ABOUT
A Legacy in Indian Dentistry Since 1899
N. K. Patel & Sons has been part of the dental profession for more than 125 years. Our story began in 1899 with Dr. Kalyanji Bhagwandas Patel and has continued through four generations of the Patel family.
Based in Mumbai, we provide dental materials, clinical and laboratory equipment, digital dentistry equipment and dental software to dental clinics, laboratories, hospitals, dental colleges and institutions across India.
Our business has evolved alongside dentistry—from conventional dental materials and laboratory products to digital scanning, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and milling. Today, we help dental professionals and laboratories select and implement products and technologies that fit their clinical and production workflows.
What has remained constant is our approach: understand the profession, build long-term relationships and stand behind the products and technologies we provide.
125+ Years of Experience
A Family Business That Has Evolved With Dentistry
1899 The Beginning — Dr. Kalyanji Bhagwandas Patel, a doctor from Rander, Gujarat, returned from England and established K. Patel & Sons, a clinic and medical supply store in Karachi. His commitment to healthcare also led to his involvement in establishing one of the early medical and dental colleges in Karachi.
1945 A New Chapter in Mumbai — Dr. Kalyanji Bhagwandas Patel moved to Mumbai with his family. Along with his sons, he established a factory manufacturing artificial teeth and expanded into dental supplies in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
1978 The Dental Business — Mr. Navin Patel, the youngest son, took responsibility for the dental business as the family's different business interests developed.
19789 The Next Generation — After completing his engineering degree and gaining early work experience in the United States, Mr. Nitin Patel returned to India and joined his father, Mr. Navin Patel, in the family business.
1980–1995 Building Global Partnerships — N. K. Patel & Sons developed partnerships with international manufacturers including Ivoclar, BEGO and EMS, bringing restorative and prosthetic materials and equipment to Indian dental professionals.
1995 Rebuilding From the Ashes — A major fire destroyed the company's office. With the support of loyal customers, suppliers, employees and well-wishers, the company rebuilt its operations from a temporary location on D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai.
2002 Clinical Experience Joins the Business — Dr. Bhavin Patel completed his dental degree and joined the family business. He also practised dentistry part-time, gaining first-hand clinical experience that continues to inform the company's approach to dental products and technology.
2008 Entering Digital Dentistry — The company entered digital dentistry with Sirona laboratory scanning and the MCXL milling system, establishing Dental Dimensions to support existing laboratory customers.
2014 A New Home in Khar — N. K. Patel & Sons moved to its permanent location in Khar, Mumbai, providing a new base for its growing team, portfolio and customer activities.
2017 Entering 3D Printing — A partnership with Asiga marked the company's entry into professional dental 3D printing.
2023 Expanding Digital Dentistry — Partnerships with Shining 3D and Ackuretta expanded the portfolio to include intraoral scanning, face scanning and LCD 3D printing solutions.
2026 Strengthening CAD/CAM Software — After years of working with exocad as a sub-dealer, N. K. Patel & Sons established a direct distribution relationship with exocad.
Today Four Generations, One Continuing Commitment — Mr. Nitin Patel leads the business with his son, Dr. Bhavin Patel, representing the fourth generation of the Patel family involved in N. K. Patel & Sons.
What We Do Today
N. K. Patel & Sons provides products and technologies across both conventional and digital dentistry. Our portfolio covers clinical materials and equipment, laboratory materials and equipment, intraoral and laboratory scanning, face scanning, dental CAD/CAM software, 3D printing and CAD/CAM milling.
Clinical Materials
Direct restorative materials, impression materials, dental cements, matrix systems and instruments.
Clinical Equipment
Light-curing units, facebows, articulators and other clinical equipment.
Laboratory Materials
Dental ceramics, lithium disilicate, metal ceramics, indirect composites, zirconia, PMMA and other
Laboratory materials.
Laboratory Equipment
Ceramic furnaces, sintering furnaces, sandblasters, vacuum mixers and other laboratory equipment.
Digital Equipment
Intraoral scanners, laboratory scanners, face scanners, dental 3D printers and CAD/CAM milling systems.
Dental Software
Dental CAD/CAM and design software for restorations, prosthetics, appliances and other digital applications.
Expertise Beyond Products
Dentists and Engineers Working Together
Our team includes dentists and engineers, combining clinical understanding with technical expertise. This allows us to look beyond product specifications and consider how a material, piece of equipment or digital technology fits into an actual clinical or laboratory workflow.
From product selection and demonstrations to installation, training and post-sales technical support, we help customers implement technologies effectively and keep their equipment performing reliably, with a focus on uptime.
Global Partnerships
Bringing International Dental Technology to India
nternational partnerships have been an important part of our journey. Over the years, we have worked with manufacturers from around the world to bring dental materials, equipment and technologies to the Indian market.
Our partnerships include Ivoclar, GC, Asiga, Shining 3D, Renfert, Garrison Dental, Dentona, Saremco, MPF Brush Co., Edenta, exocad and Ackuretta, among others.
These relationships give dental professionals access to established international technologies supported by local product knowledge, training and service.
Working Across the Dental Community
Our customers include dental professionals, laboratories, hospitals, dental colleges and institutions across India. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to work with organisations including All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Raipur; Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Hospital, Mumbai; and Armed Forces medical institutions in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune.
We also participate in dental exhibitions, professional education, product demonstrations, lectures and training programmes, helping dental professionals and laboratories understand and adopt new products and technologies.
Looking Ahead
From Digital Dentistry to Connected Workflows
Digital dentistry is moving beyond individual technologies. Scanning, design, 3D printing and milling are increasingly becoming part of connected clinical and laboratory workflows.
We want to help dental professionals and laboratories navigate this transition while continuing to provide the clinical materials and laboratory products that remain essential to everyday dentistry.
After more than a century in the profession, our focus remains on learning, adapting and building long-term relationships with the people we serve.
From 1899 to the future of dentistry.
