Here are seven key notes on dental companies from this past week.
Zacks gave 3M a rating of 3, indicating a short term rating of "hold," according to News Watch International.
Aspen Dental extended its partnership with auto racing driver Danica Patrick. Aspen Dental will be Ms. Patrick's main sponsor for four races per season beginning in 2016, according to Fox Sports.
David Dreyer, the senior vice president of BIOLASE, bought shares of the company for a total value of $14,500. Four other BIOLASE executives reported purchasing trades in the company last month, according to Markets.co.
Zacks gave DENTSPLY a rank of 3, indicating a "hold" rating for the short term, according to Money Flow Index.
Henry Schein shares rose 1.56 percent during the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 18 but fell 0.54 percent during the last four weeks, according to News Watch International.
Patterson Companies shares traded at $44.99, trading down 2.26 percent, according to News Watch International.
Zacks analysts rated Danaher shares a 3, suggesting a "hold" rating for the short term, according to News Watch International.
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