Kaladent

What Kaladent does

KALADENT AG is a privately held Swiss dental supplies distributor headquartered in Urdorf (Zürich), operating under CEO Hans-Peter Rissi. The company sells more than 60,000 consumable articles and small devices directly from stock, with next-day delivery for orders placed by 7 PM and free shipping above CHF 500. Its core digital asset is KALAeasy, an online ordering platform that connects dental practices to the catalog and supports the broader procurement workflow. Beyond consumables, the company sells and installs full dental practice equipment and furnishings, and runs a nationwide technical service operation with more than 50 field technicians providing installation, maintenance, and repair across all Swiss regions.

The business model combines one-time product sales (consumables, practice setup) with recurring professional services (technical service, continuing education, practice brokerage under SSO valuation guidelines) and transaction fees (used-equipment marketplace Gerätemarkt). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: a team of Vertriebsspezialisten (sales specialists) and Fachexperten (technical experts) provides direct consultation to dental practices, clinics, and dental laboratories through six regional offices covering Urdorf, Lausanne, St. Gallen, Bern, Basel, and Rothenburg. Distribution is single-country domestic (Switzerland plus Liechtenstein), with regulatory compliance secured through SWISSMEDIC, EU MDR, and GDP certifications. The customer base is segmented vertically into dental practices (Zahnarztpraxen), clinics (Kliniken), and dental laboratories (Zahntechnische Labore), with all three segments treated as primary. Additional service lines include REPAIRbox for KaVo dental handpieces, SSO-recognized training workshops and symposia, and a partnership with Planmeca for international continuing education events.

Name

Kaladent

Legal name

KALADENT AG

Website

https://kaladent.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KALADENT AG is a privately held Swiss dental supplies distributor serving dental practices, clinics, and laboratories across Switzerland and Liechtenstein with 60,000+ consumable SKUs, practice equipment, technical services, and digital ordering via KALAeasy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Line Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (HLAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD)

Keywords

• Dental supplies distribution
• Dental consumables
• Dental practice equipment
• Dental technical service
• Dental practice brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Urdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Consumables and Small Equipment Sales: Sale of over 60,000 consumable articles and small equipment directly from stock. Products not in stock are procured in the shortest possible time.
2. Practice Equipment and Setup Sales: Sale and setup of dental practice furnishings, apparatus, and furniture for dental practices and clinics.
3. Technical and Repair Services: Nationwide technical service with over 50 technicians covering installation, maintenance, and repair of dental equipment. Includes specialized repair center for Kavo Winkelstücke with REPAIRbox offering.
4. Practice Brokerage Services: Practice valuation services according to SSO (Swiss Dental Association) guidelines to facilitate practice sales.
5. Continuing Education and Training: SSO-recognized workshops, symposia, and seminars on various dental topics, including international training events such as the Helsinki 2026 trip to Planmeca.
6. Used Equipment Market: Gerätemarkt (equipment market) for buying and selling used dental equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kaladent is a Swiss dental supplies distributor that stocks and delivers over 60,000 consumable articles and small equipment items to dental practices, clinics, and dental laboratories across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The company supplements product distribution with practice setup and equipment installation, a nationwide technical and repair service staffed by more than 50 technicians, practice brokerage and valuation under SSO guidelines, and a used-equipment marketplace, all supported by the KALAeasy digital ordering platform with next-day delivery.

Product overview

Kaladent is a Swiss dental supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for dental practices, clinics, and dental laboratories across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The core offering centers on KALAEasy, an online ordering platform providing access to over 60,000 consumable articles with next-day delivery. Beyond consumables, Kaladent provides practice equipment setup, nationwide technical service with over 50 technicians, repair services (including KaVo handpiece repairs via REPAIRbox), practice marketplace for buying/selling practices, used equipment marketplace, and professional training events. The company emphasizes innovation for digital dentistry and regulatory compliance in the medical device sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KALAeasy: Online ordering system for dental supplies
• REPAIRbox

Products and services

• KALAeasy Online Ordering Platform Proprietary digital ordering platform giving dental practices and clinics online access to over 60,000 articles in Kaladent's stock. Orders placed by 7 PM are delivered the following day, with free delivery for orders above CHF 500 and packaging in practical KALAeasy boxes.
• Verbrauchsmaterial (Dental Consumables) More than 60,000 consumable articles and small dental devices available directly from stock for dental practices, clinics, and laboratories. Items not in stock are procured in the shortest possible time.
• Praxiseinrichtung (Practice Equipment and Setup) Sale, planning, and installation of dental practice furnishings, apparatus, and equipment for new and existing dental practices and clinics, leveraging the long-standing experience of Kaladent staff.
• Technischer Dienst (Technical Service) Nationwide technical service team of more than 50 technicians providing installation, maintenance, and repair of dental equipment across Switzerland with minimal response times.
• REPAIRbox for KaVo Winkelstücke Specialized repair service for KaVo dental handpieces (Winkelstücke) run from a dedicated repair center, offering repair instead of replacement for cost savings on dental practice handpiece maintenance.
• Praxisbörse (Practice Brokerage and Valuation) Trusted dental practice valuations performed according to SSO (Swiss Dental Association) guidelines to facilitate the sale and transfer of dental practices in Switzerland.
• Gerätemarkt (Used Dental Equipment Marketplace) Marketplace service facilitating the buying and selling of used dental equipment among dental practices, clinics, and laboratories.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PlanmecaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026KALADENT organizes a training trip to Helsinki from June 25–28, 2026, in partnership with Planmeca, a leading global dental manufacturer. The event includes visits to Planmeca's headquarters and is designed for continuing education for Swiss dental professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• COLTENE: COLTENE is a Swiss-based dental consumables and small equipment manufacturer. It is comparable to Kaladent as a fellow Swiss dental industry player, though COLTENE operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Straumann Group: Straumann is a Swiss-headquartered global leader in dental implants, prosthetics, and digital dentistry. Comparable to Kaladent as a Swiss dental-focused company serving similar Swiss dental practices, but operating primarily as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Ivoclar Vivadent is a Liechtenstein-headquartered dental materials and equipment manufacturer serving dental practices and labs globally. It is comparable to Kaladent given geographic proximity in the DACH dental ecosystem and similar Swiss/Liechtenstein customer base.

Emerging players

• Young Innovations: Young Innovations is a US-focused dental supplies and equipment manufacturer and distributor. It is comparable to Kaladent in the consumables and small-equipment distribution category, though primarily serving the North American dental market.

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Companies: Patterson Companies is a major US-based dental and animal health distributor with growing international presence. It is comparable to Kaladent in serving dental practices with consumables, equipment, and technical services, though primarily North America-focused today.
• Henry Schein: Henry Schein is the world's largest dental and medical distributor with operations across Europe including Switzerland. It offers a comparable breadth of dental consumables, equipment, and practice solutions, but at vastly greater scale and as part of a global portfolio.
• Envista Holdings: Envista Holdings is a global dental products company (owner of Nobel Biocare, KaVo Kerr, etc.) with both manufacturing and distribution businesses. Comparable to Kaladent as a broad dental industry participant, though operating at a vastly larger scale and primarily as an OEM.
• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturer. While primarily a manufacturer rather than distributor, its direct-to-practice sales model and growing digital services overlap with the equipment side of Kaladent's business.

Direct peers

• Pluradent: Pluradent is a German-headquartered dental supply distributor with operations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It directly competes with Kaladent in dental consumables, equipment, and technical service for dental practices in overlapping DACH geographies.

Others

• Unor: Unor is a Swiss dental technology company referenced on Kaladent's website under 'ZAHNTECHNIK.' It is comparable to Kaladent as an adjacent player in the Swiss dental ecosystem, serving dental labs with technology products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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