Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation’s largest dental distributors, has launched a first of its kind loyalty program called “Darby Diamond Rewards.” The latest installment in the company’s ongoing mission to provide value when needed most, Darby Diamond Rewards is free to join and helps customers earn exclusive benefits based on their yearly purchases.

“The launch of Darby Diamond Rewards is a major milestone in the evolution of Darby Dental Supply,” said Michael Caputo, President of Darby Dental Supply. “We’re constantly on the lookout for ways to enhance the customer experience and, especially at a time where practices could all use extra value for their hard-earned dollars, this program does just that.”

Through Darby Diamond Rewards, customers earn qualifying dollars with every dollar spent on every purchase with Darby Dental Supply. The more qualifying dollars earned throughout the year, the greater their tier level, starting at Member and moving up to Silver, Gold, and Diamond. The higher the tier level, the greater the rewards – which include exclusive access to flash sales, extra qualifying dollars on select purchases, opportunities to earn free cases of gloves, and deep discounts on Darby’s growing portfolio of solutions, such as CareStack’s all-in-one practice management software and onDiem temporary staffing services.

Customers can expect new additions and surprises throughout the year as the company expands the program. Learn more and sign up for free at www.darby.com/rewards.

About Darby Dental Supply

Darby Dental Supply is where supplies meet solutions – for 75 years and counting. Darby provides dental practices of all sizes with convenient access to more than 50,000 products as well as technology services, equipment repair, a full line of private label products, and dedicated glove, specialty, and capital equipment divisions.

Darby began in 1947 as a single mail-order catalog in Brooklyn and has become one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year while never losing sight of what matters most – their customers. In celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary, Darby is thanking customers for their loyalty and support with special incentives throughout the year.

Darby focuses not only on improving dental practices nationwide but improving communities as a whole. Through purposeful investments and thoughtful advocacy efforts, Darby is committed to making a positive environmental and social impact on the world for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.darby.com.

Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation’s largest dental distributors, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with onDiem, a national on-demand staffing platform that connects dental practices with verified dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and front office professionals. This collaboration merges two innovators in the dental space to provide a modern solution for everyday staffing, HR, and payroll needs.

At the core of this partnership is Darby and onDiem’s shared passion for helping dentists thrive through solutions that solve real problems. onDiem uniquely provides value to a two-sided marketplace – connecting dental professionals with flexible employment opportunities while giving hiring practices access to qualified, fully vetted, and on-demand employees.

“The future of temporary staffing in the dental industry relies on a modern, flexible approach, which onDiem provides on a national scale,” said Michael Caputo, President of Darby Dental Supply. “With this partnership, Darby customers will have all the tools necessary to implement hiring workflows that they can grow with, not grow out of. Alongside the team at onDiem, we look forward to transforming the way dental professionals hire and look for work.”

Now available to Darby customers at a discounted rate, onDiem makes it easy for practices to search for qualified, pre-vetted dental professionals within their community. Dentists can seamlessly hire temporary employees without having to worry about compliance, onboarding, payroll, and benefits – which is all handled directly by onDiem to save time and money. On the careers side, job seekers can use onDiem to find their next opportunity and enjoy the benefits of flexible work schedules at pre-determined hourly pay rates.

“At onDiem, we are changing hearts and minds about how staffing and payroll get done,” said Joe Fogg, Founder and CEO of onDiem. “Our partnership with Darby reflects our shared entrepreneurial spirit and goal of proactively solving everyday problems for both dental practices and dental professionals. By taking the hassle and worry out of paying temporary staff, onDiem helps dentists stay compliant so they can focus on what’s most important to them – growing their business and ensuring patients have ready access to high quality care.”

While paying temporary staff as independent 1099 contractors is not new to the dental industry, most dentists don’t realize the risk of this practice. onDiem ensures all temps are covered by malpractice and workers compensation insurance and meet local state requirements – protecting practices from any legal or compliance issues. The platform also offers free temp-to-perm conversion for those interested in retaining the temporary employees they hire.

Just as dentistry is constantly evolving, so is the onDiem platform. By working closely with customers to understand their rapidly changing needs and pain points, onDiem is continuously tweaking their product and building upon their suite of offerings to grow with them. Among the platform’s latest innovations is ClearPay – a tool that gives transparency to the cost of temporary staffing. ClearPay eliminates the mystery of what it really costs you to hire a temp safely by providing a full breakdown of what you pay for each shift. The company also recently introduced the onDiem OneShift Guarantee, allowing practices to subscribe to the service risk-free. With the OneShift Guarantee, practices pay nothing until they have filled their first shift.

This partnership further enhances Darby’s growing suite of solutions from industry partners, all carefully curated to provide holistic value for dental professionals.

About Darby Dental Supply:

Darby Dental Supply is where supplies meet solutions – for 75 years and counting. Darby provides dental practices of all sizes with convenient access to more than 50,000 products as well as technology services, equipment repair, a full line of private label products, and dedicated glove, specialty, and capital equipment divisions.

Darby began in 1947 as a single mail-order catalog in Brooklyn and has become one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year while never losing sight of what matters most – their customers. In celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary, Darby is thanking customers for their loyalty and support with special incentives throughout the year.

Darby focuses not only on improving dental practices nationwide but improving communities as a whole. Through purposeful investments and thoughtful advocacy efforts, Darby is committed to making a positive environmental and social impact on the world for generations to come. For more information, please visit darby.com.

About onDiem:

Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2017, onDiem's staffing platform connects dental practices and dental professionals in all 50 states to meet real-time staffing needs. onDiem distinguishes itself from other staffing platforms by offering employees, not contractors for temporary shifts. They eliminate the burden of staffing compliance, so practices can focus on maximizing production and revenue. onDiem dental professionals enjoy health-care benefits, employer-paid taxes, and insurance coverage, along with the ability to set their own work schedule and hourly rates.

With a free account, dental professionals can look for temporary and permanent job opportunities, and practices can create posts for new temp shifts, search for professionals in their area, and communicate with candidates directly. Today the platform serves over 32,000 dental professionals and over 13,000 dental practices.

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, one of the largest dental distributers in the United States,
is gearing up to host the 18th Annual SmartScramble Charity Golf Outing to support the Arizona Dental Association's Give Kids a
Smile. The outing will take place in Paradise Valley, Arizona, located at the CW Marriot Camelback Golf Club.
Founded in 2002 by Phoenix-based SmartPractice, the annual SmartScramble golf tournament supports charitable organizations in Phoenix
and surrounding communities. Re-named the Darby SmartScramble in 2018 after Darby acquired the dental supply division of SmartPractice, this year's event
marks Darby's first time hosting this event. Last year's event was the most successful to date, raising $85,000 for Give Kids a Smile. Darby, along with their generous
list of sponsors and participants are set to surpass that number this year.

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About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States,
shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY,
the company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution
centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock,
Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to
Darby's supply vertical, the company also hosts a technology services division (Darby
TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products.
For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com.

Please be aware that there is a scam being used to obtain personal information from licensees.  Other states are experiencing similar scams.   

Scammers are using a spoof phone number that looks like the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) or the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR). These scammers are contacting licensees in an effort to get licensees to share personal information.  

The scams are likely to vary but they include telling the licensees that the licensing board or other regulator has opened an investigation and their license has been suspended or revoked.  The scammer then asks the licensee to share or verify personal information over the phone. 

If you receive a suspicious call, you should not share any personal information over the phone or by email.  Licensees who think they may be a victim of a scam or attempted fraud should contact the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General toll-free at 800-436-2131 (TTY 711), or at 207-626-8849, or online at: maine.gov/ag/consumer/complaints/. 

Licensees with questions about licensing matters can obtain information and assistance from the licensing board by contacting:

pharmacy.lic@maine.gov

Kelly McLaughlin, Comprehensive Health Planner I

207-624-8686

-OR-

Dominic Cotone, Office Specialist II

207-624-8620

Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation's largest dental distributors, extends our support to all those affected by the recent tornadoes in central Tennessee. Our thoughts are with the people of Tennessee, including our customers, warehouse employees and their families, during this difficult time.

Darby is offering extended payment terms to all dental practices impacted by the recent tornadoes. Any of our customers who are experiencing operational or financial issues due to this natural disaster are encouraged to contact a Customer Care Specialist at (800) 645-2310.

Through "Moving Forward, Giving Back," the organization's Corporate Social Responsibility mantra, Darby and its employees strive to make a positive environmental and social impact on the world. We are committed to supporting and strengthening our communities - especially in times of need.

Gary Mahr, Director of Purchasing at Darby Dental Supply, was named Chair of the Membership Committee for The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).

As Chair of the Membership Committee, Gary will focus on engaging dental offices and individual practitioners with OSAP’s mission to achieve the highest standard of care in infection control and patient safety. With nearly 30 years of experience in the dental industry, Gary has an extensive background in warehousing operations, purchasing, customer service and regulatory processes.

“Infection control is more important than ever before,” said Gary. “Thanks to OSAP, infection control is no longer an afterthought in dental office’s standard operating procedure. With regulation always evolving and varying from state to state, the importance of OSAP’s work and on-tap resources cannot be overstated.”

Gary will work to create a program that educates and incentivizes both the sales rep and their customers to join OSAP and utilize their wealth of infection control resources.

“At Darby, we regularly utilize the FAQ and ’Ask OSAP’ features to get authoritative answers for our customers,“ said Gary. ”While this currently gives us a competitive advantage in the marketplace, the goal is to give all dental reps and dental offices access to this crucial information. OSAP is not about making a sale. It's about ensuring the safest dental visit for everyone.”


About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has expanded into seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. As a low impact solutions provider, Darby gives general practitioners and specialty dental practices convenient access to over 50,000 products without interrupting daily workflow. By focusing on world-class service, dedicated customer care and a progressive spirit, Darby helps dental practices across the country operate more efficiently. In addition to physical products, Darby provides innovative and forward-thinking solutions such as a technology services division, capital equipment division, surgical division, equipment repair services and a full line of private label products. For more information, please visit darby.com.

About OSAP

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists and toolkits that help dental professionals deliver the safest dental visit possible for their patients. Plus, online and live courses help advance the level of knowledge and skill for every member of the dental team. For additional information, visit OSAP.org.

 On October 3, 2019, Liz Meyers will be honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island for her years of charitable work and commitment to the organization.

Liz has been an active member of Big Brothers Big Sisters' Board of Directors for over five years in addition to her role as Darby Dental Supply's EVP of Purchasing & Global Sourcing. In her near 25-year tenure with Darby, she has spearheaded the company's Social Responsibility Program, which is committed to making positive impacts on local, national and global communities.

"I am inspired on a daily basis by the work this organization, its staff and its dedicated group of mentors does," said Liz Meyers, EVP of Purchasing & Global Sourcing, Darby Dental Supply. "They are changing children's lives. I'm so grateful I get to be a part of that."

The annual Big Benefit Gala, hosted by the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY, will feature a raffle, silent auction and celebrate this year's three honorees. All funds raised at this event will support one-to-one mentoring services for children across Long Island.

About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has expanded into seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. As a low impact solutions provider, Darby gives general practitioners and specialty dental practices convenient access to over 50,000 products without interrupting daily workflow. By focusing on world-class service, dedicated customer care and a progressive spirit, Darby helps dental practices across the country operate more efficiently. In addition to physical products, Darby provides innovative and forward-thinking solutions such as a technology services division, capital equipment division, surgical division, equipment repair services and a full line of private label products. For more information, please visit darby.com.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island

Incorporated in 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and shine. Their mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSLI makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers ('Bigs') and children ('Littles'). For more information, please visit bbbsli.org.

Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation's largest dental distributors, will donate thousands of supplies to support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The powerful hurricane ravaged the Bahamas in late August, leaving a rising death toll and widespread destruction in its wake.

Darby is working alongside the Miami Fire-Rescue Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the delivery of toothbrushes, toothpaste, medical gloves, scrubs, shirts and other dental supplies to impacted areas in the Bahamas. The total donation was enough to fill a 40 foot shipping container.

"We hope this donation will provide much-needed relief to those suffering and impacted by this devastating storm," said Jill Halpin, Vice President of Human Resources, Darby Dental Supply. "A huge thank you to our Account Manager, Fran Reilly, and to those in our Deerfield Beach, Florida office for their help in organizing these relief efforts. Within three days of the disaster, our Florida team quickly banded together to collect enough donations to fill an SUV."

"When I heard how much Darby is donating, it brought me to tears," said Fran Reilly, Account Manager, Darby Dental Supply, who first connected Darby with the Miami Fire-Rescue Division of Emergency Management. "This is so very important and makes me so proud to be a part of the Darby family."

Through "Moving Forward, Giving Back," the organization's Corporate Social Responsibility mantra, Darby and its employees strive to make a positive environmental and social impact on the world. This donation reflects Darby's commitment to strengthen local and global communities through advocacy efforts, employee involvement and raising awareness for those in need.

About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has expanded into seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. In addition to providing convenient access to over 50,000 products and forward-thinking solutions, Darby is committed to making a positive environmental and social impact on the world. Through "Moving Forward, Giving Back," the company's Corporate Social Responsibility mantra, Darby and its employees actively support and participate in various causes and charitable initiatives.
For more information, please visit darby.com.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island

Incorporated in 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and shine. Their mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSLI makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers ('Bigs') and children ('Littles'). For more information, please visit bbbsli.org.

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Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation's largest dental distributors, announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with CareStack, an innovative technology company that has developed a revolutionary cloud-based software solution for dental practice management. CareStack's groundbreaking software is the first of its kind, combining patient engagement, business analytics, integrated phone, revenue cycle management, charting, claims and scheduling onto a single platform while eliminating the need for practices to seek out multiple providers and navigate complicated, costly integrations. CareStack's single-software solution provides a significant cost-savings over the patchwork of options most dentists are currently using.

This partnership further advances Darby's position as a comprehensive solutions provider by adding another valuable resource to its growing range of services and fueling Darby's commitment to helping its customers operate efficiently and profitably. CareStack's all-in-one, cloud-based platform helps dental practices of all sizes better manage their clinical, financial and administrative workflows.

"As technology continues to transform the dental industry, the choice to partner with CareStack was a natural one. Darby aims to provide our customers with the most advanced and user-friendly solutions available," said Michael Caputo, President of Darby Dental Supply. "To effectively manage their businesses, dental practices traditionally had to cobble together multiple software solutions, each requiring costly licenses, integration, support and updates. CareStack allows practitioners to leverage a single solution to increase practice productivity, optimize patient care, and communicate with their patients."

"With CareStack, dental practices get a modern all-in-one solution on the cloud with advanced capabilities for centralization, automation, and analytics that provide more opportunities to maximize insurance reimbursement and enhance patient experience," said Abhi Krishna, Co-Founder and CEO of CareStack. "Both Darby and CareStack share a deep, customer-centric culture and an undying commitment to elevate dental practices to the next level of financial success. Together we look to redefine dental practice management through our combined technology-led offerings."

The collaboration with CareStack complements Darby's growth strategy to expand its ecosystem of full-service solutions and cutting-edge technology. As customers seek out more convenient ordering channels and faster response times, Darby has invested in technological solutions to allow customers to personalize the way they do business. The company recently launched a new user-optimized website and mobile app, complete with an inventory management system.

About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has expanded into seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. As a low impact solutions provider, Darby gives general practitioners and specialty dental practices convenient access to over 50,000 products without interrupting daily workflow. By focusing on world-class service, dedicated customer care and a progressive spirit, Darby helps dental practices across the country operate more efficiently. In addition to physical products, Darby provides innovative and forward-thinking solutions such as a technology services division, capital equipment division, surgical division, equipment repair services and a full line of private label products. For more information, please visit darby.com.

In addition to physical products, Darby provides innovative and forward-thinking solutions such as a technology services division, capital equipment division, surgical division, equipment repair services and a full line of private label products. For more information, please visit darby.com.

About CareStack

CareStack's mission is to give dental healthcare practitioners greater understanding and control over their fiscal health using cloud-based technology. CareStack is a unique enterprise practice management solution designed for dental practices, allowing them to run more efficient operations and deliver better patient dental care. To learn more, please visit carestack.com.


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For more information, contact Rob Brennan at 516.688.6401 or email rob.brennan@darby.com

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announces Darby Dental Supply as their
newest Super Sponsor. This new sponsorship will assist OSAP in continuing its mission of being the world's leading provider of education that supports safe dental visits.

OSAP Chief Engagement & Development Officer, Andy Whitehead, states, "As one of the leading distributors in the dental industry, Darby Dental has both recognized
and embraced the importance of assuring all patients experience a safe dental visit. The importance of and attention to infection prevention and compliance in the dental setting
has never been more relevant than it is today."

OSAP is proud of its super sponsors that generously contribute to The Safest Dental Visit™. OSAP's other super sponsors include:

• Air Techniques
• Coltene
• Crosstex International
• Dentsply Sirona
• Henry Schein Dental
• Hu-Friedy
• Kerr TotalCare
• Midmark Corporation
• Patterson Dental
• SciCan
• Tuttnauer USA

Darby's Director of Purchasing, Gary Mahr, states, "At Darby, we believe our representatives and our customers deserve to be
educated in infection control best practices so that together, they can achieve the highest standard of care and safety. There is simply no
organization in the world better suited to helping us achieve this goal than OSAP."

About OSAP

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and
building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications,
FAQs, checklists and toolkits that help dental professionals deliver the safest dental visit possible for their patients. Plus, online and live
courses help advance the level of knowledge and skill for every member of the dental team. For additional information, visit OSAP.org.

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About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States,
shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY,
the company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution
centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock,
Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to
Darby's supply vertical, the company also hosts a technology services division (Darby
TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products.
For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com.

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, announced that Gary Mahr, former Chief Operating Officer of Mydent, has been named Darby's Director of Purchasing. Gary is an experienced professional who oversaw daily operations in warehousing, purchasing, customer service, and regulatory processes throughout his 28 year career in the dental industry.

As Director of Purchaing at Darby Dental Supply, Gary Mahr will be reporting to Liz Meyers, Executive Vice President Purchasing & Global Sourcing. Gary will be responsible for managing vendor rebates, growth and chargeback programs, along with negotiating buy/get programs to defray purchasing costs. He will also be working on product master standardization, range rationalization and returns analysis projects. As Director of Vendor Relations, Gary will work closely with vendors to ensure sell-through on new products and that buy-ins are successful. Liz Meyers stated "Gary's long-term industry relationships coupled with his product and operational knowledge make him a perfect fit for this position. We couldn't be happier that he chose to join the Darby family."

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About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States,
shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY,
the company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution
centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock,
Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to
Darby's supply vertical, the company also hosts a technology services division (Darby
TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products.
For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com.

Darby Dental Supply has unveiled a new logo and tagline as part of an extensive rebranding initiative. As an outward-facing symbol of the company's evolution into a full-service supply and services provider, the rebranding consists of five key transformations: a new, modern logo, packaging redesign for Darby's 4000+ Darby Brand products, a new advertising campaign, an updated look and features upgrade for the company's ecommerce site and app, and a revamp of all branded assets..

The new brand identity is a reflection of the company's recent transformation into a full service supplier. One of the fastest growing dental suppliers in the United States, Darby has invested in a number of growth initiatives in the last three years, including the addition of a capital equipment division; a surgical division; expanded Darby Brand offerings; an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx to provide on-site equipment service; and Darby TechForce, the company's new technology services arm. Most recently, Darby acquired the dental supply division of West Coast-based distributor SmartPractice, secured a new, larger lease for its Coral Springs, FL location adjacent to I-95 in Deerfield Beach, and is currently in the process of expanding its state-of-the-art Reno, Nevada warehouse to double in size.

The company's new tagline, "Where Supplies Meet Solutions" represents Darby's robust portfolio of offerings and its commitment to providing meaningful solutions to dental practices of all sizes and specialties.

"Our ever-changing industry landscape requires a more modern, solutions-focused way of operating," remarked Michael Caputo, president of Darby Dental Supply. "Our transformation has been continuous over the last few years, and it is time that our outward image reflect our internal growth and commitment to our customers."

Darby's new advertising campaign will debut throughout September, followed by the launch of the updated website and mobile app, both which have been redesigned to reflect Darby's new look. The company also plans to unveil new packaging for its extensive Darby Brand line of products throughout 2019.

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### About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States,
shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY,
the company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution
centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock,
Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to
Darby's supply vertical, the company also hosts a technology services division (Darby
TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products.
For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com.

Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation's largest dental distributors, announces the U.S. launch of the Alfa Gate line of premium implants. Established in 1996, Alfa Gate is a global company run by practicing dentists focused on the development, design and manufacture of dental implants using cutting-edge technology. Darby Dental Supply is the exclusive distributor of Alfa Gate implants in the U.S.

"Alfa Gate implants have produced superior treatment outcomes for 22 years in 53 countries," stated Brian Kacerow, Surgical Category Manager at Darby Dental Supply. "Their implant line is fabricated from the highest quality Grade 5 Titanium, covers all clinical cases, and is surgically and prosthetically compatible with major brands. The line is an ideal, simple-to-use choice for GPs new to implantology as well as clinicians with vast experience placing implants. Most importantly, the Alfa Gate implant system offers a new level of value and convenience for Darby customers."

Alfa Gate implants will become a cornerstone of Darby's new Surgical Division, the latest in Darby's expansion into a full-service provider. The comprehensive division encompasses over 5,000 top-tier branded products in categories such as bone grafting, instrumentation, sutures, and many other surgical-specific areas. The division creates a convenient one-stop solution for GPs, Implantologists and Surgical Specialists. To service the new division, Darby recently hired a dedicated team of surgical Account Managers who have undergone specialized product training in order to provide expert customer service in surgical care.

For more information on Alfa Gate implants, visit www.darby.com/alfa.

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About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States,
shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY,
the company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution
centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock,
Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to
Darby's supply vertical, the company also hosts a technology services division (Darby
TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products.
For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com.

Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation's largest dental distributors, announces the launch of a new surgical division. The comprehensive division encompasses over 5,000 top-tier branded products in categories such as instrumentation, sutures, bone grafting, and other surgical-specific areas.

To accommodate the new division, Darby hired a dedicated team of Surgical Account Managers, each of whom have undergone a full year of specialized surgical product training in order to provide expert customer service and knowledge regarding dental surgery and implant procedures.

"In the past, customers in the oral surgery space might have had to call one company for surgical instrumentation, another for bone grafting, a third for sutures, and sometimes others just to fulfill all their surgical needs," stated Brian Kacerow, Surgical Category Manager, Darby Dental Supply. "Darby's surgical division eliminates the inconvenience of shopping around by providing a one-stop shop for GPs, Implantologists, and Surgical Specialists."

The new division is the latest in Darby's expansion into a full-service solutions provider, further meeting the needs of general practitioners and specialists by adding to the Company's growing ecosystem of offerings. The Company recently expanded its capital equipment division, formed an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx to provide equipment service, and launched Darby TechForce®, the Company's new technology services division providing HIPAA compliance, IT managed services, installations, digital integration, and network security solutions.

For more information on Darby's surgical division as well as its ever-expanding solutions for dental professionals nationwide, please visit www.darby.com.

About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the Company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock, Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to Darby's supply vertical, the Company also hosts a technology services division (Darby TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products. For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com

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Rob Dillard / Lanmark360
rdillard@lanmark360.com

Darby Dental Supply has secured a new 13,845 square foot lease at 600 Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach, positioning the company for continued growth in South Florida.

Relocating east from their existing location in Coral Springs, the new expanded footprint at Hillsboro Center will allow the company to better scale operations and add talent in support of Darby Dental Supply's national growth initiative. With 60 employees currently in South Florida, the firm plans to continue to recruit over the next year and add additional talent to the Deerfield Beach outpost. The Jericho, New York-based company is one of the fastest-growing dental distributors in the United States and currently operates seven regional locations nationwide, including the South Florida lease.

"Our success is largely driven by our sales representatives and customer service specialists who pride themselves on building personalized relationships and understanding the unique needs of our clients," said Kraig Zaharia, Director of Darby Dental Supply's Florida branch. "Aligning our real estate footprint to better serve and recruit our employees will also ensure an enhanced service experience for our clients."

The six-story, 116,116 square foot office building sits on the highly-visible southwest corner of Hillsboro Boulevard and is the only Class A office building in Deerfield Beach. Its close proximity to I-95 was a key selling point for Darby as the company gears up to recruit new employees. Darby Dental Supply will occupy 13,845 square feet on the second floor, where the firm plans to create a state-of-the-art communications and customer support center with an open floorplan, leaving room to continue expanding its footprint.

Darby has invested in a number of growth initiatives in the past few years, including the addition of a capital equipment division, expanded private label offerings, and a surgical division which features the Alfa Gate line of implants exclusively in the U.S. The company also formed an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx to provide on-site equipment service and in January 2018 debuted Darby TechForce®, the company's new technology services arm. Most recently, Darby acquired the dental supply division of West Coast-based distributor SmartPractice, expanding its coverage and availability for customers nationwide.

600 Hillsboro Boulevard has a planned occupancy of Q4 2018.

About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the Company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock, Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to Darby's supply vertical, the Company also hosts a technology services division (Darby TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix Rx), and a full line of private label products. For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com

Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation's largest dental distributors, announces its planned acquisition of the dental supply division of Phoenix-based SmartPractice.

This acquisition and the resulting strategic partnership capitalize on each company's core competencies with Darby leveraging SmartPractice's acclaimed glove expertise and manufacturing capabilities. SmartPractice's supply and glove customer base will benefit from Darby's expansive state-of-the-art distribution network, extended product lines, capital equipment, technology services, and equipment service.

The agreement with SmartPractice is Darby's latest endeavor to partner with companies who have select areas of industry expertise. Darby customers will gain direct access to SmartPractice's premier line of specialized gloves. With this acquisition, Darby will be expanding its Chandler, Arizona facility to provide customers with additional services while extending its hours of operation. Additional sales, customer care, and support services will join the Arizona team to provide convenient access for customers across the country. The transaction fuels Darby's growth strategy to extend its ecosystem of full service solutions, while supporting its ongoing West Coast expansion.

"This investment further strengthens Darby Dental Supply's position as an industry leader and ensures that our customers have access to continually-expanding products, advanced services, and the expertise upon which they have relied for 70 years," stated Michael Ashkin, Chairman, Darby Group Companies, Inc. "For three generations, and looking to the fourth, the Ashkin family has been focused on providing our customers with outstanding value, an exceptional customer experience, and innovative technological solutions. This would not be possible without the hard work of our talented employees. We are excited to welcome the SmartPractice dental supply team into our extended family."

"With our rich history of accomplishments for nearly 50 years, SmartPractice has only just begun to realize our full potential of improving healthcare practices to improve world health. Through this strategic relationship, Darby Dental will be partnering with us as an additional provider of SmartPractice gloves to the dental industry. Our legacy of pioneering award-winning gloves that meet the unique needs of the dental community will now have a broader reach," remarked Dr. Curt Hamann, President, CEO, and Medical Director of SmartPractice. "Additionally, our team continues to capitalize on our existing resources to develop an array of products and services that improve active patient counts, simplify brand management and ensure an easy ordering experience."

Darby has consistently advanced its business model to meet customer demand for timely, best - in - class solutions. The company recently expanded its specialty product offerings, added a capital equipment division, formed an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix RX to provide equipment service, and in January 2018 debuted Darby TechForce®, the company's new technology services division providing HIPAA compliance, IT managed services, installations, digital integration, and network security solutions. As customers seek out more convenient ordering channels and faster response times, Darby's investment in technological solutions allows them to personalize the way they do business. The Company recently launched a new user-optimized website, mobile website, and a mobile app, complete with an inventory management system.

The transaction is expected to close in May of 2018.

About Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. With over 45,000 products in stock, Darby services the general practitioner as well as numerous specialties. In addition to Darby's supply vertical, the company also hosts a technology services division (Darby TechForce®), a capital equipment division, equipment repair services (through an exclusive partnership with Dental Fix RX), and a full line of private label products. For more information about Darby, please visit www.darby.com.

About SmartPractice

SmartPractice® is a family-owned company serving dental, veterinary, dermatology, allergy and healthcare professionals globally with patient communications, practice marketing, exam gloves and medical supplies that include T.R.U.E TEST and other skin patch testing supplies. Since 1969, the Phoenix, AZ-based company has been driven by its mission for healthier practices and healthier patients. The company has received consecutive national awards for its innovative glove solutions, print manufacturing excellence, corporate philanthropy and employee wellness programs. For more information about SmartPractice, visit www.smartpractice.com.

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