Ormco

Ormco is a global manufacturer of orthodontic products and solutions, headquartered in Brea, California. For over 60 years it has partnered with the orthodontic community, helping to create more than 20 million smiles across over 140 countries, and is recognized as a global leader and innovator in the field.

Founded by Frank Miller in 1960, Ormco established an early reputation for innovation through the introduction of preformed bands and preassembled brackets. Over nearly six decades, the company has built a track record of delivering high-quality, innovative products backed by attentive customer service and educational support.

Ormco is part of Envista, a global family of more than 30 dental brands that also includes Nobel Biocare, Kerr, Metrex, Spark, Orascoptic, DEXIS, Implant Direct, Osteogenics, and AlphaBio. These businesses were previously part of Danaher Corporation, which acquired Ormco in 2004.

Its product portfolio spans brackets, wires, clear aligners, and digital workflow tools—including the Damon Ultima System, Damon Q2, Insignia, and Symetri Clear, along with Spark Clear Aligners (using TruGEN material and Spark Approver Software). A signature offering is the Damon System, a passive self-ligating bracket system created by and for orthodontists. As a leader in orthodontic innovation with an estimated 1,001–5,000 employees, advances in this space are directly relevant to its core business.