The Ratava

What The Ratava does

The Ratava Group, LLC is a privately held dental products distributor founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company sources premium dental CAD/CAM materials directly from European manufacturers and resells them to dental laboratories, milling centers, and dentists throughout the Americas from its US warehouse. It holds exclusive Americas distribution rights for Wohlwend and offers the artegral Life denture teeth brand, which carries proprietary Organic Modified Polymer-Network (OMP-N) chemistry and the patented Preventative Shift Groove (PSG) technology.

Its product portfolio spans 14+ categories covering the full dental prosthetic manufacturing workflow, including Zirconia (HT 95, UHT 98, 3D ML 95/98), PMMA blocks and discs in multiple grades, AMBARINO Hybrid Glass Ceramic, medical-grade PEEK BioSolution, Non-Precious Metals (Chrome Cobalt Type 4, Titanium 6AI 4V), Prosthetics & Acrylics (Weropress, Promolux), Stain/Glaze systems (Vision 3D Artistic, Vision Universal, Vision Zirkon), 3D Printing materials (Saremaco CROWNTEC resin), CAD/CAM Wax Discs, and milling tooling for Roland and Zirkon Zahn machines. Premium specifications such as 1,350 MPa flexural strength zirconia backed by a 100-year warranty and biocompatible medical-grade materials target professional dental laboratory use cases.

The company operates a product-led, e-commerce-first go-to-market model through a Shopify storefront with direct phone and text-based sales support, supplemented by Facebook and Instagram presence and a Subscribe & Save email program. Revenue is generated through one-time unit purchases priced between approximately $9 and $695 per item, with quote-based pricing available for custom configurations such as the artegral Life 800+ shade and form combinations. The firm employs 1–10 people, has no disclosed external funding, and operates without disclosed subsidiaries, certifications, or management team information.

Name

The Ratava

Legal name

The Ratava Group, LLC

Website

https://ratavagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ratava Group is a Tampa, Florida-based exclusive Americas distributor of premium European dental CAD/CAM materials, serving dental laboratories, milling centers, and dentists with 14+ product categories including zirconia, PMMA, PEEK, and hybrid glass ceramic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic & Zirconia Esthetics (Veneers/Inlays/Onlays) Fabrication (HLABAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

Keywords

• Dental CAD/CAM supplies
• Dental laboratory products
• Dental prosthetics distribution
• Zirconia and PMMA materials
• Dental milling consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Product Distribution: The Ratava Group generates revenue through direct e-commerce sales of dental CAD/CAM materials and prosthetics. Products are sold as one-time purchases with prices ranging from approximately $9 to $695 per item. The company stocks and ships products from their Tampa, Florida warehouse to dental laboratories, milling centers, and dentists throughout the Americas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ratava Group distributes high-quality dental CAD/CAM materials and prosthetics sourced from European manufacturers to dental laboratories, milling centers, and dentists throughout the Americas. The product portfolio spans zirconia, PMMA, hybrid glass ceramic, PEEK polymers, artificial denture teeth, non-precious metals, stains and glazes, 3D printing resins, milling wax, and accessories, all stocked and shipped from a Tampa, Florida warehouse. As the exclusive Americas distributor for Wohlwend, the company emphasizes curated product selection, personable customer service, and fast US-based fulfillment.

Product overview

The Ratava Group is a dental CAD/CAM product distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental laboratory supplies. The portfolio centers on ceramic and prosthetic materials including Zirconia products (HT 95, UHT 98, 3D ML 95, 3D ML 98), Hybrid Glass Ceramic (AMBARINO), PMMA materials (Multi-Layer 95/98, Medical-Grade Clear, Gingival-Shaded, Radio Opaque), and Artificial Denture Teeth (artegral Life Anterior 5-layer and Posterior 4-layer). Supporting materials include Non-Precious Metals (Chrome Cobalt Type 4, Titanium 6AI 4V), Prosthetics & Acrylics (PCS Color System, Weropress Cold Curing, Promolux Heat Curing), Stain/Glaze products (Vision 3D Artistic, Vision Universal, Vision Zirkon), and Zirconia Stains (UHT, Effects, Markers). 3D Printing products include Saremaco CROWNTEC Resin and 3D Model Separator. Accessories include Diamond Polishing Paste, Sintering Beads, Sintering Trays, and DentMill Adapter Rings. CAD/CAM Wax Discs (Beige, Brown, Diagnostic White) and Milling Tools (Roland, Zirkon Zahn 6mm Shank) round out the offering. The company operates as an official distributor for Wohlwend and stocks/ships all products from Tampa, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Resin (Saremaco CROWNTEC)
• Anterior 5 Layer Denture Teeth (artegral Life)
• Posterior 4 Layer Denture Teeth (artegral Life)
• AMBARINO Hybrid Glass Ceramic
• Chrome Cobalt Type 4
• Titanium 6AI 4V Grade V
• PEEK BioSolution
• Multi-Layer 98 PMMA
• Multi-Layer 95 PMMA
• Medical-Grade Clear PMMA
• HT 95 Zirconia
• UHT 98 Zirconia
• Vision Universal Stains
• Beige Milling Wax
• Diamond Polishing Paste
• Heat Curing Acrylic (Promolux High Impact)

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ years serving dental CAD/CAM market
• +3 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WohlwendcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Ratava Group is the official and exclusive distributor for Wohlwend products in their territory, offering direct access to their full product line. This exclusive distribution arrangement is a core component of RG's product offering, providing access to premium European dental manufacturing products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Companies: Major US dental and animal health distributor serving dental practices and labs with equipment, supplies, and consumables. Comparable as a competing dental distributor with strong relationships with dental laboratories, though much larger and broader than The Ratava Group.
• GC America: US subsidiary of GC Corporation, manufacturing and distributing dental restoratives, prosthetics, and laboratory materials. Comparable as a dental materials manufacturer serving many of the same dental lab customers.
• Dentsply Sirona: Largest global manufacturer of dental equipment, consumables, and CAD/CAM solutions. Comparable as a major incumbent offering dental laboratory supplies, though its primary focus is equipment and broader consumables.
• VITA Zahnfabrik: German dental materials manufacturer of zirconia, shade systems, and CAD/CAM materials. Highly comparable as a European-based premium dental materials manufacturer whose products directly overlap with The Ratava Group's catalog.
• Benco Dental: Largest privately held dental distributor in the US, offering supplies, equipment, and technology to dental practices and labs. Comparable as a competing specialty dental distributor with similar customer base of dental labs and dentists.
• Ivoclar: Global dental materials manufacturer offering zirconia, lithium disilicate, PMMA, and a full line of prosthetics materials. Comparable as a premium European dental materials brand whose products compete with Ratava's portfolio.
• Henry Schein: Largest North American dental and medical distributor offering a full-line catalog of dental supplies, equipment, and CAD/CAM consumables. Highly comparable as a competing dental products distributor, though vastly larger and broader in scope than The Ratava Group.

Direct peers

• Whip Mix: US-based dental laboratory products manufacturer and distributor specializing in casting, gypsum, and CAD/CAM consumables. Comparable as a competing dental lab supply specialist with overlapping customer base and product categories.
• Zirkonzahn: Italian/South Tyrolean manufacturer of zirconia, milling machines, and CAD/CAM dental laboratory equipment. Directly comparable as a manufacturer whose products The Ratava Group distributes and competes with as a premium European dental materials brand.

Emerging players

• Roland DGA: Manufacturer of dental milling machines whose products are serviced by The Ratava Group (Roland milling tools sold). Comparable as a partial overlap in the dental CAD/CAM milling ecosystem, though Roland focuses on equipment rather than consumables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ratavagroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/ratavadental
• Xx.com/RatavaGroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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