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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | September 2014 D3 Keystone Industries acquires the Harry J. Bosworth Co. To further its goal of producing in- novative, high-quality products for the dental industry, Keystone Indus- tries has acquired Harry J. Bosworth, a company that has been dedicated to producing top-quality dental materi- als since its founding in 1912. The Bosworth Co. has been commit- ted to the improvement of the dental world on the practitioner side, and Keystone Industries is a leader in the U.S. dental manufacturing industry. Customers of the two internationally recognized companies will receive ex- tensive access to unique dental prod- ucts, according to the companies. Blended strengths Milly Goldstein, president of the Bo- sworth Co., said, “By blending our strengths, the laboratory and dental trade markets we serve will benefit from a greater continuity of service and products. We are truly excited about this endeavor and look forward to the projects we can accomplish to- gether.” Keystone and Bosworth bring to- gether more than 200 combined years in the dental manufacturing business. Bosworth will remain headquartered in Skokie, Ill., and Keystone Industries in Cherry Hill, N.J. Family roots, global perspective “To have an excellent group such as the Bosworth company come onboard with our Keystone companies is an impressive move for the advance- ment of the dental industry,” said Otto Voit, president of the Keystone Dental Group. “By leveraging our combined strengths we can provide an unparal- leled opportunity for growth in this challenging market today while ensur- ing that our core values of maintaining a family-oriented business are secured for future generations.” About Bosworth Co. Bosworth, a business that remains committed to the dental industry and its growth, is an ISO 13485:2003 certified company, practicing spe- cific standards to provide the highest level of quality and performance for all products manufactured. Bosworth continually stays at the brink of den- tal technology, developing top-quality products backed by service and value. About Keystone Industries Keystone Industries, a privately held company founded in 1908, has main- tained a strong reputation for pro- ducing innovative, high-tech dental products in both the operatory and laboratory realms. Its dedication is driven by the need to provide custom- ers with the finest quality materials while developing products that meet and surpass customer expectations. According to the company, that same dedication continues to guide it as it moves forward with the acquisition of the Bosworth Co. and its product lines. (Source: Keystone Industries) Ad INDUSTRY NEWS American children are receiving an average of $3.40 per lost tooth this year, down 8 percent from last year, according to Visa’s annual Tooth Fairy survey. Fathers reported a far more indulgent Tooth Fairy, saying that the Fairy left 45 percent more than moms said she did: $4.20 vs. $2.90. More than 50 percent of kids will get either $1 or $5 (33 percent of respondents reported that the Tooth Fairy left a dollar). Only 3.6 percent said that the Tooth Fairy left $20 or more, down from 6 percent in 2013. Kids in Canada are receiving the equiv- alent of $2.60 in U.S. dollars on average this year (the same as U.S. kids in 2011). (Source: Visa Inc.) Survey: Tooth Fairy tightens purse strings

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