Henry Schein One Acquires Austrian Dental Software Firm Kopfwerk to Accelerate Development of Practice Management Systems

VCBeat (WeChat Official Account: vcbeat) has learned that Henry Schein One recently announced the acquisition of Kopfwerk, a leading Austrian provider of dental practice management solutions. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kopfwerk is a full-service software company for dental clinics, founded by Peter Schiller and Thomas Gessl in 1987, with annual revenue of approximately $2.2 million in 2018. The company’s core business is providing customers with state-of-the-art dental practice management solutions, including technical support, staff training, and equipment installation services, to enhance office efficiency, streamline workflows, promote clinical automation, and improve patient care.

Henry Schein One is a joint venture between Henry Schein and Internet Brands, primarily providing integrated practice management technology solutions for dental practices. Henry Schein currently maintains close collaborations with leading practice management companies, including Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Dentrix Enterprise, Easy Dental, and TechCentral. In recent years, Henry Schein One has expanded into internet-based dental services, owning dental-related software platforms and websites such as Demandforce, Sesame Communications, Officite, and DentalPlans.com.

“We are delighted to partner with Kopfwerk,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein. “Kopfwerk will collaborate with us to develop new software products for Henry Schein One. We believe that Kopfwerk will provide us with cutting-edge value-added services and technological solutions, further enhancing the operational capabilities of Henry Schein One. With Kopfwerk’s support, Henry Schein One will undoubtedly deliver superior services to healthcare professionals, improve their efficiency, and create a better care experience for patients.”

“The Kopfwerk team will participate in the Henry Schein One technology solutions project, which includes the research and development of the Dentrix series of dental practice management systems. This system is designed to provide customers with end-to-end management and marketing services, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency of dental practices and boosting their profitability,” said Peter Schiller, General Manager of Kopfwerk.

It is reported that following the completion of this acquisition, Peter Schiller will continue to serve as General Manager of Kopfwerk. Peter Schiller stated, “Henry Schein enjoys a strong reputation and extensive influence in the dental field. Moving forward, we will grow together with Henry Schein One, jointly advancing the development of the dental industry and delivering maximum benefits to patients.”

(Compiled by Hu Xuan)