Four dental industry stakeholders have been included on Forbes‘ “World’s Billionaires List” for the last several years, building a combined net worth of roughly $10 billion in 2026.
Here is how each billionaire’s wealth has evolved over the years, according to Forbes‘ data.
1. Thomas Straumann, who owns a 17 percent stake in dental implant company Straumann Holding
2026: $5.3 billion
2025: $5.1 billion
2024: $6 billion
2023: $5 billion
2022: $5.6 billion
2. Heikki Kyostila: president of global dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca
2026: $2.3 billion
2025: $2.1 billion
2024: $2.1 billion
2023: $2 billion
2022: $1.3 billion
3. Christoph Zeller, who inherited dental products company Ivoclar Vivadent and is a past CEO
2026: $1.3 billion
2025: $1.3 billion
2024: $1.5 billion
2023: $2.3 billion
2022: $2.3 billion
4. Simone Maag de Moura Cunha, who owns 3.5% of Straumann
2026: $1.1 billion
2025: $1.1 billion
2024: $1.3 billion
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