da Vinci Künstlerpinselfabrik DEFET GmbH

The company has been manufacturing handcrafted dental brushes at its Nuremberg facility for decades. The product line includes ceramic layering brushes, opaque brushes, staining brushes, cleaning brushes, and micro-dental brushes made from Kolinsky red sable hair and synthetic fibers. The Ceramic Zircon Line, for example, was developed in collaboration with master dental technicians over many years and has been continuously improved. This in-house development, thought out down to the smallest detail, is designed for perfect ceramic veneering, the application of opacifiers, liners, and adhesives, the application of the finest amounts of stains, and various cleaning tasks. It is also ideal for the precise placement of both large and small amounts of ceramic materials. Enables lifelike layering. In addition, this premium DENTAL brush series offers interchangeable brush heads for ceramic veneering techniques with anodized aluminum handles. Founded around 1890 and with approximately 130 employees, the company boasts generations of experience in brush manufacturing. All products are manufactured exclusively in Nuremberg, Germany (Handmade in Germany).

For several decades, the da Vinci Artist Brush Factory has been manufacturing reliable, high-quality brushes for all areas of dental technology by processing select hair and fiber materials and drawing on the wealth of experience in brush-making that has been cultivated within the company over generations. The company’s history dates back to around 1890. The company has been owned by the Defet family since the 1930s. All production takes place exclusively at the Nuremberg facility. Each year, over 6 million brushes are sold across all continents, including dental brushes for dental technology.

The foundation of all our products is the careful selection and preparation of precious raw materials, especially the highly prized winter tail hair of the male Siberian Kolinsky red weasel (Mustela sibirica), with which our experienced employees are thoroughly familiar. Trained brushmakers craft each brush by hand. The careful selection and preparation of the raw materials are crucial, particularly the winter tail hairs of the Siberian Kolinsky red weasel (Mustela sibirica). In addition, we collaborate with international fiber manufacturers to develop synthetic fibers that closely replicate natural hair in terms of elasticity and taper at the tips.

The da Vinci CERAMIC ZIRCON LINE is a product developed by our company with meticulous attention to detail, designed for perfect ceramic veneering, the application of opacifiers, liners, and adhesives, the application of the finest amounts of stains, and various cleaning tasks. Ideal for the precise placement of both large and small amounts of ceramic materials. Enables lifelike layering. The ceramic is kept evenly moist during layering. We have placed particular emphasis on the following characteristics: A precise and stable-yet-flexible tip, shaped by experienced brush makers, that consistently follows the user’s intentions. The brush tip itself achieves its final, perfect alignment through the pulsating movement of loose metal balls, which are carefully incorporated into the ferrule. The sturdy, full brush body ensures continuous and results-oriented work with both layering brushes, thanks to the selection and processing of Siberian Kolinsky red sable hairs from carefully chosen male winter tails. The brush’s “implanted” center of gravity remains balanced despite the interchangeable brush head. This ensures that users will grow accustomed to a reliable and practical tool over the long term. The surface of the anodized aluminum handle is stain-resistant and is characterized by scratch resistance and durability. An integrated ZIRCON ring guarantees the authenticity, origin, and precision of this 6-piece da Vinci PROFI set. The replaceable brush heads ensure a significant long-term reduction in material costs. The Ceramic Zircon Line comprises six coordinated instruments: a large layering brush (Series 11000) for dentin and incisal materials, a layering brush (Series 11001) for smaller quantities, an opaque brush (Series 11002), a cleaning brush (Series 11003), a staining brush (Series 11004) for glazes, and a cut-back knife (Series 11005) made of ultra-thin stainless steel. All brush heads are interchangeable, which reduces material costs in the long term.

The Micro Dental Brush line includes particularly small sizes that are suitable for micro-layering modern stains on monolithic materials, the classic glazing and micro-layering techniques for layered veneers, as well as specialized micro-layering techniques. All sizes feature an extremely fine tip for sharp, detailed strokes and precise placement. The Micro-Maestro brushes (Series 100) are made with fine Kolinsky red sable hair and feature a needle-thin tip.

For years, there have been many attempts to replicate the special properties of Siberian Kolinsky red marten hair using synthetic fibers. This has been a difficult task due to the unique structure of this precious natural material, which has become very rare and expensive in recent years. With COLINEO, we have now succeeded in creating a fiber composition that comes very close to the natural model. A carefully balanced blend of straight and wavy synthetic fibers of varying lengths, featuring extra-fine tips, precise tip formation, high elasticity, and excellent color absorption—a combination that is truly impressive and ideally suited for work in the dental laboratory. • The brush tip of size 6 undergoes its final, perfect alignment through the pulsating motion of loose metal balls, which are carefully incorporated into the ferrule and help maintain perfect balance • Fiber composition consisting of straight and wavy synthetic fibers of varying lengths with extra-fine tips, precise tip formation, high elasticity, and excellent color absorption • Very similar in characteristics to Kolinsky red sable brushes • so-called silver ferrule, seamless • Handles made of water-resistant high-tech multicolor laminated wood For simple applications and composite mixing in dental laboratories, da Vinci offers synthetic brushes, such as the 1015 series (flat, extra-short-tufted, sturdy white synthetic fibers) and the 1373 series (NOVA synthetic brushes—round, medium-length, and tapered, with extra-fine gold-colored synthetic fibers). These were developed in collaboration with international fiber manufacturers to closely replicate the taper and elasticity of natural hair.

Yes, all brush heads in the Ceramic Zircon Line are interchangeable. Replacement brush heads can be identified by the letter “K” appended to the part number (e.g., 11004K). The center of gravity integrated into the handle remains balanced even when the head is replaced. This interchangeability ensures a significant reduction in material costs.

The specialist for the DENTAL sector and the primary contact person regarding the da Vinci DENTAL brush line is Mr. Ralph Tschischka (ralph.tschischka@davinci-defet.com) You can also contact us through our corporate headquarters in Nuremberg: da Vinci Künstlerpinselfabrik DEFET GmbH, Tillystraße 39-41, 90431 Nuremberg. They can be reached by phone at +49 (0)911 96 128 0, by fax at +49 (0)911 96 128 40, and by email at info@davinci-defet.com. Detailed product information is available at www.davinci-dentalbrushes.com.

Yes, you’ll find us again in 2027 in Hall 3.1, Booth J 90. Our presence at the trade show gives dental technicians the opportunity to test the Dentalpinsel product line on-site, receive personalized advice, and purchase the products right there, including a special trade show discount. Current trade show dates are available on the website or by contacting the company.