Elite Dental Group

What Elite Dental Group does

Elite Dental Group (legal name Groupe Dentaire Élite) is a privately held, single-location dental clinic operating at 260 Boulevard Saint-Raymond in the Hull sector of Gatineau, Quebec. Founded in 2010 through the merger of two established local practices, the clinic delivers comprehensive general and family dentistry to residents of the Outaouais region, serving patients from age two through adulthood. The clinical scope spans preventive care (examinations, cleanings), cosmetic dentistry (in-office and at-home whitening, veneers, smile reshaping), restorative procedures (crowns, bridges, fillings, implants, dentures), periodontal surgery (gum grafting), and surgical extractions (wisdom teeth). A dedicated special-care service line addresses pediatric and dentally anxious patients using Tell-Show-Do techniques, sedation, and therapeutic-hypnosis-informed approaches.

The practice operates a digitally enabled clinical stack centered on an in-house CAD/CAM workflow (E4D system acquired in 2011, upgraded to PlanScan in June 2014) that designs and mills same-day ceramic restorations with reported 15-year durability. Diagnostic imaging relies on USB digital radiography with reduced radiation dose versus film, VELscope fluorescence visualization for oral cancer and dysplasia screening, DEXIS CariVu transillumination for early caries detection, and pen-style intraoral cameras for patient education and longitudinal documentation. Same-day crown capability materially compresses the treatment-visit count for restorative cases, and the digital imaging suite positions the clinic as a moderately technology-forward operator within its local catchment.

The business model is fee-for-service retail dentistry, charging per visit at Quebec provincial dental fee-guide rates with no price differentiation between insured and uninsured patients; the clinic does not direct-bill insurers — patients pay at time of service and seek reimbursement on their own. Ancillary revenue mechanics include electronic insurance-claim submission on behalf of patients (as a convenience, not a billing function) and Desjardins Accord D patient financing (interest-free up to 36 months, or 5-year extended terms at 8.9% APR), which effectively widens access to higher-ticket procedures such as implant and full-mouth restorative work. Acquisition channels are entirely community-based — Facebook, Instagram, an educational blog, and patient referrals — reflecting a direct-to-consumer local-services GTM with no online booking platform beyond Docclik and no enterprise or B2B customer channel. Ownership transitioned from founder Dr. Rasmey Khuon to Dr. Saroeun You in September 2022.

Name

Elite Dental Group

Legal name

GROUPE DENTAIRE ÉLITE

Website

https://elitedentaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elite Dental Group is a privately held, single-location family dental clinic in Gatineau, Quebec, founded in 2010 through a practice merger. It serves local patients of all ages with preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and surgical dental care using in-house CAD/CAM, digital radiography, and VELscope oral-cancer screening.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), Periodontic & Implant Group Practices (HLABAKAF)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Family dental care
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Dental implants
• Restorative dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatineau

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Dental Care: Standard dental practice revenue model where patients pay for services rendered at each visit. Services include examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, gum grafts, wisdom teeth extraction, and specialized treatments. Pricing follows provincial dental fee guides.
2. Dental Insurance Billing: Electronic submission of insurance claims on behalf of patients. Patients are responsible for paying in full at time of service; insurance reimbursement goes directly to the patient. Same tariffs apply for insured and uninsured patients.
3. Desjardins Financing (Accord D): Partnership with Desjardins Visa providing patient financing options: interest-free financing up to 36 months for eligible treatments, and extended financing up to 5 years at 8.9% interest rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elite Dental Group is a full-service family dental clinic in Gatineau, Quebec, delivering preventive care (examinations, cleanings), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, veneers, smile reshaping), periodontal surgery (gum grafting), and surgical procedures (wisdom teeth extraction). The clinic also provides specialized gentle care for children and patients with dental anxiety, supported by in-clinic CAD/CAM technology enabling same-day ceramic restorations.

Product overview

Elite Dental Group is a full-service dental clinic offering a comprehensive suite of dental services for the whole family. The practice operates as a single-clinic provider founded in 2010 through the merger of two established Hull-sector practices. Its core clinical portfolio spans preventive care (examinations, cleanings), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, veneers, smile reshaping), restorative treatments (dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures), periodontal surgery (gum grafting), and wisdom teeth extraction. The practice also distinguishes itself through technology add-ons: an intraoral camera with DEXIS CariVu, VELscope fluorescence oral cancer screening, digital radiography, and CAD/CAM systems (E4D acquired 2011, upgraded to PlanScan in 2014) enabling same-day ceramic restorations. Ancillary services include Desjardins Accord D interest-free financing and online payment via PayPal. The clinic also provides specialized gentle care for children and patients with dental anxiety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Examen dentaire (Dental Examination) Comprehensive dental examination and preventive cleaning services, including caries detection, gum health assessment, and oral health monitoring for adults and children, with first pediatric visits recommended from age 2.
• Blanchiment des dents (Teeth Whitening) Professional dental whitening using high-concentration hydrogen or carbamide peroxide agents delivered via custom-fitted trays, offered as in-office, at-home, or mixed treatment protocols for adults without active gum inflammation or untreated caries.
• Greffe de gencives (Gum Grafting) Surgical periodontal treatment for gum recession and thin gingival tissue, available in autograft (palate-sourced) and allograft (laboratory-processed) options.
• Extraction des dents de sagesse (Wisdom Teeth Extraction) Surgical extraction of impacted or partially erupted third molars following comprehensive digital radiographic evaluation and health risk assessment.
• Implants dentaires (Dental Implants) Titanium dental implants for replacement of one, several, or all missing teeth, including implant-supported prostheses on ball/Locator attachments, bar-retained prostheses, and fixed crowns and bridges on implants.
• Couronnes et ponts dentaires (Crowns and Bridges) Fixed prosthetic restorations including metal, metal-ceramic, and all-ceramic dental crowns as well as fixed bridges for replacing one or more missing teeth, with same-day CAD/CAM ceramic restorations available.
• Remodelage et facettes dentaires (Reshaping and Dental Veneers) Cosmetic dental aesthetic treatments including ceramic and composite veneers (approximately 0.3mm thickness) for changing tooth color, correcting misalignment, and concealing damaged teeth, plus composite resin reshaping and gum contouring.
• Dentiers et prothèses partielles (Dentures and Partial Prostheses) Complete and partial removable dentures fabricated in resin, ceramic, or metal materials with metal clasps or attachment to crowns or implants.
• Soins spéciaux (Special Care Dentistry) Specialized gentle dental care for children (first visit from age 2) and patients with dental anxiety (stomatophobia), employing Tell-Show-Do techniques, relaxation methods, and sedation options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ceramic restorations produced via CAD/CAM technology have approximately 15-year durability, equivalent to laboratory-produced restorations

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• dentalcorp: Canada's largest dental support organization, providing practice management and support to a network of over 500 dental practices. Comparable to Elite Dental Group as a Canadian provider of comprehensive family dental services, but operating at vastly greater scale as a multi-clinic DSO platform.
• 123Dentist: Canadian DSO supporting a network of over 175 dental practices across multiple provinces. Comparable as a Canadian family/general dentistry provider; competes for the same patient demographic and acquisition targets as Elite Dental Group in Quebec.
• Altima Dental: Canadian dental group with strong Quebec presence offering general dentistry, implants, and cosmetic services across multiple clinics. Direct regional competitor in the same Quebec/Ontario corridor as Elite Dental Group, with overlapping service mix and patient base.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US dental support organization supporting over 1,700 dental practices. Comparable as a multi-clinic family/general dentistry operator with similar service breadth (preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implants); illustrative of the scaled DSO model that threatens or could acquire independent practices like Elite Dental Group.
• Aspen Dental: US-based DSO with over 1,000 branded dental offices emphasizing accessibility, financing, and a broad general dentistry service menu. Comparable in offering implants, cosmetic work, and family dentistry under one roof, though operating as a much larger branded chain.
• Pacific Dental Services: US dental support organization supporting over 900 practices with modern clinical technology and integrated specialty services. Comparable in family/general dentistry offering and in leveraging digital dental technology as a differentiator.
• MB2 Dental Solutions: US-focused DSO partnering with hundreds of dentist-owned practices to provide non-clinical support. Comparable as a model illustrating how independent practices like Elite Dental Group are aggregated into larger groups; relevant for partnership or acquisition thesis.

Regional players

• Dawson Dental: Canadian dental group with locations across Ontario and Western Canada offering family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Comparable in family-oriented service mix and technology-enabled practice model; geographic overlap with Elite Dental Group is partial via the Ontario/Quebec corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EliteDentaire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elitedentaire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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