What Global Imaging does

Global Imaging USA is a privately held, specialized reseller of recertified dental imaging equipment, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Argyle, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The company procures, recertifies, warrants, and resells pre-owned Cone Beam CT (CBCT), panoramic, cephalometric, and intraoral imaging systems, along with replacement parts and accessories. Its inventory spans 16+ OEM brands — including Carestream, Planmeca, i-CAT, Vatech, Sirona, Dexis, Schick, Instrumentarium, Genoray, RayScan, J. Morita, Kavo, NewTom, PreXion, HDX Will, and Acteon — with a catalog of 165+ products and price points ranging from under $100 for parts to over $59,000 for premium CBCT systems. The company does not develop proprietary imaging technology; its core capability is multi-brand recertification, quality assurance, and lifecycle support of third-party equipment.

The business operates a hybrid sales motion centered on a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront (globalimagingusa.com) that supports global browsing, configuration, and direct purchase, supplemented by inside sales (phone +1 702 850 2797, [email protected]) and a consultative enterprise field-sales motion with white-glove delivery and on-site installation for higher-value CBCT and panoramic systems. Pricing is per-unit with transparent list pricing; customers can access zero-percent APR financing via Reliant Capital Group in the USA and Leaseline in Canada, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee and the proprietary 5-year Global Care warranty. Revenue is generated across equipment sales, parts and accessories, trade-in/acquisition of used equipment, installation and training services, and financing facilitation, with no disclosed subscription or recurring software component.

The customer base consists of 500+ dental practices spanning general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and implantology, endodontics, and sleep dentistry, supported by named case studies from West Plains Family Dentistry, Chico Orthodontics, AccuCare Dental Centers, One Smile Aesthetic & Family Dentistry (Australia), Unify Dental, Delray Beach Smile Design, Norco Hills Advanced Dentistry, and First Health Wellness. Marketing is conducted through a company blog, organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), an email newsletter, Google Reviews, and a discovery-call scheduling funnel. The company is privately owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, funding history, or management team, and operates with a reported headcount of 1–10 employees.

Name

Global Imaging

Legal name

Global Imaging USA

Website

https://globalimagingusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Imaging USA is a private dental imaging equipment reseller founded in 1986, specializing in recertified CBCT, panoramic, cephalometric, and intraoral systems from 16+ OEM brands, serving 500+ dental practices worldwide with 5-year warranties and financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Imaging Equipment Service, Calibration & QA Providers (HLABAIAL)

Keywords

• Dental imaging equipment
• Recertified CBCT systems
• Panoramic X-ray machines
• Intraoral digital sensors
• Refurbished dental equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Argyle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (New and Recertified): Global Imaging USA generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of new and recertified dental imaging equipment including CBCT systems, panoramic X-ray machines, intraoral sensors, cephalometric systems, and chairs. The company stocks equipment from brands such as Carestream, Planmeca, iCAT, Vatech, Sirona, Dexis, and others. Equipment is sold at various price points ranging from under $1,000 for parts to over $59,000 for premium CBCT systems.
2. Parts and Accessories Sales: The company sells replacement parts and accessories for dental imaging equipment including Gendex boards, Schick CDR components, MobileX accessories, Beaverstate Dental Systems parts, and other brand-specific components. This creates an ongoing parts revenue stream for the installed base of equipment they have sold and serviced.
3. Trade-In and Sell Services: Global Imaging USA offers a trade-in or direct purchase program for dental practices looking to sell their existing X-ray and imaging equipment. This program supports the sales cycle by enabling customers to upgrade to newer recertified equipment while Global Imaging acquires inventory for refurbishment and resale.
4. Service, Installation, and Training: The company generates revenue through installation services, on-site and virtual technical support, and staff training on equipment usage and patient positioning. They offer White Glove Delivery (inside unpacked/uncarted delivery) for an additional fee, and provide recertification and Global Care 5-year warranty coverage on all products.
5. Financing Facilitation: Through partnerships with Reliant Capital Group (USA) and Leaseline (Canada), the company facilitates financing options including zero-percent APR plans. While the financing revenue flows through the lending partners, this program supports higher transaction values and expands the accessible customer base to practices that prefer not to make upfront capital purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Imaging USA is a specialized reseller and recertifier of dental imaging equipment, founded in 1986 and based in Argyle, Texas. The company procures, recertifies, warranties, and resells Cone Beam CT (CBCT) systems, panoramic X-ray machines, cephalometric units, intraoral sensors, dental chairs, and replacement parts from 16+ OEM brands including Carestream, Planmeca, i-CAT, Vatech, Sirona, Dexis, Schick, Instrumentarium, and others. They also provide installation, staff training, on-site and virtual technical support, trade-in/sell services, and financing facilitation for dental practices.

Product overview

Global Imaging USA is a specialized reseller of recertified dental imaging equipment, established in 1986, offering over 165 products across multiple brands including Carestream, Planmeca, Vatech, i-CAT, Sirona, Dexis, Instrumentarium, Schick, and others. The product portfolio centers on digital X-ray machines with categories including Cone Beam CT (CBCT) systems with various field of view (FOV) options (Small, Medium, Large), Panoramic imaging systems, Cephalometric systems, IntraOral Sensors, and dental chairs. The company also offers dental parts and accessories, with a focus on making advanced dental imaging technology affordable through recertified equipment, financing options, and 5-year warranties. Key product lines include the Carestream CS series (CS8100, CS9000, CS9300, CS9600), Planmeca ProMax, RayScan Alpha, i-CAT FLX, Vatech PaX-i, Sirona Galileos and Orthophos, and various intraoral sensors from Schick, DentiMax, and 3Disc Heron scanners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recertified Cone Beam CT (CBCT) Systems Recertified Cone Beam CT (CBCT) systems from multiple OEMs (Carestream CS9600, CS9300, CS9000, CS8100; Planmeca ProMax; i-CAT FLX V17; Vatech PaX-i Smart; Sirona Galileos Comfort; Dexis OP3D; Instrumentarium OP300 Maxio; Genoray Papaya 3D; RayScan Alpha) with various field of view options (5x5 to 23x17 cm). Targeted at dental practices needing 3D imaging for diagnostics, implant planning, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Prices range from under $25,000 to $59,850 USD.
• Panoramic X-Ray Machines Recertified panoramic X-ray machines from brands such as Carestream CS8100 (priced up to $16,850 USD) and others, used for routine dental diagnostics and 2D imaging workflows in general dental practices.
• Intraoral Digital Sensors Recertified intraoral digital sensors from manufacturers including Schick (CDR Elite starting at $1,980 USD), DentiMax Dream (starting at $5,999 USD), and Carestream RVG6200, used for intraoral dental radiography in general dentistry and endodontics.
• Cephalometric Imaging Systems Recertified cephalometric imaging systems, often bundled with panoramic X-ray units, used primarily by orthodontic practices for treatment planning and cephalometric analysis.
• Dental Chairs Recertified dental chairs stocked as part of Global Imaging USA's equipment portfolio for dental practice setup and practice operations.
• Chairside Imaging Bundle Bundled imaging package combining a MobileX Handheld X-ray Generator with 2 Schick CDR Elite intraoral sensors, priced at $5,495 USD, designed for general dental practices seeking a complete chairside imaging setup.
• 3Disc Heron Intra Oral Scanner 3Disc Heron intra-oral scanner with laptop and warranty, priced at $9,850 USD, used for digital impressions and chairside scanning workflows.
• Dental Parts and Accessories Replacement parts, boards, sensors, cables, and accessories for various dental imaging equipment brands including Gendex, iCAT, Beaverstate Dental Systems, Schick, PanCorp, and Carestream, ranging from $25 to $780 per part.
• Equipment Installation and Training Services Professional equipment installation, staff training on equipment usage and patient positioning, and coordination of freight logistics with on-site technical support. White Glove Delivery (inside unpacked delivery) is available as a premium add-on service.
• Technical Support and Maintenance Virtual and on-site technical support services including remote diagnostics via Splashtop SOS, regional service engineers for on-site work, software support, and the Global Care 5-year warranty program covering all recertified products.
• Trade-In and Sell Program Program enabling dental practices to trade in or directly sell their existing dental X-ray and imaging equipment to Global Imaging USA, supporting customer upgrade cycles and supplying the company's recertification inventory pipeline.
• CBCTs Under $25,000 (Budget Tier Collection) Curated selection of certified pre-owned Cone Beam CT systems priced under $25,000 USD, including options from Carestream, Dexis, and Sirona, targeted at budget-conscious dental practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty coverage on all recertified products — reducing risk for practices investing in pre-owned equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SplashtopsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSplashtop SOS is utilized by Global Imaging USA's technical support team to provide remote desktop assistance to customers. Customers are directed to download the Splashtop SOS application (Windows or Mac versions) for remote diagnostics and troubleshooting support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: The other dominant dental distributor in North America with a deep equipment, supplies, and services portfolio; competes with Global Imaging for new equipment sales and increasingly for certified pre-owned offerings.
• Carestream Dental: Major OEM of dental imaging systems (CS 8100/9000/9300/9600 lines referenced by Global Imaging) and the source of much of Global Imaging's recertified inventory; competes indirectly via its own certified pre-owned and direct channels.
• Patterson Dental: One of the two largest dental supply distributors in North America; sells both new imaging equipment and offers service/support programs that compete for the same dental practice customers as Global Imaging USA.
• Dentsply Sirona: Large dental equipment OEM whose Sirona Galileos and Orthophos lines are stocked by Global Imaging USA; broad incumbent across imaging, chairs, and CAD/CAM with global service infrastructure.
• Planmeca: OEM of dental imaging and CAD/CAM equipment including the ProMax line carried by Global Imaging; broader portfolio player whose products are resold through Global Imaging's recertified channel.
• Vatech: Korean dental imaging OEM whose PaX-i and other CBCT models are sold by Global Imaging USA as both new and recertified units; represents the same kind of OEM-to-channel relationship as Carestream and Planmeca.

Direct peers

• Renew Digital: Renew Digital is the largest direct competitor in the recertified/refurbished dental imaging equipment market, selling pre-owned CBCT, panoramic, cephalometric and intraoral systems from multiple OEM brands with warranty and service — a near-identical business model to Global Imaging USA.
• Dental Imaging Technologies: Refurbished dental imaging equipment reseller focused on CBCT, panoramic, and cephalometric systems with installation and service support, competing head-to-head with Global Imaging USA for the same SMB dental practice buyer.
• Denterprise International: Remanufactured and recertified dental equipment dealer with a multi-brand inventory and field-service network — directly comparable as a secondary-market dental imaging and chair supplier.

Emerging players

• Pearl: Dental AI imaging company whose diagnostic software increasingly sits on top of 2D and CBCT hardware; an emerging player that could either complement or disrupt the conventional imaging equipment value chain Global Imaging serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalImagingUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globalimagingusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/global_imaging_usa

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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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