Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona Inc.

Company type	Public
Industry	Dental equipment and consumables
Predecessor	Dentsply International Inc., Sirona Dental Systems
Founded	2016 (merger of Dentsply and Sirona Dental Systems)
Headquarters	Charlotte, North Carolina , United States
Area served	Worldwide (more than 120 countries)
Key people	Daniel Scavilla (President and CEO, effective August 1, 2025)
Products	Dental equipment, consumables, anesthetics, plaque and periodontal disease prevention products, tooth polishing tools, artificial teeth, intra-oral flat panel sensors
Website	www.dentsplysirona.com

Dentsply Sirona Inc. is a leading American manufacturer specializing in dental equipment and consumables, distributing its products across more than 120 countries and operating manufacturing facilities in 21 different nations. The company’s formation largely stems from a 1993 merger, when Gendex Corporation acquired Dentsply International Inc. for $590 million.

The firm develops and produces a variety of laboratory and specialized dental devices, with a strong emphasis on consumable items including anesthetics, products for plaque and periodontal disease prevention, tooth polishing tools, and artificial teeth. Additionally, Dentsply Sirona holds a significant position within the intra-oral flat panel sensor industry. Regional income variations affect product demand, which in turn shapes the offerings provided by its subsidiaries.

On August 28, 2022, Simon D. Campion—previously Executive Vice President and President of BD’s Interventional segment—was named President and Chief Executive Officer. In 2018, the company earned the “Top Employer” certification from an organization based in the Netherlands. The following year, Dentsply Sirona collaborated with the American Association for Dental Research to co-sponsor the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA), promoting advancements in dental research.

In 2019, the company was positioned at number 56 on Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers.

Name

The designation Dentsply Sirona International reflects the merger of two prominent dental technology companies: Dentsply and Sirona Dental Systems, which united in 2016.

Sirona Dental Systems

Established in 1877 in Erlangen, Germany, Sirona has maintained a longstanding heritage in dental technology development.

1899–2000

Dentsply Incorporated originated as Dentist's Supply Company in New York City in 1889, founded by Dr. Jacob Frick Franz alongside John Sheppard and Dean Osborne with an initial capital of $10,000. Early growth included acquiring a Pennsylvania-based porcelain teeth manufacturer. George H. Whiteley, an instrumental founder and ceramic expert, introduced innovations such as a patented platinum ring technique that minimized tooth breakage and enhanced denture fit and tooth sizing accuracy.

During the 1920s, Dentist's Supply formed a partnership with European distributor E. de Trey & Sons, who also became their principal distributor within the United States. To alleviate intense price competition with Ash Company, distribution operations were consolidated into Amalgamated Dental Company Limited. In 1925, Dentist's Supply acquired a 45% ownership stake in Zahnfabrik—a producer of artificial teeth—while Amalgamated Dental held a 30% interest.

To overcome elevated U.S. tariffs and facilitate international expansion, Dentist's Supply established overseas subsidiaries beginning with Australia through acquisition of Natudryl Manufacturing. The mid-20th century witnessed product innovations such as the Dentsply Cavitron ultrasonic tooth cleaning device and Neolux technology improving plastic teeth finishes. Reflecting its expanding global presence, the company rebranded as Dentsply International in 1969.

Significant acquisitions during this period included LD Caulk Company (1963), Ransom and Randolph Company (1964), F&F Koenigkramer (specializing in chairs and stools), and Amalgamated Dental Industrial (1976), which controlled Australia's largest dental supply network.

In 1993, after conducting a reverse takeover of Gendex Corporation, Dentsply became publicly traded on the NASDAQ. The company briefly owned Eureka X-Ray Inc., a supplier of medical X-ray tubes complementing Gendex’s X-ray system production before divesting it in 1994. That same year saw the bankruptcy of Healthco, its principal U.S. distributor.

2000–present

By 2010, Dentsply's primary sales regions included Europe & CIS (40%), the United States (37%), Latin America (5%), Asia excluding CIS and Japan (5%), Canada (4%), Japan (4%), the Middle East & Africa (3%), and Australia (2%). The company dominated the $4.0 billion dental restorative market segment.

In June 2011, Dentsply expanded its portfolio by acquiring Astra Tech from AstraZeneca for $1.8 billion. Astra Tech ranked as the third-largest global producer of dental implants. This purchase elevated Dentsply's revenue by 25%, adding $535 million. However, it also increased long-term debt by 147% and total assets by 146%, while current assets saw a decline. Charges related to the acquisition contributed to a 7.4% reduction in net income.

The significance of international markets grew steadily, with revenues from these areas rising to 67% in 2013 compared to 63% in 2010. In 2012, all sales growth of 16.2% was driven by acquisitions, despite a negative currency effect of -3.8%. Regional sales increases included Europe at 27.5%, the United States at 13.8%, and other regions at 15.9%. Dental products accounted for 88% of net sales, with consumable medical devices representing the remaining 12%.

On February 29, 2016, Dentsply combined forces with Sirona Dental Systems in a merger valued at $14.5 billion, uniting Dentsply’s consumables business with Sirona’s dental equipment expertise.

In October 2017, CEO Jeffrey Slovin, Executive Chairman Bret Wise, and President Christopher Clark all stepped down. Donald Casey Jr., previously CEO of Cardinal Health’s Medical Segment, was appointed CEO in February 2018.

Dentsply acquired Byte, an orthodontics firm focusing on dental aligners, for $1.04 billion in January 2021.

In April 2022, Donald Casey was removed from his role as CEO; John Groetelaars acted as interim CEO until Simon Campion was appointed permanent CEO in September 2022. Meanwhile, former CEO Casey and CFO Jorge Gomez became subjects of an investigation into securities fraud.

In June 2023, the Yale School of Management reported that Dentsply Sirona continued its operations within Russia despite widespread corporate withdrawals following the invasion of Ukraine—prompting criticism concerning ethics and corporate social responsibility.

On July 21, 2025, Dentsply Sirona announced Daniel Scavilla would assume the positions of President and CEO starting August 1, 2025, taking over from Simon Campion.

See also

• United States v. Dentsply Int'l, Inc.