OLIDENT

What OLIDENT does

OLIDENT is a Polish manufacturer and distributor of dental materials and rotating instruments, established in 1997-1998 and headquartered in Podłęże, Małopolskie, with a secondary production facility in Eschwege, Germany. The company serves dental professionals — including general practitioners, prosthodontists, endodontists, and dental laboratories — through a network of distributors and direct channels spanning more than 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

The company's product portfolio spans light-cure composites (including the ONEshade single-shade universal composite launched in 2023), bonding systems, cements, impression silicones, teeth-whitening systems (Whitex), and rotating instruments such as burs and polishers. Proprietary technology components include the patented TT-Glass coating used on burs to improve cutting efficiency and durability, and OliNano SEAL technology for endodontic applications. Manufacturing is split between the Polish headquarters site and the German Eschwege facility, enabling the company to serve Western European customers with shorter supply chains while leveraging Polish cost structure for broader market reach.

OLIDENT's business model is B2B manufacturing and distribution of consumable dental products. Revenue is generated through unit-volume sales of relatively low-cost, repeat-purchase items to dental wholesalers and individual practices, supplemented by an online direct-sales channel. The company exhibits at major international dental trade fairs, including IDS Cologne and AEEDC Dubai, to recruit distributors and showcase new products. ISO 13485 certification and CE marking (both achieved in 2019) underpin regulatory access to EU and adjacent markets, and a 2019 EU grant supported export market development. The company is privately held with approximately 13 employees.

Name

OLIDENT

Legal name

Olident Sp. z o. o., Sp. k.

Website

https://olident.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OLIDENT is a Polish manufacturer of dental materials and rotating instruments — including composites, bonding agents, cements, silicones, and burs — serving dental professionals and wholesalers in more than 20 countries, with production in Poland and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Materials and Instruments

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Dental materials
• Restorative dentistry
• Rotating instruments
• Composite resins
• Dental burs

Headquarters

HQ city

Podłęże

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Materials Sales: OLIDENT generates revenue primarily through the sale of dental materials and instruments to dental professionals worldwide. Products include composites, bonding agents, cements, temporaries, silicones, prophylaxis materials, burs and instruments.
2. Rotating Instruments Sales: Sale of diamond burs (Classic and Pirania lines), finishing burs (OliFiniry), polishing cups (OliCom), brushes (Uporal), and specialized bur sets designed by dental experts
3. BISICO Products Distribution: OLIDENT distributes BISICO (Bielefelder Dentalsilicone) products including impression silicones on the Polish market. BISICO is an international supplier of dental materials available in over 50 countries.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OLIDENT manufactures and distributes dental materials and rotating instruments for restorative dentistry. The product portfolio includes composites, bonding agents, cements, temporaries, silicones, prophylaxis materials, and burs/instruments. The company also distributes BISICO dental silicone products on the Polish market. Products are sold to dental professionals via direct e-commerce, regional consultants in Poland, and international distributors across 20+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bisico: German dental silicone brand acquired/distributed by OLIDENT in Poland. Bisico, Bielefelder Dentalsilicone GmbH & Co. KG, was founded in 1970 and offers impression materials, temporary restoration products, serving dentists and dental labs in over 50 countries worldwide.

Products and services

• Composites Range of dental composite materials for restorative procedures, including the ONEshade universal single-shade composite that eliminates the need for multi-shade systems. Designed for dentists performing conservative and restorative dentistry.
• Bondings Dental bonding agents used in adhesive dentistry for securing restorations and composite materials. Used by dentists in restorative and prosthodontic procedures.
• Core Build-up Materials Dental materials used for core build-up procedures in crown and bridge restorations. Designed for dentists performing prosthodontic procedures.
• Cements Dental cements for permanent and temporary cementation of crowns, bridges, and other prosthetic restorations. Used by dentists and prosthodontists.
• Temporaries Temporary dental restoration materials for provisional crowns, bridges, and inlays during treatment periods. Used by dentists and dental technicians.
• Silicones Dental impression silicones and silicone-based products for impression taking and soft tissue protection during procedures. Includes the patented OliNano SEAL silicone protector. Used by dentists and dental technicians.
• Prophylaxis Materials Prophylaxis materials for preventive dental care treatments, including cleaning and polishing products. Used by dental hygienists and dentists.
• Burs and Instruments Dental burs and rotating instruments including diamond burs (Pirania and Classic lines), finishing burs (OliFiniry), polishing cups (OliCom), brushes (Uporal), and specialized bur sets. Manufactured at the German production facility. Used by dentists for cavity preparation, finishing, and polishing.
• Whitening Dental whitening products for tooth bleaching and aesthetic dental procedures. Used by dentists for cosmetic dental treatments.
• ONEshade Composite Universal single-shade composite that eliminates the need for multi-shade systems, simplifying color matching and reducing chair time. Won best composite award at KRAKDENT 2023. Designed for dentists performing conservative and restorative dentistry.
• TT-Master Instruments Specialized dental instruments with TT-Glass titanium coating that is scratch-resistant, extremely durable, and acts as anti-reflective coating. Developed with Dr. Karol Babiński for composite modeling procedures. Used by dentists performing restorative work.
• Pirania Diamond Burs Premium diamond burs using exclusively natural diamond particles with three-layer coating system, individual bond layer for each layer, and perfect balance through double control quality checks. Manufactured at the German production facility. Used by dentists for cavity preparation.
• BISICO Products Distribution Distribution of BISICO (Bielefelder Dentalsilicone) dental impression materials and other dental products on the Polish market. BISICO products are available in over 50 countries and are favorites among Polish dental professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best composite award at KRAKDENT 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BISICO (Bielefelder Dentalsilicone GmbH & Co. KG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBISICO is a family company founded in 1970 in Bielefeld, Germany, by master dental technician Horst Ludwig. They are an international supplier of dental impression materials and other dental products, available in over 50 countries. OLIDENT has been distributing BISICO products on the Polish market for almost 20 years, and the products have become favorites among Polish dental professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• VOCO: German dental materials manufacturer specializing in composites, bonding, and provisional materials with a strong value-quality positioning across Europe and emerging markets. Highly comparable mid-size peer with similar geographic mix to OLIDENT.
• Zhermack: Italian manufacturer of dental silicones, impression materials, and gypsum products with broad international distribution. Direct overlap with OLIDENT's silicones/impression category and BISICO-related product set.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and consumables leader producing composites, bonding agents, cements, and rotary instruments sold to dentists worldwide. Closest large-scale competitor to OLIDENT across the same restorative consumable categories.
• Kuraray Noritake Dental: Manufacturer of dental bonding agents (PANAVIA), composites, and prosthodontic materials with strong KOL-driven adoption. Comparable in premium bonding and restorative chemistry categories where OLIDENT plays.
• GC Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of dental restoratives, cements, and preventive products distributed in 100+ countries. Comparable in product breadth and global distributor-led go-to-market model that OLIDENT is building.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of composites, cements, bonding agents, and prosthodontic materials sold through dental distributors globally. Direct overlap with OLIDENT's restorative materials portfolio and similar channel strategy.
• Coltene: Swiss dental manufacturer of restoratives, impression materials, and rotary instruments sold to dentists and labs. Closely comparable mid-cap peer in product mix and distributor-driven international sales.
• Kerr Dental (Envista): US-based dental consumables manufacturer producing composites (Herculite), bonding agents, and cements under Envista. Direct product overlap and similar end-customer segment as OLIDENT.
• Shofu: Japanese manufacturer of dental composites, polishing and rotary instruments, and ceramics. Directly comparable in the burs/polishing and restorative materials categories where OLIDENT competes.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Oral Care: Division of 3M producing dental restoratives, adhesives, and preventive products. Overlaps with OLIDENT in composites and bonding, but operates as part of a much larger diversified industrial conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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