Familia Dental

What Familia Dental does

Familia Dental is a privately held, multi-site dental practice management company headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, operating 35 dental offices across six states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Texas, and Wisconsin). Founded in 2008 by Koushan Azad and currently led by President and CEO Bill Gecsey, the practice delivers a comprehensive suite of dental services spanning preventive care (cleanings, exams, sealants, digital X-rays), general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, emergency dentistry, orthodontics (braces, Invisalign, retainers), restorative services (crowns, bridges, fillings, implants, dentures, root canal therapy), cosmetic dentistry, nitrous sedation, and oral surgery. Its underlying technology stack is conventional for the dental DSO segment, centered on digital X-ray imaging and an online patient portal for scheduling and records access; no proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The company monetizes primarily through fee-for-service dental care billed to commercial dental insurance, Medicaid, CHIP, and HIP government programs, supplemented by direct self-pay arrangements and third-party financing through Sunbit. Its go-to-market combines fixed-location retail dentistry, a mobile dental unit serving schools and day care centers, online scheduling, walk-in emergency availability, and same-day appointments. Target customer segments are families, children, Medicaid and government-program members, and uninsured or self-pay patients seeking discounted, accessible care. The Kids Back-to-Basics Special ($49 in most states, $75 in Texas and select Wisconsin locations) is a publicly disclosed promotional price point for cash-pay pediatric preventive visits.

Strategically, Familia Dental competes on geographic accessibility (35 offices across underserved Midwestern and Southwestern markets), bilingual English/Spanish staffing, Medicaid acceptance across multiple state programs, extended hours including Saturdays, and community outreach via the mobile unit and partnerships such as the Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin collaboration on Dental Days and Community Baby Showers. Brand reputation is evidenced by 39,200 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars. Ownership structure beyond the founder and management team is not disclosed, and no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A history is documented in the source material.

Name

Familia Dental

Legal name

Familia Dental

Website

https://familiadental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Familia Dental is a private, multi-site dental practice operator running 35 offices across six U.S. states, delivering affordable preventive, restorative, orthodontic, and emergency dental care to families, children, Medicaid recipients, and uninsured patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), Mobile & On-Site General Dentistry (Workplace/Nursing Home/Home Visits) (HLABAAAG), After-Hours & Weekend Dental Clinics (HLABALAC)

Keywords

• Family dental services
• Preventive dental care
• Pediatric dentistry
• Orthodontic treatments
• Restorative dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Services - Insurance: Fee-for-service dental care billed to dental insurance plans including Medicaid and CHIP programs. The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans.
2. Dental Services - Self-Pay/Cash: Direct patient payments for dental services, including discounted self-pay specials for uninsured patients and flexible payment plans.
3. Medicaid/Government Programs: Reimbursement through Medicaid, HIP (Indiana), and CHIP (Texas) government healthcare programs for eligible patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Familia Dental operates 35 dental clinic locations across multiple U.S. states, delivering comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. Service lines span preventive, general, pediatric, emergency, orthodontic, restorative, cosmetic, and oral surgery dentistry, with mobile dental units extending care to underserved communities.

Product overview

Familia Dental is a dental practice management company offering a comprehensive suite of dental services across multiple locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company operates a network of dental offices providing preventive dentistry (dental cleanings, exams, sealants, digital X-rays), general dentistry (gum disease treatment, night guards, sports mouth guards, tooth extractions), pediatric dentistry, emergency dentistry, orthodontics (braces, retainers, Invisalign), restorative dentistry (dental bridges, crowns, fillings, implants, dentures, root canal therapy), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening), nitrous sedation, oral surgery, and mobile dental services. The services are offered as an integrated practice rather than a software platform, with individual dental services functioning as the company's product offerings. The company was established in 2008 and serves patients of all ages with a focus on affordability and accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Dentistry Routine preventive dental care such as cleanings, exams, and diagnostics aimed at maintaining oral health and preventing disease, available to patients across Familia Dental's clinic network.
• General Dentistry Standard general dental services for adult and family patients, delivered at Familia Dental's clinic locations across multiple U.S. states.
• Pediatric Dentistry Dental care tailored to children, provided within Familia Dental's family-oriented clinic network for pediatric patients.
• Emergency Dental Services Urgent dental care for acute conditions, available through Familia Dental's clinic network to address time-sensitive patient needs.
• Orthodontic Treatments Orthodontic care including braces and alignment services for patients seeking teeth-straightening treatment within the Familia Dental network.
• Restorative Dentistry Restorative dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and related treatments to repair damaged or missing teeth, offered to patients at Familia Dental clinics.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dental services aimed at improving the appearance of patients' smiles, offered as part of the Familia Dental service portfolio.
• Oral Surgery Surgical dental procedures provided by Familia Dental clinicians within its multi-state clinic network.
• Mobile Dental Services Mobile dental units operated by Familia Dental that travel to underserved communities to deliver dental care on-site, extending the company's reach beyond fixed clinic locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39,200 patient reviews with 4.2 star average rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Molina Healthcare of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2021Familia Dental partners with Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin for community health events including Community Baby Showers for expecting mothers, providing health presentations and free baby supplies. The partnership also includes month-long Dental Days programs where Molina members receive gift cards for completing dental appointments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Dental: One of the largest US DSOs with hundreds of owned dental offices focused on accessible, multi-service family dentistry - directly comparable multi-location group practice model with similar insurance and Medicaid acceptance.
• Heartland Dental: The largest US dental support organization, supporting over a thousand general and specialty dental offices; comparable as a scaled, multi-state group practice operator with a similar multi-disciplinary service mix.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting hundreds of offices across multiple states with comprehensive general, restorative, and orthodontic services; comparable multi-state group practice operator.
• Benevis: Dental support organization focused on practices serving Medicaid-insured and underserved populations (formerly Kool Smiles); highly comparable Medicaid-heavy mix, bilingual operations, and community-focused GTM.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Multi-location dental practice group (part of Affordable Care) operating hundreds of clinics focused on dentures, implants and extractions at accessible price points; comparable DSO model targeting price-sensitive patients.
• Mortenson Dental Partners: Large dental group practice / DSO serving multiple US states with family, orthodontic, and specialty services; highly comparable multi-state group practice operator with similar services.

Broad incumbents

• Dental Care Alliance: Established DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the US with general, specialty, and orthodontic services; comparable as a broader incumbent in the multi-location dental space.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO with hundreds of supported dental offices offering general, specialty, and orthodontic care including Medicaid acceptance; comparable scaled group practice model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/familiadental
• Instagraminstagram.com/familiadental
• Xx.com/familiadental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/familia-dental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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