Dental Axess

What Dental Axess does

Dental Axess is a Swiss-headquartered specialist in digital dentistry, distributing and integrating CAD/CAM hardware, software, consumables, and services to dental practices, dental laboratories, and orthodontic clinics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Zürich, the company operates across five countries (Switzerland, United States, Canada, Colombia, Australia/New Zealand) with regional offices, local sales teams, and country-specific e-commerce webshops, and was acquired by Mikrona Group AG in March 2025.

The core technology stack centers on the proprietary Xflow cloud platform, which orchestrates clear aligner and dental prosthetic workflows, integrates with AI-powered features (automatic retainer design, bracket removal, model basing, trimline generation), and connects third-party hardware and software across the practice-to-lab value chain. Dental Axess distributes intraoral scanners (3Shape TRIOS, Medit i-series), 3D printers (SprintRay Pro 2/55S/95S/Midas, Asiga Ultra/Max 2 UV, LIFT build trays), milling machines (DGSHAPE DWX-53DC, Redon GTR/Hybrid), thermoforming equipment, and proprietary alignment machinery including the Dental Axess Laser Aligner Cutter and Aligner Trimmer. Software offerings include 3Shape Dental System, exocad DentalCAD, 3Shape Unite, SoftSmile VISION AI-driven treatment planning, and Oqton Manufacturing OS. Materials and consumables span KeyModel Ultra resin, GT Flex thermoplastics, Zendura aligner materials, Amber Mill, and Ivoclar Vivadent's IPS e.max following the February 2025 partnership.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales (typical of dental equipment distribution), ongoing consumables and materials revenue via the webshop, recurring software and services revenue (Xflow subscriptions, Xplan outsourced design services, partner software reselling), and professional services including onsite installation, training, 24/5 technical support, and the Dental Axess Academy education program. Customer acquisition is sales-led through specialist digital consultants, direct field sales across regional offices, trade show presence at IDS Cologne, AAO, ADX, LMT Lab Day, EOS Congress and others, and content marketing via webinars, social media, and a multi-language website (English, German, French). Quantified customer outcomes emphasized by Dental Axess include up to 60% cost savings on clear aligners through in-house 3D printing versus outsourcing and same-day implant treatments enabled by digital workflows.

Name

Dental Axess

Legal name

Dental Axess Management AG

Website

https://dentalaxess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dental Axess is a Swiss-based digital dentistry specialist that distributes and integrates CAD/CAM hardware, software, and consumables for dental practices, laboratories, and orthodontists across Europe, the Americas, and Australia/New Zealand under its Xflow cloud platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental CAD/CAM Solutions

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Clear Aligner Orthodontics (HLABABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental CAD/CAM solutions
• Digital dentistry equipment
• Clear aligner manufacturing
• Dental 3D printing
• Intraoral scanning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of dental equipment including 3D printers (SprintRay, Asiga), intraoral scanners (3Shape TRIOS, Medit), milling machines (DGSHAPE DWX, Redon), and dental lab equipment. One-time capital purchase model for equipment.
2. Consumables and Materials: Ongoing sales of 3D printing resins, thermoplastic sheets, milling materials, and other consumable supplies through the Webshop.
3. Software and Services: Xflow cloud platform subscriptions, AI design services, software licenses for dental CAD systems, and design services like Xplan treatment planning.
4. Training and Support Services: Onsite installation, training programs, technical support services, and Dental Axess Academy educational courses. Support available 24/5 through in-house team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dental Axess provides integrated digital dentistry solutions encompassing 3D printers, intraoral scanners, milling machines, materials and consumables, and its proprietary Xflow cloud platform for clear aligner workflow automation. The company distributes and supports hardware from multiple partner brands (SprintRay, Asiga, 3Shape, Medit, DGSHAPE, Redon) and complements this with proprietary equipment (Laser Aligner Cutting Machine, Aligner Trimmer, Bender1), software integrations (3Shape Dental System, exocad, SoftSmile VISION, Oqton), design services, and a Total Care support package covering installation, training, and around-the-clock technical support for dental practices, laboratories, and orthodontists.

Product overview

Dental Axess is a specialist digital dentistry company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services for digital workflows. The core offering centers on in-house clear aligner manufacturing with Xflow cloud platform managing workflows, combined with Laser Aligner Cutting Machine or Aligner Trimmer for finishing. The product range includes 3D printers (SprintRay Pro 2, Midas, NanoCure, Asiga Ultra/Max), intraoral scanners (3Shape TRIOS, Medit i-series), milling machines (DGSHAPE DWX-53DC, Redon GTR/Hybrid), and materials (KeyModel Ultra, Zendura, Amber Mill, GT Flex thermoplastics). Software includes 3Shape Dental System, exocad DentalCAD, 3Shape Unite, SoftSmile VISION for AI treatment planning, and Oqton Manufacturing OS. The company also provides Xplan design services and Dental Axess Academy training programs. The Total Care package includes digital consulting, installation, training, 24/7 support, and continuous education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dental Axess Academy: Training and education programs for dental professionals on digital dentistry solutions and workflows.
• Xflow

Products and services

• Xflow Cloud Platform Cloud-based subscription platform that automates and manages the end-to-end clear aligner manufacturing workflow with AI services, integrated with the Laser Aligner Cutter for automatic retainer design. Aimed at orthodontic practices and dental laboratories.
• Dental Axess Laser Aligner Cutting Machine Proprietary laser cutting equipment for automated trimming and finishing of clear aligners and retainers, integrated with the Xflow platform for fully automated workflow. Targeted at orthodontic practices and dental laboratories producing aligners in-house.
• Dental Axess Aligner Trimmer Automated trimming and cutting machine for clear aligners and retainers, offered as an alternative to the Laser Aligner Cutting Machine for in-house aligner finishing.
• Bender1 Wire Bending Machine Portable wire bending machine that automates fixed retainer creation for orthodontic practices and laboratories.
• SprintRay Pro 2 3D Printer Next-generation dental 3D printer with Optical Panel technology, 35 micron XY resolution, and support for more than 15 specialized dental workflows including clear retainer production.
• SprintRay Midas 3D Printer Digital Press Stereolithography system that 3D prints highly-filled composite restorations within minutes, with an AI Design Studio that generates customizable designs for chairside use.
• SprintRay NanoCure Post-Curing Device Post-curing device for 3D printed dental appliances, providing fast curing without nitrogen and improved mechanical properties and shade consistency.
• Asiga Ultra 50 and Max 2 UV 3D Printers High-resolution dental 3D printers with large build platforms and ultra-high precision for dental laboratory and clinical workflows.
• 3Shape TRIOS Intraoral Scanners Family of intraoral scanners including TRIOS 5, TRIOS 4, TRIOS 3, and the entry-level TRIOS Core with AI-assisted scanning, offering dental practices precise, fast, and user-friendly digital impressions.
• Medit Intraoral Scanners Family of intraoral scanners including i900 with TouchBand for real-time feedback, i700 wireless, i700, and i600, providing high-precision digital impressions with intelligent sensor technology.
• DGSHAPE DWX-53DC Milling Machine Dry/wet dental milling machine with redesigned spindle offering 3x tool gripping power and built-in web camera for 24-hour monitoring.
• Redon GTR and Hybrid Milling Machines Dry and wet milling machines for processing zirconia, titanium, glass ceramics, and wax across a wide range of processing angles for flexible dental prosthesis production.
• Graphy Direct Printed Aligner Solutions Direct 3D printed clear aligners using photocurable shape-memory materials, offering a differentiated 3D printing technique distinct from traditional thermoforming with TGA-validated workflow.
• KeyModel Ultra 3D Printing Resin Next-generation dental and orthodontic model resin for 3D printing with high accuracy, fast print shifts, and reduced peeling force. Available from 99.00 CHF via webshop.
• GT Flex Thermoplastic Sheets Thermoplastic sheets used for thermoforming of clear aligners, retainers, and other dental appliances.
• 3Shape Dental System CAD Software Laboratory CAD software with AI-powered workflows for designing crowns and bridges, implant bridges, full and partial dentures, clear aligners, and splints.
• exocad DentalCAD Dental CAD software with anatomical morphing and parametric design capabilities covering treatment planning, construction, and manufacturing of dental restorations.
• SoftSmile VISION Treatment Planning Software AI-driven clear aligner treatment planning software integrated into Dental Axess's digital workflow for orthodontic case design and treatment planning.
• Oqton Manufacturing OS AI-driven manufacturing software platform that connects and automates dental production workflows including 3D printing, CNC milling, and post-processing.
• Xplan Design Service Outsourced design service for orthodontic treatment planning and aligner design, providing flexible and cost-efficient workflow support to dental practices and laboratories.
• Dental Axess Academy Training Programs Continuous education program offering seminars, courses, and small-group hands-on training in digital dentistry workflows, designed to keep dental professionals up to date with the latest solutions.
• TITAIN Swiss CAD/CAM Titanium Retainer CAD/CAM titanium precision retainer laser-cut from hypoallergenic, nickel-free titanium, providing a fixed retainer solution with optimal patient comfort.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% cost savings on clear aligners by manufacturing in-house instead of outsourcing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ivoclar VivadentcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2025New partnership with Ivoclar Vivadent to expand Dental Axess portfolio for dental precision. Partnership includes premier milling materials including IPS e.max for modern dentistry requirements.
• Argen CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 January 2025Argen Canada acquired Dental Axess Canada's lab and denture clinic business in January 2025, enabling Argen to expand its digital dentistry offerings by integrating Dental Axess Canada's customer base.
• GraphycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Dental Axess is supporting Graphy direct printed aligner solutions in the Australian and New Zealand market. Graphy specializes in photocurable materials for 3D printing and shape-memory transparent aligners, offering differentiated 3D printing technique distinct from traditional thermoforming methods.
• SoftSmilecoreTechnology or Integration · 17 August 2023Dental Axess announces partnership with SoftSmile, a technology company focused on delivering best-in-class orthodontic treatment. SoftSmile's AI-driven clear aligner treatment planning software VISION is offered through Dental Axess, integrating into their digital workflow ecosystem.
• OqtoncoreTechnology or Integration · 22 February 2023Dental Axess partners with Oqton, a software provider helping manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency through intelligent production automation. Their AI-driven Manufacturing OS platform connects and automates customer's entire production workflow for 3D printing, CNC milling, and post-processing.
• SprintRaycoreTechnology or IntegrationDental Axess distributes SprintRay 3D printing solutions including Pro 2, Pro S series (55S and 95S), NanoCure post-curing device, and upcoming Midas Digital Press Stereolithography system for chairside restorations.
• AsigacoreTechnology or IntegrationDental Axess distributes Asiga 3D printers including Ultra 32/50, Max 2 UV, and Low Force Build Trays. Also offers LIFT (Liquid Interface Film Technology) build trays for faster printing.
• 3ShapecoreTechnology or IntegrationDental Axess offers 3Shape products including TRIOS intraoral scanners (TRIOS 5, TRIOS 4, TRIOS 3, TRIOS Core), Dental System CAD software, and 3Shape Unite platform for integrated digital workflows.
• MeditcoreTechnology or IntegrationDental Axess distributes Medit intraoral scanners including i700, i700 wireless, i600, and i900 with TouchBand technology for real-time feedback.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Dandy: U.S.-based digital dental lab platform providing CAD/CAM-designed crowns, bridges, and clear aligners through a tech-enabled workflow. Comparable to Dental Axess as a digitally native enablement provider helping dental practices transition from analog to digital workflows, with a more focused geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Companies: Major North American dental and animal health distributor with a sizable dental technology, equipment, and supplies portfolio. Comparable to Dental Axess as a multi-region value-added distributor of digital dentistry hardware, software, and consumables.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and digital workflow giant with CEREC chairside CAD/CAM and inLab lab solutions. Comparable to Dental Axess as the dominant vertically integrated provider of digital dentistry hardware, software, and consumables, though materially larger and broader in scope.
• Henry Schein: Large dental and medical distributor offering hardware, software, and services to dental practices and labs. Overlaps with Dental Axess in distributing CAD/CAM, intraoral scanners, and 3D printing solutions to dental practices and laboratories across multiple geographies.
• Align Technology: Global clear aligner leader behind Invisalign and iTero scanners. Comparable because both companies serve the clear aligner orthodontic market, though with an inverted model: Align sells aligners and DA enables practices to manufacture them in-house.
• Benco Dental: Family-owned full-service dental distributor in North America offering equipment, technology, and supplies. Comparable to Dental Axess as a regional value-added distributor focused on helping dental practices adopt digital technologies.
• Modern Dental Group: Global dental prosthetic device manufacturer and distributor with significant digital lab operations. Comparable to Dental Axess in serving dental laboratories and clinics with digitally manufactured prosthetics, clear aligners, and CAD/CAM-related offerings across multiple regions.
• Straumann Group: Global dental implant and digital dentistry leader offering implants, prosthetics, ClearCorrect aligners, and intraoral scanning solutions. Comparable to Dental Axess in serving orthodontists and dental practices with digital workflows spanning restorative and orthodontic care.
• Glidewell Laboratories: Largest dental lab in the U.S. with extensive digital dentistry infrastructure including CAD/CAM, milling, and 3D printing. Comparable to Dental Axess's lab-focused customer segment, although Glidewell operates labs directly while DA supplies them with digital solutions.

Direct peers

• 3Shape: Danish provider of TRIOS intraoral scanners and Dental System CAD software — core products distributed by Dental Axess. Despite the partnership, 3Shape directly serves dental practices and labs worldwide with digital dentistry solutions, making it both a partner and a partial peer in the digital workflow category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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