Henry Schein Practice Solutions Inc., the US practice solutions business of Henry Schein, Inc., was recently awarded the Utah Business Diversity Award in the category of Large Business at the 2016 Utah Crossroads Conference. The company was selected by Utah Diversity Connections, a group of employers in Utah working to assist businesses in building diverse workforces and attracting diverse employees who seek supportive employers and work environments.
During the Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Utah Diversity Connections and Utah Human Resources State Council (Utah SHRM), Henry Schein Practice Solutions, based in American Fork, Utah, was recognised for recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce, as well as cultivating a sustainable, inclusive work environment. In addition, the company was recognised for offering diversity training to its Team Schein Members and contributing to a positive image for the Salt Lake City and Utah communities through its involvement with diverse community organisations.
“At Henry Schein, we encourage, embrace and appreciate diversity in the workplace, and use our commonalities and differences to leverage and enhance the effectiveness of our programmes inside and outside the company,” said Mr. Kevin Bunker, President, Henry Schein North America Dental Practice Solutions. “Team Schein Members and the company’s customer base reflect the growing cultural diversity of the world. As a result of engagement among our Team Schein Members, our commitment to diversity and giving back has involved all departments and made a valuable impact on our company and the local community.”
As part of its commitment to giving back, the company opened The Centre of Excellence, where free oral healthcare is provided by volunteer oral health professionals, as well as Share A Smile, a dental non-profit that provides free dental care to the poor and those in need. Although dental care is provided at no cost, all patients are required to pre-qualify for care and complete community service in return for the dental services received. Since the Centre’s opening in September 2014, it has not only enhanced access to care for the community, but it has also given Team Schein Members and the company’s supplier partners an opportunity to give back to society. To date, dentists, dental instructors, dental students, pre-dental students and Team Schein Members have volunteered 6,220 hours at the Centre, while 977 adult patients, whose incomes are at or below the federal poverty level, have received this much needed care. Additionally, Utah Valley University’s (UVU) dental hygiene programme has completed 772 hygienist training hours and 280 instructor hours in the clinic.