SolmeteX

What SolmeteX does

SolmeteX is a Northborough, Massachusetts-based dental water management solutions provider founded in 1994 and serving more than 85,000 dental offices across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company operates a portfolio of three brand families: the Solmetex core line (NXT Hg5 amalgam separators, PowerScrub vacuum line cleaner, NXT DryVac tankless vacuum system, and Practice Waste Solutions buckets); Sterisil (acquired 2022) for dental unit waterline testing, silver-ion treatment straws and cartridges, and autoclave water purification systems; and DryShield (acquired 2022) plus the 2026-acquired ReLeaf for patient isolation and high-volume evacuation. The Impladent acquisition in 2023 extended the company into regenerative dental bone grafts and resorbable membranes.

The underlying technologies are mechanical, chemical, and materials-based rather than software-driven. Core product engineering centers on ISO 11143:2008 and ANSI/ADA Standard No. 108 certified amalgam separators achieving 95% mercury capture, silver-ion waterline treatment (with 365-day continuous-use straws validated to 10 CFU/mL), Mereduce-based biodegradable vacuum line cleaners, and FDA/EPA-compliant waste containers with mail-back recycling. There is no public API, software platform, or AI component; the My Solutions Center portal functions as a compliance documentation and subscription management tool.

SolmeteX generates revenue through a combination of hardware sales (separators, vacuums, isolation systems), recurring consumables (collection containers on autoship, waterline straws, replacement mouthpieces, shock tablets), and included recycling services. Go-to-market is hybrid: an authorized dealer network anchored by Henry Schein, Patterson Dental, Benco Dental, and Darby Dental for independent practices, augmented by a dedicated direct sales team for Dental Service Organizations and international markets. The company is privately held, with Avista Capital Partners as a prior sponsor and GTCR having made a $200 million structured minority investment in October 2025 alongside existing shareholder AGIC Capital to fund continued growth and acquisitions.

Name

SolmeteX

Legal name

Solmetex, LLC

Website

https://solmetex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SolmeteX provides dental water management solutions — amalgam separators, waterline treatment, evacuation systems, and patient isolation — to 85,000+ dental offices and DSOs across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Northborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Amalgam Separator and Collection Container Sales: Sale of amalgam separator systems (NXT Hg5 series), collection containers, and replacement recycle kits. Collection containers are replaced when solids reach the full line or every 12 months. Subscription/autoship service available for automatic delivery of collection containers.
2. Waterline Treatment Products: Sales of Sterisil waterline treatment products including straws (90 or 365 day), shock tablets, maintenance tablets, inline cartridges, valved cartridges, and antimicrobial bottles. Consumable products requiring regular replacement.
3. DryShield Isolation Products: Sales of DryShield isolation systems, mouthpieces (autoclavable and single-use), starter kits, and accessories. Systems sold as initial purchase with ongoing mouthpiece replacement consumables.
4. Waste Management Products: Sales of PWS (Practice Waste Solutions) amalgam buckets, lead foil buckets, and biohazard/sharps disposal containers. Turnkey waste collection, disposal and recycling included in price.
5. Recycling Services: Mail-back recycling program for amalgam waste. Recycling shipping labels and certificates provided through My Solutions Center portal for EPA Dental Amalgam Rule compliance. Service included with collection container purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solmetex manufactures and sells dental water management products that cover the complete water lifecycle of a dental practice, from source water purification through dental unit waterline treatment, evacuation, and amalgam waste capture/recycling. The portfolio spans three integrated brands: Solmetex (amalgam separators, vacuum line cleaners, tankless vacuum systems, waste management containers), Sterisil (waterline testing, shock treatments, and silver-ion treatment systems), and DryShield (autoclavable patient isolation and aerosol control systems). All products are designed to help dental offices comply with EPA Dental Amalgam Rule and CDC water quality guidelines.

Product overview

Solmetex is a comprehensive dental water management solutions provider offering a unified portfolio of products under three main brand families. The core Solmetex brand provides amalgam separation and recycling solutions, including the NXT Hg5 Amalgam Separator Series, Collection Containers, PowerScrub Vacuum Line Cleaner, NXT DryVac Tankless Vacuum System, and Practice Waste Solutions (PWS) for amalgam, lead, and biohazard disposal. The Sterisil brand (acquired 2022) offers dental waterline treatment and management including testing products (FASTCheck15, R2A), shock treatments (Citrisil), maintenance products (Sterisil Straws, Cartridges), and complete treatment systems (G4, G5, AC+). The DryShield brand (acquired 2022) provides patient isolation and aerosol control including isolation systems, mouthpieces, and starter kits. Together, these products provide end-to-end water management for dental practices covering source water purification, dental unit waterlines, evacuation, amalgam capture, and waste recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NXT Hg5 Amalgam Separator Series Industry-leading amalgam separator system for capturing and recycling mercury waste from dental vacuum and wastewater systems. Meets all EPA and state requirements for handling dental amalgam waste, compatible with all dental vacuum systems (wet/dry). Available in standard, mini, and high-volume configurations accommodating 1-20 operatories.
• Replacement Collection Containers Replacement collection containers for NXT Hg5 and Hg5 amalgam separators. Includes recycle kits for mail-back recycling program. Containers are replaced when solids reach full line or every 12 months; available via autoship subscription.
• PowerScrub Vacuum Line Cleaner 100% biodegradable vacuum line cleaner using microbes to dissolve debris on contact. Contains Mereduce, which inhibits the release of harmful mercury. The only vacuum line cleaner recommended for use with NXT Hg5 Series Amalgam Separators.
• NXT DryVac Tankless Vacuum System Compact, efficient, tankless dry vacuum system that operates without water, reducing noise and eliminating shortcomings of traditional wet-ring systems. Protected by 5-year warranty with simple maintenance using PowerScrub daily and annual maintenance kit.
• Practice Waste Solutions (PWS) Waste Containers Turnkey waste collection, disposal and recycling product line including PWS Amalgam Buckets (EPA Dental Rule and DOT-approved), PWS Lead Buckets for lead foil and x-ray recycling, and PWS Biohazard/Sharps Disposal Containers. Shipping documents and labels included.
• FASTCheck15 In-Office Waterline Test 15-minute in-office dental waterline test strip offering fast, reliable, real-time results for validating water quality against CDC limit of 500 CFU/mL. The most affordable in-office testing option for dental practices.
• Sterisil R2A Mail-In Waterline Test EPA-validated R2A plating method lab test for bacterial colony counting in dental unit waterlines. Tests conducted at EPA certified lab with results provided in 5-7 business days via My Solutions Center online portal.
• Citrisil Shock Tablets Non-oxidizing dental waterline shock treatment that kills odor-causing bacteria and ensures waterlines start clean. Cleans dental unit waterlines to 10 CFU/mL or less. Safe for dental equipment including amalgam separators.
• Sterisil Silver-Ion Waterline Treatment Products Sterisil silver-ion waterline treatment product line including 90-day and 365-day continuous-treatment straws, inline and valved cartridges, antimicrobial bottles, and complete point-of-entry purification systems (G4, G5, AC+). EPA-registered to maintain handpiece water to 10 CFU/mL or less.
• ReLeaf High-Volume Evacuation System Hands-free, high-volume evacuation system for dental hygiene and clinical procedures. Acquired by Solmetex in January 2026 to strengthen its market position in patient safety and procedural efficiency.
• Impladent Regenerative Dental Products Dental bone graft products, regenerative dental solutions, bone grafts and resorbable membranes used in tooth extraction and regenerative procedures. Acquired by Solmetex in June 2023, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in regenerative dental solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Amalgam separator warranty extended from 2 years to 5 years with continuous PowerScrub use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hu-Friedy (Envista): Hu-Friedy, now part of Envista Holdings, manufactures dental instruments, instrument management, and infection prevention products used by dental offices. It is highly comparable to Solmetex because both sell consumables and equipment tied to dental infection control and water safety into the same dental practice customer base through overlapping dealer networks.
• Crosstex International (Envista): Crosstex International, also under Envista, specializes in single-use infection control and preventive products for dental and healthcare markets. It is comparable to Solmetex because both supply consumables that support dental compliance and chairside safety, marketed through dental distributors to the same 85,000+ dental office end market.
• Young Innovations: Young Innovations is a dental products company offering preventive, infection control, and hygiene consumables sold through dental distributors. It is comparable to Solmetex because both serve dental offices with branded consumables and small equipment, distributing primarily via Henry Schein, Patterson, and Benco with overlapping hygiene and infection control portfolios.
• Premier Dental Products: Premier Dental manufactures and distributes a broad range of consumables, preventive products, and small equipment for dental professionals. It is comparable to Solmetex because it pursues a similar multi-brand, distributor-led go-to-market into dental practices, with adjacent categories in hygiene, prevention, and infection control.
• Air Techniques: Air Techniques designs and manufactures dental equipment including vacuum systems, air compressors, and imaging. It is comparable to Solmetex because it sells equipment directly competing with the NXT DryVac tankless vacuum system into the same dental office base via the same dealer network.
• Vista Dental Products: Vista Dental Products specializes in preventive dentistry and endodontic products including irrigation and procedural consumables. It is comparable to Solmetex because both target dental practices with branded specialty consumables and small equipment, sold through the same dental distribution network and used chairside during routine procedures.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturer globally, offering chairs, imaging, instruments, and preventive products. It is comparable to Solmetex as a broad incumbent with overlapping dental consumables and equipment distribution into DSOs and independent practices, though Solmetex is highly specialized while Dentsply Sirona is a diversified platform.
• 3M Oral Care: 3M's Oral Care division supplies preventive products, restoratives, and infection prevention solutions to dental professionals. It is comparable to Solmetex as a broad incumbent offering overlapping dental consumables distributed through major dental dealers, though 3M operates across many categories beyond Solmetex's water management focus.
• Kerr Dental (Envista): Kerr Dental, part of Envista, manufactures restorative, endodontic, and preventive dental consumables sold through dental distributors. It is comparable to Solmetex as a dental consumables incumbent that reaches the same offices via the same dealer channels, with potential overlap in preventive and chairside consumables.
• SciCan (STERIS): SciCan, part of STERIS, manufactures dental sterilization equipment, infection control devices, and instrument reprocessing systems. It is comparable to Solmetex as a dental equipment incumbent serving infection control and water/equipment safety needs, distributed through overlapping dental dealer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A5 records

Investments

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