Oragenics forms strategic partnership for S. America

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aug 5, 2012

Oragenics has entered into a new, three-year contract with Central Business USA that makes Central Business USA the exclusive distributor of Oragenics' oral care probiotics in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

All products will contain ProBiora3, Oragenics' patented, proprietary blend of three probiotics specifically designed for oral health, the company noted.

Central Business USA is a pharmaceutical wholesaler located in Orlando, FL, that provides prescription medication, medical products, vitamins, and supplements to the U.S. and South American markets.

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