GAEV Dental

What GAEV Dental does

GAEV Dental B.V. is a Dutch dental partnership organization founded in 2018 by dentist Jochem de Rooij (originally as Predental, rebranded in 2020) and headquartered in Oisterwijk, Netherlands. The company operates a network of 20+ affiliated independent dental practices spanning at least 17 Dutch cities, providing general dentistry, preventive care, pediatric programs (Johnny Joker, Gewoon Gaaf), specialized treatments including implants and periodontics, and adjacent services such as anti-snoring therapy (De Snurkdokter). GAEV Dental's core offering to practices is a shared service center that absorbs non-clinical functions — HR, finance, IT, marketing, and regulatory compliance — so that practitioner-owners can focus on patient care while retaining clinical autonomy.

The business model operates on two axes: a B2B partnership with dental practice owners, who join the GAEV network and pay for service-center support (recurring subscription), and a B2C revenue stream from patient services delivered through the affiliated practices. Practice acquisition is conducted via founder-led direct outreach rather than institutional channels, with onboarding framed as a collaborative "maatwerk" (custom-fit) arrangement rather than a chain acquisition. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: no app, no API, no AI/ML components — clinical differentiation rests on protocol standardization (Gewoon Gaaf) and brand sub-products (Johnny Joker, De Snurkdokter) rather than on proprietary software. The group also pursues social-impact initiatives (Dopomoha mobile clinic in Ukraine, Red Cross Golden Crowns Plan, Bocas Bonitas Brazil) as part of its brand-building and CSR posture.

Customers are Dutch dental practice owners seeking relief from administrative and regulatory burden and individual patients across age cohorts seeking preventive and curative oral care. The company is privately held, founder-owned, structured as a Dutch B.V., and reports 51-100 employees at the parent entity level, with affiliated practices operating as semi-independent units within the broader network.

Name

GAEV Dental

Legal name

GAEV Dental B.V.

Website

https://gaevdental.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GAEV Dental B.V. is a Dutch dental partnership organization founded in 2018 that operates a network of 20+ affiliated independent dental practices across the Netherlands, providing shared service-center support (HR, finance, IT, marketing) to practice owners while delivering general, preventive, pediatric, and specialty dental care to patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Practice Management & Clinical Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAK

Regional/Multi-Region DSO Platforms (Aggregators)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYHLABAKAA

Multi-Specialty DSOs (General + Specialty Networks)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYHLABAKAB

General Dentistry Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

Keywords

• Dental practice management
• Preventive dental care
• Pediatric dentistry
• Dental clinic network
• Practice administration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oisterwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Care Services: Revenue is generated through affiliated dental practices providing oral healthcare services to patients. Services include preventive care, general dentistry, specialized treatments (implants, periodontics), and pediatric dentistry. The group supports practice operations through a service center handling HR, finance, IT, and marketing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GAEV Dental operates a network of affiliated independent dental practices across the Netherlands, providing both direct dental care services to patients (general dentistry, preventive care, specialized treatments) and centralized practice management services to member practices (HR, finance, IT, marketing, and regulatory compliance support). The model enables dentists to maintain clinical autonomy while outsourcing non-clinical administrative functions.

Product overview

GAEV Dental is a network of affiliated dental practices in the Netherlands, offering a unified approach to oral healthcare while maintaining local practice identities. The core offering includes general dental care across all affiliated practices, supported by specialized programs such as Johnny Joker (pediatric dental education) and the Gewoon Gaaf (caries prevention method for children). The network operates a service center that handles operational support including HR, finance, IT, and marketing for affiliated practices. GAEV Dental was founded in 2018 (originally as Predental) and rebranded to GAEV Dental in 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Johnny Joker: A pediatric dentistry program that teaches children from their first tooth through elementary school age about oral care through entertaining education methods, including booklets, games, and tips about healthy eating and drinking.

Products and services

• Johnny Joker Pediatric Dental Care Program A pediatric dental care program that teaches children from their first tooth through elementary school age about oral hygiene through entertaining educational materials including booklets, games, and tips about healthy eating and drinking. The program determines visit frequency based on individual child needs rather than fixed 6-12 month intervals.
• Gewoon Gaaf (Just Great) Caries Prevention Method An evidence-based caries prevention method for children aged 0-18 developed in Denmark and adopted in the Netherlands, supported by Ivoren Kruis. Individual risk assessment determines personalized prevention plans.
• De Snurkdokter Anti-Snoring Oral Appliance Therapy Specialized anti-snoring solution offered through GAEV Dental practices, providing scientifically proven anti-snoring mouthguards for patients suffering from snoring-related issues.
• GAEV Dental Practice Management Partnership A B2B partnership offering for independent dental practice owners in the Netherlands, providing centralized administrative support (HR, finance, IT, marketing, regulatory compliance) so that dentists can focus on clinical care while maintaining practice autonomy.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Basiq DentalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Basiq Dental and GAEV Dental jointly supported the Dopomoha humanitarian initiative, providing dental supplies for transport to Ukraine to support a mobile dental clinic serving soldiers, families, and elderly in remote areas.
• Plein.nlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024GAEV Dental partners with Plein.nl as an extra service for patients. Plein.nl provides product recommendations for oral care, and patients can purchase products through GAEV Dental without shipping costs.
• Red Cross (Rode Kruis) - Gouden Kronen PlanminorOthersGAEV Dental practices participate in the Golden Crowns Plan, donating extracted gold crowns. Proceeds support vulnerable families in Haiti with reforestation, safe drinking water, disaster preparedness, and agricultural training.
• Spieren voor SpierenminorOthersGAEV Dental donated four sports wheelchairs at two Spieren voor Spieren galas, supporting children with muscle diseases in the Netherlands.
• Bocas Bonitas Brazil / ACTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAEV Dental supported three master's students from ACTA (Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam) who traveled to Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro for 3 months to provide free preventive and curative dental treatment to children with limited access to oral care, while conducting research for their master's thesis.
• Van Delft Chocolates & BakeryminorOthersSinterklaas collaborated with Van Delft Chocolates & Bakery to provide chocolate kruidnoten to GAEV Dental colleagues and donate an equal amount to Voedselbank Tilburg.
• Ivoren KruisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAEV Dental promotes the Gewoon Gaaf (Just Great) caries prevention method, which is supported and documented by the Ivoren Kruis organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dentius: Belgium-headquartered DSO operating a pan-European network of dental clinics. Comparable in DSO operating model and service-center approach, but focused on Benelux markets outside the Netherlands primary geography.

Broad incumbents

• Colosseum Dental Group: Pan-European dental platform backed by Jacobs Holding operating hundreds of clinics across multiple countries. Comparable as a broader incumbent DSO platform; competes for high-quality affiliate acquisitions at scale across Europe.
• European Dental Group: PE-backed European DSO consolidator with operations across multiple countries. Comparable as a capital-rich consolidator actively pursuing partnership and acquisition deals across European dentistry markets.

Direct peers

• DentConnect: Netherlands-based dental partnership organization that brings independent practices under a shared service model for HR, finance, and quality management. Closely comparable to GAEV's 'of dentists, for dentists' partnership positioning and service-center operating model.
• DentalZorg: Dutch DSO group operating multiple dental clinics across the Netherlands with a focus on general and preventive dentistry. Comparable as a direct competitor for both affiliate practice acquisitions and patient visits within the Dutch market.
• Dental Clinics (Colosseum Dental Group): One of the largest DSOs in the Netherlands, operating a national network of affiliated dental practices with multi-specialty offerings. Directly comparable as a multi-region Dutch DSO platform competing for the same pool of retiring practice owners and patients.
• MondzorgPlus: Netherlands-based dental practice group combining independent clinics under a shared organizational umbrella with operational support services. Comparable as a domestic Dutch DSO pursuing the same partnership-based growth strategy.
• Tandartsenpraktijk de Tandenpraktijk: Dutch multi-location dental clinic group offering general and specialized dentistry across several Dutch cities. Comparable as a domestic multi-region dental group competing for the same patient base and dentist talent.

Others

• Ivoren Kruis: Dutch oral health knowledge institute that endorses the Gewoon Gaaf prevention method used by GAEV Dental. Comparable as a thematic enabling partner supporting GAEV's pediatric and preventive care positioning.
• ACTA (Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam): Dutch academic dental institution partnering with GAEV on master's student international research missions. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and validator of GAEV's clinical credibility rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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