Ultradent Acquires Majority Stake in i-dental

Ultradent Acquires Majority Stake in i-dental | Image Credit: © Ultradent Products, Inc

Utah-based Ultradent Products, Inc, continues to grow globally and the developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials now has a footprint in Lithuania.

The company recently announced the acquisition of Medicinos Linija UAB, known globally as "i-dental," a renowned manufacturer and distributer of dental products headquartered in Siauliai, Lithuania. The addition of i-dental’s network and infrastructure assists Ultradent’s ability to better serve dentists throughout the world, the company says. With i-dental as its most recent acquisition, Ultradent now has offices and subsidiaries in 12 countries.

“With the help of the talented team members of i-dental, Ultradent will be able to empower more clinicians to provide better care for their patients,” Ultradent President and CEO Dirk Jeffs says in a press release. “Ultradent has a longstanding connection with i-dental and founder Gintaras Dapkus, whom we met 25 years ago when he attended one of our educational events. Both companies are driven by a shared mission—the mutual admiration, innovative spirit, and vision between Ultradent and i-dental make this a seamless partnership that will benefit oral health globally.”

Founded in 1992 by Dapkus, i-dental began as a dental supply company and transitioned into a manufacturer of dental materials. The company’s top products include composites, glass ionomers, etchants, liners, and prophy paste. i-dental is ISO certified and has recently passed an MDR audit. Dapkus will remain minority owner and active in i-dental management, according to the press release.

“I am thrilled about this new chapter for i-dental, Ultradent, and oral health care providers around the world," adds Dapkus. "This partnership opens up incredible opportunities for innovation, growth, and improving patient care.”

i-dental is a leading manufacturer of innovative medical devices, dental materials, and cosmetics, and the company exports to over 80 countries, prioritizing high-quality, user-friendly products that meet international standards and customer needs.

Ultradent offers a variety of leading products to the dental industry including VALO™ Grand cordless and corded LED curing lights, Opalescence™ tooth whitening systems, impression materials, matrix systems, composites, and more.