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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 21, 2012


Henry Schein, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
0-27078
11-3136595
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

135 Duryea Road, Melville, New York
11747
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (631) 843-5500

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On March 21, 2012, Henry Schein, Inc. issued a press release announcing the availability of 2011 annual and quarterly net sales and prior-year comparisons under the Company’s new sales reporting categories (global Dental, Medical, Animal Health and Technology/Value-Added Services business groups).  The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated March 21, 2012.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
(Registrant)

Date: March 21, 2012
By:
/s/ Michael S. Ettinger
   
Michael S. Ettinger
   
Senior Vice President and General Counsel