What Modern Dental Pacific does

Modern Dental Pacific (legal entity: Pavona Pty Limited) is the Australasian operating subsidiary of Modern Dental Group, operating the largest and most comprehensive dental laboratory network in Australia and New Zealand. The company serves 5,000+ dental practices through seven sub-brands — Andent, Southern Cross Dental, TrioClear, Proform, Dentmill, Precision Dental Laboratory, and 3D Sleep — offering crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, mouthguards, clear aligners, occlusal splints, and sleep dentistry devices. Its heritage traces to Southern Cross Dental (founded 1983) with the current group structure formed through the 2015 integration with Modern Dental Group.

The company's underlying technology is a digital dental workflow incorporating intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, 3D printing, milling, sintering, and pressure lamination. Andent accepts digital impressions from all major intraoral scanners (3Shape TRIOS, iTero, Sirona CEREC, Carestream, Planmeca, 3M True Definition, Medit i500) and processes scans within minutes of receipt, with digital records reducing remake rates from approximately 4% to under 1%. SCD Digital Dentures achieves a 72-hour turnaround for digital denture manufacturing, while TrioClear offers a progressive three-step clear aligner system using clinical simulation software for tooth movement prediction. Swift Dental Laboratory was acquired in July 2023 to bring Quest denture manufacturing in-house.

The business model is transaction-based: revenue is generated per dental laboratory case submitted by practices, with dentists choosing a brand, opening a group account, completing a labsheet, and submitting cases digitally. Pricing is largely quote-based and not publicly disclosed; Andent offers digital rebates of up to $1,000/month for practices submitting 5+ digital cases monthly. Ancillary revenue includes paid CPD education (webinars, workshops, Think Digital Symposium at $5,000 AUD per delegate), trade show presence, and the TrioClear clear aligner distribution via the Dentist's Gateway portal. Headcount sits at 101-250 employees across Australian offices in Rosebery (Sydney) and Abbotsford (Melbourne), New Zealand offices in Auckland and Wellington, and broader Asia-Pacific presence via the parent group's Hong Kong and Dongguan facilities.

Name

Modern Dental Pacific

Legal name

Pavona Pty Limited

Website

https://moderndentalpacific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory services
• Dental prosthetics manufacturing
• Clear aligner systems
• Digital dental workflows
• Crown and bridge fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 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 laboratory prosthetics and restorations: MDP Group operates the largest dental laboratory network in Australasia, producing crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, mouthguards, and other dental prosthetics for dentist practices. Revenue is generated through case-based billing per lab order submitted by dental practices.
2. Clear aligner products (TrioClear): TrioClear clear aligner systems are distributed to dentists and orthodontists. Dentists submit cases through the Dentist's Gateway portal and receive aligner sets. Revenue generated through product sales per case.
3. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) education: MDP offers paid and complimentary education sessions, webinars, workshops, and conferences for dental professionals. Some events are free (complimentary) while others carry CPD point value. Revenue is indirect, driving lab service adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Modern Dental Pacific (MDP) operates the largest dental laboratory network in Australasia, manufacturing and supplying dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures (including digital dentures), implants, mouthguards, clear aligners, sleep appliances, and removable partial dentures to dental practices across Australia and New Zealand. The group runs multiple specialised sub-brands (Andent, Southern Cross Dental, TrioClear, Proform, Dentmill, Precision Dental Laboratory, 3D Sleep) and complements its manufacturing services with a digital impression-to-CAD/CAM production workflow and a CPD-accredited continuing education program for dental professionals.

Product overview

Modern Dental Pacific is Australasia's largest dental laboratory network, operating as a platform of specialized sub-brands offering comprehensive dental laboratory and digital workflow solutions. The portfolio includes Andent (digital-ready lab with CAD/CAM capabilities), Southern Cross Dental (crowns, bridges, dentures including SCD Digital Dentures and Quest range), TrioClear (progressive clear aligner system), Proform (professional mouthguards and oral appliances), Dentmill, Precision Dental Laboratory, and 3D Sleep. The network serves over 5,000 dentists across Australia and New Zealand, providing choice between local labs and full-service capabilities while maintaining shared quality standards and digital workflow integration. Services span prosthodontics, orthodontics, implantology, sleep dentistry, and restorative solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andent: Melbourne-based dental laboratory offering digital dentistry solutions, CAD/CAM restorations, crowns, bridges, and implant components
• Dentmill
• Precision Dental Laboratory
• Proform
• Southern Cross Dental
• TrioClear
• 3D Sleep

Products and services

• Andent Dental Laboratory Services Melbourne-based digital-ready dental laboratory offering crowns, bridges, full dentures, and implant components manufactured through CAD/CAM and open-architecture digital workflows that accept scans from all major intraoral scanners.
• Southern Cross Dental Laboratory Services Leading Australian dental laboratory offering crowns, bridges, dentures, implant prosthetics, and digital dentistry solutions including SCD Digital Dentures with turnaround times as fast as 72 hours.
• TrioClear Clear Aligner System Progressive three-step clear aligner system for treating mild to moderate malocclusion, featuring clinical simulation software to predict tooth alignment and movement in advance and ordered per case through the dedicated Dentist Gateway portal.
• Proform Mouthguards and Oral Appliances Professional-grade pressure laminated custom-fitted mouthguards, night guards, and snore appliances, manufactured using controlled temperature and pressure processes and offered in triple-layer professional, double-laminate, and single-laminate options.
• 3D Sleep Dental Sleep Devices Dental sleep solutions brand offering anti-snoring devices and oral appliances for sleep apnea and related dental sleep conditions.
• Precision Dental Laboratory Services Dental laboratory brand within the MDP network providing prosthetics, restorations, and digital dental solutions to dental practitioners across Australia and New Zealand.
• Dentmill Dental Laboratory Services Dental laboratory brand within the MDP network offering digital dental solutions and manufacturing services to dental practitioners.
• SCD Digital Dentures Digital denture manufacturing service using intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM technologies that delivers accurate, durable, and natural-looking dentures within 72 hours, with full fitting achievable in as little as one week.
• Quest Denture Range Australian-made acrylic denture range by Southern Cross Dental including full acrylic dentures, immediate dentures, partial dentures, and overdentures.
• Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs) Removable partial dentures manufactured with meticulous planning, strong framework design, and materials including acrylic resin, flexible resin, and cobalt chromium alloys.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital denture turnaround time reduced to 72 hours; full dentures fitted in as little as one week (vs weeks with traditional process)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Straumann GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2023Andent and Straumann Group co-host a Digital Dentistry Workflow Workshop featuring live demonstrations of TRIOS and Virtuo Vivo intraoral scanners. The partnership combines Andent's laboratory capabilities with Straumann's digital solutions to help dentists maximise digital workflow adoption and improve practice-lab collaboration.
• 3Shape (TRIOS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAndent's digital workflow supports 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanners. The Melbourne-based lab integrates TRIOS scan data into its CAD/CAM workflow, enabling dentists to submit digital cases. 3Shape Account Manager Naomi Stojoski co-presents digital workflow workshops with Andent.
• Align Technology (iTero)coreTechnology or IntegrationAndent accepts digital impressions from iTero scanners, enabling Align Technology dentist users to send cases directly to Andent's Melbourne laboratory for processing.
• Dentsply Sirona (CEREC)coreTechnology or IntegrationAndent supports digital workflow with Dentsply Sirona CEREC scanner data, accepting scans to process crowns, bridges, and other prosthetics.
• Planmeca (E4D)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAndent accepts digital impressions from Planmeca E4D/Planscan systems producing STL files, broadening scanner interoperability.
• Medit (i500)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAndent accepts digital scans from Medit i500 scanners, complementing its multi-scanner open-architecture approach.
• 3M (True Definition)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAndent supports 3M True Definition Scanner digital impressions for case submission, adding to its open scanner compatibility.
• Carestream DentalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAndent supports Carestream intraoral scanners as part of its open digital workflow accepting multiple scanner brands.
• Swift Dental LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Cross Dental (part of MDP Group) acquired Swift Dental Laboratory in July, bringing onshore denture manufacturing capability to Sydney. Swift had been SCD's outsource partner for 5 years producing the Quest denture range. The 9-technician team, including lab manager William Perez, joined SCD to accelerate digital denture technology adoption in Australia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Align Technology: Manufacturer of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero intraoral scanners; iTero is integrated into Andent's digital workflow. Comparable as the dominant global clear aligner competitor to TrioClear and as a scanner OEM that MDP depends on for digital case submissions.
• Straumann Group: Global leader in dental implants, prosthetics, and digital workflows, with whom Andent/MDP has a strategic workshop partnership. Comparable as a broad incumbent spanning implants, CAD/CAM, and clear aligners (ClearCorrect) — overlapping in lab-facing workflows and increasingly competing for chairside digital solutions.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and technology company with the CEREC chairside CAD/CAM system that competes with outsourced lab services. Comparable because MDP integrates with CEREC scanners, and Dentsply Sirona represents the in-office milling alternative to MDP's outsourced lab model.
• Aspen Dental / Aspen Group: Large US-based Dental Service Organization (DSO) with in-house lab capabilities and hundreds of practice locations. Comparable because it represents the vertically integrated DSO-plus-lab model that competes for dental lab volume and could expand into Australasia over time.
• Modern Dental Group: Hong Kong-listed parent company of Modern Dental Pacific and the world's largest dental prosthetic manufacturer. Comparable because it operates the same dental laboratory business model at global scale and shares technology, IP, and manufacturing infrastructure with MDP's Australasian operations.
• Ivoclar Group: Global dental materials and equipment manufacturer producing ceramics, alloys, CAD/CAM materials, and prosthodontic workflow solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying the materials and equipment that MDP's labs depend on, and increasingly competing in chairside digital workflows.

Direct peers

• National Dentex Corporation: One of the largest networks of dental laboratories in North America, providing crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants to dentists. Directly comparable to MDP as a multi-brand dental lab roll-up serving thousands of dentist accounts, demonstrating the consolidation playbook MDP is executing in Australasia.
• Aurum Ceramic / Aurum Group: Canadian-based dental laboratory network offering crowns, bridges, implants, and digital workflows across multiple brands. Directly comparable to MDP as a multi-brand dental lab platform with CAD/CAM capabilities serving North American dentists.
• Glidewell Laboratories: Largest privately-owned dental laboratory in the United States, producing crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and clear aligners (Glidewell.io). Directly comparable to MDP as a vertically integrated, multi-brand dental lab network with in-house CAD/CAM manufacturing and direct-to-dentist distribution.

Regional players

• Henry Schein, Inc. World's largest distributor of dental supplies and equipment to dental practices, with significant Australasian operations. Comparable as the dominant distribution channel through which dentists procure lab supplies, scanners, and consumables — overlapping with MDP's go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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