with leading distribution and consumable supply companies come as we near completion of testing and prepare for introduction of the revolutionary E4D CAD/CAM restorative system,” said Basil Haymann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of D4D Technologies. “We believe that E4D will significantly increase dental professionals’ productivity and enhance the patient experience. As we prepare for market launch, we will ensure that the system exceeds customer expectations in quality, performance and service.”

About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, a Fortune 500® company, is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices.  The Company's four business groups – Dental, Medical, International and Technology – serve more than 500,000 customers worldwide, including dental practices and laboratories, physician practices and veterinary clinics, as well as government and other institutions.  The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 70,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as over 100,000 additional products available to our customers as special order items.
Henry Schein also offers a wide range of innovative value-added practice solutions for healthcare professionals, such as ArubA®, the Company’s electronic catalog and ordering system.  Its leading practice-management software solutions have been installed in more than 50,000 practices, including DENTRIX® and Easy Dental® for dental practices, and AVImark® for veterinary clinics.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs nearly 11,000 people and has operations in 19 countries.  The Company's sales reached a record $4.6 billion in 2005.  For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.

About 3M Health Care
3M Health Care, one of 3M’s six major business segments, provides world-class innovative products and services to help health care professionals improve the practice and delivery of patient care in medical, dental, orthodontic, pharmaceutical and health information markets. A part of the 3M Health Care family, 3M ESPE manufactures and markets more than 2,000 products and services designed to help dental professionals improve their patients' oral care. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.

About Ivoclar Vivadent
Ivoclar Vivadent is a leading international dental manufacturer of quality, innovative materials and equipment. Ivoclar Vivadent offers a full range of products for preventive, restorative and prosthetic dentistry in more than 120 countries. Throughout its history, Ivoclar Vivadent has been a Company committed to the success of the dental laboratory, the success of the Dentist and the satisfaction of the patient by providing innovative products, technical support and world-class customer service. For more information, visit the Ivoclar Vivadent Web site at www.IvoclarVivadent.US.

About D4D Technologies
D4D Technologies, a company focused on 3D digitizing applications, successful entrepreneurship, and commercialization of new technologies, is poised to take the dental restoration market to a higher level of productivity, patient comfort, and convenience with its E4D CAD/CAM restorative system for dental offices and laboratories. The system uses high speed laser scanning technology to produce digital 3D impressions of teeth prepared for crown, inlay, onlay, or veneer restorations without reflective agents, such as powder, required by other CAD/CAM systems.

Highly accurate, versatile, and easy to use, the E4D system provides significant productivity improvements over the traditional approach to creating dental restorations: for dental offices, quick one-visit restorations mean greater numbers of satisfied patients, while laboratories can significantly reduce manual labor.

D4D’s expert in-house teams of electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software engineers designed and developed the innovative, patent-pending technologies. Quality-driven manufacturing teams are primed to meet demand along with best-in-class training and customer support.

Headquartered in Richardson, TX, the company has entered into agreements with three major corporations in the dental industry: sales, marketing and distribution will be handled by Henry Schein; restorative materials will be supplied by 3M and Ivoclar Vivadent. For more information and video product demonstrations, visit www.d4dtech.com.

Contact:
Gary Severance
D4D Technologies LLC
972.234.3880

#   #   #