Smile Dental Group

What Smile Dental Group does

Smile Dental Group is a privately held, multi-location dental practice operating three offices in California's Antelope Valley (East Palmdale, West Lancaster, and East Lancaster), serving families and individuals across all age groups. The practice delivers a comprehensive dental service portfolio organized into general dentistry (cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, emergency care, pediatric dentistry, sedation, TMJ treatment), cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, Lumineers, porcelain veneers, tooth bonding, Zoom! whitening), restorative dentistry (CEREC same-day crowns, bridges, dentures, periodontal therapy), and implant dentistry (single and multi-tooth implants, implant-secured dentures, bone grafting) using the Atra Tech Implant System. The practice is staffed by 9 named dentists supported by 51-100 total employees across clinical and administrative functions.

The practice's technology stack is built around third-party procured advanced dental equipment rather than proprietary software, including Solea laser for hard/soft tissue work, CEREC for same-day crown fabrication, iTero for digital impressions, Cone Beam 3D imaging for implant planning, LANAP for laser-assisted periodontal therapy, and Sirona Orthoptics for orthodontic imaging. A distinctive patient-experience asset is Robin the Robot, a child-comfort companion featured in TIME Best Inventions 2021, Forbes, and Fox 11, used to reduce pediatric anxiety. Digital patient engagement is supported through NexHealth online booking, a content blog, and a Facebook/LinkedIn social presence, with a 4.7/5 Google rating across locations.

Smile Dental Group operates a direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service model billed at the point of care, accepting 10+ major dental insurance plans (Aetna, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, CIGNA, GHEA, Metlife, Guardian, Humana, UHC, United Concordia) as well as California Medi-Cal. Patient financing is layered through CareCredit, GreenSky, Alpheon, WePay, and Sunbit to reduce cost barriers. New-patient promotions (e.g., $10 exam and X-rays, free orthodontic consultation with $100 off braces, $29.50 in-office whitening, $700 complete denture) are used to seed acquisition. Ownership is independent with no disclosed institutional, PE, or parent-company backing; leadership includes CEO Albert Zargarian and a clinical team led across offices by dentists such as Dr. Armen Hartoorian (East Lancaster) and Dr. Khatchaturian.

Name

Smile Dental Group

Legal name

Smile Dental Group

Website

https://smiledentalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smile Dental Group is a privately held, multi-location family and cosmetic dental practice operating three offices in California's Antelope Valley, serving all ages with general, cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry backed by advanced clinical technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Smile Dental Group generates revenue through fee-for-service dental procedures including general dentistry (cleanings, fillings, extractions), cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, veneers, whitening), restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, dentures), and implant dentistry. Services are billed directly to patients or insurance carriers. The practice participates with multiple dental insurance providers and offers financing options through CareCredit and GreenSky.
2. Dental Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue collected through dental insurance claims filed at time of visit. The practice participates with Aetna, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, CIGNA, GHEA, Metlife, Guardian, Humana, UHC, United Concordia, and accepts Medi-Cal for qualifying patients.
3. Financing and Payment Plans: Revenue facilitated through third-party healthcare financing including CareCredit and GreenSky, which offer low or no interest payment plans for patients needing to spread costs over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smile Dental Group is a multi-location family and cosmetic dental practice operating three offices in the Antelope Valley (East Palmdale, West Lancaster, East Lancaster, CA), delivering preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, pediatric, sedation, and emergency dental services directly to consumers. The practice combines in-house advanced dental technology (Solea laser, CEREC same-day crowns, iTero scanning, Cone Beam 3D imaging, LANAP) with broad insurance participation (including Medi-Cal) and third-party financing to deliver comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages.

Product overview

Smile Dental Group is a multi-location family and cosmetic dental practice operating three offices in the Antelope Valley (East Palmdale, West Lancaster, and East Lancaster, CA). The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of dental services organized into four core service lines: General Dentistry (preventive and diagnostic care including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and emergency care), Cosmetic Dentistry (aesthetic treatments including Invisalign, Lumineers, porcelain veneers, bonding, and Zoom! teeth whitening), Restorative Dentistry (crowns via CEREC same-day technology, bridges, dentures, and periodontal therapy), and Implant Dentistry (complete implant services using the Atra Tech system, including single implants, multi-unit bridges, and implant-secured dentures). The practice differentiates through advanced dental technology including Solea laser dentistry, CEREC same-day crowns, iTero digital scanning, Cone Beam CT imaging, LANAP laser periodontal therapy, and Sirona Orthoptics. They also feature Robin the Robot, a child-friendly companion robot for pediatric patients. Payment options include CareCredit, GreenSky, Alpheon, WePay, and Sunbit financing plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Services
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Restorative Dentistry
• Implant Dentistry
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Sedation Dentistry
• Emergency Dentistry
• Invisalign Clear Aligner Treatment
• Zoom! Teeth Whitening
• Single Tooth Dental Implant
• Implant-Secured Dentures (Full Arch Restoration)
• CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns

Quantifiable outcome

• Dental implants have approximately 95% success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Delta DentalcoreOthersDelta Dental is a major dental insurance provider. Smile Dental Group participates with Delta Dental networks including A.A.R.P Delta Dental plans.
• AetnacoreOthersAetna dental insurance provider network participation for Smile Dental Group patients.
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreOthersAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance network participation.
• CIGNAcoreOthersCIGNA dental insurance provider network participation.
• MetlifecoreOthersMetlife dental insurance including Metlife Tricare Dental plans. Smile Dental Group participates with Metlife networks.
• GuardiancoreOthersGuardian dental insurance provider network participation.
• HumanacoreOthersHumana dental insurance provider network participation.
• United Healthcare (UHC)coreOthersUnited Healthcare dental insurance provider network participation.
• United ConcordiacoreOthersUnited Concordia dental insurance provider network participation.
• GHEAcoreOthersGHEA dental insurance provider network participation.
• Medi-CalcoreOthersCalifornia state Medicaid program providing adult dental benefits. Smile Dental Group accepts Medi-Cal and encourages patients to utilize benefits before potential cuts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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