Kinetic Instruments was founded in 1977, based on the principle of providing dental equipment at value-oriented prices. The company has been providing innovative light generation for more than 25 years. Kinetic Instruments manufactures a variety of products for the dental industry, such as high-speed and low-speed handpieces, sonic handpieces, e-type air motors, handpiece light sources and composite and sealant curing. The company also provides ultraviolet adhesive curing, light emitting diode inspection, rapid glass bonding and ultraviolet authentication. When the company was originally established, Kinetic Instruments main direction was the design and production of high-output light source systems for handpieces fabricated by other manufacturers. The company is based in Bethel, Conn.