Here are six key notes on dental companies from the past week.
Aspen Dental is opening a new practice in Grand Forks, N.D., on Jan. 28. Hans Guerra, DDS, will lead the clinic and will provide services including dentures, preventative care, general dentistry and restoration.
During the fourth quarter of 2015, Danaher reported adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $1.27. Net earnings for the quarter reached $735 million.
Heartland Dental celebrated its 10-year anniversary of partnering with Bell Leadership Institute, a leader in executive education and development. Through Bell Leadership Institute, Heartland Dental team members have advanced on a professional and a personal level, according to the Intelligencer.
3M reported sales declines in their healthcare business for the October to December quarter. The company claims its fourth quarter results are in part due to slowing industrial input, according to Star Tribune.
MD Buyline's Market Intelligence Briefing granted Caresteam Health the top rating for both its portable and room-based digital radiography systems in every quarter in 2015. The systems scored high marks from healthcare providers for performance, reliability, installation and service.
Analysts expect Patterson Companies to report earnings of $0.67 per share. Analysts currently have a price target ranging from $46 to $65 on Patterson stock.
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