Here are five key notes on dental companies from this past week:
1. Henry Schein received the Corporate Award from the Hispanic Dental Association. Henry Schein was selected for its continued support of several initiatives to increase diversity and cultural competency in oral health professions for U.S. and global Hispanic communities.
2. Dentsply International was given a ranking of 2, indicating a rating of "buy" for the short term, according to American Trade Journal.
3. Patterson Companies shares increased by 0.1 percent in the past week and have rallied 1.4 percent for the last four weeks, according to News Watch International.
4. Analysts gave 3M Company a target price of $163.50, according to Markets Daily.
5. Henry Schein is partnering with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to promote volunteerism and make it possible for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to help patients around the world. The Henry Schein Cares Foundation will provide four $2,500 grants to help offset the expenses of four oral and maxillofacial surgeons who will undergo healthcare missions.
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