Medline Canada continues to serve the dental market through Medline Sinclair, Canada's largest independent full-service dental supplies and equipment distributor. Shop online, or contact your Medline Sinclair representative for all your dental supplies and equipment needs.
Bruce Sinclair left Denco in 1971 to enter the dental supply business and founded Sinclair Dental which was initially run from his West Vancouver home. As a result of securing key distribution agreements with several industry leading dental manufacturers, Bruce was able to develop Sinclair Dental into a company with a dozen employees and annual sales of $1.5 million in British Columbia.
Bruce Sinclair left Denco in 1971 to enter the dental supply business and founded Sinclair Dental which was initially run from his West Vancouver home. As a result of securing key distribution agreements with several industry leading dental manufacturers, Bruce was able to develop Sinclair Dental into a company with a dozen employees and annual sales of $1.5 million in British Columbia.
During an unassuming drive along one of North Vancouver's side streets in 1987, Dr. Arjang Nowtash chanced upon Sinclair Dental and by early 1988 was the proud owner of the company that would ultimately be the instrument of his success. Over the next few years, Arjang passionately immersed himself in Sinclair gleaning an intimate understanding of all facets of the company that he completely restructured and positioned for its unprecedented growth.
During an unassuming drive along one of North Vancouver's side streets in 1987, Dr. Arjang Nowtash chanced upon Sinclair Dental and by early 1988 was the proud owner of the company that would ultimately be the instrument of his success. Over the next few years, Arjang passionately immersed himself in Sinclair gleaning an intimate understanding of all facets of the company that he completely restructured and positioned for its unprecedented growth.
The decade of expansion that followed was almost totally internally generated. Known for his fierce independence and instinctive beliefs, Arjang was able to attract many of the industry's finest sales people and, through their flexible and unique approach to meeting the changing needs of the profession, Sinclair Dental became the leading full-service dental supply company in Western Canada. This period was also marked by a significant increase in the company's scope of products and services, revolutionary improvements to distribution and equipment servicing as well as its reputation for providing complete dental office design and installation.
The decade of expansion that followed was almost totally internally generated. Known for his fierce independence and instinctive beliefs, Arjang was able to attract many of the industry's finest sales people and, through their flexible and unique approach to meeting the changing needs of the profession, Sinclair Dental became the leading full-service dental supply company in Western Canada. This period was also marked by a significant increase in the company's scope of products and services, revolutionary improvements to distribution and equipment servicing as well as its reputation for providing complete dental office design and installation.
Edmonton branch was opened. As well, the rapid expansion of the company resulted in outgrowing its original quarters and Sinclair had to move to a new location.
Edmonton branch was opened. As well, the rapid expansion of the company resulted in outgrowing its original quarters and Sinclair had to move to a new location.
Sinclair continued its expansion eastward into Ontario by first opening a branch in Toronto and subsequently, in London.
Sinclair continued its expansion eastward into Ontario by first opening a branch in Toronto and subsequently, in London.
Sinclair Dental continued its Ontario expansion by opening up a branch In Ottawa.
Sinclair Dental continued its Ontario expansion by opening up a branch In Ottawa.
In late 2005, just over a decade after the last move, Sinclair moved into its new state-of-the-art head-office facility in North Vancouver.
In late 2005, just over a decade after the last move, Sinclair moved into its new state-of-the-art head-office facility in North Vancouver.
In 2005, Sinclair opened its Saskatchewan branch in Regina.
In 2005, Sinclair opened its Saskatchewan branch in Regina.
In 2006, Sinclair continued its road eastwards to Québec when it proudly announced the simultaneous opening of 2 new branches in Montréal and Québec City.
In 2006, Sinclair continued its road eastwards to Québec when it proudly announced the simultaneous opening of 2 new branches in Montréal and Québec City.
In January 2014, Sinclair’s Halifax branch opened its doors to serving clients in the Maritimes. The expansion into the Maritimes provides Sinclair the opportunity to offer its products and services, to clients, coast to coast.
In January 2014, Sinclair’s Halifax branch opened its doors to serving clients in the Maritimes. The expansion into the Maritimes provides Sinclair the opportunity to offer its products and services, to clients, coast to coast.
In 2018, Sinclair Dental built a new 45,000 square foot distribution centre as a commitment to better serve central and eastern Canada. The Toronto facility will ensure fast shipping, end-to-end service and a comprehensive showroom featuring the most up to date technology available to the dental community.
In 2018, Sinclair Dental built a new 45,000 square foot distribution centre as a commitment to better serve central and eastern Canada. The Toronto facility will ensure fast shipping, end-to-end service and a comprehensive showroom featuring the most up to date technology available to the dental community.
On March 30th, 1971, Sinclair Dental was established. Since then, we have grown from a company with a dozen employees to the largest privately-owned Canadian full-service dental distributor. We couldn’t have done it without you!
On March 30th, 1971, Sinclair Dental was established. Since then, we have grown from a company with a dozen employees to the largest privately-owned Canadian full-service dental distributor. We couldn’t have done it without you!
In 2024, Sinclair Dental is acquired by Medline. Our dedicated team of over 650 employees at 11 offices across the country continues to exceed expectations with renowned sales, service and support from coast to coast while continuing to evolve to meet the increasingly technical requirements of dentistry today.
In 2024, Sinclair Dental is acquired by Medline. Our dedicated team of over 650 employees at 11 offices across the country continues to exceed expectations with renowned sales, service and support from coast to coast while continuing to evolve to meet the increasingly technical requirements of dentistry today.
Thank you for your interest in Medline Sinclair. A career with us can be highly rewarding. Interested applicants should forward their resumes to [email protected]. As we receive many inquiries for positions, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.