KaVo's Product Development History
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.