BREA,
Calif., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envista
Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista") and its charitable
arm, the Envista Smile Project, announced today that it has
partnered with the University of Southern
California's (USC) Herman Ostrow
School of Dentistry and committed a $2.1
million donation to USC's Dental
Health Equity and Access to Care Initiative. The gift is part of
both organizations' commitment to expand and improve access to oral
health for those in need.
The Access to Care Initiative provides comprehensive care,
referral services, research, and education to underserved and
vulnerable populations in California, particularly children with special
needs. The donation, distributed over three years, will provide
oral health equipment, products, and technology to enhance existing
Ostrow community programs. It will also help upgrade equipment and
expand the USC Pediatric Clinic and
USC Mobile Clinic. According to the
Chief Development Officer of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
of USC, Michele
Cesca, "Enlarging the operatory areas will ensure there is
adequate space to serve special needs patients who require
additional care, increase telehealth services, and expand the care
provided to those in need, including children, families, and
veterans."
As part of the collaboration, the Envista Smile Project and
USC will partner on other philanthropic
initiatives, including medical mission trips. Students and faculty
from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry will staff the mission
work, bringing oral care to thousands of people in underserved,
international communities.
"Partnering with USC's School of
Dentistry makes perfect sense as together we can advance dental
care for the underserved in California and abroad," said Rubin Casas, Envista Smile Project Board
President. "We look forward to improving people's health and
restoring their dignity with a healthy and confident smile both now
and in the future."
"The philanthropic support of Envista and the Envista Smile
Project for the USC Access to Care
Initiative will enable the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of
USC to expand and enhance its efforts
to create long-lasting positive change in vulnerable communities,"
said Cesca. "With their support and partnership, we don't just
change lives; we become the architects of hope, the guardians of
smiles, and the forerunners of healthier tomorrows."
ABOUT ENVISTA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Envista is a global
family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel
Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr united by a shared purpose: to
partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its
customers deliver the best possible patient care through
industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and
services. Its comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants
and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging
technologies, covers a wide range of dentists' clinical needs for
diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as
improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation
comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology,
an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in
continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer
focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of
dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest
global dental products companies, with significant market positions
in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products
industry. For more information, please
visit www.envistaco.com.
ABOUT THE ENVISTA SMILE PROJECT
Envista Smile Project
is a philanthropic foundation designed to improve the smiles and
oral health of disadvantaged communities by supporting increased
access to oral care and oral health education. The Smile Project's
mission is to collaborate with dental professionals and Envista
employee volunteers to donate products, treatment, and oral health
education.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Melissa Morrison
Vice President, Communication
Envista Holdings Corporation
200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone: (714) 817-7000
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