DHB Oral Healthcare

What DHB Oral Healthcare does

DHB Oral Healthcare Ltd is a UK private limited company (company number 02366348) founded in 1978, operating as a wholesale distributor of oral hygiene and dental practice supplies from Edenbridge, Kent. The company serves dental practices across the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering a catalog that spans 15+ categories including oral hygiene products, dental disposables, endodontics, filling materials, infection control, impression materials, anaesthetics, pharmaceuticals, orthodontic supplies, whitening products, and denture care. The range includes both branded third-party products from manufacturers such as Oral-B, Colgate, TePe, 3M (Filtek), GSK (Poligrip), P&G (Fixodent), Bossklein, Curaprox, Oralieve, Clinell, Coltene, and Boutique Whitening, plus DHB's own private-label and sub-brand offerings (Oralieve dry mouth range, Oclean smart toothbrushes).

The business operates a B2B e-commerce platform at dhb.co.uk, supported by dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, downloadable brochures, and a Trustpilot review presence. Customers access trade account pricing under a pay-as-you-go billing model, with free delivery offered on orders above £200 + VAT. A direct sales motion supplements the digital channels via dedicated account managers targeting enterprise dental practice customers. The company maintains a single warehouse and distribution facility in Kent as its primary inventory and fulfillment hub, with the ability to source additional products on request.

DHB is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, parent company, subsidiaries, or leadership team information in the available data. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, regulatory actions, mergers and acquisitions, or restructuring events are documented. The company's competitive positioning rests on its multi-decade brand recognition in the UK and Ireland dental supply market, its single-warehouse fulfillment reliability, and its catalog breadth enabling one-stop procurement for independent dental practices.

Name

DHB Oral Healthcare

Legal name

DHB Oral Healthcare Ltd

Website

https://dhb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DHB Oral Healthcare is a UK-based wholesale distributor of dental and oral hygiene supplies, founded in 1978, serving dental practices across the United Kingdom and Ireland from its Kent warehouse via trade accounts, e-commerce, and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Dental Supplies

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Medical, Dental & Lab Supply Marketplaces (CRAFAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oral Care Distribution (CRAOAEAJ)

Keywords

• Wholesale dental supplies
• Oral hygiene products
• Dental practice supplies
• Infection control products
• Dental consumables distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Edenbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Dental Product Sales: DHB generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of oral healthcare and dental supplies to dental practices. The company sells a comprehensive range of products across multiple categories including anaesthetics, disposables, filling materials, infection control, oral hygiene, and equipment. Products are sold at trade prices with free delivery for orders over £200 + VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DHB is a wholesale distributor of oral healthcare and dental supplies to dental practices across the UK and Ireland. Operating from a Kent-based warehouse since 1978, the company stocks and sells a comprehensive range of products across categories including anaesthetics, disposables, filling materials, infection control, endodontics, impression materials, oral hygiene, orthodontic supplies, whitening products, and small equipment from leading third-party brands such as Oral-B, Colgate, TePe, 3M, Bossklein, Curaprox, Oralieve, Poligrip, Fixodent, Coltene, and Boutique Whitening.

Product overview

DHB Oral Healthcare is a wholesale dental supplier operating since 1978, offering a comprehensive B2B e-commerce platform for dental practices across the UK and Ireland. The company distributes an extensive portfolio of dental supplies organized into major categories including oral hygiene products, dental disposables, endodontics, filling materials, infection control, impression materials, anaesthetics, and orthodontic supplies. The product range includes both DHB-branded offerings and established third-party brands such as Oralieve (dry mouth solutions), Oclean (electric toothbrushes and water flossers), 3M Filtek (dental composites), Bossklein (infection control), TePe (oral hygiene), Poligrip/Fixodent (denture care), and Boutique Whitening. The platform enables dental professionals to browse, order, and manage accounts through a web-based ordering system with dedicated account management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oral Hygiene Products Comprehensive range of oral hygiene products including toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, and specialized products for dry mouth and denture care, distributed at trade prices to dental practices.
• Dental Disposables Single-use dental supplies including gloves, masks, syringes, cotton products, paper products, sterilization pouches, bibs, aspirator tips, and barrier protection for dental practices.
• Endodontics Products Endodontic instruments, materials, gutta percha points, paper points, rotary and reciprocating files, and rubber dams for root canal treatments.
• Filling Materials Dental filling and restorative materials including composites, amalgam, glass ionomers, flowable composites, silver glass ionomers, and temporary filling materials.
• Infection Control Products Cross-infection and infection control supplies including surface disinfectants, instrument disinfectants, barrier protection, aspirator cleaners, waterline treatment, and ultrasonic bath disinfection products.
• Impression Materials Dental impression materials including addition silicone, alginate, condensation silicone, polyether, bite registration, and impression trays.
• Anaesthetics & Pharmaceuticals Dental anaesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, emergency drugs, medicaments, needles, and syringes for clinical dental procedures.
• Oralieve Dry Mouth Range Specialized oral care range formulated with bioactive ingredients and enzymes for individuals with dry, sore, or sensitive mouths, including toothpaste, mouth gel, and mouth spray.
• Oclean Electric Toothbrushes & Water Flossers Smart electric toothbrushes and air pump dental water flossers including X Ultra, X Pro, X Lite, X Kids, and Ease models for dental practice resale or patient recommendation.
• 3M Filtek Dental Composites Professional dental composite materials including Filtek Universal Restorative, Filtek Supreme XTE, Filtek Bulk Fill, and Filtek Z500 for dental restorations.
• Bossklein Infection Control Infection control products including ultrasonic cleaners, surface disinfectants, instrument disinfectants, and handpiece oils for dental practice hygiene.
• TePe Oral Hygiene Swedish oral hygiene products including toothbrushes, interdental brushes, disclosing tablets, and plaque identification solutions.
• Whitening Products Teeth whitening solutions including in-office treatments, take-home kits, and whitening gels from brands like Boutique Whitening and BlancOne.
• Orthodontic Supplies Orthodontic products including aligners, cleaning tablets, mouthguards, retainers, and wax for orthodontic patient care.
• Denture Care Products Denture care supplies including denture creams, cleansers, and fixatives from brands like Poligrip and Fixodent.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oral-BcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Oral-B oral hygiene products including toothbrushes, interdental brushes, and dental care accessories. Oral-B is one of the leading oral care brands globally.
• ColgatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Colgate oral hygiene products including toothpastes, mouthwashes, and dental care items. Colgate-Palmolive is a major consumer goods company.
• TePecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes TePe oral hygiene products including specialized toothbrushes, interdental products, and disclosing tablets. TePe is a Swedish oral hygiene company.
• GlaxoSmithKline (Poligrip)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Poligrip denture fixative products produced by GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK), a research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company.
• Procter & Gamble (Fixodent)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Fixodent denture adhesive products backed by Procter & Gamble, a multinational consumer goods corporation and worldwide leader in denture adhesive research.
• BosskleinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Bossklein infection control products including disinfectants, ultrasonic cleaners, and aspirator cleaners for dental practices.
• CuraproxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Curaprox oral hygiene products including disclosing liquids, tablets, and specialized toothbrushes. Curaprox is a Swiss oral care brand.
• OralieveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes the full Oralieve range of products for dry mouth relief, including moisturising gels, mouth sprays, and gentle toothpastes formulated with bioactive ingredients and enzymes.
• ClinellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Clinell infection control products including universal wipes for surface disinfection in dental practices.
• ColteneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Coltene dental products including impression materials, mixing tips, posts, and accessories for dental procedures.
• Boutique WhiteningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHB distributes Boutique Whitening products including carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide whitening gels for professional dental teeth whitening treatments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl Healthcare: Bunzl is a large UK and global distribution group with healthcare and hygiene product lines reaching dental and clinical customers. Comparable to DHB as a much larger-scale distribution business with overlapping product categories (disposables, hygiene, infection control).
• Henry Schein UK: Henry Schein is the world's largest dental distributor with a substantial UK presence, offering dental supplies, equipment, and practice solutions. Comparable to DHB as a dental supply competitor with much broader scale, broader product portfolio, and global resources.

Direct peers

• Dene Healthcare: Dene Healthcare is a UK dental and medical supply distributor providing infection control, dental consumables, and practice supplies. Comparable to DHB in targeting UK dental practices with a curated catalogue of consumables and practice essentials.
• Dental Sky: Dental Sky is a UK online dental supplier offering an extensive catalogue of dental materials, instruments, and consumables direct to practices. Comparable to DHB through its e-commerce-led dental supply model targeting the same UK dental practice customer base.
• Swallow Dental Supplies: Swallow Dental is a UK dental wholesaler distributing a wide range of dental consumables, materials, and equipment to practices. Directly comparable to DHB as a UK-focused dental supply distributor with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Wright Cottrell: Wright Cottrell is a UK dental equipment and supply distributor serving dental practices and laboratories. Comparable to DHB as a UK-focused dental wholesaler with overlapping customer base and complementary equipment/supply offerings.
• Trycare: Trycare is a UK-based dental supplier providing a broad range of dental products, consumables, and equipment to dental practices. Highly comparable to DHB as a focused UK dental wholesaler serving similar customers with overlapping product categories.
• Kent Express Dental Supplies: Kent Express is one of the largest UK dental wholesalers, offering a comprehensive catalogue of dental consumables, equipment, and sundries to dental practices. Directly comparable to DHB in customer base, product breadth, and B2B distribution model across the UK dental market.

Regional players

• Ivoclar (UK distribution): Ivoclar is a global dental manufacturer with UK distribution of restorative materials, equipment, and digital dentistry solutions. Relevant as a manufacturer whose direct-to-practice sales channels compete with DHB's intermediary role in dental consumables.

Others

• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is a B2B e-commerce marketplace selling a growing range of dental and medical supplies, including many of the same SKUs DHB distributes. Relevant as a competitive distribution channel that could erode DHB's e-commerce value proposition for non-specialist items.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dhboralhealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/dentalsuppliesuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dhb

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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