Summary
BIOLASE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems for dental practitioners and their patients in the United States and internationally. Its dental laser systems allow dentists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, and other dental specialists to perform a range of minimally invasive dental procedures, such as cosmetic, restorative, and complex surgical applications. The company offers Waterlase all-tissue dental laser systems for cutting soft and hard tissues; diode soft-tissue laser systems for soft tissue, pain therapy, teeth whitening, and cosmetic procedures; and Epic Hygiene laser to manage non-surgical periodontitis and enhance clinical production. It also manufactures and sells consumable products and accessories for its laser systems, as well as markets flexible fibers and hand pieces, and teeth whitening gel kits. The company sells its products through its field sales force and distributor network. The company was formerly known as BIOLASE Technology, Inc. and changed its name to BIOLASE, Inc. in 2012. BIOLASE, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California.
History
Biolase was founded in 1989 by David M. Majetich and David G. Desmond. The health care laser provider began as a small startup in Irvine, CA and has since become a global leader in the medical laser industry. They initially focused on lasers for plastic surgery and ophthalmology applications and then later branched out into the dental laser market in 1997.
Mission
Our mission at Biolase is to provide life-changing products and technologies to physicians, dentists and their patients. We are dedicated to develop, manufacture and deliver innovative laser devices and related products that provide life changing solutions to our customers.
Vision
Our vision is to improve the quality of patient care, reduce costs and provide innovative, robust, high quality products that our customers rely on.
Key Team
Mr. Matthew Wilson (VP of HR)
Dr. Russell Morrow D.D.S. (Chief Dental Officer)
Mr. Michael C. Carroll (Corp. Sec.)
Mr. David Rodriguez (Director of Education & Events)
Recognition and Awards
Biolase has been recognised for its achievements and cutting-edge products. Most recently the company was awarded the 2019 Gold Galen Award, the highest industry accolade for dental laser technology.
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