EX-16 3 b43520ndexv16.txt LETTER FROM ARTHUR ANDERSEN [ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LOGO] OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 450 FIFTH STREET, N.W. 225 Franklin Street WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Boston, MA 02110 Tel 617-330-4200 Fax 617-439-9731 www.andersen.com June 28, 2002 Dear Sir/Madam: The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussions with and representations from the engagement partner and manager of the audits of the financial statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. Those individuals are no longer associated with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated June 27, 2002 of National Dentex filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Arthur Andersen LLP Cc: Richard F. Becker, Jr. Chief Financial Officer, National Dentex Corporation