Dentsply Sirona and Burkhart Dental Supply Announce Expanded Distribution Partnership to Include Dental Technology Equipment
Rhea-AI Summary
Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY) and Burkhart Dental Supply expanded their distribution partnership effective April 1, 2026, with Burkhart adding Dentsply Sirona’s full dental technology portfolio to its existing preventive and restorative offerings.
This includes CEREC systems, Primescan and Primescan 2 scanners, Axeos and Orthophos imaging, and aims to simplify purchasing and local support for dental practices.
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Momentum scanner shows only one peer (RGEN) moving, down ~4.73%, and several related peers (NVST, LMAT, WRBY, ICUI, MMSI) also down. With the target stock roughly flat pre-news and no broad upside in peers, the setup looks stock-specific rather than a sector rotation.
Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Distribution partnership renewal | Positive | +1.8% | Renewal of Patterson Dental agreement for full technology portfolio distribution. |
| Jan 13 | Expanded distributor deal | Positive | -3.0% | Expanded Benco Dental partnership to add full technology portfolio and showrooms. |
Partnership announcements have produced mixed reactions, with one positive and one negative move, suggesting no consistent trading pattern on this news type.
Recent news for Dentsply Sirona centers on expanding technology distribution partnerships and governance moves. In January 2026, renewed and expanded agreements with Patterson Dental and Benco Dental extended access to CEREC, Primescan, Axeos and Orthophos systems. A board appointment and formation of a Growth and Value Creation Committee supported the Return-to-Growth plan. Against this backdrop, the new Burkhart Dental expansion continues the theme of broadening U.S. distribution for the digital dentistry portfolio.
Historical Comparison
Past partnership headlines (Patterson, Benco) saw an average move of -0.57%, indicating generally modest and mixed trading response to distribution-focused agreements.
Partnership news shows a progression toward wider U.S. coverage of Dentsply Sirona’s digital technology portfolio across multiple distributors, reinforcing a connected dentistry strategy.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends Dentsply Sirona’s digital technology reach by adding Burkhart’s channels to existing distributor relationships. It follows earlier January 2026 partnerships with Patterson and Benco, reinforcing a multi-partner strategy for connected dentistry. Investors may focus on how effectively these agreements translate into higher utilization of CEREC, Primescan, and imaging systems, while monitoring future earnings calls and filings for concrete metrics on adoption and growth.
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As of April 1, Burkhart Dental Supply will represent Dentsply Sirona’s full portfolio of dental technology solutions in addition to preventive and restorative solutions it already distributes. The expanded partnership is designed to give dental professionals more comprehensive access to the tools they rely on every day, combining digital technologies, clinical products, and local support to help practices streamline workflows and adopt new technology with confidence.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, and Burkhart Dental Supply, a leading full-service dental distributor, today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership.
Effective April 1, 2026, Burkhart Dental Supply will add Dentsply Sirona’s full technology portfolio to its offerings. This includes solutions such as the CEREC system and CEREC blocks, Primescan and Primescan 2 intraoral scanners, and extraoral imaging systems including Axeos and Orthophos, among others. These technologies build on the preventive and restorative products Burkhart Dental Supply has long provided from Dentsply Sirona, creating a more comprehensive, end-to-end offering for dental professionals.
By expanding access to Dentsply Sirona’s digital solutions through Burkhart Dental Supply’s extensive footprint and service infrastructure, the partnership is expected to help customers benefit from simplified purchasing, integrated solutions, and enhanced local support, reducing complexity as they invest in the future of their practices.
Driving Connected Dentistry Together
Founded in 1888 by Dr. William E. Burkhart, Burkhart Dental Supply has remained family-owned for five generations. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, the company operates branches across the United States, providing dental supplies, equipment, technology, office design, repair, and business consulting services to thousands of dental practices. Burkhart’s deep customer relationships, service expertise, and regional reach position it as a strong growth partner for technology-driven dental practices.
Dentsply Sirona has a long history with Burkhart Dental Supply, dating back to its early days as a distributor of Dentsply Caulk restorative products. Today, as dentistry undergoes rapid digital transformation, Dentsply Sirona remains focused on building strategic partnerships that enable dental professionals to adopt state-of-the-art solutions integrating devices, software, and people into seamless, secure ecosystems.
“Together with Burkhart Dental Supply, we are excited to help practices embrace the future of connected dentistry—a future where devices, software, and workflows seamlessly integrate from scanning to designing to manufacturing, making it easier for dental professionals to work efficiently and deliver exceptional patient care,” said Aldo Denti, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Dentsply Sirona.
"Burkhart is thrilled to expand our partnership with Dentsply Sirona," said Phillip Salerno, Director of Equipment, Merchandise & Technology. "The addition of their full technology portfolio will allow Burkhart to continue to provide our clients with innovative digital solutions and clinical products to help practices streamline workflows and deliver the best patient experience."
About Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world-class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s innovative products provide high-quality, effective and connected solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Company’s shares are listed in the United States on Nasdaq under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.
About Burkhart Dental
Burkhart Dental Supply is a full-service dental supply company founded on three major principles: integrity, knowledge, and our client’s success. In addition to supplies, we offer equipment and technology, service and repair, practice consulting, and office planning and design. We are a family and employee-owned industry leader proudly led by President Lori Burkhart Isbell, the fifth-generation granddaughter of Founder William E. Burkhart, DDS.
Visit www.BurkhartDental.com for more information about Burkhart’s product and service offerings.
Registered brands, trade names and logos are used. Even in particular cases, when they appear without a TM or ®, all corresponding legal rules and provisions apply. All rights are retained by Dentsply Sirona. Clinicians may have been compensated for use of their experiences and testimonials. Due to the different approval and registration times, not all technologies and products are immediately available in all countries. Please reach out to a local dealer or sales representative for more information.
Contact Information:
Dentsply Sirona Press Contact:
Marion Par-Weixlberger
Vice President, Corporate Communications, Public Relations & Brand
Publicrelations@dentsplysirona.com | www.dentsplysirona.com
Burkhart Dental Press Contact:
Andrea McArthur
Director of Marketing
Media@BurkhartDental.com | www.BurkhartDental.com
Dentsply Sirona Investors:
Wade Moody
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
Investorrelations@dentsplysirona.com
FAQ
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