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THE LONDON CHAPTER OF ALPHA OMEGA INTERNATIONAL DENTAL FRATERNITY SELECTS HENRY SCHEINS SIMON GAMBOLD FOR HONORARY

MEMBERSHIP Gambold Recognized for Advancing Global Health in Partnership with Alpha Omega MELVILLE, N.Y./LONDON, UK, April 4, 2014 Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the worlds largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that Simon Gambold, Managing Director of the Companys Dental business in the United Kingdom, has become an honorary member of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, London Chapter. Alpha Omega, which promotes professional excellence and fraternalism among dentists and dental students, selected Mr. Gambold for his efforts to advance global health in partnership with Alpha Omega, and honored him at a dinner gala held in London this week. As the oldest international dental organization, Alpha Omega supports educational and philanthropic initiatives around the world to enhance oral health. The organization represents approximately 5,000 active dentists and dental students worldwide. It is truly an honor and privilege to become an honorary member of Alpha Omega. Henry Schein is proud of our long-term partnership with Alpha Omega to advance oral health around the world, said Mr. Gambold. Henry Schein and Alpha Omega share the belief that publicprivate partnerships that include health professional associations and industry play an essential role in addressing global health issues. We are grateful to Mervyn Druian, international representative for the London Chapter, for initiating our partnership and for his steadfast support of Henry Schein, both in the UK and internationally. All of us at Team Schein look forward to our ongoing partnership with Alpha Omega to help health happen for many years to come. For more than 10 years, Henry Schein has partnered with the London Chapter of Alpha Omega, supporting its education program, its annual Annenberg lecture and dinner, as well as the Alpha Omega Foundation, which works to promote oral health through its Global Oral Health Initiative. In addition, for almost two decades, Henry Schein Cares, the Companys global corporate social responsibility program, has partnered with Alpha Omega on a variety of programs aimed at enhancing access to oral care for underserved communities around the world. We are delighted to recognize Mr. Gambold and Henry Schein with membership in Alpha Omega, said Avi Wurman, International President of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. Henry Scheins work to advance health care by developing educational opportunities, promoting diversity within the dental industry, and supporting the development of dental leadership is a beacon for our organization and exemplifies the best in corporate philanthropy. Through its longstanding partnership with Alpha Omega, Henry Schein Cares has supported the renovation of the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine Clinic; helped build the D. Walter Cohen Middle East Center for Dental Education; supported the Alpha Omega Centennial Challenge Fund; assisted in the expansion of the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine; and worked closely with Hebrew University and Al-Quds University to advance the Bridges to Peace program.

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About Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Alpha Omega is the oldest international dental organization and was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1907 by a group of dental students originally to fight discrimination in dental schools. Today, with headquarters relocated to Rockville, MD, it is primarily an educational and philanthropic organization. There are chapters and members in cities and dental schools in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Israel, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Alpha Omega represents about 5,000 active dentists and dental students worldwide. Alpha Omega is responsible for the formation of both dental schools in Israel: The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dentistry and the Tel Aviv University Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine. For more information, visit www.ao.org/ About the Alpha Omega Foundation The Alpha Omega Foundation US was incorporated in the State of NY in 1969. In 1971, the Foundation of Canada was incorporated. In 1973, the London Trust, which is the charitable arm of the London Alpha Omega Chapter, was officially chartered in the UK. The Foundation works to advance oral health through the Global Oral Health Initiative (GOHI) to improve the human condition through dental health, education, research and access to care. For more information, visit http://aofus.org/ About Henry Schein, Inc. Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to officebased dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500 Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100 Index, Henry Schein employs more than 16,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including valueadded solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 26 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16% since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com. CONTACT: Susan Vassallo Vice President, Corporate Communications Susan.Vassallo@henryschein.com +1 631 843-5562 Stefanie Fleige Senior Manager, International Corporate Communications Stefanie.Fleige@henryschein.de +49 40 65668 691

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