Ultradent Products Inc., a South Jordan developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, has acquired Medicinos Linija UAB, known globally as “i-dental,” a manufacturer and distributer of dental products headquartered in Siauliai, Lithuania. With the transaction, Ultradent now has offices and subsidiaries in 12 countries.
“The addition of i-dental’s network and infrastructure will assist Ultradent’s ability to better serve dentists throughout the world,” an Ultradent release said.
“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,” said Dirk Jeffs, Ultradent president and CEO. “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, including composites, glass ionomers, etchants, liners, and prophy paste. Dapkus will remain a minority owner and active in i-dental management.
“I am thrilled about this new chapter for i-dental, Ultradent, and oral health care providers around the world,” said Dapkus.