This latest expansion of Benco Dental’s CAD/CAM and laboratory product portfolio builds on a longstanding partnership with Kuraray Noritake and increases access to their highly respected zirconia line—backed by Kuraray’s advanced materials science and Benco’s nationwide sales, education and support infrastructure.
Benco Dental, the nation’s largest family-owned dental distributor, and Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., a global leader in dental materials innovation, today announced the addition of Kuraray Noritake’s KATANA block line for Dentsply Sirona CEREC workflows to Benco Dental’s consumables portfolio, beginning July 1.
Built on nearly 100 years of Japanese materials innovation, KATANA blocks for CEREC are trusted by clinicians worldwide for delivering strong, esthetic restorations and supporting efficient chairside and lab workflows. Highlighted products include:
• KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED— Designed for ultra-fast milling with reliable strength and natural translucency and available in all shades.
• KATANA™ Zirconia ONE CROWN and BRIDGE— Offering precision strength and esthetics for everyday restorations.
• KATANA™ Zirconia ONE For IMPLANT— Engineered for stability, accuracy and long-lasting implant solutions.
“Kuraray’s materials innovation paired with Benco Dental’s customer-first approach offers clinicians a powerful combination, making it easier to deliver durable, lifelike restorations while improving workflow efficiency,” said Lisa Fleming, Director of Digital Dentistry at Benco Dental. “Our shared focus on quality, consistency and long-term support ensures practices and labs will have the trusted partner they deserve.”
L–R: Katy Cohen, President, Benco Dental; Daniel Razzano, Key Account Manager, Kuraray America, Inc.; Maurice Munoz, National Sales Manager, Kuraray America, Inc.; and Lisa Fleming, Director of Digital Dentistry, Benco Dental.
“Our long-standing relationship with Benco Dental has grown through a shared commitment to innovation, education, and customer support,” said Maurice Munoz, Director, Dental Division, Kuraray America, Inc. “As Benco Dental expands its technology portfolio with the addition of CEREC, offering KATANA™ Zirconia CAD/CAM Blocks is a natural next step. Together, we can help more clinicians access trusted restorative materials, hands-on education, and the support needed to confidently integrate chairside zirconia into their digital workflows.”
Both Kuraray KATANA blocks and Dentsply Sirona CEREC are available for demonstration at Benco Dental’s CenterPoint interior design and equipment showrooms in Southern California, North Texas, and northeastern Pennsylvania near New York City and Philadelphia.
Customers nationwide benefit from in-person support from Friendly Benco Reps in every state, comprehensive in-office technical and equipment service, and convenient ordering by phone at 1.800.GO.BENCO or online at shop.benco.com.
About Benco Dental
At Benco Dental, we believe that dental providers deserve a partner on their side. We’re proud to be a national dental distributor with a century-long history, strong distribution network, and a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and services. We offer the unwavering support that can only come from a privately-owned company with the flexibility to do what is in customers’ best interests, so they can focus on growing their practices and delivering the best patient outcomes. Our collaborations with the industry’s leading vendors, buoyed by the market’s best-trained sales and field service team plus our proven track record of agility, helps launch countless new innovations each year. Together, we are driving dentistry forward. Visit www.benco.com.
About Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.
Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. is a global leader in dental materials, driven by nearly a century of innovation rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and advanced material science. Founded in 1926, Kuraray has grown into a worldwide organization known for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that support predictable clinical outcomes. From pioneering adhesive dentistry to developing industry-leading ceramics and CAD/CAM materials, the company’s portfolio is trusted by clinicians across a wide range of restorative workflows. Today, Kuraray Noritake products are used in more than 100 countries and have contributed to over one billion restorations worldwide. With a continued focus on quality, research, and responsible innovation, Kuraray Noritake Dental remains committed to helping dental professionals improve efficiency, elevate esthetics, and enhance patient care. Visit www.kuraraynoritake.com.
Larry Cohen graduated from Wilkes College with a B.S. in Accounting in 1957 and Columbia University Graduate School of Business, earning an M.S. in Management and Finance, 1958. He served in the U. S. Army Reserve from 1958 through 1964.
He is the second-generation owner of Benco Dental Company, which was founded by his father, Benjamin Cohen in 1930.
Joining Benco Dental in 1959 as manager of the Tooth Department, in 1960, Larry became an outside sales rep, a position he enjoyed full time until 1972. Beginning that year, Larry began reducing his outside sales role and increasing his managerial duties, later becoming the president of Benco Dental from 1965 - 1996.
Larry is the Founder of the American Dental Cooperative; Board, American Dental Trade Associate, plus Various ADTA committees. He sits on the Board of Wilkes University, Board of Visiting Nurses Association and the Board of Jewish Community Center.
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