Zest Dental Solutions is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of dental solutions for the treatment of edentulous patients. The company was founded in 1972 by Max Zuest at his dental laboratory in San Diego, California. Here the original ZEST® Anchor Attachment originated from a desire to help clinicians combat the damage caused by patients improperly seating their overdentures. Max’s vision continued with his son Paul Zuest continuing to place patient satisfaction above all else with ZEST’s introduction of the ZAAG Attachment in 1994 and eventually the third generation LOCATOR Attachment System in 2001. Since that time, LOCATOR® has achieved worldwide acceptance as the premier tissue-supported, implant-retained overdenture attachment in the dental industry. More than 90 manufacturers have partnered with ZEST to customize its patented LOCATOR Attachment System to be compatible with their respective implant platforms. In fact, LOCATOR represents a rare occurrence in implant dentistry. Never before has the implant industry, clinicians and patients come together to universally recognize the merits of a restorative solution making LOCATOR the most globally recognized and trusted brand for overdenture restorations.
Today, Zest Dental Solutions is a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm. Day-to-day operations are led by Steve Schiess as President and CEO. Steve and his executive management team are comprised of seasoned implant dentistry professionals with combined experience of nearly 50 years. This experience is manifest with continued innovation and the introduction of products and services that continue to provide clinicians with world-class overdenture solutions for their patients. This spirit of innovation led to the evolution of the original LOCATOR System with the launch in early 2016 of the next generation LOCATOR R-Tx Removable Attachment System. ZEST’s product portfolio also includes exceptionally designed LOCATOR and SATURNO overdenture implant systems and the CHAIRSIDE Product Portfolio – a line of dental tools and materials that provide an end-to-end solution for implant-retained overdenture modification and processing.
Also in early 2016, ZEST acquired Danville Materials which produces a high quality line of dental consumables, market leading micro-etching and air abrasion products and unique offerings such as Perioscopy. This acquisition enables ZEST, the undisputed market leader in implant-retained, tissue supported overdenture attachments to expand its broad range of treatment solutions to patients caring for their natural teeth.
Zest Dental Solutions is located in Carlsbad, California and has global distribution through OEM implant companies, distributor networks, and a domestic retail sales operation.
Today, Zest Dental Solutions is a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm. Day-to-day operations are led by Steve Schiess as President and CEO. Steve and his executive management team are comprised of seasoned implant dentistry professionals with combined experience of nearly 50 years. This experience is manifest with continued innovation and the introduction of products and services that continue to provide clinicians with world-class overdenture solutions for their patients. This spirit of innovation led to the evolution of the original LOCATOR System with the launch in early 2016 of the next generation LOCATOR R-Tx Removable Attachment System. ZEST’s product portfolio also includes exceptionally designed LOCATOR and SATURNO overdenture implant systems and the CHAIRSIDE Product Portfolio – a line of dental tools and materials that provide an end-to-end solution for implant-retained overdenture modification and processing.
Also in early 2016, ZEST acquired Danville Materials which produces a high quality line of dental consumables, market leading micro-etching and air abrasion products and unique offerings such as Perioscopy. This acquisition enables ZEST, the undisputed market leader in implant-retained, tissue supported overdenture attachments to expand its broad range of treatment solutions to patients caring for their natural teeth.
Zest Dental Solutions is located in Carlsbad, California and has global distribution through OEM implant companies, distributor networks, and a domestic retail sales operation.
Location: United States, California, Carlsbad
Employees: 201-500
Phone: +1 442-244-4841
Founded date: 1972
Investors 3
Mentions in press and media 9
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| 04.03.2026 | Progressive Dental & The Closing Institute Partner with Zest Dental Solutions to Elevate Full-Arch Growth and Patient Outcomes | Today, we announced a strategic partnership with Progressive Dental and The Closing Institute to drive full-arch growth, improve patient access, and increase case acceptance for dental practices nationwide. CARLSBAD, Calif., March 4, 2026 /... |
| 25.04.2024 | Zest Dental Solutions and The Pathway join forces to elevate continuing education in restorative dentistry. | Industry leading dental manufacturer teams up with a renowned continuing education provider in the oral surgery and implantology space. CARLSBAD, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zest Dental Solutions, a global leader in innovat... |
| 19.07.2023 | Aptean Made2Manage™ customer achieves off the chart productivity results using MobileManage™ from Progressive Edge | MobileManage™ was able to transform Zest's logistics personnel into productivity powerhouses, increasing operator morale while reducing processing errors. Leveraging MobileManage, Zest has achieved a 30% reduction in logistics labor, while ... |
| 29.05.2020 | GGV Capital anchors $6m funding in Singapore AI firm Wiz.ai | Premium Wiz.ai, the Singapore-based AI company that has developed a conversational talkbot platform, has secured $6 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by global venture investor GGV Capital, according to an announcement. Continue... |
| 11.02.2018 | Avista to Sell Zest Dental Solutions to BC Partners | Funds advised by BC Partners, a leading international investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby BC Partners will acquire Zest Dental Solutions from Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm ... |
| 11.02.2018 | Avista to Sell Zest Dental Solutions to BC Partners | Funds advised by BC Partners, a leading international investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby BC Partners will acquire Zest Dental Solutions from Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm ... |
| 08.02.2018 | BC Partners to acquire Zest Dental Solutions from Avista Capital Partners | NEW YORK, NY / LONDON, UK – February 8, 2018 – Funds advised by BC Partners (“BC Partners”), a leading international investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby BC Partners will acquire Zest Dental Solutio... |
| - | Avista Capital Partners Enhances Team With Appointments Of Steve Schiess And William E. Klitgaard As Operating Executives | NEW YORK, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Avista Capital Partners (“Avista”), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on healthcare, today announced the appointments of Steve Schiess and William E. Klitgaard to the firm’s operating ex... |
| - | Avista Capital Partners to acquire Solmetex, LLC | NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Avista Capital Partners (“Avista”), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on healthcare, today announced that is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Solmetex (“Solmetex” or “the Co... |