Convergent Dental Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Companies

Needham, MA, November 26, 2018 — Convergent Dental ranks on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.

Convergent Dental’s chief executive officer, Mike Cataldo credits teamwork with the company’s 348% revenue growth. He said, "I'm proud of the fact that Convergent Dental is ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in North America again this year. This is a great accomplishment, especially considering the magnitude of the paradigm shift to completely anesthesia-free dentistry. Every department within the company has been firing on all cylinders to make this happen, so credit goes to Team Convergent for this great achievement."

“Congratulations to the Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 winners on this impressive achievement,” said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “These companies are innovators who have converted their disruptive ideas into products, services, and experiences that can captivate new customers and drive remarkable growth.”

“Software, which accounts for nearly two of every three companies on the list, continues to produce some of the most exciting technologies of the 21^st century, including innovations in artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and robotics,” said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Industry Leader for technology, media, and telecommunications, within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “This year’s ranking demonstrates what is likely a national phenomenon, where many companies from all parts of America are transforming the way we do business by combining breakthrough research and development, entrepreneurship and rapid growth.”

About Deloitte’s 2018 Technology Fast 500™

Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2014 to 2017.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Convergent Dental

Convergent Dental, Inc. is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company. The Company’s flagship product, Solea^®, is the only CO₂ laser to be cleared by the FDA for all-tissue indications and delivers an anesthesia-free, blood-free, suture-free experience that you can count on. Solea is a true breakthrough in dental laser technology that delivers a completely different experience for both dentists and patients versus traditional instruments or any laser before. Solea enables better clinical outcomes, dramatic practice growth, and superior patient experience. For more information, follow the company on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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