Our Commitment
Careers
Over 160 Years of Company History: SS White is the Original American Dental Manufacturer and
Innovator of Dental Products
The name SS White is synonymous with dentistry in the United States. The glorious history of
SS White Burs began in 1844 when Samuel Stockton White opened up his business in Philadelphia, PA.
To aid in distribution of products and stimulate communication with dentist customers, retail stores
were opened: New York (1846), Boston (1850), Brooklyn (1852), and Chicago (1858). Finding this method
inadequate to keep up with demand, the firm then established a system of selling to dealers which
could reach dentists at considerable distances and provide them with services they needed.
The growth of SS White is directly related to Dr. White's determination to improve his chosen
profession. He encouraged doctors to communicate ideas freely with him, resulting in many innovations
and a business philosophy that is the foundation of the company, even today.
Over 160 Years of Dedication
SS White Burs as a dental manufacturer has always strived to bring high quality dental products to
market, to enable practitioners to work more accurately and precisely, and to maximize comfort and
quality for each and every patient who enters a dental office. The enthusiasm of Dr. White exists
still today in each and every employee, as we continually work toward creating innovative products
which will advance dentistry.
Innovative and Differentiated Dental Products
1872: First offering of steel dental burs in round, wheel, cone & inverted cone shapes
1878: Introduced stoned dental burs; cutting blades stoned by hand for increased sharpness
1880: Created ivory-handled hand instruments
1882: Honed burs introduced; less expensive than stoned burs and provided greater efficiency than regular file-cut dental burs
1891: Introduced the Revelation® bur, which revolutionized bur manufacturing, as it was produced entirely by machinery
1947: Introduced the first carbide bur to the dental profession; two-piece construction process of a carbide cutting head, welded to a steel platform and shank
1969: First offering of carbide burs for composite preparations
1977: Introduced amalgam preparation burs
1989: Introduced surgical length carbide burs
1990: Great White® restoration removal burs were launched for the rapid and precise removal of all types of semi- and non-precious crowns and bridges, amalgams, composites and porcelains.
1991: Sterile single-patient-use diamond burs were launched to assist in preventing the risk of cross-contamination and also to provide a fast cutting instrument each and every time.
1999: Fissurotomy® carbide burs were introduced for the early identification and treatment of hidden caries.
2001: Launched Express Line® lab metal finishing burs for faster metal finishing
2003: Introduced Safe End finishing carbide burs
2004: Great White® Ultra carbide burs were introduced for fast and smooth crown preparations.
Our Philosophy Remains the Same...
Today, SS White continues in the tradition of our founder. identifying and developing ideas that will
improve the quality of dental care or make dentists more efficient. We believe that innovation and the
creation of unique and differentiated products are the cornerstone of the company and make SS White one
of the most well recognized and trusted names in dentistry today. We are committed to changing dentistry
for the better... again.
