My Community Dental Centers

What My Community Dental Centers does

My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) is a nonprofit dental care organization founded in 2006 and headquartered in Petoskey, Michigan. The organization operates 28-34 dental centers across Michigan (with 78% located in rural or underserved communities), delivering a full continuum of preventative, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dental services. MCDC serves a patient base that is two-thirds Medicaid-enrolled, alongside uninsured patients (offered sliding-scale pricing through MCDC MyDentalPlan), veterans (eligible for 30% reduced rates), and private insurance holders. In 2025, MCDC served 81,309 patients and recorded 193,253 visits, reflecting a 40% increase in patients served and a 41% increase in visits since 2015.

MCDC's business model combines fee-for-service patient revenue, Medicaid reimbursement (Healthy Kids Dental, Healthy Michigan Plan, Adult Medicaid), private insurance claims (Delta, Blue Cross, Cigna, United HealthCare), and foundation grants from Delta Dental Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The organization operates on a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model through physical dental centers, supported by online patient registration and a referral network that includes local health departments, Corewell Health, Cherry Health (FQHC), the VA Community Care Network, and academic institutions (Central Michigan University, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ferris State University). A $4 million stabilization appropriation was secured in the FY26 Michigan State Budget.

The organization's leadership team is in transition: Dr. Deborah Brown, CEO for seven years, has departed, and Board member Jerry Messana stepped into the Interim CEO role in March 2026 while a permanent CEO search is conducted. The executive team includes COO Sherry Daisher, CFO Kyle Smith (career-long MCDC employee), Chief Dental Officer Dr. Bob Stefanski, Chief People Officer Joycelyn James (formerly of Hitachi Group), and a Director of Government Affairs hired from the Michigan Senate. MCDC has no disclosed AI/ML technology stack, no APIs or developer platform, and operates as a traditional facility-based healthcare services nonprofit with a 4.8-star average rating across all centers.

Name

My Community Dental Centers

Legal name

My Community Dental Centers

Website

https://mydental.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MCDC is a Michigan nonprofit operating 28-34 dental centers delivering preventative, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic care, primarily serving Medicaid, uninsured, and veteran patients across rural and underserved communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Medicaid/CHIP Dental Managed Care Plans (HLAEAIAI)

Keywords

• Dental care services
• Community dental centers
• Medicaid dental providers
• Preventative dental services
• Restorative dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Petoskey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Fees: Fee-for-service revenue from dental procedures for uninsured patients at $39 initial visit pricing, with additional services billed separately
2. Medicaid Reimbursement: Revenue from serving Medicaid-enrolled patients including Healthy Kids Dental, Healthy Michigan Plan, and Adult Medicaid programs
3. Private Insurance Claims: Revenue from processing claims with accepted private insurance providers including Delta, Blue Cross, Cigna, and United HealthCare
4. Foundation Grants: Funding support from foundations including Delta Dental Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation for specific programs and community initiatives
5. Veteran Care Programs: Reduced-rate dental care for veterans at 30% reduced rates, supplemented by foundation sponsorship

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

My Community Dental Centers operates 28 nonprofit dental centers across Michigan delivering comprehensive dental care spanning preventative, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic services for all patients regardless of insurance status. The organization accepts Michigan Medicaid (Healthy Kids Dental, Healthy Michigan Plan, Adult Medicaid), processes private insurance claims (Delta, Blue Cross, Cigna, United HealthCare), and offers affordability programs including a $39 first-visit price, MCDC MyDentalPlan sliding-scale payments, and a 30% reduced-rate Dental Care for Veterans program.

Product overview

My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) operates as a network of 28 nonprofit dental centers across Michigan, providing comprehensive dental care services on a unified platform. The organization offers a full continuum of dental services organized into three main categories: Preventative services (cleanings, oral exams, pediatric dentistry, fluoride treatments, sealants), Restorative services (fillings, periodontal treatment, extractions, root canals, bridges, crowns, dentures, wisdom teeth removal), and Other services (emergency care, cosmetic dentistry, mouthguards/nightguards/sports guards). MCDC serves all patients regardless of insurance status, with specialized affordability programs including MCDC MyDentalPlan (sliding scale based on income) and Dental Care for Veterans (30% reduced rates). The organization accepts Michigan Medicaid, private insurance, and provides care for uninsured patients, operating in partnership with local health departments across the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventative Dental Services Routine dental care including cleanings and oral exams, pediatric dentistry, and fluoride treatments and sealants for patients of all ages.
• Restorative Dental Services Comprehensive restorative treatments including cavity fillings, periodontal treatment, tooth removal, root canals, bridges, crowns, dentures, and wisdom teeth extractions.
• Emergency Dental Care Same-day emergency dental services for patients experiencing urgent dental issues, available at all MCDC locations.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dental procedures to improve the appearance of patients' smiles, including procedures such as veneers and aesthetic restorations.
• Mouthguards, Nightguards, and Sports Guards Custom-fitted protective mouthwear for sports, teeth grinding, and sleep protection.
• MCDC MyDentalPlan Sliding scale payment plan based on income for uninsured patients, providing quality dental services at affordable rates.
• Dental Care for Veterans Dental care program for veterans offering up to 30% reduced rates as a benefit for military service.
• Michigan Medicaid Program Acceptance Acceptance of Michigan Medicaid including Healthy Kids Dental, Healthy Michigan Plan, and Adult Medicaid coverage, enabling Medicaid-enrolled patients to receive care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81,309 total patients served in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Central Michigan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for dental education and workforce development. Part of extensive network of educational institutions supporting MCDC's mission to train future dental professionals.
• Delta Dental FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation sponsor of Veterans Free Day of Care, providing nearly $40,000 in services for 48 veterans. Major supporter of community oral health initiatives.
• University of Michigan School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for dental education and professional development. One of multiple dental schools in MCDC's academic network.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for Medicaid dental programs including Healthy Kids Dental, Healthy Michigan Plan, and Adult Medicaid.
• Corewell HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership for integrated patient care and community health programs.
• District Health Department #10coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health department partnership providing community health integration and patient referrals across northern Michigan communities.
• Michigan Oral Health CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partnership for advocating oral health policy and unifying the voice of nonprofit dental providers across Michigan.
• VA Community Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help veterans navigate additional benefits and resources for broader support systems.
• Delta DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider covering Delta Commercial Plans, Delta Medicare Advantage Plans, and Blue Cross Healthy Kids Dental.
• Cherry HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center partnership for integrated healthcare services.
• America's ToothfairyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner supporting children's oral health programs and education.
• Ferris State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for dental hygiene and assisting program education and workforce pipeline.
• Priority HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthy Michigan Plan insurance partner for Medicaid dental coverage.
• MolinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthy Michigan Plan insurance partner for Medicaid dental coverage.
• United HealthCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial and Healthy Michigan Plan insurance partner.
• Kent County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health department partnership for community oral health programs and patient referrals.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cherry Health: Michigan-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Directly comparable as a nonprofit safety-net dental provider operating in the same Michigan geography with overlapping patient populations.
• Advantage Dental+ / DentaQuest: National Medicaid-focused dental group practice operating group practices and FQHC-style dental programs serving safety-net populations. Highly comparable as a nonprofit-aligned dental safety-net operator concentrated in Medicaid reimbursement across multiple states.
• Benevis: Dental support organization primarily serving Medicaid and underserved populations through affiliated practices historically branded as Kool Smiles. Direct peer given Medicaid-heavy payer mix and safety-net community focus.
• Family Health Care (Michigan FQHC): Michigan-based FQHC providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to underserved communities across central Michigan. Directly comparable state-specific nonprofit safety-net dental provider.
• Grace Health (Battle Creek, MI): Michigan FQHC operating dental clinics serving low-income and uninsured residents in southwest Michigan. Comparable as a regional nonprofit safety-net dental provider with similar sliding-fee and Medicaid programs.
• Hamilton Community Health Network: Michigan FQHC providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations in Genesee County. Comparable as a nonprofit dental safety-net provider within the same regulatory and funding environment as MCDC.

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental Management: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S. with 1,000+ locations serving uninsured and underinsured patients including Medicaid. Comparable for multi-location group practice operations and uninsured pricing strategies, though for-profit.
• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the U.S. supporting 1,700+ offices nationwide. Comparable for multi-site dental operations and group practice infrastructure, though predominantly dentist-owned and serving insured/commercial patients.
• Pacific Dental Services: Major U.S. dental support organization backing 900+ practices with comprehensive clinical and operational infrastructure. Comparable for large-scale dental group practice support model across many states.

Emerging players

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Multi-state dental practice network focused on dentures, extractions, and implants for cost-conscious patients including uninsured populations. Comparable on patient affordability positioning and Medicaid-adjacent populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mydentalcenters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/my-community-dental-centers
• Xx.com/McdcDental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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