What FORESTADENT does

FORESTADENT Bernhard Förster GmbH, founded in 1907 and headquartered in Pforzheim, Germany, is a family-owned medical-device manufacturer of orthodontic products. The company designs and produces fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, including self-ligating and conventional brackets, bands and buccal tubes, archwires, the OrthoEasy skeletal anchorage system (miniscrews), the FAS Aligner System of clear aligners, FAS Kids for early-intervention patients aged 5-12, and AquaSplint CMD bite splints. Many of its bracket systems are co-developed with named orthodontists (McLaughlin-Bennett 5.0, Trevisi, FACE Evolution II, Roncone PDS), functioning as prescription-level product IP rather than generic components.

The company runs a B2B distribution model that sells directly to orthodontists worldwide through a printed catalog, online ordering portal, and field-sales force, supplemented by structured continuing-education programs (Campus365, webinars, on-site courses). It complements its own products with a "3D Printing World" ecosystem bundling UNIZ printers, Graphy resins, and SIMPLEX software with its Accuguide digital setup and STL database to support in-practice digital workflows. Operations are certified to ISO 13485:2016 and the firm is actively pursuing EU MDR compliance, formalizing regulatory standing for the European medical-device market. Logistics are handled through DHL, DPD, UPS, and DACHSER with tiered shipping pricing tied to order value.

The firm reports a headcount of 251-500 (mid-sized manufacturer), distributes to 120+ countries with over 70% of sales generated outside Germany, and remains under family ownership by the Förster family. The combination of eponymous prescription IP, German manufacturing heritage, and a digitized service stack positions the company as a mid-market European orthodontic supplier rather than a commodity hardware vendor or a digital-treatment-platform challenger.

Name

FORESTADENT

Legal name

FORESTADENT Bernhard Förster GmbH

Website

https://forestadent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

FORESTADENT (Pforzheim, Germany, founded 1907) is a family-owned medical-device manufacturer that designs orthodontic brackets, wires, clear aligners, and miniscrews, selling direct to orthodontists in 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthodontic Devices

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

Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clear Aligner Orthodontics (HLABABAD)

Keywords

• Orthodontic brackets
• Orthodontic appliances
• Clear aligner systems
• Skeletal anchorage devices
• Dental 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Pforzheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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. Orthodontic Products: FORESTADENT generates revenue through the sale of orthodontic products including brackets, archwires, buccal tubes, aligners, 3D printing materials, skeletal anchorage devices, instruments, and accessories to orthodontists and dental professionals globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FORESTADENT manufactures and sells precision orthodontic devices and digital orthodontic solutions to orthodontic professionals worldwide. Its portfolio includes self-ligating and aesthetic brackets (BioQuick, GLAM, QuicKlear), archwires, buccal tubes, skeletal anchorage systems (OrthoEasy with Accuguide), clear aligner systems (FAS and FAS Kids), and complete 3D printing workflows. The company also offers proprietary treatment prescriptions (McLaughlin Bennett 5.0, Trevisi, FACE Evolution II, Roncone PDS) co-developed with world-renowned orthodontists, supported by an FAS Portal, STL database, and Campus365 e-learning platform.

Product overview

FORESTADENT offers a comprehensive orthodontic product portfolio comprising three main categories: Classic Orthodontics (brackets, bands, buccal tubes, archwires, skeletal anchorage with OrthoEasy Pal, adhesives, expansion screws, functional appliances, thermoforming materials, pliers, and AquaSplint CMD bite splint), Digital Orthodontics (FAS Aligner System, FAS Kids aligners, 3D Printing World with UNIZ printers and Graphy resins), and Treatment Methods & Solutions (multiple prescriptions including McLaughlin Bennett 5.0, Trevisi, FACE Evolution II, Roncone PDS, lingual technique, hybrid treatment, inhouse aligner, nickel allergy solutions, and molar distalization). The company also provides digital workflow tools including Accuguide for guided miniscrew insertion, FAS Portal for aligner case management, STL database, and Campus365 e-learning platform. FORESTADENT leverages over 115 years of precision manufacturing heritage from the Black Forest region, originally applying jewelry and watch-making expertise to orthodontic devices. The products are manufactured in Pforzheim, Germany, with distribution to over 120 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAS Aligner System: Aligner treatment system with orthodontist-directed treatment planning using Arc of Closure vertical control.
• FAS Kids
• OrthoEasy
• BioQuick
• Mini Sprint
• GLAM
• QuicKlear
• AquaSplint
• Accuguide

Products and services

• Brackets Orthodontic brackets including self-ligating and conventional options in metal and aesthetic variants, available in proprietary prescriptions such as McLaughlin Bennett 5.0, Trevisi, FACE Evolution II, and Roncone PDS for use by orthodontists.
• Bands and Buccal Tubes Orthodontic molar bands and buccal tubes for archwire insertion, available in various prescriptions and pad configurations including nickel-free options for orthodontic professionals.
• Archwires, Wires and Springs Complete range of orthodontic archwires including nickel titanium, heat-activated NiTi, stainless steel, and beta-titanium wires in various sizes and profiles for different treatment phases.
• Intraoral/Extraoral Appliances Intraoral and extraoral orthodontic appliances including headgear and related components for orthodontic treatment.
• OrthoEasy Pal Skeletal Anchorage System Skeletal anchorage system with palatal miniscrews including Accuguide template-guided insertion for precise placement in molar distalization and palatal expansion procedures.
• Adhesives Orthodontic bonding adhesives for bracket and band placement during fixed-appliance treatment.
• Expansion Screws and Laboratory Materials Expansion screws (FrogII, mandibular bow-type) and laboratory supplies used by dental laboratories for orthodontic appliance fabrication.
• Class II + III Appliances Functional orthodontic appliances for Class II and Class III malocclusions, including SARA and VDP2 systems, used by orthodontists.
• Thermoforming Technique Materials Materials and equipment for thermoforming orthodontic appliances.
• Pliers, Instruments and Accessories Comprehensive range of orthodontic pliers, instruments, and accessories for clinical procedures.
• AquaSplint CMD Bite Splint CMD (craniomandibular dysfunction) bite splint for diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation of jaw disorders used by dental professionals.
• FAS Aligner System Clear aligner treatment system with orthodontist-directed treatment planning using Arc of Closure vertical control, designed to achieve excellent occlusion with fewer aligners and minimal refinements.
• FAS Kids Aligner System Clear aligner system for children aged 5-12 years designed to prevent malocclusions in primary, mixed, and early permanent dentition using 3D technology for custom-made aligners.
• 3D Printing World Complete digital workflow solution for orthodontic practices including 3D printers (UNIZ NBEE, UNIZ SLASH 2 PLUS), Graphy Tera Harz TC-85 direct-print aligner resin with shape memory, THC2 curing unit, and SIMPLEX filament printing system for producing dental models, surgical guides, and direct-print aligners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products distributed to over 120 countries worldwide with over 70% of sales generated abroad
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dr. Richard P. McLaughlin and Dr. John C. BennettcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the McLaughlin Bennett 5.0 Prescription, a comprehensive bracket prescription system including Mini Sprint II brackets and Tulip buccal tubes, based on decades of clinical research and published in their textbook 'Fundamentals of Orthodontic Treatment Mechanics'.
• Dr. Hugo TrevisicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the Trevisi Prescription bracket system and TDWire hybrid double-archwire treatment system for four-phase orthodontic treatment with low-friction sliding mechanics.
• Dr. Domingo Martín and Dr. Jorge Ayala (FACE Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the FACE Evolution II Prescription incorporating CBCT-based clinical research for optimized torque values that consider available alveolar bone for tooth movement, with the goal of periodontal health and functional occlusion.
• Dr. RonconecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the Roncone PDS (PhysioDynamicSystem) Prescription using titanium alloy wires with a three-stage treatment approach for physiological tooth movement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dentaurum: Germany-based manufacturer of orthodontic products (brackets, bands, wires, expansion screws, Class II appliances) serving orthodontists worldwide. Directly comparable to FORESTADENT as a long-established German orthodontic devices manufacturer competing in the same product categories and customer base.
• Rocky Mountain Orthodontics: US-based manufacturer of orthodontic brackets, bands, and related appliances. Directly comparable as a specialty orthodontic device manufacturer competing for the same orthodontic practice customers with comparable bracket and archwire product families.
• American Orthodontics: Privately held US manufacturer of orthodontic brackets, bands, wires, and related appliances. Directly comparable to FORESTADENT as a comparable-sized specialty orthodontic device manufacturer competing in the same bracket and fixed-appliance categories globally.
• TP Orthodontics: Specialty manufacturer of orthodontic brackets, wires, and clear aligner products (In-Ovation, Encore). Directly comparable to FORESTADENT as a privately held orthodontic devices manufacturer operating across fixed and clear-aligner product categories.
• Ormco: Manufacturer of orthodontic brackets (Damon self-ligating system), archwires, and Spark clear aligners. Directly comparable to FORESTADENT in both fixed appliances and the aligner category, with Spark being a head-to-head competitor to FORESTADENT's FAS Aligner offering.

Emerging players

• ClearCorrect (Straumann Group): Clear aligner manufacturer owned by Straumann Group, focused on the practitioner-directed clear aligner segment with growing global distribution. Comparable to FORESTADENT's FAS Aligner offering as an emerging player in the same orthodontist-channel aligner category.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and supplies major (including orthodontic products such as SureSmile aligners and GAC brackets). Broader incumbent that overlaps with FORESTADENT in orthodontic brackets and aligners but competes primarily across the full dental industry rather than ortho-specialization.
• Align Technology: Category-defining clear aligner manufacturer (Invisalign) and iTero intraoral scanner leader. Overlaps with FORESTADENT in the clear aligner segment as a dominant incumbent with vastly greater scale, marketing reach, and consumer brand awareness than FAS Aligner.
• 3M Oral Care (Solventum): Spun off from 3M, Solventum includes the former 3M Oral Care orthodontic bracket and aligner business (Clarity, Incognito). Broad incumbent that overlaps with FORESTADENT's bracket and aligner lines as part of a much larger diversified medical/dental portfolio.

Others

• Henry Schein Orthodontics: Distributor and value-added supplier of orthodontic products (including its own Ortho Technology brand) serving dental and orthodontic practices. Comparable to FORESTADENT's orthodontic customer channel as a distribution and supply partner that competes indirectly through OEM/private-label orthodontic products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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