CAO Group
Dental technology manufacturer headquartered in West Jordan, Utah, producing privately labeled diode lasers and dental products.
Last updated September 10, 2026
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Overview
CAO Group, Inc. is a dental technology manufacturer headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. According to its official website, it has been creating products for the dental industry since 2000, was founded by Dr. Densen Cao, and operates an FDA registered and ISO certified facility of 60,000 sq. ft. just outside Salt Lake City. The company describes itself as an internationally-leading manufacturer of privately labeled diode lasers and dental products, and notes that CAO China, a joint venture facility, supports large-scale manufacturing and distribution. Its website also states that AMD Lasers is the new home for all CAO Group lasers and innovative dental products.
History
CAO Group, Inc. was founded in 2000 by Dr. Densen Cao, who emigrated from China to pursue a PhD in Materials Science at the University of Utah in 1986 and received his degree in 1991. Before founding CAO Group, Dr. Cao was employed by Dr. Gordon and Rella Christensen at what is now known as the CR Foundation, and he is described as the inventor of the first LED curing light, invented in 1999, for which he received patents including 38 other patents. The company states it has been creating easier, faster, and better products for the dental industry since 2000. Its official website notes that AMD Lasers is the new home for all CAO Group lasers and innovative dental products, and references a press release about a CAO Group merger with AMD Lasers.
Products and positioning
Internationally-leading manufacturer of privately labeled diode lasers and dental products.
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A line of surface cleaners, barriers, and hand sanitizer for professional use in clinical environments requiring powerful decontamination.
Controversies
2022
CAO Group files patent complaint against P&G over Crest whitening strips
CAO Group filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that Procter & Gamble’s Crest teeth whitening strip products infringe CAO patents. The source reports the allegation, not a court determination.
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