Medidenta
Medidenta is a privately-held U.S. dental supply and equipment distributor, founded in 1944, that sells handpieces, hygiene products, whitening systems, and digital dentistry solutions including third-party 3D printers and resins (Ackuretta, Rodin brand) to dental practices.
- CEO / Founder
- Robert Achtziger
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Highspeed/lowspeed/hygiene handpieces, prophy angles and paste, teeth whitening systems, burs, endo supplies, Cavitrons, PPE, and a 3D Printing category (Ackuretta printers, Rodin resins/restoratives, curing and wash accessories, Ferguson digital accessories).
Technological Advantage
Established distribution relationships (e.g., Ackuretta, Rodin resin brand) plus in-house education (Medidenta Education, Technology Evangelist Podcast) driving adoption of in-office 3D printing workflows among dental practices.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
One-stop distributor offering dental practices a broad catalog of consumables, equipment, and digital/3D printing workflow products alongside education, service and repair support.
How They Differentiate
Focus on combining traditional dental consumables distribution with a dedicated digital dentistry/3D printing division and extensive continuing-education programming, versus the broader full-line national distributors (Schein, Patterson, Benco).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental practices, dental service organizations (DSOs), and dental laboratories in the United States.
Industry Verticals
Dental/Medical (general dentistry, digital dentistry, dental laboratories)
Competitors
Patterson Dental; Henry Schein Dental; Benco Dental; Darby Dental Supply
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded 1944 by the Benton family as Medidenta Dental Supplies; celebrated 80th anniversary in 2024/2025; acquired Ferguson Mini 8KS accessories business (digital/3D printing product line expansion); operates Medidenta Education CE program and 'Technology Evangelist Podcast' with Dr. John Flucke.