Dentalhitec

What Dentalhitec does

Dentalhitec is a French privately-held medical device manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Mazières-en-Mauges, France, specializing in electronic dental anesthesia injection systems. The company builds and sells intraosseous anesthesia devices—anchored by the QuickSleeper flagship family (QuickSleeper5 and the newly launched QuickSleeper6), the wireless Soan pen, the lightweight SleeperOne5, and the Effitec line of patented double-bevel dental needles. Its core technology injects anesthetic directly into the spongy bone near the tooth apex using electronically controlled flow rate, a proprietary needle-rotation mechanism, and a patented scalpel-like bevel needle design that the company claims enables a 98% anesthesia success rate, including on mandibular molars in pulpitis, with no collateral numbness of the lips or tongue.

The company serves general dental practitioners, pediatric dental specialists, and patients with dental phobia across more than 30 countries through a hybrid direct-and-distributor go-to-market model: a proprietary e-commerce storefront, a global distributor network led by Henry Schein (alongside NuSmile, Megagen, Straumann, and regional partners), direct enterprise sales with free personalized video demonstrations, and active participation in major international dental congresses (ADF, CAPP, IAPD). Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time device sales (€1,417-€5,558 per unit), a LIFE monthly subscription (€79-€179/month, multi-year contracts available) that bundles hardware, consumables, warranty, maintenance, and training, recurring consumables (Effitec needles from €26.67 per box), service contracts (Care, Care Plus), and training programs through the Dentalhitec Academy.

Recent strategic positioning centers on internationalization and recurring-revenue transition: FDA clearance and U.S. launch of QuickSleeper5 in September 2025, European launch of the QuickSleeper6 flagship in October 2025, and progressive scaling of the LIFE subscription model. The company cites an installed base of 25,000+ practitioners and approximately 10 million anesthesia procedures performed annually with its devices, operates with 11-50 employees, and reports no institutional investor or funding-round history in available sources—consistent with a bootstrapped, founder-/family-owned niche specialist.

Name

Dentalhitec

Legal name

Dentalhitec

Website

https://dentalhitec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French medical device manufacturer (founded 1997) that designs, produces, and sells electronic intraosseous dental anesthesia injection systems (QuickSleeper, Soan, SleeperOne) and patented needles, serving general and pediatric dental practices across more than 30 countries via direct sales, distributors, and a recurring LIFE subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental anesthesia devices

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Anesthesiology & Sedation Group Practices (HLABAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anesthesia & Sedation Services for OMS (Office-Based/Outpatient) (HLABAEAI), Pediatric Sedation & Anesthesia Dentistry (HLABAGAC)

Keywords

• Dental anesthesia devices
• Intraosseous anesthesia systems
• Electronic injection pens
• Dental needles
• Dental equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mazières-en-mauges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Device sales (capital purchase): One-time purchase of anesthesia injection devices (QuickSleeper, Soan, SleeperOne) at set prices with 2-year warranty included.
2. LIFE subscription: Monthly all-inclusive subscription model covering device, consumables, warranty, maintenance, training, and automatic renewal. Offers include no initial investment with material refresh every 4 years.
3. Consumables and accessories: Sale of Effitec needles (26.67€ per box), containers, lubricants, handpiece supports, chargers, and other consumables. Consumables included in LIFE subscription.
4. Service contracts and maintenance: Extended warranty and maintenance contracts (Care, Care Plus) providing technical support, preventive maintenance, spare parts coverage, and loaner devices with varying service levels.
5. Training and education: In-person and e-learning training programs for practitioners on intraosseous anesthesia techniques. Includes certification and personalized expert accompaniment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dentalhitec designs, manufactures, and sells electronic intraosseous dental anesthesia injection devices (QuickSleeper 5 and 6, Soan, SleeperOne 5) along with patented Effitec needles and a Life subscription service. The company also delivers certified training programs through its Dentalhitec Academy. Products are sold globally to dental practitioners via direct e-commerce, distributor networks, and field sales, with operations based in Mazières-en-Mauges, France.

Product overview

Dentalhitec offers a portfolio of electronic dental anesthesia devices led by the QuickSleeper series for intraosseous anesthesia, the wireless Soan pen, and the lightweight SleeperOne 5. QuickSleeper 6 and 5 enable precise intraosseous anesthesia with controlled needle rotation, while Soan provides wireless freedom and SleeperOne 5 offers a lightweight alternative for general electronic injection. The ecosystem includes Effitec specialty needles with patented double-bevel technology, consumable containers (rotary and plastic), handpiece supports, and the Life subscription service bundling hardware, consumables, warranty, and training. The company was founded in 1997 and manufactures in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuickSleeper: Intraosseous dental anesthesia electronic injection pen system - the company's flagship product line including QuickSleeper5 and QuickSleeper6
• Soan
• SleeperOne
• Effitec
• Life
• Academy

Products and services

• QuickSleeper 6 Premium digital intraosseous anesthesia system featuring an intelligent motor that adapts speed and pressure to penetrate the bone cortex without effort, offering three injection modes and immediate, targeted anesthesia for dental practitioners.
• QuickSleeper 5 The established reference in intraosseous anesthesia with controlled needle rotation for smooth bone penetration and electronic injection ensuring constant, comfortable flow rate, achieving a claimed 98% anesthesia success rate.
• Soan Wireless and compact electronic injection pen offering electronically controlled injection for gentle and regular anesthetic delivery, with a wireless pen and wireless pedal for unconstrained movement at the dental chair.
• SleeperOne 5 Lightweight 65g electronic injection pen with natural pen grip and three selectable injection modes, designed as a pain-free replacement for traditional syringes, particularly for children and anxious patients.
• Effitec Needles Dental needles with a patented double-bevel scalpel design that releases tissue tension rather than tearing, featuring a siliconed stainless steel tube and bevel marker for orientation. Available in three types: 30G/9mm (green), 27G/16mm (yellow), and 30G/16mm (white); compatible with QuickSleeper, Soan, SleeperOne, and manual syringes.
• Life Subscription All-inclusive monthly subscription offering latest-generation equipment without initial investment, bundling hardware, consumables, all-risk parts and labor warranty, automatic renewal, and certified training. Available for QuickSleeper 6 (€179/month, 48-month commitment), QuickSleeper 5 (€159/month, 48-month commitment), Soan (€99/month, no commitment), and SleeperOne 5 (€79/month, no commitment).
• Dentalhitec Academy Training In-person and e-learning training programs for dental practitioners on intraosseous anesthesia techniques, with certification included in device purchase and personalized expert accompaniment available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% anesthesia success rate even on mandibular molars in pulpitis
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• CAPP (Center for Advanced Professional Practices)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Official sponsor of CAPP dental event in Middle East, showcasing digital dental anesthesia innovations to international practitioner audience.
• IAPD (International Association of Paediatric Dentistry)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Official sponsor supporting advancement of pain-free dentistry and digital anesthesia for children at global pediatric dental professional event.
• Henry ScheincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal dental distributor partnership for product distribution. Henry Schein France and Henry Schein international distribute Dentalhitec products through their extensive dental practice customer network.
• NuSmilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPediatric dental product specialist distributing Dentalhitec products, aligned with the pediatric dentistry market focus.
• MegagencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDental implant company offering Dentalhitec anesthesia products through their distribution network.
• StraumannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor dental implant and restorative company partnership for product distribution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• W&H Group: W&H is an Austrian dental equipment manufacturer specializing in handpieces, surgical motors, and maintenance devices used in dental practices. The company shares Dentalhitec's niche specialty-dental-device positioning, integrated dental chair compatibility, and premium European dental market focus.
• Milestone Scientific: Milestone Scientific markets The Wand and CompuDent computerized anesthesia delivery systems, which compete head-on with Dentalhitec's QuickSleeper in the same dental anesthesia injection space. Both companies target the same practitioner pain points (needle fear, palatal injection pain, mandibular molar failure) with electronic injection control technology.
• Pierrel Spa: Pierrel is an Italian specialty pharmaceutical and device company focused on dental anesthesia and surgery. As a focused dental anesthesia specialist with a comparable European footprint, it directly competes with Dentalhitec for the same European practitioner base.
• Septodont: Septodont is the global leader in dental anesthesia pharmaceuticals (articaine, lidocaine) and dental injection adjacencies, and competes with Dentalhitec across the dental anesthesia category. While Septodont dominates the anesthetic drug side, both companies target the same dental anesthesia workflow and overlapping practitioner customers.
• Ultradent Products: Ultradent Products is a US-based manufacturer of dental materials, anesthesia products (e.g., Composite tip syringes), and endodontic devices. The company shares Dentalhitec's specialty focus, direct-to-dentist distribution, and emphasis on practitioner training to drive product adoption.
• Coltène: Coltène is a Swiss dental specialty company offering consumables, endodontics, and restorative products to dental practitioners. Its specialty-dental focus and premium consumable positioning make it a relevant comparable for Dentalhitec's specialty consumables-led strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturer, offering a broad portfolio that includes injection and anesthesia-related products. As an incumbent with global scale, integrated chair-and-equipment offerings, and broad practitioner relationships, it competes in the same category while operating across many dental segments.
• J. Morita Corporation: J. Morita is a Japanese dental and medical equipment manufacturer with a global footprint including imaging, handpieces, and treatment units. As a broad incumbent in dental equipment with adjacent anesthesia and injection technologies, it is a relevant regional and category comparable.
• 3M Oral Care: 3M's Oral Care division covers dental preventive products, restoratives, and orthodontic solutions with global distribution. The unit competes indirectly with Dentalhitec for dental practice spending and could expand into electronic anesthesia delivery as a portfolio extension.
• KaVo (Envista Holdings): KaVo, part of Envista, is one of the largest dental equipment manufacturers globally, producing dental chairs, handpieces, imaging, and treatment units. As a broad incumbent with overlapping dental practice product categories and global distribution, KaVo competes indirectly with Dentalhitec for the same practice budget allocations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dentalhitec

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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