Ardentis

What Ardentis does

Ardentis is a privately held dental and orthodontic clinic group operating 18 clinics across French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse Romande), from Geneva through Lausanne, Montreux, Sion, and into Neuchâtel. Founded in 1990 by oral surgeons Dr. Rabah Nedir and Dr. Mark Bischof, the group provides a full continuum of dental care including preventive dentistry (check-ups, scaling using Guided Biofilm Therapy), restorative work (composite fillings, inlays, crowns, bridges, root canals), orthodontics (fixed braces and Invisalign clear aligners), oral surgery (extractions, wisdom teeth, bone and gum grafts, implants), pediatric dentistry, and aesthetic medicine (teeth whitening, Botox, hyaluronic acid, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, and mini-lift). The clinical operation is supported by an in-house dental laboratory (Dental Lab Ardentis SA in Puidoux) that produces custom prosthetics via fully digital workflows including 3D printing, and by computer-guided implant surgery using Cone Beam CT 3D imaging and digital treatment planning software.

The group's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with patients booking appointments online or by phone, walking into any of 18 clinic locations, or accessing the 7-day-a-week emergency hotline for same-day or within-24-hour care. The business model is professional services unit pricing: each procedure is billed per visit with transparently published fees (e.g., dental check-up from CHF 140, scaling up to CHF 198, implant from CHF 3,559, Invisalign from CHF 2,598 per jaw), with revenue accepted through Swiss basic insurance (LAMal) for covered procedures and out-of-pocket for cosmetic work. Ardentis reports a Net Promoter Score above 80, far above the healthcare industry average, and serves a distributed base of individual patients with no enterprise customer concentration.

Operationally, the group is structured as Ardentis Holding SA (parent) over 14+ wholly owned subsidiaries: 11 clinic-operating entities (e.g., Ardentis Clinique Dentaire Genève SA, Ardentis Clinique Dentaire Lausanne SA), the in-house dental lab (Dental Lab Ardentis SA / LDC Laboratoire Dentaire de Chauderon SA), and SdC Services SA (registered at Route du Verney 7, 1070 Puidoux) which provides shared services including website operations, marketing, billing, and appointment scheduling. Membership in the Swiss Dental Clinics Group extends the network's brand reach, and the group is signalled to be growing further through a "Reprise cabinet" practice buyout program targeting independent dental practices for acquisition.

Name

Ardentis

Legal name

Ardentis

Website

https://www.ardentis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ardentis is a Swiss dental and orthodontic clinic network operating 18 clinics across French-speaking Switzerland, offering general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, implants, and aesthetic medicine to individual patients, supported by an in-house digital dental laboratory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC), Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Full-Mouth Rehabilitation & Complex Restorative Care (HLABAFAD), Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD)

Keywords

• Dental clinic services
• Orthodontic treatments
• Oral surgery
• Dental implants
• Aesthetic dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Care Services: Ardentis generates revenue through providing comprehensive dental care services across 18 clinics in Swiss Romande. Services include preventive care (check-ups, scaling), orthodontics, oral surgery, implants, prosthetics, and aesthetic medicine. Revenue is generated through per-visit fees for consultations and treatments, with pricing varying by procedure complexity. The group accepts basic insurance (LAMal) and supplementary insurance for covered procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ardentis is a private dental group operating 18 dental and orthodontic clinics across Swiss Romande (Switzerland), providing general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, dental implants, prosthetics, pediatric dentistry, and aesthetic medicine to individual patients. Services are delivered through physical clinics, supported by an in-house dental laboratory in Puidoux producing custom prosthetics using digital production workflows and 3D printing, with online appointment booking, transparent pricing, and 7-day-a-week emergency dental care.

Product overview

Ardentis is a dental clinic network operating 18 dental and orthodontic clinics across Swiss Romande, Switzerland, with an in-house dental laboratory in Puidoux. The company offers comprehensive dental services organized across preventive care (dental scaling, check-ups, children's dentistry, periodontology), orthodontics (traditional braces and clear aligners including Invisalign), restorative dentistry (dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, root canals, cavity treatment), oral surgery (extractions, wisdom teeth, bone grafts), and aesthetic medicine (teeth whitening, botox, fillers, blepharoplasty). Diagnostic services include in-house radiology with panoramic, cephalometric, and 3D Cone Beam CT imaging. The group provides 24/7 emergency dental care, extended operating hours until 8pm, and online appointment booking. The company was founded over 30 years ago by Drs Mark Bischof and Rabah Nedir, who continue to contribute to international research and education in oral surgery and implantology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dental·Lab: In-house dental laboratory located in Puidoux, Switzerland, producing custom-made dental prosthetics using state-of-the-art equipment and fully digital production workflows.
• Ardentis Experience Center
• Ardentis Smile Design
• Guided Biofilm Therapy®

Products and services

• Dental Clinics (Ardentis Cliniques Dentaires) Network of 18 dental and orthodontic clinics across Swiss Romande providing comprehensive dental care to individual patients, including general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, implants, prosthetics, and aesthetic medicine.
• Dental·Lab (In-House Dental Laboratory) In-house dental laboratory located in Puidoux producing custom-made dental prosthetics (crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implant-supported prosthetics) using state-of-the-art equipment and fully digital production workflows with 3D printing.
• Emergency Dental Care Emergency dental services available 7 days a week across the Ardentis clinic network, with same-day or within-24-hour appointments for rapid pain relief and urgent dental treatment.
• Dental Scaling (Détartrage) with Guided Biofilm Therapy Professional teeth cleaning service using the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) method to remove plaque and tartar gently and effectively, helping prevent cavities and gum disease.
• Orthodontics Orthodontic treatment to correct teeth alignment and jaw position, including traditional fixed braces and Invisalign clear aligners, for patients of all ages.
• Teeth Whitening (Blanchiment Dentaire) Professional teeth whitening offered in four tiers: Express Glow (15-minute), in-clinic whitening (1h15–1h30), at-home treatment with custom trays (3–15 days), and Premium combined in-clinic + home treatment.
• Oral Surgery (Chirurgie Orale) Surgical dental procedures including tooth extractions, cyst treatment, bone grafts, gum grafts, and dental implant placement, performed by internationally recognized oral surgeons.
• Dental Implants with Guided Surgery Implantology service using computer-guided implant surgery with pre-planned positioning, axis, and size based on patient anatomy, enabling precise, less invasive placement and faster recovery.
• Dental Radiology and 3D Cone Beam CT Imaging Intra and extra-oral dental imaging including panoramic radiographs (OPT), lateral cephalometric radiographs, and Cone Beam CT (3D) for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning; external dentist referrals accepted.
• Children's Dental Care (Soins Dentaires pour Enfants) Pediatric dental services providing preventive care and treatment for children from an early age, with a gentle approach to establish good oral hygiene habits.
• Dental Check-ups (Contrôle Dentaire) Regular dental examinations including visual examination, gum health evaluation, X-rays when necessary, and personalized oral hygiene advice.
• Dental Veneers (Facettes Dentaires) Cosmetic dental restorations (facings) improving smile aesthetics by correcting tooth shade, shape, or alignment, produced as custom-made prosthetics in the in-house Dental Lab.
• Aesthetic Medicine (Médecine Esthétique) Facial aesthetic treatments including Botox injections, hyaluronic acid fillers, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), otoplasty (ear surgery), and mini-lift procedures, performed by Dr. Jean-Thomas Bachelet.
• Online Appointment Booking Digital self-service allowing patients to schedule dental appointments online through the Ardentis website at their preferred clinic, with account creation or guest booking options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Net Promoter Score exceeding 80 points, surpassing healthcare industry average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StraumanncoreTechnology or IntegrationDental implant manufacturer partnership. Straumann is a leading global implant provider. Ardentis uses Straumann implants as part of their oral surgery and implantology services.
• Swiss Dental Clinics GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArdentis is a member of Swiss Dental Clinics Group, a network association of dental clinics in Switzerland providing shared standards, resources, and brand positioning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Colosseum Dental Group: Colosseum Dental Group is a leading European dental service organization operating hundreds of clinics across multiple countries. Comparable as a much larger, pan-European DSO in the same industry; provides competitive context as a well-capitalized consolidator that could enter Suisse Romande.

Others

• Align Technology (Invisalign): Align Technology is the manufacturer of Invisalign clear aligners, a key orthodontic product used by Ardentis. Listed as OTHERS as a key product supplier rather than a direct service competitor, but the company's technology directly enables Ardentis's clear aligner orthodontic service line.
• Henry Schein: Henry Schein is a major global distributor of dental and medical supplies, equipment, and services. Listed as OTHERS as a critical supplier enabling Ardentis's clinic operations rather than a direct service competitor, but comparable as a major participant in the dental industry value chain.
• Straumann: Straumann is a global leader in dental implants, prosthetics, and digital dentistry headquartered in Switzerland. Listed as OTHERS because they are a key technology partner and implant supplier to Ardentis rather than a direct service competitor, but they shape the implantology economics Ardentis operates within.

Direct peers

• Swiss Smile: Swiss Smile is a premium Swiss dental group with multiple clinic locations offering comprehensive dental services, orthodontics, and aesthetic treatments. Comparable as both are premium-positioned multi-clinic Swiss dental groups serving similar urban, higher-income patient segments.
• Zahnarztzentrum.ch: Zahnarztzentrum.ch is one of the largest dental clinic chains in Switzerland, operating many locations with comprehensive dental services. Comparable as both are large-scale multi-clinic dental groups in Switzerland, though Zahnarztzentrum primarily serves the German-speaking region while Ardentis focuses on Suisse Romande.
• Adent Cliniques Dentaires: Adent is a Swiss DSO operating multiple dental clinics across Switzerland, offering general dentistry, orthodontics, and implantology with similar multi-site operational model and direct-to-patient approach. Comparable as both are privately-held Swiss dental groups serving similar patient segments with full-service offerings.
• mYdent (formerly Dentamondo): mYdent is a Swiss dental group operating multiple clinics in Switzerland with general and specialist dental services. Comparable as another privately-held multi-clinic Swiss dental group competing for similar patient segments, though at a smaller scale.

Regional players

• Dentego: Dentego is a leading French dental group operating 100+ clinics across France with a multi-site, full-service dental model. Comparable in operational structure and service offering to Ardentis, but primarily serves the French market rather than Switzerland.

Emerging players

• Dental Clinic Group Switzerland: Smaller Swiss dental clinic groups operate in similar regional markets with comparable full-service offerings. Comparable as direct competitors in the Swiss dental services market, though typically operating with fewer locations and less brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ardentis_cliniques_dentaires
• TikToktiktok.com/@ardentis_officiel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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