DentaGest

What DentaGest does

DentaGest SA is a privately held Swiss software company founded in 1990 that develops and sells dental practice management ERP software for dental cabinets and clinics across Switzerland. The company serves over 600 dental practices and 3,000+ individual users (practitioners, assistants, administrators), positioning itself as a market leader based on 35+ years of continuous operation in the Swiss dental vertical. Its product portfolio centers on a 64-bit architecture platform deployable on-premise (single or multi-station) or via Swiss-hosted cloud, available in French, German, and Italian.

The core DentaGest platform manages the full dental practice workflow: administrative patient management, electronic agenda, medical records, document handling, digital radiology integration (with 3Shape and iTero intra-oral scanners), treatment planning, accounting, and factoring integrations with Swiss dental payment organizations (CMD, CM, Medidata, SDJ). Complementary modules include an online appointment booking system (RWD), a tiered SMS reminder service, DentaGest Cloud hosting (via Infomaniak), data backup services, and the Demeter electronic billing gateway. In June 2026, DentaGest launched DentaGest 2.0 featuring an AI-powered Virtual Secretary that autonomously handles patient calls and appointment management in French and German 24/7, plus Treibauf PepperQuick card payment integration. Technical infrastructure combines local reliability with hosted service resilience, supported by a proprietary automatic update agent.

The business model is primarily subscription-based recurring revenue (software rental, annual maintenance and support contracts, cloud hosting, backup services) supplemented by usage-based revenue (SMS at 0.17–0.30 CHF per message, AI Virtual Secretary at 0.89 CHF per call) and professional services (training at 120 CHF/hour beyond complimentary hours). Pricing is custom-quoted per practice based on modules, workstations, and specialties, with both purchase and rental options. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, leveraging DentalBern trade shows, regional seminars across Martigny, Geneva, and Granges-Paccots, direct website quote requests with 48-hour response, and a free 3-month trial. The company operates exclusively in Switzerland with 16 employees at its Renens headquarters and maintains a 100% privately held ownership structure with no external investors.

Name

DentaGest

Legal name

DentaGest SA

Website

https://dentagest.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DentaGest SA is a privately held Swiss software company, founded in 1990, that develops and sells dental practice management ERP software and related IT infrastructure services to over 600 dental practices and 3,000+ users across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Renens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software License (Purchase/Rental): DentaGest offers dental practices the flexibility to purchase or rent their practice management software. Both options provide full functionality including all modules for patient management, appointments, billing, and clinical documentation. Pricing is customized based on practice size, number of users, and selected modules.
2. SMS Services: SMS appointment reminder service with volume-based tiered pricing ranging from 0.17 CHF per SMS (for 1000+ SMS/month) up to 0.30 CHF per SMS (under 100 SMS/month). Revenue is usage-based and scales with practice size and patient communication needs.
3. Annual Support and Update Contracts: Annual maintenance contracts covering software updates, feature improvements, bi-annual data audits, and telephone/tele-intervention support. Two contract versions available: Updates and Support, or Updates only. Additional services like hardware support are billed separately.
4. DentaGest Cloud Hosting: Cloud infrastructure services hosted in Switzerland via Infomaniak, including VPN networking, office tools, scanner/printing integration, and secured encrypted connections. Monthly subscription model with personalized configuration.
5. Data Backup Services: Secure backup solutions for servers, workstations, and laptops including both on-site and off-site (cloud) options with daily verification and encrypted processes. Covers medical data protection with universal restoration capability.
6. Professional Training Services: Training services including basic training, advanced modules, and customized on-demand sessions. Conducted at company offices or on-site at dental practices. Additional hourly fees apply beyond complimentary training hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DentaGest SA develops and sells a comprehensive dental practice management ERP software covering patient records, appointment scheduling, electronic billing, radiology integration, clinical documentation, and accounting. The software is offered in French, German, and Italian, deployable on-premise, single-station, or via DentaGest Cloud, and is complemented by add-on modules (online booking, SMS reminders, Demeter billing, AI Virtual Secretary) and IT infrastructure services including backup, security, and remote support.

Product overview

DentaGest SA offers a unified dental practice management platform (DentaGest) as its core product, supplemented by a portfolio of integrated modules and services targeting dental practices and clinics in Switzerland. The core DentaGest software is an ERP system managing patient records, appointments, billing, accounting, radiology, and clinical documentation — available in French, German, and Italian, deployable on-premises, single-station, or via DentaGest Cloud. Key add-on modules include: the Online Appointment Booking (RWD) module with bundled SMS reminders, the standalone SMS Module with volume-based pricing, DentaGest Cloud for hosted infrastructure via Infomaniak, the Demeter electronic billing gateway, and the AI-powered Virtual Secretary (launched June 2026). Specialized integrations cover intra-oral scanners (3Shape, iTero), factoring/debtor management (CMD, CM, Medidata, SDJ), and card payments (Treibauf PepperQuick). Support services include remote support via TeamViewer, cloud backup with universal restore, and structured training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Demeter: Electronic billing platform for secure and instant invoice delivery to patients, offering up to 85% savings on billing costs.
• DentaGest 2.0
• DentaGest Next

Products and services

• DentaGest Core Practice Management Software A comprehensive ERP software for dental practices and clinics covering administrative management, electronic agenda, medical records, document handling, digital radiology, and patient communication. Available in French, German, and Italian and deployable on-premise (single-station or multi-station) or via DentaGest Cloud. Targets Swiss dental practices and clinics.
• DentaGest Online Appointment Booking (RWD)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% cost savings on billing through electronic invoice delivery via Demeter platform compared to traditional postal methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InfomaniakcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Cloud infrastructure hosting partner for DentaGest's cloud services. Infomaniak hosts all DentaGest cloud backups and infrastructure in Switzerland, meeting the high requirements for data privacy, stability, and security expected by healthcare professionals. This partnership ensures Swiss data residency compliance and reliable service delivery.
• 3ShapecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for intra-oral radiology imaging within the DentaGest patient record system. Enables direct link between patient files and 3Shape imaging devices for seamless clinical workflow.
• iTerocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for intra-oral scanner and imaging within DentaGest patient management. Allows practitioners to access iTero scan data directly within patient records.
• CMD (Caisse des Médecins-Dentistes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss dental payment and factoring organization providing debtor management services integrated into DentaGest. Handles insurance claims processing and patient payment management for dental practices.
• MedidatacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntegration with Medidata Box for tracking treatment coverage and estimates with insurance providers (AI, Accident) through secure medical intranet transfer. Enables streamlined insurance claim management.
• SDJcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for SDJ billing compatibility specifically for Valais canton dental practices. Supports SDJ invoicing standards for dental services in the region.
• Treibauf PepperQuickcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership announced for 2026 launch of integrated card payment solution. PepperQuick payment by Treibauf will be directly integrated into DentaGest for seamless payment processing without double data entry. One gesture, one transaction, no manual reconciliation.
• DemetercoreTechnology or IntegrationInternal platform developed by DentaGest for electronic billing gateway enabling secure, instant invoice delivery to patients. Provides up to 85% cost savings on billing expenses compared to traditional postal methods.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• tab32: Cloud-native dental practice management with integrated EHR, imaging, and analytics. Overlaps with DentaGest on practice management and radiology workflow but emphasizes modern cloud and AI features targeting SMBs.
• Adit: Cloud dental practice management platform combining PMS, patient communication, telehealth, and payments. Comparable to DentaGest in targeting SMB dental practices but differentiates as an all-in-one cloud suite versus DentaGest's modular architecture.

Direct peers

• Open Dental: Open-source dental practice management software offering patient management, charting, billing, and imaging modules. Competes on customization and total cost of ownership for SMB dental practices similar to DentaGest's target segment.
• Dentally: Cloud-based dental practice management software with strong UK/Nordic footprint, offering patient records, appointments, billing, and online booking. Comparable feature set to DentaGest including integrated online booking and SMS reminders.
• Planet DDS (Denticon): Cloud-based dental practice management platform (Denticon) with strong DSO and multi-location group practice positioning. Closely aligned with DentaGest's group-practice and chain-management features.
• Curve Dental: Cloud-native dental practice management software targeting single and multi-location practices. Comparable to DentaGest in core patient/billing/clinical functionality but differentiates on pure-cloud architecture versus DentaGest's hybrid on-premise model.

Broad incumbents

• Carestream Dental: Broad dental technology vendor offering practice management (CS PracticeWorks, SoftDent), imaging, and CAD/CAM. Comparable to DentaGest on practice management and digital radiology, but part of a wider portfolio spanning imaging hardware.
• CompuGroup Medical (CGM): European healthcare IT incumbent with a dental software line (CGM Dentist) active across multiple European markets. Direct competitor for DentaGest in continental Europe and a credible entrant if DentaGest ever expands cross-border.
• Patterson Companies (Eaglesoft): Major North American dental distributor whose Eaglesoft practice management software competes in the same category as DentaGest, often bundled with Patterson's equipment and supply distribution.
• Henry Schein One (Dentrix): Large global dental software portfolio (Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Dentally) serving general and specialty practices. Directly comparable to DentaGest in practice management functionality but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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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