Benco Dental
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dental equipment and supplies distribution |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Founder | Benjamin Cohen |
| Headquarters | Pittston, Pennsylvania , United States |
Area served | United States (48 states and Washington D.C.) |
| Products | Dental products and equipment |
Number of employees | Over 700 (400 sales representatives and 300 service technicians) |
Benco Dental is a U.S.-based distributor specializing in dental products and equipment, with its main office located in Pittston, Pennsylvania.
History
Established in 1930 by Benjamin Cohen, Benco Dental has continuously operated as a privately held, family-run enterprise now managed by the third generation. Originating from a single retail location in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded to become the largest privately owned comprehensive dental supply and equipment distributor in the United States. It supports dental professionals throughout 48 states plus Washington D.C., operating five distribution hubs.
In 2010, Benco launched a 280,000 square-foot facility in Pittston that serves as its corporate headquarters, distribution center, and showroom. This site features the company's inaugural CenterPoint design and equipment showroom—the biggest dental equipment showroom across North America—equipped with 27 operatories, a digital dentistry suite outfitted with scanners and 3D printing technology, multiple digital imaging systems including 2D and 3D panoramic X-rays, sterilization areas, office design studios, and a training center for continuing education programs. Additional CenterPoint showrooms have since been opened in Costa Mesa, California, and Flower Mound, Texas. The company’s network also includes distribution centers located in Fort Wayne (Indiana), Jacksonville (Florida), Reno (Nevada), and Dallas (Texas), supported by a team of over 400 sales representatives alongside 300 service technicians.
In February 2018, the Federal Trade Commission brought allegations against Benco Dental together with Patterson Companies and Henry Schein—recognized as the three principal dental supply distributors in the U.S.—accusing them of antitrust violations. By October 2019, an FTC administrative law judge dismissed charges against Henry Schein but determined that Benco and Patterson breached antitrust regulations by declining to compete for buying group contracts. Benco opted not to challenge this decision.
In 2023, Benco Dental broadened its portfolio by acquiring PPO Profits, a company specializing in dental fee negotiation and revenue cycle management services, which remains operational as an independent entity.