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W&H celebrates 135 years of innovation at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting

W&H's first to market advancements over the years. (Photo: W&H)
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Thu. 19 February 2026

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W&H, a global leader in medical and dental technology, will celebrate its 135th anniversary here at the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, marking more than a century of innovation, engineering excellence and commitment to advancing dental care.

Founded in 1890, W&H has spent 135 years pioneering technologies designed to improve efficiency, precision and safety in dentistry. This milestone reflects the company’s long-standing global presence and its continued focus on developing solutions that support the evolving needs of dental professionals worldwide.

W&H will commemorate this anniversary here in Chicago with a dedicated booth experience that highlights the company’s legacy of innovation — while showcasing the modern technologies shaping dentistry today.

135 years of innovation — from 1890 to today

At the W&H booth, attendees will explore a curated innovation timeline featuring key milestones and first-to-market advancements introduced throughout the company’s 135-year history. This display underscores W&H’s enduring role in advancing dental technology and reinforces the depth of experience behind its solutions.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to engage directly with W&H product experts through hands-on demonstrations and in-depth discussions focused on today’s clinical and workflow challenges.

Product spotlight: innovation in practice

Featured technologies at the booth will include:

  • Lexa Mini Rapid Sterilizer: Designed to support fast, efficient and compliant instrument reprocessing in modern dental practices, helping teams streamline workflows while maintaining high standards of infection control.
  • Power Edition handpiece: Engineered for cutting zirconia with effortless power, the Power Edition delivers smooth, efficient performance with minimal hand fatigue and quieter operation. Designed to enhance clinician comfort and control, it allows dentists to work more efficiently while reducing physical strain. Attendees are invited to experience the difference firsthand by trying the Power Edition at the W&H booth.

Additional solutions on display will span sterilization and instrument reprocessing systems, restorative and surgical handpieces, and oral and implant surgery technologies.

A commitment to the dental community

“Celebrating 135 years of innovation is a proud milestone for W&H,” said Rick Pinero, general manager, Dental Equipment Business Unit, W&H North America. “This anniversary reflects our continued commitment to developing technologies that support clinicians, protect patients, and advance the standard of care — today and into the future.” 

Visit W&H at booth No. 4629 at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Attendees are invited to visit booth No. 4629 to experience W&H’s 135th anniversary celebration, explore live product demonstrations and engage with the technologies shaping the future of dentistry.

To schedule a product demonstration in advance or learn more about show offerings, attendees may connect with a member of the W&H sales team onsite or go online to www.wh.com/na.

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