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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 5, 2025
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
0-16211
39-1434669
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place,
Charlotte
North Carolina
28277-3607
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(844) 848-0137
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareXRAYThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On February 5, 2025, upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee (the “Governance Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (the “Company”), and in accordance with the Company’s By-laws, the Board approved an increase in the number of directors from 10 to 11.

Upon the further recommendation of the Governance Committee, the Board appointed Messrs. Michael J. Barber and Daniel T. Scavilla to the Board, effective immediately. Messrs. Barber and Scavilla will hold such office until the election of directors at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Barber will serve as a member of the Science and Technology Committee of the Board and Mr. Scavilla will serve as a member of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board.

Messrs. Barber and Scavilla will participate in the same compensation plans as the other non-employee members of the Board, as described under “Directors’ Compensation” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 10, 2024 for its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.

Also on February 5, 2025, Dr. Dorothea Wenzel notified the Board of her resignation as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Dr. Wenzel’s decision to resign is not the result of any disagreement with the Company.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Company’s press release announcing the appointment of Messrs. Barber and Scavilla as members of the Board and the resignation of Dr. Wenzel as a member of the Board is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. Press Release Issued February 6, 2025
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

            DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

By:
/s/ Richard C. Rosenzweig
Richard C. Rosenzweig
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development,
General Counsel and Secretary

Date: February 6, 2025

Dentsply Sirona Appoints Michael Barber and Daniel Scavilla as New Board Members Charlotte, N.C., February 6, 2025 - DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced that Michael J. Barber and Daniel T. Scavilla have been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective February 5, 2025. Mr. Barber brings over 40 years of experience in product management and innovation, including executive leadership roles at GE, where he was responsible for the transformation of the company’s digital X-Ray program. Mr. Scavilla, currently CEO of Globus Medical, is a seasoned executive with a deep skillset in commercial deployment and business integration, having successfully led the merger of Globus and NuVasive. Mr. Barber will be joining the Board’s Science and Technology Committee and Mr. Scavilla will be joining the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee. “We are pleased to welcome Mike and Dan, two proven leaders with skillsets that are additive to the expertise already represented on our Board and that will be extremely valuable as we continue to execute our transformation strategy,” said Greg Lucier, Chairman of the Board. “The Board regularly reviews our composition against our strategic priorities, and we believe that adding broad healthcare experience, as well as deep innovation, technology, finance and operational capabilities, will help Dentsply Sirona realize our vision of transforming dentistry to improve oral health globally as the industry continues to evolve. As we move forward, the Board will continue to actively and regularly evaluate all opportunities to drive durable, profitable growth and enhanced shareholder value.” Mr. Barber said, “With Dentsply Sirona’s long heritage of innovation leadership in the global dental industry, I recognize the Company’s tremendous potential, and I am eager to contribute to advance its mission. I appreciate the Board’s confidence and look forward to working collaboratively with the rest of the Board and the management team to capitalize on the many opportunities ahead.” Mr. Scavilla said, “I am honored to join the Board and continue to drive forward Dentsply Sirona’s mission of transforming and advancing innovation. As a longtime executive in the healthcare industry, I look forward to bringing my insights and experience to support the Company’s strategic growth.” The Company also announced today that Dr. Dorothea Wenzel has informed the Board of her decision to resign, effective February 5, 2025, due to the increased demands of her recently announced chair nomination. “On behalf of the Board and management team, I want to thank Dorothea for her contributions to our Company,” Mr. Lucier said. “The Board has benefitted greatly from her expertise and guidance, and we appreciate all she has done to help position Dentsply Sirona for the future.”

 
Dr. Wenzel added, “It has been an honor to serve on the Board over the last few years. I’m confident in the Board and management team’s ability to deliver on the Company’s strategy and drive long-term growth and profitability.” With these changes, the Board has increased in size from 10 to 11 members. In the last two years, the Board has added four highly qualified members and will continue to refresh the Board to ensure the requisite skills to support the transformation of dentistry. About Michael Barber Mr. Barber has over 40 years of experience in executive positions with General Electric (NYSE: GE), featuring roles within operations, human capital, engineering, strategy, product management, and international P&L leadership. He has successfully launched transformational technologies and products to the market in the fields of diagnostic imaging and point-of-care technology. Mr. Barber also serves on the Board of Directors of Exact Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXAS) and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Green Bay Packers Football Club and the Board of Regents at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Catalent, Inc. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and an Honorary Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is a Member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). About Daniel Scavilla Mr. Scavilla has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED) since April 2022, leading Globus Medical’s acquisition of NuVasive, Inc. and integrating the two organizations to create the second largest spine technology company in the world. Prior to that, Mr. Scavilla held various executive leadership positions at the company, including serving as its Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Globus Medical, Mr. Scavilla spent 28 years in increasing leadership roles within Johnson & Johnson, including roles across different businesses. Mr. Scavilla serves on Globus Medical’s Board of Directors, and he previously served on the Board of Directors of Impulse Dynamics, a privately held medical technology company. Mr. Scavilla received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Organizational Behavior from LaSalle University and a Master of Business Administration in International Management from Temple University. About Dentsply Sirona Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Company’s shares are listed in the United States on Nasdaq under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

 
Contact Information Investors: Andrea Daley Vice President, Investor Relations +1-704-591-8631 InvestorRelations@dentsplysirona.com Press: Marion Par-Weixlberger Vice President, Public Relations & Corporate Communications +43 676 848414588 marion.par-weixlberger@dentsplysirona.com

 
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