Summary of Dentsply Sirona Conference Call Company Overview - Dentsply Sirona is a leading company in the dental market, with a global reach and significant international market presence [1] Key Financial Performance - Q1 2025 results exceeded guidance, with revenue down mid-single digits year-over-year primarily due to Byte [2][4] - EPS was well above guidance, indicating strong operational performance despite revenue challenges [2] Market Landscape - The overall dental market remains stable but has not returned to pre-COVID levels after five years [4][11] - Patient traffic is stable but still below pre-COVID levels, with slight degradation in customer sentiment noted [4][5] - Germany has shown decent performance and slight improvement in the last couple of quarters [7] Customer Sentiment and Behavior - Customer sentiment in the U.S. has shifted slightly from "not concerned" to "a little bit concerned," but this is more of a numerical shift than a significant change in behavior [5][9] - No significant changes in footfall or purchase intent reported by customers [10] Challenges in the Dental Market - Awareness around oral health and sensitivity to pricing are ongoing challenges affecting the dental market [12] - High interest rates have constrained capital equipment investments, particularly impacting the CTS (Capital Equipment) division [12][16] Division Performance and Growth Strategies - **CTS and Implants/Prosthetics**: Both divisions are expected to decline in 2025, accounting for nearly 50% of revenue. The company is focused on improving customer sentiment and investing in efficiency [14][16] - **DS Core Platform**: Significant investments have been made in the DS Core platform, with a 14% increase in users and a 25% increase in connected devices quarter-over-quarter [18][19] - **Implants**: The importance of the sales force in the implant community has been underestimated, and efforts are being made to improve sales rep training and customer engagement [20][21] - **Orthodontics**: Growth is expected to resume as the impact of the DSO loss is lapped, with double-digit growth reported in Europe for SureSmile [30][33] Margin and Expense Management - Despite negative revenue growth, all divisions reported year-over-year margin increases due to reduced expenditures and improved operational efficiency [35][36] - OpEx was down 14% year-over-year in Q1 2025, with expectations for continued reductions in the future [39][40] Future Outlook - The company aims to return to growth, with expectations for normalized growth in 2025 and acceleration into 2026 [42][44] - Continued focus on innovation and customer engagement is seen as critical for future success [44][46] Distributor Relationships - Ongoing discussions with key distributors, including Patterson, have deepened, with positive engagement noted [50][52] - The company is working to restore relationships with key distributors in Europe and the U.S. [51] Virtual Sales Force Initiative - A virtual sales force initiative has been launched, with approximately 100 reps making 2,000 calls daily and generating meaningful engagement with accounts [58][59] - The initiative aims to create demand independently of distributors and has already resulted in sales [64] Tariff Impact - The impact of U.S.-China tariffs on Dentsply Sirona is minimal, accounting for less than a couple of percentage points of revenue [67][68] - The company is taking proactive measures to mitigate potential tariff risks, including redistributing products to U.S. distribution sites [69][70]

DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Andrea Daley - Vice President, Investor RelationsSimon Campion - CEO, President & DirectorJonathan Block - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Elizabeth Anderson - Senior Managing Director & Research AnalystMichael Cherny - Senior Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystDylan Finley - Equity Research AnalystDavid Saxon - Senior AnalystSimran Kaur - Equity Research AnalystJeffrey Johnson - Managing Direct ...

DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the call over to Andrea Daley, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. Welcome to the Dentsply Thirona first quarter twenty twenty five earnings call. Joining me for today's call is Simon Campion, Chief Executive Officer and Rich Rosenzweig, Executive Vice President, Corpor ...

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