Biolase Expands Operations into Germany

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 17 -- Biolase Technology, a medical technology company focused on the dental laser market, is expanding its international operations with the establishment of Biolase Europe GmbH. Biolase Europe will focus on increasing sales in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and providing BIOLASE customers with superior customer support services.

Jeffrey W. Jones, Biolase president and CEO, said, "Starting out the new year, we have already put into place critical elements to increase our worldwide international business with a key focus on Europe. Our business plan called for immediate expansion in Europe in 2002, and Biolase Europe will allow us to significantly grow our business in 2002 and beyond."