"Dr. Bill Dragan is an icon in dentistry! His creativity and innovativeness are unprecedented. His determination to support and defend his invention, the Centrix syringe concept, when it was copied, was a landmark move for inventors and developers. I have referred many such people to Bill for guidance when they are developing a potential product. Thank you Bill for your leadership, friendship, and many contributions to the profession.”

- Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD

"To Dr. Dragan and all of the perceptive inventors whom he has mentored, I have only two words: “Thank You!”

You have developed so many products that I use every day, I shudder to think what practicing dentistry would be like for me without them. Genius is not just making a new product…to me, true genius is defined when someone can recognize a need, imagine a solution, and then bring it into fruition. Dr. Dragan and the other product developers at Centrix have done just that. So, I hereby award them my “True Genius” Award, and my sincerest thanks for the work they have done to make my profession more efficient, more satisfying, and just plain enjoyable. Thank you!"

- Marty Zase, DMD, MAGD, AAACD

"There’s probably never been a more aptly named dental pioneer than Dr. Bill Dragan, because he truly was a ‘dragon,’ in the best sense of the word… legendary inventor… relentless innovator… larger-than-life. Starting as a dentist with an idea, he built an organization that has changed the way dentistry is practiced around the world. We at Benco are proud to have partnered with Dr. Dragan and the Centrix team to bring his products to dentists across the U.S. Happy 50th birthday!"

- Chuck Cohen, Managing Director, Benco Dental

"Thank you, Dr. Dragan, for your vision and ingenuity that have for 50 years created indispensable products, to help real dentists tackle real situations in everyday practice. These dentists thank you everyday, through the exceptional work that they are able to provide their patients, using your user-friendly, solution-based products."

- Fay Goldstep, DDS

"50 years! 50 years! According to my research, Bill, that’s half a century! I can’t count the times I put a photograph of an orange Accudose Syringe tip in one of my technique articles. Your products changed dentistry. You have been and are a legendary positive force in our profession, Dr. Dragan, and you are laboring with the admiration, affection, and warmest wishes from your pal in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Ted Croll! Here’s to a healthful, optimistic, and lucky 51st anniversary for CENTRIX and Dr. Bill Dragan, in 2021 (and beyond)! "

- Ted Croll, DDS

"It takes a special person to have confidence in their vision, and to bring a radical concept to the market. After being rejected time and time again by companies that could not see the value or the benefit of the product, but you still have the strength and foresight to take the risk to invest in your dream of bringing your creations to market. All this was done without the reach of established companies that were too blind to see the potential impact of what is now commonplace in every dental office in the world. Dr. Dragan’s story will be remembered. You don’t see this breed of man too often anymore. His persistence has paid off and his footprint has been left for all to see for generations. How fortunate are we that have been touch by his life."

- Tom Garrison, Garrison Dental Solutions

"The entrepreneurial zeal and important dental innovations of Dr. Bill Dragan, as well as the family-run origins of Centrix, are qualities that our two companies share and that have undergirded our success over the years. As pioneers in the global oral health community, Centrix and Henry Schein are kindred spirits and partners in the marketplace. Congratulations on a half century of achievements, and here’s to the next 50 years working together in partnership! "

- Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO, Henry Schein, Inc

"Congratulations to my friend, role model and mentor, Dr. William B. Dragan, who founded Centrix in his dental office in 1970 making dentistry faster, easier, and better for 50 years!"

- Howard Farran, DDS, MBA

"Dr. Dragan has been a leader in dental restorative technology and materials for decades. His innovations have helped dentists throughout the world to deliver better and more effective treatment to millions of patients. Furthermore, he is the epitome of the dentist-developer; he has shepherded his innovations from concept to market numerous times, protecting the integrity of both the invention and the creator. Dr. Dragan is a shining example to all who wish to improve the dental profession and patient care."

- George Freedman, Adjunct Professor, Western University of Health Sciences

"Shortly after graduating from dental school in 1986, I was exposed to the AccuDose tubes which helped eliminate frustrations I was having with composite placement that started in dental school and was continuing in practice. A simple concept ,Dr. Dragan was ahead of the industry in inventing and bringing to clinical use. These innovations have continued over the past 50 years with other practice changing products with many firsts in the industry including the only VPS impression material with a hemostatic agent in the material, allowing tissue retraction with fewer steps then using a separate hemostatic before taking the impression. Centrix continues as a family-run business with Bill Dragan, Dr. Dragan's son at the helm working with his dad to continue innovating and changing how dentistry is practiced."

- Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS