The ergonomics has been the guiding light of our product development since the establishment of the company.
Whether you are a dentistry professional, student, or a patient, we have taken your needs to heart. Together we develop and manufacture equipment which make dental care safe, efficient and pleasant.
1972
Founded
LM-Dental™ was founded in a small garage workshop in the Finnish archipelago back in 1972. Our Nordic roots have been the bedrock of innovative and high-quality dental products that are trusted by dental professionals and patients around the world
1974
First oversized handle
Ergonomics was one of the first key concepts for our product lines, and oversized handles were the first step on that path.
1980
First color coded handles
One of our main innovations, and what our brand is mostly known for are the color coded handles, first introduced in 1980.
1988
Silicone handle LM-ErgoNorm™
Ergonomics were further enhanced by the first silicone handles.
1995
Oversized silicone handle LM-ErgoMax™
The year 1995 marked the year for our first oversized silicone handles LM-ErgoMax™.
2015
Silicone handle LM-ErgoSense® and first smart instrument with integrated RFID tracking tag
The outcome of intense research and cooperation with dental clinicians was the LM-ErgoSense® instruments with even more ergonomic grip and with possibility to integrate a trackable RFID tag into the handle.
Silicone handle LM-ErgoSense®
2016
Sharpen free LM Sharp Diamond™
Exceptionally durable sharpen free coated instruments came to our product line in 2016, and marked the new era in minimize the time spent maintaining dental instruments
Forerunner also in other product categories
2004
Introduction to market of LM-Activator™
In 2004 the company ventured into new product categories, in the form of LM-Activator™, the innovative early orthodontic treatment method.
2015
LM DTS™, first tracking system for dental products
LM Dental Tracking System™ is designed to provide a unified solution in the field of dentistry: automating traceability, logistics, and infection control documentation via smart RFID technology
Introduction of LM-Activator™ Gen 2
Second generation of the LM-Activator™ was also introduced.
2020
LM-Activator™ used by more than 1 million children worldwide
Year 2020 marked a true highlight for the company, as 1 million children around the world were using our early orthodontic treatment method.