Ultradent Products

Ultradent Products

Manufactures dental materials and devices globally

Overview

Ultradent Products makes dental materials and devices to improve oral health around the world. Its core products have included a hemostatic agent (Astringedent) and the Opalescence teeth whitening system, among 500+ products, with more than 90% manufactured in-house at its Utah headquarters and sold in over 130 countries. The company grew from a basement startup to a global, vertically integrated manufacturer driven by practical, minimally invasive dental solutions and a long record of patents. Its approach emphasizes hands-on problem solving by dentists and steady product expansion without major external funding. Ultradent’s goal is to expand access to effective dental care and improve patient outcomes globally. In 2026, Mitsui Chemicals announced plans to acquire Ultradent to support and strengthen its core strengths in dental products.

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About Ultradent Products

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Why Ultradent Products is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Healthcare

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$900M

Headquarters

South Jordan, Utah

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Mitsui's $900 million acquisition validates Ultradent's brand and cash-generating dental portfolio.
  • Azena Medical adds soft-tissue lasers, expanding Ultradent beyond whitening and restorative products.
  • FORMA S and facial-esthetics partnerships widen cross-sell into higher-margin restorative and training channels.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 closing remains conditional on approvals and definitive agreements.
  • In-house Utah manufacturing concentration creates severe single-site disruption risk.
  • Acquisition integration can distract management and trigger clinician or distributor churn.

What makes Ultradent Products unique

  • Founded in 1978 by dentist Dr. Dan Fischer after he solved clinical hemostasis firsthand.
  • Manufactures over 90% of 500+ products in-house from South Jordan, Utah.
  • Built global reach across 130+ countries without outside funding or major venture backing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$900M

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Flexible Work Hours

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