Spident

What Spident does

Spident Co., Ltd. is a South Korean dental biomaterials manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Incheon, South Korea. The company develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary dental materials across restorative (EsFlow PLUS series of flowable composites, EsCom 250 hybrid composites, Core it Dual, BaGIC II glass ionomer), adhesive and etchant (K-Bond Universal, EsBond, FineEtch), endodontic (ViOpex, ViOpaste, ViOseal, SoftPrep, GP/Paper Points), orthodontic (OrthoFit Bond and Splint), temporary (Temp.ro, EsTemp line), cement (EsCem, EsCem RMGI), impression (I-SiL Premium line), dental needle (NOP), tooth-whitening, and equipment (Focus Plus curing light, Vacu-Mixer, SPISCAN PRO scanner, S-Culpt instruments) categories. Core technology centers on polymer chemistry — proprietary nano filler technology, 10-MDP adhesive monomers, ZrSiO4-enhanced RMGI formulations, and resin-based endodontic sealers — backed by an R&D center operating since 2006.

Spident sells globally through multi-channel distribution: a domestic sales office in Incheon, a dedicated Korean e-commerce storefront (mall.spident.co.kr), and an international distributor/dealer network covering 50+ countries, supplemented by booth presence at AEEDC Dubai, IDS Cologne, and SIDEX Seoul. Customer segments include general dental practitioners and dental specialists (endodontists, prosthodontists, periodontists, pediatric dentists) as well as dental distributors and dealers. Clinical validation is a key component of the GTM motion, with products receiving high ratings from Dental Advisor and Clinicians Report (CR) Noteworthy Product designations.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of dental consumables and small equipment via B2B and B2C channels. Spident holds CE MDR certification across 14 products (claimed as the most among Korean dental chemical companies), plus FDA, ISO 13485, KFDA, and NMPA certifications, supporting global market access. The company has progressed from $1M in export recognition (2010) to $20M (2023) and secured a $5.24M strategic investment from Shandong Sinocera Functional Material in 2022. The company operates a 251–500 person organization led by founder-CEO JeMo Ahn and aims to become a Top 10 global dental materials company.

Name

Spident

Legal name

주식회사 스피덴트 (Spident Co.,Ltd.)

Website

https://spident.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Spident is a South Korean dental biomaterials manufacturer (founded 1997) producing composite resins, RMGI cements, bonding agents, endodontic materials, impression materials, and dental equipment for dental professionals in 50+ countries via B2B distributors and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Biomaterials Manufacturing

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Oral Care Products (Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Whitening) (CRADAMAA)

Keywords

• Dental biomaterials
• Dental composites
• Endodontic sealers
• Dental adhesives
• Impression materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Materials and Consumables Sales: Spident generates revenue primarily through the sale of dental biomaterial products including composite resins, glass ionomers, cements, bonding agents, endodontic materials, impression materials, dental needles, tooth whitening products, and dental equipment. Products are sold through direct sales, distributors, and an e-commerce storefront. The company serves dental professionals globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spident is a Korean dental biomaterials manufacturer that develops, produces, and globally distributes restorative composites, glass ionomers, bonding agents, endodontic sealers and pastes, gutta-percha/paper points, temporary filling and crown materials, permanent resin and RMGI cements, VPS impression materials, dental needles, and dental equipment (curing lights, phosphor plate scanners, auto-mixers). The company's products are sold to dental practitioners, clinics, and distributors across more than 50 countries, supported by multiple international regulatory clearances (CE MDR, FDA, KFDA, NMPA).

Product overview

Spident is a Korean dental materials company established in 1997, specializing in the development and manufacturing of professional dental materials. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into product categories: Restorative materials (flowable composites including EsFlow PLUS series, hybrid composites like EsCom 250, core build-up materials), Orthodontic products (OrthoFit Bond and Splint adhesives), Adhesive & Etchant systems (K-Bond Universal, EsBond, FineEtch), Endodontic materials (ViOpex, ViOpaste, ViOseal, SoftPrep, and GP/Paper Points), Temporary materials (Temp.ro, Hexa-Temp, EsTemp cements), Cements (EsCem RMGI, EsCem), Impression Materials (I-SiL Premium line), Dental Needles (NOP), Tooth Whitening products (FineDam, Block-out-resin), and Equipment (Focus Plus curing light, Vacu-Mixer, SPISCAN PRO scanner, S-Culpt instruments). The products are designed for dental professionals worldwide, with distribution in over 50 countries and CE MDR certification covering 14 core products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OrthoFit: Orthodontic adhesive and splinting product line including OrthoFit Bond (light-cured orthodontic adhesive) and OrthoFit Splint (bonding for fixed lingual retainers)
• EsFlow
• EsCom
• Core it
• BaGIC
• K-Bond
• EsCem
• Temp
• Base-it
• Seal it
• EsBond
• FineEtch
• ViOpex
• ViOpaste
• ViOseal
• SoftPrep
• GP Point
• PP Point
• I-SiL
• NOP Needle
• FineDam
• Block-out-resin
• Focus Plus
• Vacu-Mixer
• SPISCAN PRO

Products and services

• EsFlow PLUS (Flowable Restorative Composite Resin series) Flowable light-cured nano-hybrid composite resin used by dentists for anterior and posterior direct restorations, Class III–V cavities, cervical lesions, and as a base/liner; comes in multiple shades and viscosities (Injectable, Bulk Fill, Core it LC).
• EsFlow / EsFlow LV (Hybrid Flowable Composite)

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of clinicians evaluated would incorporate EsCem RMGI into their practice (Clinicians Report evaluation)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shofu Dental: Shofu (Japan/Germany) produces dental composites, bonding agents, polishing systems, and equipment used in restorative and prosthetic workflows. Its mid-sized, R&D-driven, multi-category portfolio closely mirrors Spident's positioning.
• Coltene: Coltene (Switzerland) develops and markets dental consumables and small equipment covering restoratives, endodontics, and prosthetics. Its mid-cap specialty positioning and global distributor footprint align with Spident's commercial model.
• Tokuyama Dental: Tokuyama Dental (Japan) manufactures dental composites, bonding systems, and cements and is known for proprietary nano-filler and monomer chemistry directly analogous to Spident's EsFlow PLUS and K-Bond lines. Both companies target global distribution through dental dealers and emphasize clinician-validated chemistry.
• VOCO: VOCO (Germany) is a mid-sized dental materials specialist with a comparable focus on restoratives, glass ionomers, bonding agents, and endodontic materials. As a privately held specialist, VOCO is the closest European analogue for Spident's scale and go-to-market.
• GC Corporation: Tokyo-based GC Corporation is one of the world's largest dedicated dental materials manufacturers, with overlapping portfolios in glass ionomers, composites, bonding agents, cements, and endodontic materials. As the dominant Asian dental materials peer, GC is the most direct benchmark for Spident's portfolio breadth and Asian-export-led growth model.
• DMG (Dental Milestones Guaranteed): DMG (Germany) is a privately owned dental materials manufacturer with strong positions in composites, cements, and impression materials. Its size and portfolio scope closely resemble Spident's, and it is a frequent head-to-head competitor in distributor tendering.
• Septodont: Septodont (France) is a privately held, mid-sized dental materials manufacturer focused on endodontics, restorative materials, and pain management. As a family-owned specialist, Septodont is structurally analogous to Spident.

Broad incumbents

• Ivoclar: Ivoclar (Liechtenstein) is a leading global dental materials and equipment manufacturer covering composites, cements, prosthetics, and digital dentistry. It is a benchmark premium competitor whose product breadth and clinician brand strength exceed Spident's.
• Kulzer (Mitsui Chemicals): Kulzer, owned by Mitsui Chemicals, supplies a broad dental materials portfolio including composites (Grandio), cements, and bonding agents. It competes head-to-head with Spident in many product categories but operates globally at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Vericom (formerly Vericom Korea): Vericom is a Korean dental materials and endodontic file manufacturer with overlapping product lines in composites, bonding agents, and endodontic obturation. It is a relevant Korean domestic peer but with a less globally distributed portfolio than Spident.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@spidentco-kr
• Xx.com/spidentk
• Facebookfacebook.com/spidentcoltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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