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Press Releases
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC APPOINTS DALE JOHNSON AS NEW
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – (PR NEWSWIRE) – April 22,
2010 – Milestone Scientific Inc. (OTCBB:MLSS),
the recognized leader in advanced injection technologies, today announced
the appointment of Dale Johnson as Director of International Distribution,
responsible for overseeing the Company’s network of independent
dental distributors operating in the European Union.
Currently, Milestone’s EU distribution network is comprised of
leading dental supply companies serving dental professionals throughout
Europe – all of which are engaged in the active sales and marketing
of Milestone’s Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery systems,
including the STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System™ (STA System),
The Wand® and CompuDent®, as well as all related
disposable handpieces. Reporting directly to Milestone’s
Chief Executive Officer, Leonard Osser, Johnson is charged with supporting
and enhancing customer relationships, promoting greater sales growth
and winning new distribution agreements with other major suppliers in
this global region.
According the 2009 Dental Market Report released by the Association
of Dental Dealers in Europe, the number of practicing dentists in Europe
is 268,000, representing a sizable portion of the global dental equipment
and consumables market that is estimated by research firm Markets and
Markets to grow to $26 billion by 2014.
“We are very pleased to welcome Dale to Milestone’s management
team. His proven knowledge and experience in building and managing
global distribution networks should prove invaluable to our Company,” stated
Osser.
A 25-year veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, Johnson joins Milestone
after serving first as Director of Marketing and then Vice President,
International Business at Zila Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the
prevention and treatment of oral diseases. While at Zila, he was
instrumental in building a worldwide distribution network for Zila’s
products, which included Vizilite Plus and Peridex;
and was responsible for the development of key marketing strategies to
get dental professionals to screen for oral cancer utilizing Zila’s
proprietary technology with a goal of identifying oral cancer in the
early stage. Johnson’s prior executive posts also included
Executive Vice President at MedLearning, a communications company serving
the pharmaceutical and biotech industries; Group Vice President of Business
Development at DOBI Medical Systems, Inc., a technology company engaged
in the diagnosis of breast cancer; and Executive Vice President at Apex
Communications, Inc., a medical communications company providing marketing
and communications support to a blue chip customer base that included
Pfizer, GlaxoWellcome, AstraZeneca, and SmithKline Beecham, among many
more. From 1984 through 1995, Johnson rose through the ranks at
Glaxo, Inc., beginning first as a sales executive and ascending to International
Marketing Director for Dermatology Products. He began his professional
career working for Pfizer, Inc. as a Medical Service Representative.
Johnson is a graduate of Brigham Young University, where he received
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication. He also
earned both a Masters degree in Human Resources Development and an MBA
from Webster University-San Antonio.
About Milestone Scientific Inc.
Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Milestone Scientific is engaged
in pioneering advanced computer-controlled injection technologies for
the medical and dental markets; and currently sells its award-winning
products through a global distribution network serving North America,
Asia, Africa and Europe. For more information on the STA
System™ and other innovative Milestone products, please
visit the Company’s web sites found at www.milestonescientific.com and www.STAis4U.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Elite Financial Communications Group
Dodi Handy, President and CEO (Twitter: @dodihandy)
For Media Inquiries: Kathy Addison, Director, Elite Media Group
(Twitter: @kathyaddison)
407-585-1080 or via email at mlss@efcg.net
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