What Lumio Dental does

Lumio Dental is a dentist-owned and dentist-led Dental Service Organization (DSO) headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, that acquires and operates affiliated dental practices across 11 or more U.S. states. Founded in 2014 by Mike McInelly (MBA) and Dr. Creed Cardon (DDS), the company centralizes administrative functions — marketing, billing and credentialing, finance, HR, IT, compliance, and training — in a Tulsa, Oklahoma support center, while preserving clinical autonomy for practicing dentists. Its service portfolio spans general dentistry plus integrated specialty services (orthodontics, pediatrics, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics), with a dedicated pediatric sub-brand, Lumio Pediatric Dental, led by Dr. Tyler Owens and Dr. Josh Bullock.

The business model is acquisition-led and managed-services in nature: Lumio purchases independent dental practices (e.g., Haven Dental in Southlake, Texas in October 2025) and consolidates their operations under its platform, generating revenue through the combined clinical and ancillary economics of affiliated practices. A flagship commercial lever is the Partner Path / Practice Ownership Program, which offers dentists multi-stream income (collections, profit distributions, real estate co-investment, and equity monetization through PE transactions), positioning Lumio as an attractive buyer and employer versus independent or competing DSO options. No proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; competitive differentiation rests on talent attraction, integrated specialty mix, and a doctor-centric culture rather than technology.

Name

Lumio Dental

Legal name

LumioDental, Inc.

Website

https://lumiodental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lumio Dental is a dentist-owned Dental Service Organization that acquires and operates affiliated dental practices across 11+ U.S. states, providing centralized administrative support while preserving clinical autonomy for practicing dentists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services / Dental Service Organization (DSO)

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Specialty DSOs (General + Specialty Networks) (HLABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/Multi-Region DSO Platforms (Aggregators) (HLABAKAK), Dental Support Services Organizations (Non-Clinical MSO/Back-Office Platforms) (HLABAKAN)

Keywords

• Dental service organization
• Practice acquisitions
• Dental practice management
• Specialty dental services
• Pediatric dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Jenks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Practice Acquisitions: Lumio Dental acquires dental practices and provides centralized support services in exchange for ownership or partnership stakes. The company generates revenue through the consolidated operations of affiliated dental practices.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lumio Dental is a dentist-owned and dentist-led Dental Service Organization (DSO) that acquires independent dental practices and provides them with centralized administrative, operational, and clinical support services. Through its affiliated practices, it delivers comprehensive general dentistry and integrated specialty services (orthodontics, pediatrics, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics) to patients, while offering dentists employment, mentorship, and Partner Path practice ownership opportunities with multiple income streams.

Product overview

Lumio Dental is a dentist-owned and dentist-led Dental Service Organization (DSO) that operates as a unified platform providing comprehensive general dental services alongside integrated specialty services (Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Periodontics). The organization operates a sub-brand focused on pediatric dental care through Lumio Pediatric Dental, while the core platform offers a Partner Path/Practice Ownership Program that enables dentists to achieve practice ownership with multiple income streams and equity monetization opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lumio Pediatric Dental: Pediatric dental services offered by Lumio Dental, with dedicated leadership from Dr. Tyler Owens and Dr. Josh Bullock.

Products and services

• Lumio General Dental Services Comprehensive dental care services including general dentistry, preventive care, and routine procedures delivered across Lumio's network of affiliated dental practices. Targeted at patients seeking ongoing general dental care.
• Lumio Pediatric Dental Specialized pediatric dental services tailored specifically for children, operated as a sub-brand of Lumio Dental with dedicated pediatric leadership. Targeted at pediatric patients and their families.
• Integrated Specialty Dental Services Specialty dental services including Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Periodontics, designed to meet all patient needs within the Lumio network under a one-roof model. Targeted at patients requiring specialty dental care who would otherwise be referred to outside providers.
• Partner Path / Practice Ownership Program A practice ownership pathway offered by Lumio Dental that gives dentists multiple income streams including collection income, profit distributions, real estate investments, and equity monetization opportunities through private equity transactions. Targeted at dentists seeking employment with an ownership track within a DSO.
• Dental Practice Acquisition Services Acquisition and transition services for independent dental practice owners, under which Lumio purchases practices, integrates them into its DSO network, and provides centralized support in exchange for ownership or partnership stakes. Targeted at independent practice owners seeking an exit, transition, or partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lumio Doctor Avg. Annual Comp is $321k vs Industry Avg. of $161k (nearly 2x)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dental Pitch BrokeragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 October 2025Dental Pitch Brokerage is a dental industry brokerage firm that facilitated the sale of Haven Dental in Southlake, Texas to Lumio Dental. This partnership supports Lumio's acquisition strategy by identifying and brokering practice transitions. The transaction highlights ongoing consolidation in the dental industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting general and specialty dental practices across 1,800+ locations. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty dental support organization pursuing acquisition-led growth of independent practices.
• Aspen Dental (The Aspen Group): National DSO with 1,000+ affiliated practices offering general dentistry and integrated specialty services. Highly comparable business model of acquiring independent practices and providing centralized operational support.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting 900+ practices with a strong emphasis on integrated specialty services and modern dental technology. Comparable as a multi-specialty DSO pursuing practice acquisitions across multiple US regions.
• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dentist-owned DSO partnering with hundreds of practices across 40+ states. Comparable as a doctor-centric, dentist-led DSO with a partner path model and acquisition-based growth strategy.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO supporting 400+ practices with general and specialty dental services across the US. Comparable multi-specialty DSO providing non-clinical administrative support to affiliated practices.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-specialty dental group practice with hundreds of locations offering general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and other specialties under one network. Comparable as a multi-state dental group.
• Marquee Dental Partners: Mid-sized DSO operating practices across the southeastern US with general and specialty dental services. Comparable as a regional DSO pursuing acquisition-led growth of independent practices.
• 42 North Dental: DSO supporting general and specialty dental practices across the northeastern US. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental support organization with an acquisition-based growth model.
• InterDent (Gentle Dental): DSO supporting 170+ Gentle Dental-affiliated practices across multiple US states offering general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as a multi-state DSO with acquisition-led growth.

Emerging players

• Affordable Care (Affordable Dentures & Implants): Large dental support organization focused on dentures, implants, and tooth replacement services across 400+ locations. Comparable as a DSO platform but with a narrower specialty focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@lumio_dental
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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