Company Overview and History - Dentsply Sirona is an American dental equipment manufacturer and dental consumables producer. - It markets its products in over 120 countries and has factories in 21 countries. - The company was formed in 2016 through a merger between Gendex Corporation and Dentsply International Inc. - Dentsply Sirona designs and manufactures laboratory and specialty products for dental supplies. - It specializes in anesthetics, plaque and gum disease prevention, and tooth polishers. - Dentsply was founded in 1899 as Dentists Supply Company by four New York businessmen. - The company made its first acquisition of a Pennsylvania porcelain teeth manufacturer. - George H. Whiteley, a ceramicist, became the main operator of the company and introduced innovative processes to reduce tooth breakage. - The company established a distribution partnership with E. de Trey & Sons, becoming its primary marketer in Europe and the US. - Dentsply expanded its research and manufacturing centers abroad, setting up its first foreign subsidiary in Australia. - In 2010, Dentsply's most important markets for sales were Europe & CIS, USA, Latin America, Asia, Canada, Japan, Middle East & Africa, and Australia. - The company acquired Astra Tech, the world's third-largest dental implant maker, in 2011. - Acquisitions in 2011 led to an increase in long-term debt and total assets. - Markets outside the United States accounted for 67% of Dentsply's revenue in 2013. - In 2016, Dentsply merged with Sirona Dental Systems in a $14.5 billion merger of equals. - In August 2022, Simon D. Campion was appointed as the President and CEO of Dentsply Sirona. - Dentsply Sirona announced the relocation of its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, and a CFO transition plan.

Key Achievements and Recognition - In 2018, Dentsply Sirona was awarded the Top Employer certification by a Netherlands-based certification company. - The company joined forces with the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) in 2019 to co-sponsor the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA). - Forbes ranked Dentsply Sirona as America's Best Midsize Employers in 2019. - The company holds a leading market share in the dental restorative sector, with revenue of $4.0 billion. - Dentsply Sirona has been cited as a key player in the future intra-oral flat panel sensor market.

Financial Performance - Dentsply Sirona reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011. - The company completed the acquisition of Astra Tech in August 2011. - In 2010, Dentsply Sirona announced its financial results, which were positive. - Dentsply Sirona completed the purchase of Varian. - The company's 2012 annual filing provided insights into its financial performance.

Mergers and Acquisitions - Dentsply and Gendex merged in a $590 million deal. - Dentsply International completed the acquisition of Astra Tech. - The company bought Astra Tech for $1.8 billion. - Dentsply Sirona completed the purchase of Varian. - The merger of Dentsply International and Sirona Dental Systems formed Dentsply Sirona.

Recent Developments - Dentsply Sirona was reported to have fired CEO Donald Casey and CFO Jorge Gomez in May 2022, and both are under investigation for securities fraud. - In September 2022, Simon Campion was announced as the full-time CEO, replacing Don Casey. - The company continued to do business in Russia amidst the Ukraine crisis, as reported in June 2023.