Tlc Dental

What Tlc Dental does

TLC Dental is a family-owned, multi-location dental practice headquartered in Dania, Florida, operating five clinical offices across Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and Tamarac). Founded in 2002 and employing 101-250 staff, the practice delivers a full-scope general dentistry offering alongside specialized services including periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics (traditional braces and Invisalign), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, composite fillings), endodontic therapy, pediatric dentistry, dental sleep apnea appliances, and implant services — including the All-on-4 "New Teeth in One Day" protocol.

The service portfolio is built on conventional dental technology (digital X-rays, titanium implants, Invisalign clear aligners, All-on-4 implant architecture) rather than proprietary platforms; the practice's primary technology dependency is CareStack, a third-party practice management and online booking system that powers its patient portal and appointment scheduling. Core clinical differentiators cited in source material include All-on-4 implants (success rate cited at 94% over 10 years) and an in-house TLC Discount Plan membership.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service dental procedures (cleanings, restorative work, oral surgery, cosmetic treatments), supplemented by recurring/contracted payment structures for multi-month orthodontic treatment (e.g., metal braces at $3,995 with monthly payments from $92), at-home whitening specials (starting at $79), and an annual TLC Discount Plan membership. The practice distributes directly to consumers via five physical locations, online self-service booking, telephone reservations, and Saturday orthodontics consultations; go-to-market is supplemented by social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), seasonal promotional specials, and a website testimonial library. Ownership is private and family-controlled, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Tlc Dental

Legal name

TLC Dental

Website

https://tlcdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TLC Dental is a family-owned, five-location dental practice in Broward County, Florida, providing general, cosmetic, orthodontic, periodontal, implant, and oral surgery services to families and individual consumers across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental procedures
• Orthodontic treatment
• Dental implant services
• Family dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Procedure Fees: Fee-for-service revenue from comprehensive dental procedures including cleanings, restorative work, orthodontics, oral surgery, and cosmetic treatments. Pricing varies by procedure with specific rates for services like braces and whitening.
2. Teeth Whitening: At-home whitening systems starting at $79, providing immediate revenue from cosmetic procedure.
3. Orthodontic Treatment: Comprehensive braces treatment with monthly payment plans. Metal braces at $3,995 with $92/month financing options. Generates recurring revenue through multi-month treatment plans.
4. TLC Discount Plan Membership: In-house dental discount membership plan that provides patients discounts on treatments in exchange for plan participation. Not insurance; patients pay at time of service with discounted rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TLC Dental is a family-owned dental practice providing comprehensive dental care across preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, periodontic, oral surgery, pediatric, and sleep apnea services. The practice operates multiple locations in Broward County, Florida, offering services ranging from routine cleanings to advanced procedures like All-on-4 dental implants and Invisalign clear aligners.

Product overview

TLC Dental is a family-owned dental practice serving Broward County, Florida with four locations. The practice operates as a comprehensive dental care provider offering a full spectrum of services organized into major categories: Preventive Care (cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, sealants), Restorative Dentistry (crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canals, inlays/onlays), Cosmetic Dentistry (whitening, veneers, composite fillings, Novo Smile), Orthodontics (traditional braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign, retainers), Periodontics (gum disease treatment, grafting, scaling), Oral Surgery (extractions, bone grafting, jaw surgery), Pediatric Dentistry, and Sleep Apnea treatment. Key specialized offerings include New Teeth in One Day (All-on-4 implants), dental implants, and comprehensive orthodontic treatment for all ages. The practice also offers a proprietary TLC Dental Discount Plan for affordable access to services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleaning & Prevention Services
• Restorative Dentistry
• New Teeth in One Day (All-on-4)
• Dental Implants
• Orthodontics
• Invisalign
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Veneers
• Periodontics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Root Canal Therapy
• TLC Dental Discount Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• All-on-4 implant success rate of 94% after 10 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CareStackcoreTechnology or IntegrationCareStack provides the online appointment booking and patient management platform integrated into TLC Dental's website. Patients can book reservations through the CareStack system, enabling streamlined appointment scheduling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization supporting thousands of doctor-owned practices with shared non-clinical infrastructure. Highly comparable to TLC Dental because both operate multi-location, multi-specialty dental practices serving general consumer patient bases across multiple states, albeit at vastly different scales.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with 1,000+ locations focused on general dentistry, dentures and implants. Comparable to TLC Dental on multi-location, multi-specialty DSO model targeting mainstream consumers — though with far broader geographic reach and proprietary denture/implants manufacturing scale.
• Western Dental: Large multi-state DSO offering general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, implants and cosmetic work with strong California/Florida presence. Comparable to TLC Dental on multi-specialty consumer dental model, but with significantly larger geographic scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting 900+ dental practices across the U.S. with multi-specialty service offerings. Comparable to TLC Dental on multi-location general/specialty dentistry platform model, though PDS operates at substantially larger scale and with broader specialty integration.

Direct peers

• Dental Care Alliance: DSO headquartered in Florida supporting practices across the Sunbelt with multi-specialty offerings (general, ortho, perio, oral surgery). Most direct geographic comparability to TLC Dental — both serve Florida and adjacent states with comprehensive family and specialty dentistry models.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Florida-headquartered dental group providing general, orthodontic, specialty and cosmetic care across multiple states. Closely comparable to TLC Dental given shared Florida base, multi-specialty service mix, and family/consumer-focused positioning.
• Coast Dental: Florida-based DSO with general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and specialty services across the Southeast. Directly overlaps with TLC Dental on geography, multi-specialty consumer offering, and PPO/insurance participation model.
• SAGE Dental: Florida-headquartered DSO operating 90+ practices across Florida and Georgia offering general, cosmetic, orthodontic and specialty dental care. Directly comparable to TLC Dental on Sunbelt focus, multi-specialty general dentistry model, and consumer targeting.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental provider specializing in dentures, extractions and implants (including All-on-4-style full-arch solutions). Comparable to TLC Dental on the implant and full-arch restoration specialty side of the business, though Affordable Dentures is more focused and price-positioned.
• MB2 Dental: Dental partnership organization supporting independent doctor practices with non-clinical services across 750+ locations. Directly comparable to TLC Dental as a multi-location, multi-specialty dental group operating at the practice-partnership model, even though MB2 is a partnership model rather than single-owner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tlcdental1
• Facebookfacebook.com/TLCDentalFtLauderdale
• Instagraminstagram.com/tlcdental1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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