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Gendex. Imaging Excellence
It has been just over a century since Wilhelm
Conrad Roentgen's discovery of the X-ray in
1895. Since then, radiology has transformed
from a scientific curiosity to a medical and
dental necessity. The Gendex lineage can be
traced back to Roentgen's time and extends to
today, where Gendex is an international leader
in dental radiology and digital imaging.
Victor Electric was founded in 1893 in Chicago
and was one of the earliest X-ray equipment
supplies worldwide. Victor Medical
manufactured a variety of electro-therapeutic
devices and became a successful business. The
company was absorbed by General Electric in
1926 and became part of the GE Medical
business unit.
The dental radiology division of GE Medical
eventually became an independent corporation
called Gendex in 1983. In 1991, Gendex
purchased the European business of Philips
dental X-ray operation, further strengthening
the company's position as a world leader in
dental X-ray. In June 1993 Gendex merged with
DENTSPLY International.
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In 2004 Danaher Corporation, a Washington DC
Company, bought the Gendex Division from
Dentsply International.
Later that year, Danaher acquired Kaltenbach
and Voigt (KaVo). Gendex became part of the
KaVo Dental family, creating the ultimate
equipment solution provider for dental
professionals.