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Who we are and what we do
Headquartered in Schlieren (Switzerland), MIKRONA GROUP AG (mikrona-group.com) is a dedicated partner for orthodontists, dentists, and other specialized professionals committed to providing the most beneficial orthodontic solutions for children, adolescents, and adults. The Group unites 2 corporate brands MIKRONA and ORTHO WALKER, with the ICCO Association. The two corporate brands offer a long and strong tradition of accomplished quality whilst the association offers professionals a global network and opportunities for first-class further education and development.
MIKRONA (www.mikrona.com) is based on 60 years of experience in the dental field and operates on a global scale in over 30 countries. In close cooperation with clinicians, technicians, and experts from related disciplines, MIKRONA develops and supplies concepts based on genuine Swiss values such as reliability, responsiveness, and innovation. We strongly believe in sustainability based on unrivalled craftmanship, timeless design, and reliable functionality.
ORTHO WALKER (www.orthowalker.ch) is a well-established distributor of orthodontic consumables in Switzerland with a reputation of first-class competence, high reliability, a wide on-stock product portfolio, and fast delivery services. ORTHO WALKER’s products are accompanied by a comprehensive choice of training courses, education events, and study club meetings.
ICCO — The Interdisciplinary Competence Center of Orthodontics (www.iccortho.org) is an independent, non-profit association of professionals in orthodontics. Its objective is the promotion and dissemination of knowledge in orthodontics and related fields. Members of the ICCO benefit from quality events, programmes and educational support that promise to enhance the profession.
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Reasons to get out of bed – every single day
“We continuously challenge the status quo and are committed to improving dental health. Every single day.” — this is the purpose of our organization. In other words: this is the reason why we get out of bed – every single day. In everything we do, we believe that the status quo must perpetually be questioned in order to move on.
We prefer an integrated and interdisciplinary approach by joining forces, knowledge, and technologies with experts and other competent players in the industry, and even cross-industry. We are committed to creating and implementing sustainable concepts in order to move orthodontics forward. We provide high-quality education and state-of-the-art products, equipment, and digitization services.
It is both our customers and our employees that are key to success. Management’s duty is to inspire trust while motivating our staff and supporting them in embracing change. “The way we do things around here” — also called “company culture” — is, in our case, characterized by respect, active listening, sharing, collaborating, finding solutions, and encouragement.
To help our employees achieve their best, we strive for a culture that builds on trust and collaboration, fosters diversity, promotes learning and engagement, and encourages people to take both responsibility and ownership. It goes without saying that we conduct our business in a legal and ethical manner in complete compliance with international, national, and regional laws and regulations.