Updated 22 October 2026
Dental device distributors in Switzerland: 74 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 74 establishments in Switzerland 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), 4 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 70 manufacturers or exporters, out of 682 medical device establishments in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 4 | 5% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 18 | 24% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 74 | 100% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 11 | 15% | 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
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 (74)
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 | CANDULOR, AG Glattpark (Opfikon), ZH | Maker's own entity Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental | 57 | 14 | 0 | 54.5 | 3/5 |
| 2 | NOUVAG AG Goldach | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 15 | 6 | 0 | 42.6 | 4/5 |
| 3 | Produits Dentaires SA Vevey, Vaud | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 18 | 4 | 0 | 41.8 | 4/5 |
| 4 | DIASWISS S.A. Nyon | Maker's own entity Distributor, Manufacturer | Dental | 9 | 1 | 0 | 30.3 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Synthes GmbH Oberdorf | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 2700 | 410 | 0 | 81.2 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 169 | 0 | 78.8 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Stryker GmbH Selzach, SO | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 1288 | 145 | 0 | 78.1 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Institut Straumann AG Basel | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 673 | 123 | 0 | 76.9 | 4/5 |
| 9 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A. Nyon, VD | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 95 | 48 | 0 | 62.7 | 4/5 |
| 10 | Bien-Air Dental SA Biel/Bienne | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 128 | 32 | 0 | 62.3 | 4/5 |
| 11 | THOMMEN MEDICAL, AG Grenchen | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 70 | 32 | 0 | 55.8 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Maillefer Instruments Holding S.a.r.l. BALLAIGUES, VD | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 62 | 23 | 0 | 57.2 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Dent4You AG St- Gallen | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 56 | 21 | 0 | 54.7 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Cendres+Métaux SA Biel/Bienne, Bern | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 187 | 18 | 0 | 60.0 | 4/5 |
| 15 | Coltène/Whaledent AG Altstätten | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental | 93 | 18 | 0 | 56.5 | 3/5 |
| 16 | Medartis AG Basel | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 52 | 13 | 0 | 48.0 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Geistlich Pharma AG Wolhusen, LU | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 19 | 11 | 0 | 46.5 | 3/5 |
| 18 | InfinetaMed AG Sarnen, OW | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 27 | 6 | 0 | 43.8 | 3/5 |
| 19 | FKG Dentaire Sàrl Le Crêt-du-Locle, NE | Manufacturer Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental | 46 | 5 | 0 | 47.6 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Straumann Villeret SA VILLERET Bern | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 130 | 2 | 0 | 39.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about dental distributors in Switzerland
How many dental distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 74 establishments in Switzerland 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), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a dental device registration in Switzerland?
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
How do I find a dental distributor in Switzerland?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Dental in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 72 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 41 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 32 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 18 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 3 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.