OUR STORY

Made in Switzerland Embraced Worlwide

Born in a Swiss valley unknown to most, EMS rose to the top and became a global icon thanks to one guiding star: excellence. A tale of innovation, people and purpose.

I would add evidence-based: We provide clinicians with innovative, evidence-based solutions to deliver the best prophylaxis experience for their patients worldwide.

World-wide excellence

Present in over 70 countries worldwide, EMS is a pioneer in innovation and a leader in its category. It continues to rally practices that want the best for their patients. Practices like yours.

Can we use the power
of the most precise watches
to reinvent oral care?

A man knew we could.

In a valley with neighbors like Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breguet, Audemars Piguet, and Blancpain, extraordinary things are possible. The Vallée de Joux, located north of Geneva at an altitude of over a thousand meters in the heart of the canton of Vaud, is a valley of perfectionists, inventors, and innovators. Here, in this valley where precision comes first, EMS Electro Medical Systems was founded. As a pioneer in dentistry, Pierre Mabille, one of the founders of EMS, developed the PIEZON® and AIRFLOW® technologies, opening a new chapter in oral prophylaxis. These game-changing technologies were born from the combined expertise of the Vallée de Joux, a collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre as its first supplier, and an infinite passion for transforming oral prevention. Precision and quality have always been part of EMS’s DNA. Today, EMS is the global leader in oral prophylaxis, employing over 900 people. Original EMS products stand for the highest quality, exceptional durability, and long-term oral health – Swiss made. Quality says ‘Grüezi’ – hello in Swiss German.

1980
Early days
EMS was founded in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, as a manufacturer of precision dental and medical devices.
1981
PIEZON®

is invented
EMS invents PIEZON® technology, delivering precision, efficiency, and comfort for both patients and clinicians.
1982
AIRFLOW®
is invented
EMS continues to innovate with AIRFLOW® technology — an advanced method of air polishing that uses a combination of air, water, and powder to remove biofilm and stains from all soft and hard tissues.
1985
Launch of 2nd
generation AIRFLOW®
Designed for better ergonomics and simplicity in everyday clinical use.
1998
PIEZON® PS Instrument
is invented
The PIEZON® PS Instrument is launched: the slimmest instrument on the market. EMS introduces the “ I FEEL GOOD" slogan based on its philosophy.
2003
AIRFLOW®
goes Subgingival
AIRFLOW® goes subgingival with the launch of PERIO powder — a glycine-based formulation that sets new records in clinical research.
2006
Founding of the Swiss Dental Academy (SDA)
A unique combination of clinical theory and practical hands-on training — with over 300,000 clinicians trained worldwide.
2008
Invention of
PIEZON® NO PAIN and launch of the 3rd generation table top
The original PIEZON® NO PAIN system is composed of 3 elements: the PIEZON® PS NO PAIN Instrument, the high-tech PIEZON® Handpiece and the modern NO PAIN module.
2010
Scientific evidence by Prof. Andrea Mombelli on subgingival biofilm removal with the PERIOFLOW®.
The first scientific evidence, led by Prof. Andrea Mombelli, demonstrates that the PERIOFLOW® Nozzle is safe, more time-efficient than traditional scaling and root planing, and better tolerated by patients.
2012
EuroPerio7 Consensus
on supra- and subgingival application of AIRFLOW® and PERIOFLOW®
On June 7 2012, during EuroPerio7, a consensus conference on mechanical biofilm management, took place aiming to review the current evidence from the literature on the clinical relevance of the subgingival use of air polishing.
2013
Launch of AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder
The ONE and ONLY erythritol patented formula for ALL clinical applications and ALL patients. Erythritol-based AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder is clinically proven to remove supra- and subgingival biofilm, and stains with the highest efficiency and assures maximum patient comfort (Ng E et al, Mensi M et al, 2018).
2016
Guided Biofilm Therapy is born
( GBT )
The 8-step GBT protocol was developed by EMS in collaboration with universities and clinicians. The game changer Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is an evidence-based, indication-oriented, systematic, and modular protocol for prevention, prophylaxis, and therapy.
2017
4th generation device AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master
The Swiss-made AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master was developed at the EMS Research Center, with more than 100,000 hours of technical and clinical testing, in collaboration with leading dental professionals from all over the world.
2020
AIRFLOW® MAX
is invented
The new AIRFLOW® MAX handpiece with its LAT – Laminar AIRFLOW® Technology – patented Swiss Precision embedded in its nozzle.
2021
GBT Certification
is launched
GBT has started a worldwide movement that comes to life through GBT-certified practices. Today, thousands of GBT-certified practices stand for success, quality, and the satisfaction of patients, prophylaxis teams, and practice owners — all with the goal to keep teeth for life.
2025
Launch of the
GBT Machine®
With over 40 years of expertise behind it, the GBT Machine is optimized for performing Guided Biofilm Therapy treatments - delivering outstanding patient comfort while maximizing efficiency and profitability in your hygiene department.
Today,

A Global Leader.
Do good, feel good

EXCELLENCE AS HERITAGE

True Swiss Precision

The Vallée de Joux is home to the workshops that produce the most exclusive watches money can buy. When it comes to precision - and much more - this is where NASA and Airbus come to shop.

It is the home of manufacturers whose incomparable skills set the standard for all things micromechanical — with two hundred years of experience behind them. This is where EMS was born, and where we continue thinking, developing, and manufacturing, never wavering from our single goal: absolute perfection.

EXCELLENCE AS HERITAGE

EMS goes green

The leap from Swiss watchmaking to dental care may seem surprising, but it was driven by the same dedication to precision. Pierre Mabile was inspired by the piezoelectric principle used in quartz watches to create a revolutionary method for removing calculus. By harnessing perfectly controlled, straight-line oscillations, this new tool could remove calculus gently and effectively without causing damage or discomfort.

Our certifications

GBT Certification confirms our commitment to quality, safety, and reliability. Explore our GBT Certification and discover the standards that make EMS - Electro Medical Systems - trusted worldwide.

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