What Dental does

Dental Inc (SAS DENTAL INC) is a Bordeaux-based private company that distributes and services high-end digital dental CAD/CAM equipment for dental laboratories and practitioners across France. The company's portfolio spans 3D printing (Carbon DLS, HeyGears DLP, Stratasys PolyJet, 2Create and HBD metal laser fusion, Phrozen LCD), 5-axis and 4-axis milling (Deprag W52/W4/W5, Redon GTR/Hybrid, Silamill, Best Mill), laboratory scanning (Medit T710, Smartoptics), post-processing (OLA plasma, Dlyte, Drufomat, Dekemat furnaces), and diagnostic tools (Zebris facial arc, Teethan EMG). It layers proprietary software on top of this hardware, including Cockpit Next (a cloud and desktop production management platform with STL dropzone, statistics, and LABOlib scheduling), MyGear (machine fleet monitoring), and the Exocad DentalCAD design environment. The company also markets an own-brand zirconia line, Zircone Alpha, manufactured in Germany in seven variants, and a portfolio of consumables (HP Dent brushes, Cerafirm, Super Peg II) further expanded by the September 2024 acquisition of Auverlor, a 40+ year French dental supply company.

Dental Inc monetizes the platform through a hybrid model: quote-based capital equipment sales (W52 mill priced at approximately €40,000 ex-VAT, with higher-ticket printers and mills on a consultative basis), high-volume transactional consumables (18,000+ SKUs sold through the proprietary store.dentalinc.fr e-commerce client portal with free delivery above €80 TTC and 24-hour delivery), training services (Dental Inc University, Dental Days events, webinars), and managed service contracts delivered through the wholly-owned F&P Prod subsidiary for installation, hotline, and maintenance. Go-to-market combines a direct field sales team targeting dental labs and practitioners, a partner showroom network (Lab Vitrine Locator) across major French cities, and content-driven demand generation (Dental Blog, social media, newsletter). Two named co-managers (Cyril Parveaux and Gregory Fraisse) lead the group, and the company is currently hiring, suggesting active scale-up. Reported customer logos are exclusively small and mid-market French dental laboratories and individual practitioners, with no large enterprise or DSO concentration.

Name

Dental

Legal name

SAS DENTAL INC

Website

https://dentalinc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dental Inc is a Bordeaux-based French distributor of premium digital dental CAD/CAM equipment, consumables, and proprietary production software (Cockpit Next, MyGear, Zircone Alpha) for dental laboratories and practitioners across France, expanded by the 2024 Auverlor acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental CAD/CAM Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental CAD/CAM equipment
• Digital dentistry solutions
• Dental laboratory supplies
• 3D printing dentistry
• Dental consumables distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Equipment Sales: Sale of high-end dental CAD/CAM equipment including 3D printers (Carbon, HeyGears, Stratasys, 2Create), milling machines (W52, Redon, Dyamach), scanners, and associated software to dental laboratories and practitioners.
2. Consumables: Sale of dental consumables including zirconia discs, resins, ceramic liquids, brushes, and 18,000+ product references through the client portal.
3. Training Services: Dental Inc University offers training programs including online sessions, on-site one-to-one training, and group webinars. Training is provided as part of equipment purchase and ongoing support.
4. Maintenance and Support: Technical support hotline, on-site maintenance, and ongoing accompaniment services through F&P Prod subsidiary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dental Inc distributes and integrates high-end digital dental CAD/CAM equipment — including 3D printers (Carbon DLS, HeyGears DLP, Stratasys PolyJet, 2Create and HBD metal fusion, Phrozen LCD), 5-axis and 4-axis milling machines (Deprag W52/W4/W5, Redon GTR/Hybrid, Silamill T5+, Best Mill, R One+ chairside), laboratory scanners (Medit T710, SmartOptics), sintering furnaces, and plasma/electrolytic post-processing systems — to dental laboratories and dental practitioners in France. Alongside the equipment it sells proprietary Cockpit Next production-management software, MyGear machine-tracking software, Exocad DentalCAD design software, and an own-brand Zircone Alpha zirconia consumable line, and supports customers with installation, training (Dental Inc University, Dental Days), and maintenance through its F&P Prod service subsidiary, complemented by an 18,000+ reference consumables catalog sold via its e-commerce client portal after the September 2024 acquisition of Auverlor.

Product overview

Dental Inc is a Bordeaux-based company offering comprehensive digital dental solutions for laboratories and practitioners through a platform-plus-products architecture. The core offering centers on the Cockpit Next production management platform combined with extensive hardware portfolio including 3D printers (Carbon DLS, HeyGears DLP, Stratasys PolyJet, 2Create/HBD metal fusion, Phrozen LCD), milling machines (W52 5-axis, W4 4-axis, W5 DRY/MAX, Redon GTR, Silamill, Best Mill), scanners (Medit, SmartOptics), post-processing equipment (OLA plasma, Dlyte, Drufomat, Dekemat furnaces), and specialized devices (Zebris facial arc, Teethan EMG). Design is powered by Exocad DentalCAD while Oqton provides AI-driven production automation. The company also offers own-brand consumables including Zircone Alpha zirconia line and HP Dent brushes, expanded through the September 2024 acquisition of Auverlor for dental supplies. F&P Prod service division and MyGear tool provide ongoing support across the equipment lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F&P Prod: Service subsidiary dedicated to performance optimization and support for Dental Inc digital equipment
• MyGear
• Cockpit
• LABOlib
• Zircone Alpha
• Dental Inc University

Products and services

• Carbon M2/L1 DLS 3D Printers High-performance DLS 3D printers using proprietary oxygen-permeable optics and programmable resins to produce dental parts with strong mechanical properties, fine resolution, and surface finish; sold to dental laboratories and practitioners in France via Dental Inc's exclusive Carbon distribution partnership.
• HeyGears UltraCraft A2D HD 3D Printer CE-certified DLP 3D printer with micron-level precision that prints 5 complete dental arches in 20 minutes via AI-managed parameter adjustment and intelligent print management; sold to French dental laboratories and clinics through Dental Inc.
• 2Create / 2Create+ Metal 3D Printer Compact metal 3D printer with a 250W fiber laser that handles titanium, chrome-cobalt, and other alloys via selective powder fusion, featuring quick material changeover and plug-and-play operation; for dental laboratories bringing metal prosthetic production in-house.
• HBD Flex Metal 3D Printer Metal laser fusion 3D printer from HBD Additive Manufacturing for complex dental prosthetic structures with high manufacturing stability and reproducibility; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc as part of a hybrid additive/subtractive workflow.
• Stratasys J3 / J5 DentalJet 3D Printers PolyJet 3D printers producing up to 60 dental models simultaneously in multiple materials without support structures, with 20.6 µm Z resolution and full-color capability; for dental laboratories needing high-throughput model production.
• Phrozen Sonic XL 4K 3D Printer Compact LCD 3D printer with 4K resolution for dental laboratory model and restoration printing; sold and supported in France via Dental Inc.
• Deprag W52 5-Axis Milling Machine 5-axis milling machine for dry and wet processing of zirconia, titanium, chrome-cobalt, PMMA, composite, glass-ceramic, and PEEK, covering up to 90% of clinical cases on a single machine with 2.5 kW spindle, automatic calibration, 5 µm repeatability, and an 18-tool magazine; public price approximately €40,000.
• Deprag W4 4-Axis Milling Machine 4-axis milling machine for blocks and premilled blanks with a rigid architecture, powerful spindle, and quick-change zero-point system, optimized for glass-ceramic and pre-milled blanks with Win10 touchscreen and MillBox CAM software; sold to dental laboratories.
• Deprag W5 DRY/MAX 5-Axis Milling Machines 5-axis milling machines from Deprag offering combined dry and wet machining capabilities for dental laboratories needing complete CFAO solutions; distributed and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• Redon GTR Milling Machine Wet milling machine with a 3.7 kW powerful spindle for high-precision titanium, chrome-cobalt, zirconia, and emax dental prosthetic production; distributed in France by Dental Inc.
• Silamill T5+ Production Milling Machine Production milling machine with automated loader for high-volume dental prosthetic manufacturing; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• Redon Hybrid Milling Machine Hybrid milling solution combining multiple manufacturing capabilities for versatile dental prosthetic production; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• R One+ Chairside Milling Machine Compact chairside milling machine enabling dental practices to produce dental prosthetics in-office; sold to French clinics by Dental Inc.
• Best Mill Redon Alpha Connected Connected milling machine with a 3.7 kW spindle for precision dental prosthetic manufacturing; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• Medit T710 Laboratory Scanner High-performance dental laboratory scanner for digitizing physical impressions and models into precise 3D digital files; sold to French dental laboratories via Dental Inc.
• SmartOptics Vinyl UXD / High Resolution Scanners SmartOptics dental laboratory scanners (Vinyl UXD and High Resolution models) for digitizing dental models with different resolution options to match various scanning needs; sold via Dental Inc.
• OLA Plasma Polishing System Plasma polishing system for Chrome-Cobalt and Titanium dental prostheses delivering mirror finish in 9–15 minutes, available in three models (OLA S for 2–3 frames, OLA M for 9 frames, OLA XL with dual tanks for higher volume); sold to dental laboratories via Dental Inc.
• Dlyte Electropolishing System Electrolytic polishing system for dental metal prostheses, usable in hybrid mode with OLA plasma polishing for optimized finishing; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• Drufomat Polishing System Polishing system for dental prosthetic post-processing finishing; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• Dekemat Sintering Furnaces High-temperature sintering furnaces for dental zirconia and metal prosthetic crystallization; sold and supported in France by Dental Inc.
• Zebris Digital Facial Arc Zebris (Amann Girrbach) digital facial arch system for capturing maxillary position and mandibular kinematics, recording condylar inclinations, Bennett angles, and excursion trajectories for precise articulator programming; sold to dental practitioners and laboratories via Dental Inc.
• Teethan Wireless EMG Occlusion Analysis System Wireless electromyography device providing complete clinical-grade occlusal analysis in 3 minutes using masticatory movement data to detect premature contacts and analyze interference on occlusal surfaces; sold to dental practices via Dental Inc.
• Cockpit Next Production Management Platform Cloud and Windows desktop production management platform (ERP) for dental laboratories offering STL dropzone, statistics, production-center management, LABOlib practitioner scheduling, order modification, and automated project timeline assignment; freemium pricing with a free tier for basic production management.
• Exocad DentalCAD Software Modular dental CAD design software (and Amann Girrbach Ceramill line) with modules for crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, veneers, wax-ups, press techniques, telescopes, implants, bars, splints, partials, and virtual articulator; integrates seamlessly into Dental Inc's CFAO workflows.
• Zircone Alpha Own-Brand Zirconia Line Proprietary Dental Inc zirconia product line manufactured in Germany from Japanese-origin powder, available in seven variants (SHT Super High Translucent, HT+ High Translucent Plus, HT, HS High Strength, LT Low Translucidity, SHT White, SHT Multilayer, MD Multi-Dureté) supporting bridges up to 14 elements; sold to dental laboratories as Dental Inc's own-brand material.
• HP Dent Premium Brushes (FUSIONbrush, NYLObrush, PURAbrush) Premium HP Dent dental brushes including FUSIONbrush (Kolinsky + synthetic), NYLObrush (synthetic), and PURAbrush (pure Kolinsky) with magnetic tip replacement for prosthetic layering; sold via the Dental Inc client portal.
• HP Dent Cerafirm Ceramic Liquid System HP Dent Cerafirm ceramic liquid system providing increased density and stability for dental ceramics, free of glycol or glycerin, shade-neutral, and with reduced drying time for improved layering workflow; sold via Dental Inc.
• Kulzer Dental Prosthetic Teeth (Artic Digital, Delara, Pala Mondial / Pala Premium) Kulzer prosthetic teeth lines distributed via Dental Inc's Auverlor channel: Artic Digital (CAD/CAM + INCOMP technology), Delara (versatile artificial teeth), and Pala Mondial / Pala Premium (with Flexecure technology); for dental laboratories and practices serving prosthetic patients.
• F&P Prod Equipment Service & Maintenance (Installation, Hotline, Repair) Dedicated Dental Inc Group service subsidiary providing equipment installation, hotline support, planned maintenance, on-site intervention, training, and repair for all Dental Inc distributed equipment, with intervention tracking through the MyGear tool; sold as ongoing service contracts and ad-hoc interventions to dental laboratories and practitioners in France.
• MyGear Equipment Management Software Equipment management and tracking tool for monitoring Dental Inc equipment fleets, providing intervention history, planned-maintenance scheduling, current equipment status, and service-request tracking; provided to customers of Dental Inc distributed equipment.
• Dental Inc University Training Programs (Dental Days, Webinars, On-Site One-to-One) Training and education offering from Dental Inc University covering digital dentistry workflow, including free annual multi-day Dental Days events, online webinars, on-site one-to-one training sessions, and complimentary telephone audits; primarily bundled with equipment purchases but also offered to dental technicians and dentists as a standalone ongoing capability uplift.
• Auverlor Dental Supplies Catalog (40+ Years of Consumables Distribution) Wholly-owned Dental Inc subsidiary (acquired September 2024) offering 40+ years of French dental-supply expertise, delivering a complete range of dental consumables, prosthetic teeth, and daily essential products to dental laboratories and practitioners, supplementing Dental Inc's CFAO equipment portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% of clinical cases achievable with single W52 milling machine
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• AuverlorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024Acquired in September 2024, Auverlor brings 40+ years of dental supply expertise, extending Dental Inc Group's offerings beyond equipment to comprehensive consumables including prosthetic teeth (Kulzer) and daily dental supplies. This acquisition unifies two companies sharing common values of excellence and proximity service to dental technicians.
• F&P ProdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated service subsidiary of Dental Inc Group providing installation, hotline support, maintenance, training, and repair services for all Dental Inc equipment. Operates with MyGear software for machine fleet management.
• CarbonflagshipTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distribution partner for Carbon DLS 3D printers in France. Carbon's proprietary Digital Light Synthesis technology with透气光学 and programmable resins produces high-performance dental parts.
• StratasysflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Stratasys J3 and J5 DentalJet 3D printers offering multi-material, full-color printing capability for dental models and surgical guides.
• 2OneLab (2Create)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistributes 2Create metal 3D printer for dental applications producing titanium and cobalt-chrome prosthetic structures through selective powder fusion.
• HeyGearsflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistributes HeyGears A2D HD 3D printers with DLP technology for dental applications including flexible dentures, CE-certified for the French market.
• DyamachflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Dyamach DS1 and DS1 Plus milling machines for high-precision dental machining, including hybrid production workflow with laser fusion.
• Redon (GTR, Hybrid)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Redon GTR and Redon Hybrid milling machines featuring powerful spindles (up to 3.7 kW) for precision dental machining.
• Deprag (W52, W4, W5)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Deprag W52 5-axis and W4 4-axis milling machines offering combined dry and wet machining capabilities for dental laboratories.
• Exocad / Amann GirrbachflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Exocad DentalCAD software and Ceramill product line including scanners, milling machines, and sintering furnaces for complete digital workflow.
• MeditmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Medit T710 laboratory scanners for digital impression capture.
• Zebris (Amann Girrbach)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Zebris digital facial arc system for capturing mandibular kinematics and maxillary position for precise prosthetic design.
• KulzermajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplies Kulzer prosthetic teeth through Auverlor subsidiary including Artic Digital, Delara, Pala Mondial, and Pala Premium ranges.
• OqtonmajorTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered production management software partner enabling automation and optimization of dental laboratory workflows, reportedly increasing production capacity by 30% and reducing errors by 40%.
• HBD Additive ManufacturingmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for HBD Flex metal laser fusion 3D printing solutions, combined with Dyamach machining for hybrid dental production workflows.
• Mission OUEDminorOthersHumanitarian partnership through Auverlor subsidiary supporting dental care missions in Madagascar, providing Kulzer teeth for prosthetic fabrication by volunteer dental students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amann Girrbach: Austrian manufacturer and distributor of dental CAD/CAM equipment (scanners, milling machines, sintering furnaces) and CAD software (Ceramill, Exocad partner). Directly comparable because Dental Inc distributes their Ceramill line and overlapping product categories, serving the same French dental lab customers.
• 3Shape: Danish dental CAD/CAM software and scanner company (Trios, E-series lab scanners). Highly comparable as Dental Inc distributes competing dental scanners (Medit, Smartoptics) and Exocad CAD software, all targeting the same lab digitization workflows.
• Zirkonzahn: Italian manufacturer of dental milling machines, zirconia discs, and CAD/CAM software for dental labs. Comparable as a vertically integrated competitor offering both equipment and own-brand zirconia — directly mirroring Dental Inc's Zircone Alpha + milling machine combination.
• vhf camfacture: German manufacturer of dental milling machines and CAD/CAM blocks. Comparable as a competing dental milling OEM whose machines (e.g., S-series) compete head-to-head with the Deprag W52 and Redon GTR that Dental Inc distributes.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Global dental and medical distribution leader with broad dental equipment, consumables, and software offerings. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in dental supply that competes with Dental Inc's equipment and consumables distribution model across Europe.
• Patterson Companies: US-based dental and animal health distributor offering dental equipment, supplies, and software. Comparable as a broad-line dental distributor competing in the same equipment-plus-consumables category, though primarily North American.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and consumables manufacturer (CEREC, inLab, SureSmile). Comparable as the largest integrated dental equipment OEM whose scanners, mills, and software overlap directly with Dental Inc's distributed portfolio.
• Envista Holdings: US-listed dental products company (Nobel Biocare, KaVo Kerr, Ormco) covering implants, equipment, and orthodontics. Comparable broad incumbent whose KaVo equipment line competes in dental lab digital workflows served by Dental Inc.
• Planmeca: Finnish dental equipment manufacturer (chairs, imaging, CAD/CAM mills, software). Comparable as an integrated dental equipment OEM whose milling and scanning products compete with the brands Dental Inc distributes in France.
• Straumann Group: Swiss dental implants and digital dentistry leader (incl. Dental Wings scanners, Medentika, ClearCorrect). Comparable as a broad incumbent moving into digital lab workflows, with overlapping scanner and CAD offerings to Dental Inc's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/dental_inc_

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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