Company Profile
KaVo Dental GmbH is a Germany-based manufacturer of dental equipment and digital solutions, headquartered in Biberach an der Riß, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1909, the company operates as a core brand of Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST), serving dental professionals in over 100 countries.
Core Products ＆ Technologies
Dental Treatment Units
• KaVo Primus 1058 TM: Integrated hygiene management and ergonomic workflow design
• KaVo LUX Surgical Motors: High-torque implant and oral surgery motors
• KaVo SURGmatic Series: Precision surgical handpieces
Imaging ＆ Digital Dentistry
• 3D eXam / i-CAT: CBCT and panoramic imaging platforms
• KaVo i500: Intraoral scanner for digital impressions
• CAD/CAM Integration: Chairside restoration workflow support
Implant ＆ Orthodontic Ecosystem (via Envista)
• Nobel Biocare: NobelActive, NobelReplace, All-on-4 implant systems
• Ormco: Damon brackets, Spark clear aligners
• Kerr / SybronEndo: Restorative materials and endodontic solutions
Market Position ＆ Certifications
KaVo holds a top-tier position in the global dental equipment market, competing with Dentsply Sirona and Straumann. Key strengths include:
• 115+ years of German engineering heritage
• Integrated digital workflow: Imaging → Planning → Chairside execution
• Regulatory compliance: CE marked, FDA cleared, NMPA registered (China)
• Global service network: Localized technical support across major markets
Corporate Timeline
1909 — Founded in Germany as a dental engineering workshop
2004 — Acquired by Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR)
2006 — Merged with Sybron Dental Specialties to form KaVo Kerr
2019 — Spun off as part of Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST)
Target Markets ＆ Applications
• General Dentistry: Treatment units, hygiene systems, handpieces
• Oral Surgery ＆ Implantology: Surgical motors, CBCT planning
• Orthodontics: Digital scanning, aligner workflow integration
• Laboratory: CAD/CAM connectivity for prosthetic fabrication
Contact Information
Global Headquarters
Address: Biberach an der Riß, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Parent Company
Envista Holdings Corporation
Address: 200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E, Brea, CA 92821, USA
Stock: NYSE: NVST
Website: www.envistaco.com
Investor Relations: investors.envistaco.com
