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Sage Dental 1st DSO in US to offer Japanese company's orthodontic aligners (beckersdental.com)
July 12, 2022

Sage Dental has teamed up with Japanese clear aligner manufacturer SheepMedical to offer KiyoClear orthodontic aligners.

This partnership makes Sage Dental the first DSO in the U.S. to offer KiyoClear, according to a July 12 news release.

“When we looked at the design of KiyoClear and the science behind it, it was the first aligner we’ve seen that integrates an expander, and we recognized this was a brilliant technology that we wanted to make available to our patients,” Cindy Roark, DMD, senior vice president and chief clinical officer at Sage Dental, said in the release.

SheepMedical Establishes Equality Code of Conduct
June 28, 2022

SheepMedical Co., Ltd. (“Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, announced the establishment of its own Equality Code of Conduct in support of the United Nations’ Standards of Conduct for Business to eliminate discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and intersex (LBGTI) people.

SheepMedical’s Equality Code of Conduct outlines the following standards to be acknowledged by all Company employees to foster diversity and promote a culture of respect and equality.

SheepMedical Establishes and Publishes CSR Procurement Policy and Guidelines for Business Partners
June 7, 2022
SheepMedical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, announced the establishment of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) procurement policy and guidelines for business partners. These guidelines represent a step forward in the promotion of management that is considerate of SheepMedical’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In accordance with this establishment, SheepMedical adopted CSR procurement policies and guidelines in outsourcing agreements, and have clearly stated that the Company will work together with partner companies to comply with the instated CSR policy.
SheepMedical Awarded Eruboshi Certification for the Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
May 27, 2022

SheepMedical Co., Ltd. (“SheepMedical” or “the Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, announced it was awarded the Eruboshi certification on May 17, 2022 for the Company’s promotion of female career and workplace advancement.

About Eruboshi Certification

Awarded by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare of Japan (MHLW), the Eruboshi certification recognizes companies that promote the active participation of women in the workplace. The program’s certification criteria require compliance with five evaluation items across three levels. SheepMedical has been awarded the highest level of Grade 3, meeting all five of the following criteria: (1) excellence in recruitment, (2) continuous employment, (3) working hours and other work styles, (4) ratio of managerial positions, and (5) the evaluation of various career courses.

SheepMedical Introduces “Sustainable Bonus” for Employees Who Substitute Work on Behalf of Team Members on Short-Term Leave
March 14, 2022

SheepMedical, a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, today announced a new company initiative which will benefit employees working on behalf of personnel members taking temporary maternity, childcare, nursing care, or otherwise family-related leaves of absence. Starting in April 2022, the company will introduce sustainable bonuses on employees who substitute on behalf of team members taking on extra work for colleagues on short-term sabbaticals between 15 days and three months.

The compensation for the additional hours of alternative work will be added to their regular salaries.

SheepMedical Launches Service of International Flagship Brand, KiyoClear, in China
February 21, 2022

SheepMedicalCo., Ltd. (“SheepMedical” or the “Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, today announced the launch of KiyoClear’s services in China, making the Company’s high-quality clear aligners accessible to the Chinese dental community as part of its global expansion. This expansion advances KiyoClear’s international presence, following service launches in India, Singapore, and Indonesia earlier this year. As a leading market in Asia, China is positioned to further the use of SheepMedical’s aligner services in a global environment.

“KiyoClear has finally made its official debut in China – a huge market with high growth potential. We feel very honored to be able to provide Chinese patients with the high-quality products and services that we have refined in Japan,” said Xiaoxing Liu, Country Head of China. “With the development of KiyoClear in China, we do not want to simply imitate the success of our aligners in Japan, but rather strive to be a partner that provides patients and clinics with a one-stop beauty and health solution according to the needs of the Chinese market.”

SheepMedical Launches Service of International Flagship Brand, KiyoClear, in Indonesia
January 28, 2022

SheepMedicalCo., Ltd. (“SheepMedical” or the “Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, today announced the launch of KiyoClear’s services in Indonesia, making the Company’s high-quality clear aligners accessible to Indonesia’s dental community as part of its global expansion. This expansion marks KiyoClear’s international debut this year, following India and Singapore.

As one of the fastest growing medical technology companies in Japan, SheepMedical continues to maintain success as a major provider of clear aligners in the region. SheepMedical seeks to continue global expansion through the introduction of KiyoClear to the international market as an extension of the Company’s success in Japan. With its entrance to the Indonesian market, KiyoClear offers dental alignment solutions designed to retain a patient’s natural teeth and unlock a beautiful smile. All KiyoClear treatment schedules are created according to a patient’s pacing preference, making alignment suitable for any lifestyle.

SheepMedical Launches Service of International Flagship Brand, KiyoClear, in Singapore
January 21, 2022

SheepMedicalCo., Ltd. (“SheepMedical” or the “Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventativecare, today announced the launch of KiyoClear’s services in Singapore, makingthe Company’s high-quality clear aligners accessible to Singapore’s dental community following the recent launch in India.

As Japan’s leading producer of clear aligners, SheepMedical continues to expand its operational standards globally, driving growth among its 10 international markets across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States, as well as its four manufacturing sites in Japan, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines. Continuing SheepMedical’s first-class service and highly regulated treatment protocols, KiyoClear operates under the Company’s Japanese technology standards alongside qualified dental technicians trained in Japanese aligner design and production processes and standards.

SheepMedical Launches KiyoClear as International Flagship Brand in Asia
January 12, 2022

SheepMedical Co., Ltd. (“SheepMedical” or the “Company”), a medical technology company driving the digital transformation of orthodontics and preventative care, today announced the launch of KiyoClear in key Asian markets in early 2022 starting with India this month as its international flagship brand, making the Company’s high-quality clear aligners accessible to the Indian dental community.

As Japan’s leading producer of clear aligners, SheepMedical continues to expand its operational standards globally, driving growth among its 9 subsidiaries across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States, as well as its four manufacturing sites in Japan, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines. Continuing SheepMedical’s first-class service and highly regulated treatment protocols, KiyoClear operates under the Company’s Japanese technology standards alongside qualified dental technicians trained in Japanese aligner design and production processes. With the debut of its patented expander protocol paired with clear aligners in India, KiyoClear brings comfortable and flexible treatments with quicker visible results to the global market.

SheepMedical Ranks 3rd of 2021 Japan Technology Fast 50, A Ranking of Fastest-Growing Technology Companies, with a 1660.9% Revenue (Sales) Growth Rate
December 14, 2021

SheepMedical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Naozumi Matsumoto) announced today that it ranked 3rd in the 19th Japan Technology Fast 50, with revenue (sales) growth of 1660.9% based on the past three accounting periods. Japan Technology Fast 50, announced annually by Deloitte Tohmatsu Group, is a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing Japanese companies in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) industries based on their revenue (sales) growth percentage based on the last three accounting periods.

Japan Technology Fast 50 is a Japanese edition of the ranking program series of TMT industries compiled by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) for about 40 countries as well as for three regions: North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. It has been serving as a benchmark for growth potential and success for corporations in the TMT industries. Companies, both listed and unlisted, are eligible to apply for Fast 50 and the top 50 companies that have demonstrated exceptional growth in revenues (sales) based on the last three accounting periods are announced each year.