opdop

What opdop does

Op-D-Op is a privately-held, founder-owned manufacturer of reusable protective face shields serving professional dental, medical, laboratory, veterinary, and dialysis markets. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Tim, a practicing Northern California dentist, the company operates from a single facility at 10628 Industrial Avenue, Roseville, California that handles manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution. It sells 100% through B2B channels with no public pricing; transactions are quote-based for wholesale and volume orders, with no disclosed revenue figures, funding rounds, or external investors.

The product portfolio comprises five patented face shield platforms — The ABS (four sizes), The Polysoft (space-age adaptive material), The Univisor (flat-shipped, tool-free lock system), The Op-D-Op II (push-button adjustable visor arms), and The Op-D-Flip (ratcheting flip-up) — plus a recurring replacement component line (shields, foam bumpers, mini shields, UV light cure filters) compatible across all visors. A sixth platform was introduced in December 2025. Each core product is built around distinct patented mechanisms, and the company states "Worldwide Patents and Trademarks Apply." Designs explicitly accommodate loupes, lights, and other dental accessories.

The business model is hardware sales executed through a wholesale/distributor network, a dedicated B2B ordering portal with account manager support, a Find-a-Dealer locator for smaller buyers, and direct sales to independent dental and medical practices. International reach is supported through healthcare mission partnerships in Ghana, Nicaragua, and Ukraine, with products marketed as "Made in California. Worn Around the World." Revenue is generated primarily via one-time product purchases plus a recurring replacement-shield stream, with the company remaining independently operated by its founder at 1–10 employees.

Name

opdop

Legal name

Op-D-Op

Website

https://opdop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Op-D-Op is a founder-owned manufacturer of reusable protective face shields for dental, medical, laboratory, veterinary, and dialysis professionals, selling 100% through B2B wholesale and direct-to-practice channels from its Roseville, California headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Face Protection / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHANAF

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Sterilization, Infection Prevention & Medical Disposables

Keywords

• Professional face shields
• Dental protective equipment
• Medical face protection
• Reusable PPE
• Dental safety shields

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Face Shield Products: Sale of professional face shields and protective equipment to dental, medical, and healthcare practices. Products include THE ABS, POLYSOFT, UNIVISOR, OP-D-OP II, and OP-D-FLIP. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and replacement component sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Op-D-Op manufactures and sells reusable professional face shields designed to protect dental, medical, and laboratory professionals from infectious splash, splatter, and spray during procedures. The company offers five core face shield product lines (THE ABS, THE POLYSOFT, THE UNIVISOR, THE OP-D-OP II, and OP-D-FLIP) plus replacement components, all engineered with patented adjustment and comfort technologies and sold exclusively through B2B wholesale distributors, dealer networks, and direct-to-practice sales.

Product overview

Op-D-Op is a manufacturer of professional medical and dental face shields offering a portfolio of five distinct core products plus accessories. The core product line includes THE ABS (sized adjustable model), THE POLYSOFT (adaptive material fit), THE UNIVISOR (universal low-cost option shipped flat), THE OP-D-OP II (patented adjustable-size technology with push-button sizing), and OP-D-FLIP (ratcheting flip-up mechanism). The company has recently introduced a new face shield to their family. The product line is supported by replacement components including shields, foam bumpers, and light cure filters. All products are designed by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals, focusing on protection from blood, spray, and splatter. The company has been in operation since 1985 and is headquartered in Roseville, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The ABS: Durable, impact-resistant face shield available in four sizes for professionals who know their size and use their own face shield.
• The Polysoft
• The Univisor
• The Op-D-Op II
• Op-D-Flip

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Global Foundation for Dental HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit organization providing dental healthcare in Ghana. Op-D-Op face shields are used by volunteers and healthcare workers in Ghana dental missions. Partnership demonstrates international humanitarian use of products.
• Global Health OutreachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical mission organization affiliated with Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA). Op-D-Op face shields used by volunteers in Nicaragua medical mission work.
• Smile Alliance InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dental healthcare support organization. Op-D-Op face shields provided to volunteers working in Ukraine dental healthcare support programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Global manufacturer of PPE including face shields, surgical masks, and protective eyewear across dental, medical, and industrial segments. Comparable product category but operates at massive scale with much broader portfolio beyond dental-specialty face protection.
• Ansell: Global leader in healthcare and industrial PPE including examination gloves, face shields, and protective apparel. Comparable in serving clinical PPE needs but with much broader product portfolio and global scale.
• Dynarex: Manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including PPE, face shields, and infection control products. Comparable product overlap but broader medical/industrial customer base than Op-D-Op's dental-specialty positioning.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Major manufacturer of PPE, face shields, and protective equipment for healthcare and industrial markets. Comparable product overlap but significantly larger scale and broader customer base than Op-D-Op's dental/medical specialty focus.

Direct peers

• TIDI Products: Manufacturer of infection prevention and PPE products including face shields, eye protection, and disposable barriers sold to healthcare and dental markets. Comparable specialty focus on splash/splatter protection products for clinical professionals.
• Hu-Friedy: Long-established manufacturer of dental instruments, PPE, and infection prevention products sold through dental distributors. Directly comparable as a dental-professional-grade PPE brand competing for the same wholesale and clinical buyer relationships as Op-D-Op.
• Palmero Healthcare: Dental-focused PPE and infection control product manufacturer offering face shields, eyewear, and disposable barriers to dental practices and distributors. Directly comparable as a specialist dental PPE peer.
• Medicom: Manufactures and distributes single-use and reusable dental/medical PPE including face shields, masks, and protective eyewear. Comparable B2B dental channel presence and product overlap with Op-D-Op's face shield portfolio.
• Crosstex (Cantel Medical): Specializes in infection prevention and PPE for dental, medical, and laboratory markets, with a strong distributor footprint. Closely comparable product categories (face shields, masks, barriers) and overlapping B2B dental/medical distribution channels.

Others

• Henry Schein: Largest dental distributor in North America, supplying dental practices with PPE including face shields from multiple brands. Comparable as a channel partner/buyer relationship but operates as a distributor rather than direct manufacturer competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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