Tradition and modern

KaVo can look back on a lively and successful past characterized by trendsetting developments. They are the basis of our success. We want to build on them and to offer you, our customers, tailor-made products of the highest quality in the future too.

1909

KaVo is founded by Alois Kaltenbach in Berlin-Steglitz and soon develops into one of the market leaders in the dental sector.

1919

Richard Voigt joins the still young company, which moves to Potsdam.

1928

The world's first sterilizable handpiece from KaVo.

1936

The first KaVo Dental Unit: 1001.

1946

A new beginning: KaVo moves its headquarters to Biberach in Upper Swabia, where instrument manufacture can be started again.

1957

Resumption of equipment production with the standard 1010 unit.

1959

Consistent growth continues: The dental technology factory in Leutkirch is opened and KaVo now employs 750 people.

1965

The 1025 unit is the first KaVo unit which permits the treatment of prostrate patients. It is the start of an ergonomic revolution in dental practices.

1974

KaVo ESTETICA 1040 Operating System.

1975

KaVo Regie 1050 Operatory System.

1976

Founding of the factory for dental equipment in Warthausen.

1977

The MULTIflex coupling, another KaVo innovation, is presented to the specialists. It continues to be an acknowledged equipment standard today.

1980

The now legendary treatment unit REGIE 1050 celebrates its first appearance, as does the DOMINO practice furniture range.

1982

Integration of optical fibers into the turbine. Later on, this development will be extended to include all instruments. It makes the dentist's work much easier.

1986

KaVo ESTETICA 1042 Operatory System introduced.

1992

The presentation of the KaVo KEY laser at the IDS is the beginning of dental treatment with little pain.

1994

Certificate for fulfilment of the quality management standards ISO 9001 and EN 46001.

1997

The new treatment units of the ESTETICA series mark a further milestone in the successful KaVo equipment production.

2002

The environment Operatory System with Multimedia, stools, lights and cabinetry is launched.

2005

KaVo introduces the GENTLEsilence LUX 6500B - the quietest turbine in the world.

2008

KaVo introduces the GENTLEmini LUX 4500B - the mini head mighty power handpiece. Also launched is the GENTLEray 980 Premium Soft Tissue Diode Laser, the first diode laser with micro-pulsing power. 

2009

KaVo introduces the COMFORTdrive - The most innovative handpiece ever!