COMPANY HISTORY

Ivohealth is more than an online store and supplier of the world’s best oral care and wellness brands; we are a team of passionate advocates for holistic health and well-being.

We were originally founded in Cape Town in 1998, by dental technician and entrepreneur Gary Hockly and a small team. Since then we’ve grown 😊

Today we put leading oral care and health products into the hands (and mouths) of people across Southern Africa, working in partnership with a network of trusted dental practices, pharmacies and retailers.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring the world’s very best oral care and wellness products to Southern Africa. Because healthy smiles are essential for your good health and well-being.

Meet the Team

Today our team includes dental professionals, sales and marketing whizzes and a brilliant crew of customer care and distribution staff. We are united by a passion for oral health and wellness, with a solid commitment to delivering excellent service.

Our dental professionals keep us (and you) up to date with the very latest oral care trends, innovations and expertise. They are:

  • Esda Scheepers – oral hygienist and EMS Area Specialist: Africa
  • Gary Hockly – our CEO and a qualified dental technician
  • Kayleigh Swart - dental therapist
  • Dr Stephne Fenwick – dentist and Ivodent’s clinical specialist

You’ll find their excellent advice on our wellness pages and blog.

To buy quality oral care and wellness products online visit our shop. Or find our products in dental practices, pharmacies and retailers.

Meet Ivohealth's Oral Hygiene Advisor Dirna Grobbelaar

Dirna Grobbelaar, Ivohealth’s Oral Hygiene Advisor, has over two decades of experience in oral hygiene. She is passionate about helping people take better care of their mouths. She shares expert oral care advice on our website and social media platforms. She has been interviewed on radio and television numerous times. Dirna uses the latest EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy® at her practice at Intercare in Durbanville, Cape Town. And as one of South Africa’s leading Swiss Dental Academy accredited trainers, Dirna has taught hundreds of dental professionals about Guided Biofilm Therapy, an innovative new approach to professional oral hygiene. To connect with Dirna, please email oralcare@ivohealth.co.za

You’ll find Dirna’s expert, practical oral care advice on our wellness pages and blog.

What's special about Ivohealth?

  • Our credentials: Over two decades of industry expertise.
  • Trust and expertise: Our team includes five dental professionals.
  • Global partnerships: We are proud distributors of leading oral care and wellness brands from around the world.
  • Southern Africa's choice: We serve the public and dental professionals, laboratories, pharmacies and retailers throughout the region.

Our brands

Ivohealth is proud to distribute some of the world’s leading oral care and wellness brands including:

In addition, Ivodent, our B2B professional division, supplies dental professionals and laboratories across Southern Africa with specialist brands including Ivoclar Vivadent, EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy, Garrison and many more.

Join us in our pursuit of wellness - because a healthy life starts with a healthy smile.

For expert advice check out the how-to guides on our wellness pages.