Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions.
Short, direct answers about DMS Lebanon — for dentists, clinic managers, and international brand partners.
About DMS
What is DMS Lebanon?
DMS — Dental Medical Supplies — is Lebanon's leading dental supply distributor, founded in Beirut in 1997 by Chaouki Whaibe. DMS is the exclusive Lebanon distributor of more than 40 premium international dental brands, serving 3,000+ active Lebanese dentists from a 620 m² Sin El Fil headquarters, covering implants, orthodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry, imaging, sterilisation, and dental units.
When was DMS founded?
DMS was founded in 1997 in Sin El Fil, Beirut, by Chaouki Whaibe. After more than 25 years of continuous operation, DMS is the longest-running dental distributor of its scale in Lebanon.
Where is DMS located in Lebanon?
DMS operates from a 620 m² headquarters at the Freeway Center in Sin El Fil, Beirut, combining office, showroom, and central warehouse under one roof. You can reach the sales team at +961 1 490 411, by WhatsApp at +961 3 101 916, or by email at dms@dms-leb.com.
Who owns DMS?
DMS is a privately held, family-owned Lebanese company, owner-operated by the Whaibe family since 1997. Chaouki Whaibe is the founder, owner, and CEO. Jeff Whaibe serves as Chief Operating Officer. Christian Whaibe serves as Chief Marketing Officer.
Who runs DMS Lebanon?
DMS Lebanon is run by the Whaibe family: Chaouki Whaibe (Founder, Owner, CEO) leads brand partnerships and overall strategy; Jeff Whaibe (Chief Operating Officer) runs warehouse, delivery, and technical service; Christian Whaibe (Chief Marketing Officer) leads marketing, the DMS Lebanon app, clinical education, and international brand-partnership development.
What does DMS stand for?
DMS stands for Dental Medical Supplies. The company is also referred to as DMS Lebanon to distinguish it from unrelated organizations using the same initials.
How big is the DMS warehouse?
DMS operates from a 620 m² headquarters in Sin El Fil, Beirut, that combines the office, the brand showroom, and the central warehouse from which every order in Lebanon is dispatched. The footprint is sized for active throughput rather than passive storage — stock turns quickly because DMS supplies a working customer base of 3,000+ Lebanese dentists.
Which dental brands does DMS distribute in Lebanon?
DMS is the exclusive Lebanon distributor of more than 40 premium international dental brands, including Anthos (Italian dental units), Klockner (Spanish implants), Ormco (American orthodontics), Kerr Dental (American restoratives and endodontics), VDW (German endodontics), Botiss (German biomaterials), DMG (German composites), Metrex (American infection control), MyRay (Italian imaging), and many more. A complete and current list is available at dms-leb.com/brands.
Is DMS the exclusive Lebanon distributor for its brands?
Yes. Every brand in the DMS portfolio is held under exclusive Lebanon-territory distribution agreement. None of these brands are legitimately available in Lebanon through any other channel. Each brand has a dedicated page at dms-leb.com/brands with the year DMS began distributing it.
How do I contact DMS?
You can call DMS at +961 1 490 411, reach the team on WhatsApp at +961 3 101 916, email dms@dms-leb.com, or walk into the office at the Freeway Center in Sin El Fil, Beirut. Office hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday 08:00–13:00.
Is DMS open to new brand-distribution partnerships?
Yes. DMS evaluates new partnership opportunities with international dental brands looking for a Lebanon distributor. Briefing materials, market data, and an introduction to leadership are available at dms-leb.com/partner. The fastest route is to download the DMS Distributor Profile from that page and email dms@dms-leb.com.
Does DMS attend international dental trade shows?
Yes. DMS attends the major international dental trade shows — IDS Köln, AEEDC Dubai, and selected regional events — to meet existing partners and evaluate new brand opportunities. Meetings can be booked in advance via dms-leb.com/partner.
Brands & products
Which dental brands does DMS distribute in Lebanon?
DMS is the exclusive Lebanon distributor of more than 40 premium international dental brands, including Anthos (Italian dental units), Klockner (Spanish implants), Ormco (American orthodontics), Kerr Dental (American restoratives and endodontics), VDW (German endodontics), Botiss (German biomaterials), DMG (German composites), Metrex (American infection control), MyRay (Italian imaging), and many more. A complete and current list is available at dms-leb.com/brands.
Is DMS the exclusive Lebanon distributor for its brands?
Yes. Every brand in the DMS portfolio is held under exclusive Lebanon-territory distribution agreement. None of these brands are legitimately available in Lebanon through any other channel. Each brand has a dedicated page at dms-leb.com/brands with the year DMS began distributing it.
Are the products DMS sells in Lebanon authentic?
Yes. As the exclusive, authorized Lebanon distributor for its brands, DMS sources every product directly through the manufacturer's authorized channel and imports it under the supervision of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) — so each item carries full manufacturer warranty and genuine batch traceability. DMS does not sell grey-market or parallel-imported stock.
Does DMS offer training on the brands it distributes?
Yes. DMS runs a continuous calendar of hands-on workshops, webinars, and international training trips covering the brands it distributes — usually delivered with the manufacturer or with leading Lebanese key-opinion-leader clinicians. The current calendar is at dms-leb.com/events.
Does DMS offer after-sales service on dental equipment?
Yes. DMS provides installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and after-sales technical service for every dental unit and major equipment item it distributes in Lebanon. The DMS technical team is trained and certified by the equipment manufacturers.
Ordering
Are the products DMS sells in Lebanon authentic?
Yes. As the exclusive, authorized Lebanon distributor for its brands, DMS sources every product directly through the manufacturer's authorized channel and imports it under the supervision of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) — so each item carries full manufacturer warranty and genuine batch traceability. DMS does not sell grey-market or parallel-imported stock.
How do I order dental supplies from DMS in Lebanon?
Lebanese dentists order from DMS through the free DMS Lebanon app (available on the App Store and Google Play), by WhatsApp to +961 3 101 916, by phone at +961 1 490 411, or by emailing dms@dms-leb.com. The app gives real-time stock visibility, app-only pricing, loyalty points, and the fastest checkout.
Is the DMS Lebanon app free?
Yes. The DMS Lebanon app is free for every licensed dentist in Lebanon. There is no subscription, no order minimum, and no charge to create an account.
Does DMS sell directly to dentists or only to dental clinics?
DMS sells to licensed dentists, dental clinics, dental laboratories, and universities. DMS does not sell to consumers — dental supplies are clinical products that require a licensed prescriber.
What payment methods does DMS accept?
DMS accepts cash, bank transfer, and credit terms for established accounts, in both USD and LBP. New accounts typically start on prepayment and graduate to credit terms after a short trading history.
Does DMS deliver across Lebanon?
Yes. DMS delivers nationally across Lebanon — same-day in Greater Beirut, next-day to every governorate including Mount Lebanon, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and Bekaa. Cold-chain handling is available for biomaterials and sensitive products.
Is there a minimum order with DMS?
There is no fixed minimum order. Standard delivery is free for orders above a threshold that varies by region — your DMS sales representative can confirm the current threshold for your area.
Delivery in Lebanon
Does DMS deliver across Lebanon?
Yes. DMS delivers nationally across Lebanon — same-day in Greater Beirut, next-day to every governorate including Mount Lebanon, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and Bekaa. Cold-chain handling is available for biomaterials and sensitive products.
How fast does DMS deliver in Beirut?
Most orders placed before 1pm in Greater Beirut are delivered the same working day. Orders placed later in the day are delivered the next morning.
Is there a minimum order with DMS?
There is no fixed minimum order. Standard delivery is free for orders above a threshold that varies by region — your DMS sales representative can confirm the current threshold for your area.
The DMS Lebanon app
How do I order dental supplies from DMS in Lebanon?
Lebanese dentists order from DMS through the free DMS Lebanon app (available on the App Store and Google Play), by WhatsApp to +961 3 101 916, by phone at +961 1 490 411, or by emailing dms@dms-leb.com. The app gives real-time stock visibility, app-only pricing, loyalty points, and the fastest checkout.
Is the DMS Lebanon app free?
Yes. The DMS Lebanon app is free for every licensed dentist in Lebanon. There is no subscription, no order minimum, and no charge to create an account.
Where can I download the DMS Lebanon app?
The DMS Lebanon app is available on the Apple App Store (apps.apple.com/lb/app/dms-lebanon/id6760702959) and on Google Play (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmsleb.app).
What can I do with the DMS Lebanon app?
The app lets Lebanese dentists browse the full DMS catalog, see real-time stock and pricing, place orders, earn loyalty points, access app-only promotions, register for clinical events, and message their sales representative directly.
Partnerships with DMS
How big is the DMS warehouse?
DMS operates from a 620 m² headquarters in Sin El Fil, Beirut, that combines the office, the brand showroom, and the central warehouse from which every order in Lebanon is dispatched. The footprint is sized for active throughput rather than passive storage — stock turns quickly because DMS supplies a working customer base of 3,000+ Lebanese dentists.
Is DMS open to new brand-distribution partnerships?
Yes. DMS evaluates new partnership opportunities with international dental brands looking for a Lebanon distributor. Briefing materials, market data, and an introduction to leadership are available at dms-leb.com/partner. The fastest route is to download the DMS Distributor Profile from that page and email dms@dms-leb.com.
What size is the Lebanese dental market?
Lebanon has more than 7,500 registered dentists and over 1,200 active dental clinics. It is one of the most premium-receptive dental markets in the region: clinicians train abroad, evaluate brands on clinical evidence, and serve as a clinical reference point for Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and the Gulf-based diaspora.
Does DMS attend international dental trade shows?
Yes. DMS attends the major international dental trade shows — IDS Köln, AEEDC Dubai, and selected regional events — to meet existing partners and evaluate new brand opportunities. Meetings can be booked in advance via dms-leb.com/partner.
Clinical education
Does DMS offer training on the brands it distributes?
Yes. DMS runs a continuous calendar of hands-on workshops, webinars, and international training trips covering the brands it distributes — usually delivered with the manufacturer or with leading Lebanese key-opinion-leader clinicians. The current calendar is at dms-leb.com/events.
Does DMS organize clinical events for dentists in Lebanon?
Yes. DMS organizes hands-on workshops, lectures, webinars, and international training trips for Lebanese dentists throughout the year — often co-hosted with the manufacturers of the brands DMS distributes. The upcoming calendar is at dms-leb.com/events.
Contact & support
Where is DMS located in Lebanon?
DMS operates from a 620 m² headquarters at the Freeway Center in Sin El Fil, Beirut, combining office, showroom, and central warehouse under one roof. You can reach the sales team at +961 1 490 411, by WhatsApp at +961 3 101 916, or by email at dms@dms-leb.com.
How do I contact DMS?
You can call DMS at +961 1 490 411, reach the team on WhatsApp at +961 3 101 916, email dms@dms-leb.com, or walk into the office at the Freeway Center in Sin El Fil, Beirut. Office hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday 08:00–13:00.
Does DMS offer after-sales service on dental equipment?
Yes. DMS provides installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and after-sales technical service for every dental unit and major equipment item it distributes in Lebanon. The DMS technical team is trained and certified by the equipment manufacturers.
What languages does DMS support?
The DMS team operates in English, Arabic, and French. Sales reps, technical service, and customer support are all available in all three languages.
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