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accession: "0000818479-26-000043"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XRAY"
cik: "0000818479"
company_name: "DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:31:13.301043+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Dentsply Sirona renews U.S. dental technology distribution agreement with Patterson Dental

## Summary
- Renewed non-exclusive agreement covers Dentsply Sirona's full portfolio including CEREC, Primescan, Axeos, and Orthophos systems.
- Partnership aims to accelerate adoption of integrated technologies and expand access to dental professionals across the U.S.
- Quotes from Dentsply Sirona CCO Aldo Denti and Patterson Dental President Patrik Eriksson highlight commitment to growth and innovation.
- Agreement effective January 14, 2026; underscores decades-long collaboration between the two companies.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000818479-26-000043
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XRAY
- cik: 0000818479
- company_name: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/818479/000081847926000043/0000818479-26-000043-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/818479/000081847926000043/xray-20260114.htm

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