What Dental Design Studio does

Dental Design Studio is a privately held, dentist-owned multi-location dental practice group headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, founded in 2006. The group operates 9 offices across the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area under branded DBA names including Happy Valley Dental Studio, Thunderbird Dental Studio, Apple Tree Dental Studio, 75th Ave Dental Studio, Smile Dental Studio, Hatcher Dental Studio, Scottsdale Dental Studio, Dental Design Studio of Gilbert, and Arizona Family Dental. It serves families and individuals of all ages with a horizontally segmented service portfolio spanning general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry (including implants and All-on-4), orthodontics (Invisalign and clear braces), preventive care, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery, TMJ treatment, emergency dental care, and sedation for dental anxiety.

The practice differentiates on clinical technology and access. It deploys the 3Shape TRIOS 4 intraoral scanner (with InstantHeat, fluorescent caries detection, and patient monitoring software), 3D cone beam CT imaging, intraoral cameras, and an in-house CAD/CAM same-day dentistry workflow that fabricates crowns, veneers, and other prostheses chairside. All locations meet or exceed OSHA and CDC standards, partner with local dental laboratories for prosthetics, and are supported by a non-clinical operating function that includes a COO role.

The business model is fee-for-service consumer dentistry, distributed direct-to-patient through physical offices, with online and phone appointment booking. Revenue is generated per visit and per procedure across the 9 locations. Payment flexibility is provided through major credit cards, cash, and third-party financing partners CareCredit and Sunbit, the latter offering 0% patient financing for qualified buyers. Marketing is local and multi-channel, including per-location Facebook and Pinterest pages, online review platforms (Google, Yelp), the practice's website, and earned media such as a 2025 USA Today profile. The group is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no institutional investor signals in the source data.

Name

Dental Design Studio

Legal name

Dental Design Studios

Website

https://ddsarizona.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dental Design Studio is a privately held, dentist-owned multi-location dental practice group operating 9 offices across the Greater Phoenix, Arizona metro, delivering comprehensive family, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, and specialty dental services using advanced imaging and same-day CAD/CAM technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB), Aesthetic/Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry (Smile Design) (HLABAFAE), Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental care
• Restorative dentistry procedures
• Orthodontic treatments
• Emergency dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service dental care revenue generated from patient visits and dental procedures across all 9 locations. Services include general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, emergency care, and oral surgery. The practice also utilizes financing partners (CareCredit, Sunbit) to facilitate patient payments.
2. 0% Patient Financing: The practice offers 0% patient financing options for qualified patients through Sunbit, generating revenue by enabling patients who may not afford full upfront costs to proceed with treatment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dental Design Studio is a multi-location dental practice group that provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, preventive, pediatric, periodontal, oral surgery, TMJ, emergency, and sedation dentistry through 9 dentist-owned offices across the Greater Phoenix area. It pairs the clinical services with advanced technology including TRIOS 4 intraoral scanners, 3D cone beam CT imaging, intraoral cameras, and in-house CAD/CAM-enabled same-day dentistry.

Product overview

Dental Design Studios is a multi-location dental practice network with 9 locations across the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area (Phoenix, Peoria, Avondale, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Chandler). The practice operates as a unified dental care platform offering comprehensive services organized into: General Dentistry (routine care, same-day dentistry), Cosmetic Dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding), Restorative Dentistry (implants, crowns, bridges, dentures), Orthodontics (Invisalign, clear braces), and Specialty Services (oral surgery, periodontics, TMJ, pediatric care). The practice also employs advanced dental technology including 3D cone beam CT scans, TRIOS intraoral digital scanners, and intraoral cameras. All offices are dentist-owned and use local quality dental labs. Payment options include CareCredit and Sunbit financing. The services are delivered through individual branded location offices (Happy Valley Dental Studio, Thunderbird Dental Studio, Apple Tree Dental Studio, 75th Ave Dental Studio, Smile Dental Studio, Hatcher Dental Studio, Scottsdale Dental Studio, Dental Design Studio of Gilbert, and Arizona Family Dental).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Same Day Dentistry In-house CAD/CAM same-visit dental services for crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, and dental bonding, designed for patients who want to complete restorations in a single appointment.
• General Dentistry Routine exams, cleanings, and foundational oral health services for patients of all ages.
• Root Canal Treatment Endodontic treatment to address infected or damaged tooth pulp, performed by Dental Design Studios.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Smile enhancement services including teeth whitening, dental veneers, laminates, inlays, onlays, gum contouring, and dental bonding.
• Emergency Dental Care Urgent dental treatment for severe pain, infections, tooth fractures, dry socket, and other acute dental issues requiring immediate attention.
• Orthodontics Teeth straightening services including clear braces and Invisalign clear aligners for correcting misalignment, crowding, and bite issues.
• Preventative Dentistry Preventive oral health services including dental cleanings, exams, sealants, mouth guards, night guards, and oral cancer screening.
• Restorative Dentistry Tooth repair and replacement services including dentures, composite fillings, full mouth reconstruction, dental bridges, dental crowns, dental implants, and All-on-4 implants.
• Children's Dentistry Pediatric dental services providing dental care for children and adolescents.
• Periodontics Gum disease treatment and management including care for receding gums and other periodontal conditions.
• Oral Surgery Surgical dental procedures including tooth extraction and wisdom teeth extraction.
• TMJ Treatment Treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders affecting jaw function and related pain.
• Dental Anxiety Treatment Sedation and anxiety management services including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral anxiety medication, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia for patients with dental phobia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Root canal treatment success rate between 86-98%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Quality Dental LabscoreOthersDental Design Studios partners with local quality dental laboratories for the fabrication of dental prosthetics including crowns, veneers, and other restorations. This partnership ensures dependable results and supports their guarantee to provide only top-quality dental work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Dental: Large multi-location DSO operating branded dental offices across the US, offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Directly comparable as a multi-site group practice model targeting similar fee-for-service patient segments.
• Pacific Dental Services: National DSO supporting hundreds of dental offices with operations, technology, and clinical infrastructure. Comparable as a large-scale dental group practice platform with similar multi-specialty service offerings.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest US DSOs supporting dentist-owned offices with non-clinical services. Highly comparable as a dentist-affiliated multi-location dental group practice network.
• MB2 Dental: Dental partnership group supporting dentist-owned practices across multiple US states with business services. Comparable as a dentist-centric group practice model with multi-location scale.
• Smile Brands: Multi-location DSO operating branded general and specialty dental practices (Smile Brands, Bright Now! Dental, etc.). Comparable in operating many individually branded dental offices under a centralized platform.
• Gentle Dental: Regional multi-location dental group practice with offices across multiple US states. Comparable as a similarly structured multi-office dental service organization offering comprehensive general and specialty care.
• Sonrava Health: National dental and orthodontic support organization operating multiple brands including Western Dental and Brident. Comparable as a large multi-brand dental group practice platform.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Multi-location dental practice network focused on dentures, implants, and extractions. Comparable as a specialized multi-site dental group practice, particularly relevant to DDS's restorative and implant service lines.

Regional players

• Western Dental: Large dental group practice with significant California and Southwest presence, offering general and specialty dentistry including orthodontics. Comparable in operating similarly branded high-volume group practices in Western US markets.

Emerging players

• Onsite Dental: Multi-location dental practice operator focused on employer-sponsored and on-site dental care models. Comparable as a multi-site dental operator leveraging technology-forward service delivery, though with a distinct distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dentaldesignstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dental-design-studios-arizona

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Dental Design Studio