Dental Device CRO in Europe | EU MDR CER, PMCF & Biological Evaluation | Eclevar MedTech
Platinum Award · xShare & EUCROF 2026

The specialist dental device CRO in Europe, led from inside Notified Bodies.

CER authoring, biological evaluation, PMCF strategy and ISO 13485 support for dental manufacturers under EU MDR and UK MDR, delivered by a practice whose lead spent 11 years assessing dental technical files inside Notified Bodies, in English and Japanese.

7 yrsdelivering device studies
6+EU countries covered
11 yrsinside Notified Bodies, dental lead
160countries via partners

Platinum Award, xShare Open Call for Clinical Research

Award ceremony stage at the xShare and EUCROF Open Call Awards for Clinical Research in Amsterdam

The top Platinum Award went to Milo Health, the trial forecasting technology developed by Eclevar, at the EUCROF 2026 conference. The same engine now prices and forecasts device evidence programmes against real European data.

xShare × EUCROF · Amsterdam · 2 Feb 2026

Co-funded by the European Union

Platinum Award, xShare Open Call for Clinical Research, organised by EUCROF and co-funded by the European Union. Amsterdam, 2 February 2026. Horizon Europe, Grant Agreement No. 101136734.

Compliant with EU MDR 2017/745 IVDR 2017/746 ISO 14155:2020 ISO 13485 21 CFR Part 11 GDPR
Find your CRO

Searching for a dental device CRO? Start with the work you need done.

Three ways device sponsors typically reach us, each mapped to a dedicated capability.

Periodic CER programmes for dental portfolios

Full CER authoring for dental devices Class IIa to IIb: structured literature searches, evidence appraisal, equivalence assessment and Notified Body calibrated reporting, held to your submission schedule.

MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4MDCG 2020-13Annex XIV

Technical files reviewed by former Notified Body assessors

Systematic gap analysis of your technical documentation against EU MDR Annex II and III, deficiency resolution and a phased remediation plan, before your Notified Body finds the gaps for you.

Gap analysisNB deficienciesAnnex II & III

Biological evaluation, PMCF and training, in English and Japanese

Biological evaluation under the ISO 10993 series led by a Doctor of Dental Surgery, PMCF strategy under Article 61 and MDCG 2020-7 designed for dental practices, and EU MDR training for your team.

ISO 10993PMCFTraining EN / JA
Trusted by manufacturers

Device leaders who build evidence with Eclevar.

Nihon Kohden logo Shofu Inc. logo Coloplast logo Meril Life Sciences logo
Client success stories

Proof, not promises: real device evidence outcomes.

Kyoto, Japan : Active mandate

Shofu Inc.: a periodic CER and compliance programme

Shofu is a leading Kyoto based dental manufacturer with a broad European portfolio of restorative materials, ceramics, instruments and CAD/CAM systems. Its EU MDR compliance programme requires periodic Clinical Evaluation Report production across multiple device families.

Eclevar provides periodic CER authoring strictly aligned to the Shofu Notified Body submission schedule, with literature searches, evidence appraisal and documentation calibrated to EU MDR Annex XIV and MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4. Our practice lead communicates with Shofu regulatory teams directly in Japanese: no translation friction, no loss of technical nuance.

CER on a periodic scheduleEU + UKNative Japanese
Eclevar MedTech team visiting Shofu Inc. headquarters in Kyoto, dental device CER partnership
Eclevar and Meril Life Sciences teams at a multi centre study meeting in the UK
Multi centre : UK

Meril Life Sciences

Reimbursement clinical trial, multi centre study in the UK.

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RegenLab

ISO 14155 clinical investigations for autologous PRP systems.

Vygon logo

Vygon

MDR transition and legacy evidence gap bridging across multiple risk classes.

Coloplast logo

Coloplast

Clinical strategy and compliance support for advanced medical devices.

Dental device practice

Dental device categories we support.

From restorative materials to complex implants, our regulatory strategy is tailored to the specific risk class of your dental portfolio.

Class I Instruments

Non-active instruments and basic dental tools requiring solid technical documentation.

Class IIa Restorative

Composites, ceramics, cements and CAD/CAM blocks managed under periodic CER updates.

Class IIb Implants

Dental implants, abutments and alloys requiring rigorous clinical evidence and PMCF.

Class III Materials

Advanced materials incorporating medicinal substances and high-risk applications.

Biological Evaluation

ISO 10993 compliance specifically adapted for materials in the oral environment.

The challenge

Why dental device evidence fails under EU MDR.

Notified Bodies are increasingly rejecting clinical evaluations for dental devices where equivalence is poorly argued or where PMCF relies on passive complaint data rather than active surveillance.

Transitioning from MDD to MDR requires a robust strategy. Missing long-term data creates gaps that regulators no longer accept, and biological evaluations must strictly follow ISO 10993 requirements for oral applications.

What EU MDR expects from dental manufacturers

  • Clinical evidence aligned with the intended purpose, with equivalence held to a much higher bar.
  • Periodic CER updates reflecting the latest state of the art and post-market data.
  • Biological evaluation reports specifically demonstrating safety in the oral environment.
  • A PMCF programme that actively collects data over time and keeps the evidence current.
Why Eclevar

Generic consultants versus Dental-specific experts.

Your technical documentation deserves to be reviewed by experts who understand the nuances of dental applications.

Generic Regulatory Consultants

A broad approach, high risk of rejection.

  • No dental specialization. Treated like any other device, missing critical oral environment nuances.
  • Standardized templates. CERs that fail to meet Notified Body expectations for specific dental classes.
  • Passive PMCF strategies. Relying solely on complaints, leading to major non-conformances.
  • Language barriers. Translating highly technical Japanese documentation through generic agencies.
Eclevar Dental Practice

Former Assessors. Native Japanese. Real Evidence.

  • Led by a former NB Assessor. 11 years of experience assessing dental technical files from the inside.
  • Dental-specific biological evaluation. Deep expertise in ISO 10993 for oral cavity materials.
  • Proactive PMCF design. Active surveys and literature surveillance tailored for dental practices.
  • Direct Japanese communication. Native-speaking regulatory experts eliminate translation friction.
Senior team

The people reading your technical files have sat on the other side.

Prof. Mark DaCosta, COO at Eclevar MedTech

Prof. Mark DaCosta

COO

Former senior reviewer at a Notified Body (TUV SUD). He challenges every design the way your reviewer will.

Pierre-Marie Boutanquoi, Head of Medical Writing at Eclevar MedTech

Pierre-Marie Boutanquoi

Head of Medical Writing

CERs, PMCF reports and submission documents built to Notified Body expectations.

Sebastien Meier Piantanida, Chief Data Officer at Eclevar MedTech

Sébastien Meier Piantanida

Chief Data Officer

Data management, biostatistics and the Milo platform behind our forecasts.

Charline Petitdemange, Lead Clinical Project Manager at Eclevar MedTech

Charline Petitdemange

Lead Clinical Project Manager

Pilote la réalisation des investigations cliniques et études PMCF en Europe. Qualification des sites, monitoring, TMF, ISO 14155:2020. Master Ingénierie de la Santé (Université Grenoble Alpes). Parcours : recherche clinique, cardiovasculaire, usability medical devices.

Karina Schonborn, Head of Partnerships at Eclevar MedTech

Karina Schönborn

Head of Partnerships

Your first contact for scoping calls, partnerships and sponsor relationships.

News and insights

Latest from our European clinical team.

Eclevar MedTech team at EuroPCR 2026 in Paris
Event : Paris : 19 to 22 May 2026

Meet us at EuroPCR 2026

The Eclevar team, including our former Notified Body expert, on what clinical trials need to satisfy Notified Body review.

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Prof. Mark DaCosta speaker panel on the impact of MDR on device innovation
Speaker panel : Frankfurt : 3 June 2026

Impact of MDR on device innovation

Prof. Mark DaCosta, COO and former Notified Body expert, joins the CSI Frankfurt speaker panel on EU MDR and the introduction of new devices.

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Milo three way forecast interface
Platform : Clinical trial forecasting

From an 8 week RFP to a 30 minute roadmap

Our award winning platform reads a protocol and returns three costed scenarios, swift, base and conservative, plus a recruitment forecast.

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Expert guides

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Written by our senior team and reviewed by our Director of Operations. Enter your work email to unlock the full guide.

Guide 01 : Unlock

Reforming Clinical Evaluation of Medical Devices in Europe

Where European clinical evaluation is heading and what it changes for your CER and PMCF strategy.

Guide 02 : Unlock

Designing Lean Post Market Clinical Follow Up (PMCF)

How to architect PMCF surveys and registries that satisfy Notified Bodies without draining your budget.

Guide 03 : Unlock

ISO 14155 and MDR Requirements

Choosing between PMCF studies, registries and surveys for device portfolios.

Geographic coverage

European depth, global reach.

Eclevar operates from Paris, London, Dublin and Tokyo, and delivers device evidence studies across France, the United Kingdom, Germany and the wider EU. Through our clients and partners, our evidence supports devices marketed in 160 countries.

Discuss your target countries
France : Paris office United Kingdom : London office Ireland : Dublin office Japan : Tokyo office Germany Wider EU coverage
FAQ

Choosing a dental device CRO, answered.

What should I look for in a dental device CRO or regulatory partner in Europe?

Look for dental specific Notified Body experience, command of MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4 and the MDCG guidance, biological evaluation expertise for materials in the oral environment, a credible PMCF approach for dental practices, and the ability to hold a periodic CER schedule. Eclevar's dental practice is led by a former Notified Body dental assessor with 11 years inside Notified Bodies.

Which dental device classes does Eclevar cover?

From Class I non active instruments through Class IIa restorative materials, Class IIb dental implants, abutments and alloys, to Class III materials incorporating medicinal substances. We do not take dental mandates for active devices, imaging systems or software as a medical device, and will direct you to partners for those needs.

Who leads Eclevar's dental device practice?

Dr. Yumiko Kida, DDS, CMO and Head of Dental. A Doctor of Dental Surgery from Okayama University, she spent 11 years inside Notified Bodies as Technical Documentation Assessor at Intertek and Product Assessor at SGS, after introducing European and US dental materials to the Japanese market as Product Manager at Heraeus Kulzer and Dentsply.

Can Eclevar work with Japanese dental manufacturers?

Yes. Our practice lead is a native Japanese speaker with direct experience of Japanese regulators and of bringing dental devices to the Japan market, and Eclevar has an office in Tokyo. Japanese regulatory teams communicate directly in Japanese, with no translation friction.

How does Eclevar resolve Notified Body deficiencies on dental technical files?

Our team has assessed dental technical documentation from inside Notified Bodies, so we read a deficiency letter the way its author intended. We perform a gap analysis against EU MDR Annex II and III, rebuild the clinical evaluation and respond in the language and rigour reviewers expect.

What does PMCF look like for dental devices?

PMCF plans under EU MDR Article 61 and MDCG 2020-7, designed for practical engagement by dental practices: survey instruments, literature surveillance protocols and PMCF evaluation reports that feed your PSUR and keep the CER current.

Bring the DNA of Notified Bodies to your compliance programme.

A free scoping call with our senior team: your device, your target countries, and the fastest compliant route to evidence.

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Reforming Clinical Evaluation of Medical Devices in Europe