Our Story

HuFriedyGroup is a dental solutions company and global leader in instrumentation, infection control products and services, and small equipment, with a legacy of heritage brands all under one roof. We enhance clinician performance through our ergonomic instruments and organized workflow systems, guide practices to ensure safety and compliance, and provide value and support through lifetime service, education, and quality assurance. Our comprehensive portfolio, commitment to innovation, and deep clinical expertise make it a cornerstone of modern dentistry.

HuFriedyGroup is a combination of Hu-Friedy, SS White Dental, Crosstex, Accutron, and Palmero Healthcare.


A Proud Legacy and a Focus on the Future

Our story dates back to 1908. For over a century, we have been shaping dentistry with innovative products and services designed to help practitioners be The Best in Practice. Join us in looking back at our storied history to see every step that has led to our current offering of more than 40,000 products.

From a simple beginning in 1953, as a disposable towel/bib manufacturer, Crosstex has steadily grown to become one of the world's leading providers of infection prevention and control (IP&C) and compliance solutions. Crosstex is a recognized leader for its portfolio of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Dental Water Management, Chemistries, Sterilization, Preventives, Nitrous-Oxide Equipment, and Single-Use Disposable products.

As one of the world's leading dental instrument and product companies, we continue our commitment to advance dental performance by supporting these products with world-class service, education and peer communities.

1908

Hu‑Friedy founded by Hugo Friedman

1945

Introduced Gracey Line of Instruments

1953

Crosstex founded as disposable towel/bib manufacturer

1975

Developed Wilkins/Tufts explorer

1978

Launched first restorative line of immunity steel instruments

1981

Began Japanese distribution partnership

1982

Introduced IMS™ Cassettes

1991

Established European office in Germany

1996

Entered ultrasonic scaling marketing with insert line

1999

Launched orthodontic product line

2002

Established Japan office to support growth in Asia Pacific market

2005

Introduced EverEdge™ Scalers

2007

Expanded global presence in China

Initiated Friends of Hu‑Friedy online community

2008

Launched Nevi™ Scalers, named after legendary Hu-Friedy artisan Neville Hammond

2009

Established European office in the Netherlands

2010

Launched magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler

Introduced full line of hand care products

2011

Entered new category with pediatric crowns

2013

Introduced Clear Collection™ for Clear Aligners Instrument Set

2014

Introduced Black Line Collection

2015

Launched Hu-Care Service Programs

2016

Accutron Inc. acquired by Crosstex 

Introduced EverEdge™ 2.0 Scalers

2017

J. Palmero Sales Company and subsidiaries acquired by Hu‑Friedy 

2018

Launched GreenLight Dental Compliance Center™ by Hu‑Friedy

Launched EverCare Sharpening Service

2020

Hu-Friedy, Crosstex, and Accutron joined forces to form HuFriedyGroup

Introduced Harmony™ Ergonomic Scalers and Curettes

2024

HuFriedyGroup acquires SS White Dental®

PWR Piezo Scaling & Air Polishing Launched