Updated 22 October 2026
Dental device distributors in Germany: 289 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 289 establishments in Germany whose registry records include dental: 2 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 63 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 224 manufacturers or exporters, out of 5,506 medical device establishments in Germany overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Dental covers equipment, implants, consumables and intraoral imaging sold to clinics and laboratories rather than hospitals. Dental dealers are a separate channel from hospital distributors, with their own wholesalers and trade shows. The segment usually has many establishments with small registration counts each.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 55 | 19% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 12 | 4% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 27 | 9% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 63 | 22% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 277 | 96% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 45 | 16% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Germany
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
Top 2 independent dental distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
Only 2 independent distributors are registered for this segment here; the rest are manufacturers or their own sales entities.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIDL EXPORT INTERNATIONAL GMBH & CO. KG Neckarsulm Baden-Wurttemberg | Distributor Distributor | Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 2 | HARFINS GmbH Wolfsburg | Distributor Importer, Authorised representative | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (287)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SciCan GmbH Leutkirch | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18.8 | 4/5 |
| 2 | SDI Germany GmbH Köln | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.1 | 4/5 |
| 3 | SHOFU DENTAL GmbH Ratingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.1 | 4/5 |
| 4 | KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Tuttlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +9 more | 1138 | 207 | 0 | 81.2 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Siemens Healthcare GmbH Erlangen | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, Dental +4 more | 390 | 156 | 0 | 75.3 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Aesculap AG Tuttlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 573 | 128 | 0 | 77.5 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Richard Wolf GmbH Knittlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 539 | 122 | 0 | 77.0 | 4/5 |
| 8 | VOCO GmbH Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 177 | 114 | 0 | 72.1 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH Hamburg | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 166 | 108 | 0 | 71.5 | 4/5 |
| 10 | PAJUNK GmbH Medizintechnologie Geisingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 215 | 80 | 0 | 70.4 | 4/5 |
| 11 | bredent medical GmbH & Co. KG Senden | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 142 | 41 | 0 | 62.1 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Dentaurum GmbH & Co. KG Ispringen, Baden-Württemberg | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 441 | 39 | 0 | 70.7 | 4/5 |
| 13 | Gebr. Brasseler GmbH & Co. KG Lemgo | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic +2 more | 133 | 39 | 0 | 64.7 | 4/5 |
| 14 | Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Bensheim | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 206 | 37 | 0 | 65.8 | 4/5 |
| 15 | MEDICON, E.G. Tuttlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 192 | 31 | 0 | 62.3 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Kulzer GmbH Hanau | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 89 | 26 | 0 | 60.8 | 4/5 |
| 17 | Solventum Germany GmbH Kamen | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 181 | 23 | 0 | 64.8 | 3/5 |
| 18 | KLS Martin SE & Co. KG Tuttlingen | Maker's own entity Importer, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 346 | 23 | 0 | 62.4 | 4/5 |
| 19 | Hager & Meisinger GmbH Neuss | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 689 | 22 | 0 | 69.1 | 4/5 |
| 20 | DeguDent GmbH Hanau - Wolfgang | Maker's own entity Authorised representative, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 155 | 22 | 0 | 62.8 | 4/5 |
Questions about dental distributors in Germany
How many dental distributors are there in Germany?
The Index counts 289 establishments in Germany with dental in their registry record, of which 2 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a dental device registration in Germany?
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find a dental distributor in Germany?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Germany to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a dental distributor in Germany?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Germany and whose linked device listings fall in the dental segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Germany
Dental in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 277 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 176 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 110 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 64 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 8 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.