DessDental

What DessDental does

DESS Dental (legal entity: Geryon Holdings, LLC; brand: DESS®) is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of precision dental implant components, abutments, surgical instruments, CAD/CAM materials, and regenerative biologics, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. The company sells compatible components designed to interoperate with more than 25 major implant platforms — including Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Neodent, BioHorizons, Astra, 3i Biomet, MIS, Megagen, Osstem, Zimmer, and Camlog — under proprietary product lines such as DESSLoc® (overdenture attachment system), ANGLEBase®, ELLIPTIBase®, C-Base® (Ti-base families), and proprietary implants ACTIVE HEX, CONICAL BLT, and NEO GM® (Zero Waste). Its technology centers on precision machining of titanium Grade 5 ELI and chrome cobalt, with ZrN and DLC coatings, angulated screw channel designs (up to 25°), scan bodies, premilled blanks, and a 6-step PNP Workflow that codifies FDA-cleared fabrication pathways for dental labs. DESS self-describes as the '#1 supplier of compatible precision dental components' and references 50+ years of inherited precision-manufacturing experience.

Name

DessDental

Legal name

Geryon Holdings, LLC

Website

https://dess-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DESS Dental (Geryon Holdings, LLC) is a US-based manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of precision dental implant components, abutments, and instruments compatible with 25+ major implant systems, serving dentists, dental labs, and Dental Service Organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Implant Components

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

Keywords

• Dental implant components
• Dental prosthetics manufacturing
• Abutment systems
• CAD/CAM dental solutions
• Dental surgical instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon City

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Components Sales: Direct sales of dental implant components including abutments, premilled blanks, Ti bases, screws, instruments, and dental implants to dental professionals and laboratories through e-commerce platform.
2. Purgo Biologics: Sales of regenerative biologics products through DESS platform.
3. ErgoDenta Dental Instruments: Sales of precision dental instruments under ErgoDenta brand.
4. Loyalty Program: DESS Rewards Program allowing customers to earn points on purchases for savings on future orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DESS Dental designs, manufactures, and sells precision dental implant components and prosthetics, including dental implants (ACTIVE HEX, CONICAL BLT, NEO GM), abutments, Ti bases, premilled blanks, screws, attachment systems (DESSLoc), scan bodies, and surgical instruments. Products are compatible with 25+ major implant systems (Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Neodent, BioHorizons, Astra, Zimmer, Osstem, etc.) and are sold directly to dental professionals, dental laboratories, and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) through a US e-commerce storefront and dedicated enterprise programs.

Product overview

DESS® (DessDental) is a dental prosthetics and instruments manufacturer offering compatible precision dental components. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio organized around dental implants (ACTIVE HEX, CONICAL BLT, NEO GM), abutment systems (MUA+ multiunit abutments, Ti Bases including ANGLEBase®, ELLIPTIBase®, C-Base®), CAD/CAM solutions (Premilled Blanks, Angulated Screw Channel Premilled Blanks), attachment systems (DESSLoc®), surgical instruments, and biologic products. The company positions itself as compatible with 25+ major implant systems including Nobel Active®, Straumann®, 3i Biomet®, Astra®, Neodent®, BioHorizons®, and others. DESS supports both conventional treatment and digital workflows including guided surgery, intraoral scanning, and CAD/CAM restorations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACTIVE HEX Dental Implant Proprietary dental implant line compatible with NobelActive prosthetics and tooling, designed for stability in immediate loading applications and sold to dental professionals and DSOs.
• CONICAL BLT Dental Implant Proprietary conical dental implant compatible with Straumann BLT prosthetics and tooling, intended for natural outcomes in aesthetic regions.
• NEO GM Implant Zero Waste implant system with infinite packaging, compatible with Neodent GM prosthetic abutments and offered in multiple diameters and lengths.
• MUA+ Multiunit Abutments Multiunit abutments offered in straight and angled (17° and 30°) versions with engaging and non-engaging options, manufactured from Titanium Grade 5 ELI with ZrN surface coating, and compatible with major implant brands for full-arch restorations.
• Ti Bases Titanium bases (ANGLEBase angulated, ELLIPTIBase elliptical, C-Base gold anodized pre-sandblasted, and Straight Ti Bases) used as the interface between CAD/CAM-milled restorations and implant platforms.
• Premilled Blanks Pre-milled titanium and chrome cobalt blanks for dental laboratories to mill custom abutments in-house, compatible with 25+ implant systems and digital CAD/CAM workflows.
• Angulated Screw Channel Premilled Blanks Pre-milled titanium blanks with an angulated screw channel design that allows up to 25° of screw access correction from the implant axis for optimized aesthetics and function in screw-retained restorations.
• DESSLoc Attachment System Proprietary overdenture abutment system with interchangeable retention inserts (Emerald, Amber, Rose, Aqua, Ruby, Neutral) offering variable retention from 1-5 lbs and divergence tolerance up to 40°, compatible with multiple implant systems.
• Healing Abutments Healing abutments used to shape soft tissue during the implant recovery phase prior to final restoration.
• Chrome Cobalt Abutments Chrome cobalt abutments for dental restorations, offered as an alternative to titanium abutments.
• Impression Transfers Components for capturing implant positions for restorative procedures, available with both open-tray and closed-tray options.
• Scan Bodies Scan bodies used for intraoral and desktop scanning in digital restorative workflows, featuring ZrN coating to reduce glitter effects during scanning.
• Screws Final screws including DLC (diamond-like carbon)-coated screws and standard options for various implant connections, sold individually and in 10-unit packs.
• Drivers and Torque Wrenches Screwdrivers, multiunit drivers, and torque wrench adapters used to place and torque implant components during surgical and restorative procedures.
• Surgical Kits Customizable surgical instrument kits for ACTIVE HEX and CONICAL BLT implant placement protocols.
• Purgo Biologics Regenerative biologic products (bone grafts, membranes, and related regenerative solutions) distributed by DESS under an authorized reseller arrangement with Purgo Biologics.
• ErgoDenta Dental Instruments ErgoDenta-branded precision dental instruments for clinical restorative and hygiene procedures.
• ErgoLite Instruments ErgoLite line of dental instruments including curettes, scalers, burnishers, condensers, and composite instruments.
• ErgoRazor Instruments Sharp dental instruments with ErgoRazor tips providing up to 3x longer-lasting sharpness for scaling and curettage procedures.
• Analogs Lab analogs representing implant platforms for use in dental laboratory master models during restoration fabrication.
• Temporary Abutments Provisional abutments used during the temporization phase of implant treatment prior to delivery of the final restoration.
• DESS PNP Workflow A 6-step streamlined workflow that helps dental laboratories achieve FDA clearance for final medical devices manufactured from DESS pre-milled blanks or Ti-Bases.
• DSO Solutions Program Dedicated enterprise sales program with a specialized team supporting Dental Service Organizations with standardized procurement, volume pricing, and supply-chain consistency across multiple practice locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compatible with 25+ implant systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Purgo BiologicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDESS distributes Purgo Biologics regenerative products as an authorized reseller. Purgo Biologics offers high quality regenerative solutions for dental applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Neodent (Straumann Group): Straumann-owned value implant brand; the Neodent GM platform is referenced in DESS's NEO GM product line and is part of the global challenge to compatible parts makers.
• Zimmer Biomet Dental: Major dental implant OEM (incl. Encode and Internal Hex platforms on DESS's compatibility list); competes with DESS as an OEM and in prosthetic components.
• Nobel Biocare (Envista): Premium dental implant OEM with the NobelActive platform DESS's ACTIVE HEX is engineered to be compatible with; the reference point for the high end of DESS's compatibility map.
• Dentsply Sirona: Full-line dental equipment, implant, and CAD/CAM franchise (incl. DS Core / inLab / CEREC ecosystems) — competes with DESS in abutments, premilled blanks, and digital restorative workflows at much larger scale.
• Straumann Group: Global leader in premium dental implants (incl. Straumann BLT/Bone Level families that DESS explicitly benchmarks against) and a wide prosthetic / digital workflow portfolio; competes with DESS both as an OEM and indirectly in abutments.

Direct peers

• Implant Direct (Envista): Implant Direct, part of Envista, sells compatible and value-tier dental implant systems, abutments, and prosthetic components, overlapping almost one-to-one with DESS's compatible-implants + abutments + digital workflow portfolio.
• BioHorizons (Henry Schein): Implant manufacturer whose internal-hex platform is on DESS's compatibility list; overlapping abutment, screw, and surgical-kit SKUs in the value/premium segment.
• Osstem Implant: Korean dental implant manufacturer with broad multi-system abutment/screw compatible lines sold globally; competes with DESS in value-tier abutments and Ti bases.
• MIS Implants (Neodent/Straumann): Israeli value-tier implant maker (C1, V3, Seven families) whose connections DESS explicitly supports; competes head-to-head in affordable compatible abutments and premills.
• Bicon Dental Implants: Independent dental implant and abutment manufacturer serving a similar dentist/lab buyer with a focused prosthetic component catalog; comparable as a niche compatible/specialty implant component brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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