Diana P. Friedman

Sesame Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of online patient communication and engagement tools for dentistry. It focuses on web design, online marketing, site optimization as well as managing social media accounts and overall web presence. The company was founded by Brian Povolny, Frith Maier and Jerome Baruffi in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Philips Healthcare is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips Healthcare is a division of Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands, which is a global company in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions. It classifies its business activities into six areas, namely, Home Healthcare, Professional Healthcare, Imaging Systems, Clinical Care Systems, Healthcare Informatics and Customer Services. The company holds manufacturing facilities in The Netherlands, Germany, the US, Finland, Israel and Brazil. Philips Healthcare is headquartered in Massachusetts, the US.

Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. designs and manufactures tooth brushes. It makes Sonicare, a high-tech toothbrush that uses patented sonic technology, fluid dynamics and electromechanical design to aid in removing plaque bacteria from between teeth and at the gumline. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Snoqualmie, WA.

Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. It focuses on dental products. The company's OraVerse product (phentolamine mesylate) reverses the effects of local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor and accelerates the return of normal sensation and function. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.