BIOLASE, P+G Partner to Launch Light-Based Oral Care Devices

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, announced today that it has signed a license agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) to enable BIOLASE to launch light-based oral care devices to dental professionals.

Negotiations concluded late last week with the signing of the agreement at P&G headquarters in Cincinnati. BIOLASE currently plans to market the new products to professionals through its primary distribution partner Henry Schein (NASDAQ: HSIC) and its other distribution partners around the world.

"This agreement on implementing a product launch is an important milestone in our partnership with Procter & Gamble, a proven, global leader in the development, sales and marketing of professional and consumer products," said BIOLASE Chief Executive Officer David M. Mulder. "We believe this product will further extend our brand nationally and globally and will bring us closer to consumers through the professional market. We have a long-term strategy of making the benefits of all our products, particularly the Waterlase®, well known to consumers."