Updated 22 October 2026
Dental device distributors in Japan: 81 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 81 establishments in Japan whose registry records include dental: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 5 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 76 manufacturers or exporters, out of 568 medical device establishments in Japan overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 5 | 6% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 10 | 12% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 76 | 94% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 20 | 25% | 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 Japan
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
Top 0 independent dental distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (81)
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 | SHIKEN CORPORATION Osaka | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 6 | 2 | 0 | 28.6 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. Higashihiroshima | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 34 | 1 | 0 | 34.8 | 3/5 |
| 3 | BETHEL CO., LTD. Ishioka Ibaraki | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22.4 | 3/5 |
| 4 | SHINNNICHI CORPORATION CO.,LTD Higashi-Osaka | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.3 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Nishio Co., Ltd Chiba | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer | Dental | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 6 | CANON INC. Kawasaki Kanagawa | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 673 | 129 | 0 | 73.7 | 3/5 |
| 7 | NAKANISHI INC. Kanuma Tochigi | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 411 | 70 | 0 | 65.9 | 3/5 |
| 8 | KURARAY NORITAKE DENTAL INC. Kurashiki | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 258 | 50 | 0 | 58.6 | 3/5 |
| 9 | NIPRO CORPORATION Settsu Osaka | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 51 | 30 | 0 | 55.5 | 3/5 |
| 10 | SHOFU INC. FUKUINE, HIGASHIYAMA-KU Kyoto | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics | 79 | 24 | 0 | 56.7 | 3/5 |
| 11 | TOKUYAMA DENTAL CORPORATION Tokyo | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental | 97 | 19 | 0 | 52.7 | 3/5 |
| 12 | J. MORITA MANUFACTURING CORP. Kyoto | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 45 | 14 | 0 | 44.1 | 3/5 |
| 13 | YAMAHACHI DENTAL MFG., CO. Gamagori City Aichi, Aichi Pref. | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental | 33 | 8 | 0 | 46.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | TAKARA BELMONT CORPORATION OSAKA | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 15 | 6 | 0 | 41.0 | 3/5 |
| 15 | J. MORITA MFG. CORP. FUSHIMI-KU Kyoto | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 22 | 3 | 0 | 37.7 | 3/5 |
| 16 | Alfresa Pharma Corporation CHUO-KU Osaka | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 5 | 3 | 0 | 32.5 | 3/5 |
| 17 | TOP CORPORATION ADACHI-KU Tokyo | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental | 8 | 2 | 0 | 31.6 | 3/5 |
| 18 | AIR WATER REALIZE INC. IWAKI-SHI Fukushima, Ibaraki-ken | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 4 | 2 | 0 | 28.7 | 3/5 |
| 19 | SUN MEDICAL CO., LTD. Moriyama Shiga, Shiga | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental | 1 | 2 | 0 | 21.8 | 3/5 |
| 20 | Orbray Co., Ltd. Tokyo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Dental | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20.4 | 3/5 |
Questions about dental distributors in Japan
How many dental distributors are there in Japan?
The Index counts 81 establishments in Japan with dental in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a dental device registration in Japan?
In Japan the marketing approval or certification is held by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) based in Japan, or by a Designated MAH acting for a foreign manufacturer. The foreign manufacturer registers separately with PMDA. An independent D-MAH keeps the approval out of the distributor's hands.
How do I find a dental distributor in Japan?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Japan 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 Japan?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Japan 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 Japan
Dental in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 78 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 11 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 10 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
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.