henry schein, inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. the company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. a fortune 500® company and a member of the s&p 500® and nasdaq 100® indexes, henry schein employs more than 18,000 team schein members and serves more than one million customers. the company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. henry schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 100,000 branded products and henry schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 150,000 additional products available as special-order items. the company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice