BIOLASE Announces Management Change
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOL), the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of dental lasers, today reported that Frederick D. Furry has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 31, 2015 to pursue other opportunities.
Jeffrey M. Nugent, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We appreciate Fred’s dedicated service as BIOLASE’s Chief Financial Officer and previously as our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. We wish him the very best in the next phase of his career.”
Mr. Furry joined BIOLASE as Chief Financial Officer in November 2010.
Mr. Furry commented, “We have accomplished a great deal over the past four-plus years while keeping the Company viable during challenging economic times. I am proud of the Company’s achievements during my tenure and greatly appreciate having had the opportunity to serve the Company and its stakeholders.”
About BIOLASE, Inc.
BIOLASE, Inc. is a biomedical device company that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative lasers in dentistry and medicine and also markets and distributes high-end 2D and 3D digital imaging equipment, CAD/CAM intraoral scanners, and in-office milling machines and 3D printers. BIOLASE’s products are focused on technologies that advance the practice of dentistry and medicine and offer benefits and value to healthcare professionals and their patients. The Company's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 250 patented and patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. Its innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver the best results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications, and a full line of dental imaging equipment. BIOLASE has sold approximately 26,800 laser systems. Laser products under development address the Company’s core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer markets.
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BIOLASE® and WaterLase® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.
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Released February 6, 2015
