Milestone Scientific Announces TEKMIKA as Exclusive STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System® Distributor in Brazil
January 10 2023 - 7:30AM
Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE:MLSS), a leading
developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provides
painless and precise injections, today announced it has entered
into a distribution agreement granting TEKMIKA Health Technologies
exclusive distribution rights to market Milestone’s STA Single
Tooth Anesthesia System® (STA) in Brazil. TEKMIKA Health
Technologies is a leading distributor in Brazil, focused on
importing, promotion, marketing and distribution of high-tech
medical equipment and devices.
All digital marketing of the STA and disposables
will be carried out through SUPREVIDA, utilizing a 100% digital,
immersive ecosystem to support the sales team and customers.
SUPREVIDA will also handle all aspects of service, as well as
logistics and fulfillment.
The STA system enables painless anesthesia
through precise, digitized and computer-controlled dosing. The STA
system offers significant benefits to both patients and clinicians
through painless injections, shorter wait times for anesthesia,
fewer complications, and reduced patient cancellations. The system
enables dentists to grow their business while improving the overall
patient experience.
Jose Correia da Silva, Co-founder and CEO of
TEKMIKA Health Technologies, stated, “Our organization brings over
50 years of experience in human health. Brazil is one of the three
largest world markets in dentistry with hundreds of thousands of
dental professionals that are very well trained from nearly 200
high-level universities. We are excited and look forward to
offering these professionals the proven STA system and disposables,
manufactured by Milestone Scientific, and recognized worldwide for
the technological advancements provided by these products."
Arjan Haverhals, Chief Executive Officer of
Milestone Scientific, noted, “We are pleased to welcome TEKMIKA as
our exclusive distribution partner in Brazil, following the recent
receipt of registration approval to market our dental products. As
part of our strategy to grow our dental business, we have placed a
major emphasis on entering new markets and expanding within
existing international markets. Towards this end, the Brazilian
dental market is among the largest markets worldwide and represents
a significant opportunity to add new customers. In fact, Brazil has
a population more than 200 million people with over 240,000
dentists. TEKMIKA brings a strong track record of introducing new
dental devices within the Brazilian market, which should help
support the momentum we are experiencing within our dental
division. We remain focused on expanding our international
distribution of the STA, which we believe is setting a new standard
in patient care around the world.”
About Milestone Scientific Inc.Milestone
Scientific Inc. (MLSS), a technology focused medical research and
development company that patents, designs and develops innovative
injection technologies and instruments for medical, dental and
cosmetic applications. Milestone Scientific’s computer-controlled
systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient and
increase the overall patient comfort and safety. Their proprietary
DPS Dynamic Pressure Sensing Technology® instruments is the
platform to advance the development of next-generation devices,
regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the
needle, through platform extensions of subcutaneous drug delivery,
including local anesthetic. To learn more, view the MLSS brand
video or visit milestonescientific.com.
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financial impact of Milestone's ability to implement its business
plan, expected revenues, timing of regulatory approvals and future
success. These statements involve a number of risks and
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our operating expenses, adverse patent rulings, FDA or legal
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management's reasonable belief as of the date hereof. Milestone
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Contact:Crescendo Communications, LLCEmail:
mlss@crescendo-ir.comTel: 212-671-1020
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