Updated 22 October 2026
Dental device distributors in Mexico: 259 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 259 establishments in Mexico whose registry records include dental: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 88 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 130 regulatory representatives, and 41 manufacturers or exporters, out of 2,964 medical device establishments in Mexico overall. The records come from COFEPRIS Mexico and US FDA (openFDA), last seen on 23 October 2026.
Dental covers equipment, implants, consumables and intraoral imaging sold to clinics and laboratories rather than hospitals. Dental dealers are a separate channel from hospital distributors, with their own wholesalers and trade shows. The segment usually has many establishments with small registration counts each.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 1 | 0% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 222 | 86% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 41 | 16% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 7 | 3% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Mexico
In Mexico the COFEPRIS sanitary registration is held by a Mexican entity, usually the distributor or a local holder of record. Transfers between holders are possible but slow, so decide the holder before signing.
Top 0 independent dental distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (259)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Cardiovascular, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 341 | 341 | 0 | 64.2 | 2/5 |
| 2 | BIOMET MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Mexico City Ciudad de Mexico | Maker's own entity Registration holder, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 142 | 143 | 0 | 63.9 | 3/5 |
| 3 | MEDTRONIC, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +9 more | 138 | 138 | 0 | 57.9 | 2/5 |
| 4 | JOHNSON & JOHNSON DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 117 | 117 | 0 | 56.3 | 2/5 |
| 5 | MEDLINE MÉXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +8 more | 100 | 100 | 0 | 54.8 | 2/5 |
| 6 | STRYKER MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 86 | 86 | 0 | 53.3 | 2/5 |
| 7 | HIOSSEN DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +5 more | 73 | 73 | 0 | 51.8 | 2/5 |
| 8 | COA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 60 | 60 | 0 | 49.9 | 2/5 |
| 9 | ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS MÉXICO OPERATIONS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Cardiovascular, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics +1 more | 58 | 58 | 0 | 49.5 | 2/5 |
| 10 | LAB-CENTER DE MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Cardiovascular, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more | 55 | 55 | 0 | 49.0 | 2/5 |
| 11 | LABORATORIOS S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | General hospital and consumables, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics +2 more | 32 | 32 | 0 | 43.9 | 2/5 |
| 12 | ORMCO DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more | 28 | 28 | 0 | 42.6 | 2/5 |
| 13 | ARROW INTERNACIONAL DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 27 | 27 | 0 | 42.3 | 2/5 |
| 14 | LABORATORIOS GAYZ, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, Dental +4 more | 27 | 27 | 0 | 42.3 | 2/5 |
| 15 | DENTSPLY MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 25 | 25 | 0 | 41.5 | 2/5 |
| 16 | AMERICAN HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +2 more | 24 | 24 | 0 | 41.2 | 2/5 |
| 17 | IVOCLAR VIVADENT, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 23 | 23 | 0 | 40.8 | 2/5 |
| 18 | COLGATE PALMOLIVE, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 22 | 22 | 0 | 40.3 | 2/5 |
| 19 | NOBEL BIOCARE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Dental, In-vitro diagnostics, Patient monitoring and neurology +2 more | 17 | 17 | 0 | 37.9 | 2/5 |
| 20 | SOLVENTUM MÉXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Maker's own entity Registration holder | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 16 | 16 | 0 | 37.4 | 2/5 |
Questions about dental distributors in Mexico
How many dental distributors are there in Mexico?
The Index counts 259 establishments in Mexico with dental in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from COFEPRIS Mexico and US FDA (openFDA) and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a dental device registration in Mexico?
In Mexico the COFEPRIS sanitary registration is held by a Mexican entity, usually the distributor or a local holder of record. Transfers between holders are possible but slow, so decide the holder before signing.
How do I find a dental distributor in Mexico?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Mexico to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a dental distributor in Mexico?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Mexico and whose linked device listings fall in the dental segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Mexico
Dental in other Latin America and the Caribbean markets
Sources
- Mexico COFEPRIS medical device registrations (registros sanitarios): 222 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Mexican government publication.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 43 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.