Henry Schein, Inc.
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Henry Schein, Inc. operates as a leading global distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Headquartered in Melville, New York, the company was founded in 1932 and serves approximately 1.4 million customers worldwide across more than 32 countries. Henry Schein operates through two primary segments: Health Care Distribution, which provides dental and medical supplies, equipment, and technology solutions, and Technology and Value-Added Services, which offers practice management software and e-commerce solutions. The company distributes more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products through a network of distribution centers globally. With approximately 24,000 employees, Henry Schein holds the position as one of the world's largest providers of healthcare solutions to office-based practitioners. In 2022, the company completed the spin-off of its animal health business into a separate publicly traded entity, Covetrus, allowing enhanced focus on its core dental and medical markets. Henry Schein maintains strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers and has established itself through both organic growth and selective acquisitions in key markets. The company emphasizes value-added solutions including practice technology, business consulting services, and supply chain management to differentiate itself in the competitive healthcare distribution industry.