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: 4 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 17 registration holders without a channel role, and 53 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 666 medical device establishments in Switzerland overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web, 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 20 dental establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANDULOR, AG Glattpark (Opfikon), ZH | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental | 57 | 12 | 0 | 52.0 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Produits Dentaires SA Vevey | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental | 18 | 1 | 0 | 37.5 | 4/5 |
| 3 | NOUVAG AG Goldach | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 15 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 | 4/5 |
| 4 | DIASWISS S.A. Nyon | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Dental | 9 | 1 | 0 | 32.7 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Synthes GmbH Oberdorf | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 2700 | 287 | 0 | 79.3 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 154 | 0 | 76.5 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Stryker GmbH Selzach, SO | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 1288 | 125 | 0 | 75.5 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Institut Straumann AG Basel | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 673 | 96 | 0 | 73.9 | 4/5 |
| 9 | Bien-Air Dental SA Biel/Bienne | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 128 | 31 | 0 | 60.3 | 4/5 |
| 10 | E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A. Nyon, VD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 95 | 32 | 0 | 58.9 | 4/5 |
| 11 | Cendres+Métaux SA Biel/Bienne | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 187 | 16 | 0 | 57.6 | 4/5 |
| 12 | THOMMEN MEDICAL, AG Grenchen | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 70 | 32 | 0 | 55.8 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Maillefer Instruments Holding Sàrl BALLAIGUES, VD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ear, nose and throat, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 62 | 17 | 0 | 54.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | Coltène/Whaledent AG Altstätten | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental | 93 | 15 | 0 | 53.8 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Dent4You AG St- Gallen | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental | 56 | 14 | 0 | 51.0 | 3/5 |
| 16 | FKG Dentaire Sàrl Le Crêt-du-Locle | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental | 46 | 5 | 0 | 45.7 | 4/5 |
| 17 | InfinetaMed AG Sarnen, OW | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 27 | 6 | 0 | 43.8 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Geistlich Pharma AG Wolhusen, LU | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 19 | 8 | 0 | 43.3 | 3/5 |
| 19 | PX Dental SA Marin | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental | 17 | 2 | 0 | 35.2 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Saremco Dental AG Rebstein | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental | 5 | 2 | 0 | 32.0 | 4/5 |
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 4 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, Health Canada and web 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.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 18 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- web (public register): 3 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
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.