Ivoclar Vivadent announced today that it has acquired Sagemax Bioceramics, Inc. Sagemax Bioceramics is an innovative manufacturer of zirconium oxide for the dental laboratory industry. The company was founded by Larry Dang in 2006 and maintains manufacturing, R&D, and general business operations in Seattle, Washington.

Ivoclar Vivadent will keep all operations of Sagemax Bioceramics separate. It will operate as an independent company with a primary focus on zirconium oxide products for the global laboratory market.