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Envista Smile Project's Commitment to Oral Health

In a remarkable demonstration of its commitment to social responsibility, the Envista Smile Project has announced a donation of $1.8 million in 2024, aimed at enhancing oral health accessibility for underserved communities. This philanthropic initiative, launched in 2021 by Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST), has now contributed over $4.2 million in dental products and services to approximately 32,000 individuals around the globe.

Comprehensive Support for Communities

The Envista Smile Project continues to make a profound impact through various initiatives:

• - In 2024 alone, it provided free dental care to more than 787 patients in the Dominican Republic.
• - The organization donated essential goods aimed at cleaning, cavity prevention, and treatment, benefiting more than 5,600 patients at free dental clinics operated by Heartland Dental and the Illumination Foundation.
• - Notably, the project supplied portable x-rays to numerous events across the United States, including the Colorado, Rhode Island, and New Mexico Missions of Mercy, as well as the Nurturing Smiles and Michigan Dental Association clinics.
• - Collaborating with the University of Southern California's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, the Smile Project has supported vital initiatives focused on Dental Health Equity and Access to Care.
• - Additionally, five senior dental residents were sponsored for a mission trip to Jamaica with Great Shape/1000 Smiles, where they provided treatment for over 1,661 patients who lacked access to dental care.

Voices from the Project

Rubin Casas, President of the Envista Smile Project Board, emphasized, "At Envista, we believe that oral health is a fundamental part of overall well-being, and we are proud to support communities in need through the Smile Project. By partnering with dedicated dental professionals and volunteers, we are able to effect meaningful change—restoring smiles, enhancing health, and transforming lives."

Mission and Vision of the Envista Smile Project

The Envista Smile Project aims to improve the oral health of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to oral care and providing essential oral health education. Through collaboration with dental experts and volunteers from Envista, the project donates products, treatment services, and education to communities worldwide.

About Envista Holdings Corporation

Envista Holdings Corporation is home to more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr. United by a common purpose to partner with professionals to improve lives, Envista provides comprehensive solutions, technology, and services to optimize patient care. The company's extensive portfolio includes dental implants, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies that cater to a diverse range of clinical needs for dentists, enabling them to treat and prevent dental issues effectively while enhancing the beauty of smiles.

With its proven Envista Business System (EBS) approach, a dedicated leadership team, and a strong cultural commitment to innovation and customer service, Envista is well-prepared to meet the comprehensive needs of dental professionals across the globe. Envista stands as one of the largest global dental products companies, holding notable market positions across attractive segments of the dental industry.

For more information about the Envista Smile Project and its ongoing initiatives, please visit www.envistaco.com.