Monterey Peninsula Dental Group

What Monterey Peninsula Dental Group does

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group is a privately held, multi-specialty dental practice headquartered in a single office at 333 El Dorado St. in downtown Monterey, California. Founded in 1972, the practice has served the Monterey Peninsula for over 50 years and operates today with a team of eight dentists, including a prosthodontist and a periodontist, supported by hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff. The practice's service portfolio spans four pillars: general and preventive dentistry (checkups, cleanings, sealants, fillings, TMJ therapy), cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, crown lengthening), periodontal services (LANAP laser treatment, bone regeneration, scaling and root planing, gum grafting), and restorative and implant dentistry (implants, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, sedation dentistry).

The underlying technical platform combines several established dental technology systems: CEREC CAD/CAM for same-day crowns and veneers, iTero intraoral scanning, 3D CBCT imaging for implant planning, Periolase LANAP lasers for periodontal therapy, and Orthophos digital radiography. Practice management and patient engagement are supported by the Modento patient portal, while financing is offered through CareCredit. The practice holds Invisalign Preferred Provider and LANAP Certified Clinician credentials and has been voted Best Dentist in Monterey County by readers of MCWeekly for nine consecutive years.

The business model is a fee-for-service professional services practice. The practice bills most dental insurance plans on behalf of patients (excluding Denti-Cal and Medi-Cal), accepts cash, checks, and major credit cards, and collects payment at the time of treatment. CareCredit financing is offered as a supplemental payment option. Customers are individual consumers and families across the Monterey Peninsula, including Monterey, Carmel, Marina, Salinas, Seaside, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur, with no enterprise or institutional accounts. The practice is independently owned by its dentist partners, including Dr. Mic Falkel (partner since 1989), Dr. Ryan Lehr, Dr. Ryan May, and Dr. James Stoddard, with John serving as CEO and Nicole as Director of Operations; no external private equity or parent company involvement is disclosed.

Name

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group

Legal name

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group

Website

https://mpdg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group is a privately held, multi-specialty dental practice founded in 1972 in Monterey, California, serving individuals and families across the Monterey Peninsula with general, cosmetic, periodontal, and restorative dentistry under one roof using CEREC, LANAP, iTero, and 3D CBCT technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Periodontic & Implant Group Practices (HLABAKAF), Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Periodontal treatment
• Restorative dentistry
• Dental implants

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey

HQ country

United States

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service dental care including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, and restorative procedures. Accepts most insurance policies, bills dental insurance for patients, accepts cash, personal checks, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Full payment due at time of treatment with patient responsible for any insurance non-payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group is a multi-specialty dental practice providing comprehensive dental care including general and preventative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal services, and restorative/implant dentistry under one roof. Services range from routine checkups and cleanings to advanced procedures such as CEREC same-day crowns, LANAP laser gum treatment, Invisalign orthodontics, dental implants, and sedation dentistry, supported by in-house specialists including a prosthodontist and periodontist.

Product overview

Monterey Peninsula Dental Group is a comprehensive dental care practice offering a full range of services across four main categories: General Dentistry (preventive care, checkups, cleanings, sealants), Cosmetic Dentistry (Invisalign, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, crown lengthening), Periodontal Services (LANAP laser treatment, bone regeneration, scaling and root planing, gum grafting), and Restorative Dentistry (dental implants, crowns, bridges). The practice provides these services under one roof using advanced technology including CEREC same-day restorations, iTero scanners, Periolase LANAP lasers, and Orthophos imaging. Services span from routine cleanings to complex surgical procedures including wisdom tooth extraction, TMJ treatment, sedation dentistry, and custom night guards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry & Preventative Care Preventive and routine dental care including checkups, cleanings, dental sealants, fillings, night guards, TMJ therapy, and diagnosis for patients and families of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Periodontal Services
• Restorative & Implant Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Dental Crowns
• Dental Bridges
• Invisalign
• Professional Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Veneers
• Sedation Dentistry
• Tooth Extraction
• LANAP Periodontal Treatment
• Orthodontics

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CareCreditsupportingOthersHealthcare financing partner offering payment plans for dental procedures. Patients can apply for financing through CareCredit to manage costs of dental treatments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest US Dental Support Organization (DSO) supporting thousands of dentists across general, cosmetic, and specialty practices. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental platform operator; differs as it is a national DSO rather than a single independent group.
• Pacific Dental Services: Major DSO supporting multi-specialty dental practices with modern technology, clinical autonomy for dentists, and broad service lines including general, specialty, and cosmetic. Comparable multi-specialty model; national scale vs. MPDG's single regional site.
• Aspen Dental Management: National branded DSO operating multi-location dental offices offering general, cosmetic, and restorative care, frequently in underserved markets. Comparable multi-specialty service mix; differs as a high-volume corporate chain rather than a community-rooted independent group.
• Smile Brands Dental Group: Dental Support Organization supporting affiliated general and specialty dental practices under brand names across multiple US states. Comparable as a multi-specialty group practice platform; broader geographic footprint than MPDG.
• Affordable Care (Affordable Dentures & Implants): Large US dental practice network with strong focus on implants, dentures, and extractions. Comparable in delivery of implant and restorative dentistry services; differs in service-line specialization and corporate ownership structure.
• Sonrava Health (Western Dental): Multi-state dental services provider offering general, specialty, and orthodontic care across branded clinics, with significant California and West Coast presence. Comparable California footprint and multi-specialty mix; corporate-owned versus MPDG's independent partnership model.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location dental practice network offering general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and specialty services across several US states. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental group operator; larger scale and corporate-owned.

Emerging players

• Marquee Dental Partners: Regional DSO supporting multi-location dental practices primarily in the US Southeast with general and specialty offerings. Comparable multi-site group practice model; differs regionally (Southeast US vs. California) and scale.

Regional players

• Carmel Highlands Dental (or comparable Peninsula multi-specialty group): Local or regional Monterey Bay/California Central Coast multi-specialty dental group practices competing directly for the same patient population on the Monterey Peninsula. Strongest direct geographic substitute for MPDG's catchment area.

Others

• US Laser Dental (LANAP provider network): Network of LANAP-certified dental providers offering laser-assisted periodontal treatment as a specialty service. Comparable as LANAP-trained providers; functions as a referral/allied ecosystem for specialist gum-disease care rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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