Montz & Maher Dental Group

What Montz & Maher Dental Group does

Montz & Maher Dental Group is a privately held, owner-operated dental practice founded in 1997 by Dr. David C. Montz following his residency at the University of Texas School of Dentistry, with Dr. Michael J. Maher joining as co-owner after completing his own Louisiana State University residency in 2012. The group operates three clinical locations — Pearland Main, Silverlake, and Friendswood — within the southern Houston metropolitan area (Pearland and Friendswood, TX), serving individual consumers and families across general, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, periodontal, implant, sedation, and emergency dentistry.

The practice is differentiated by an in-house technology stack that includes CEREC CAD/CAM for same-day crowns, iCAT 3D cone beam imaging, X-Guide dynamic navigation for implant surgery, VELscope oral cancer screening, a soft tissue laser, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) protocols, and an on-site dental laboratory that fabricates dentures and prosthetics without third-party lab dependency. A team of five dentists — including a board-certified periodontist (Dr. Varesic) and two additional associate dentists (Drs. Dunwody and Long) — provides comprehensive specialty coverage in-house. All treatment is backed by a six-year transferable warranty, a rare commercial commitment in general dentistry.

The business operates a fee-for-service, out-of-network revenue model, accepting PPO out-of-network benefits and offering financing through CareCredit (up to 18 months interest-free) and Cherry. Procedures are quoted per treatment episode, with single dental implants priced at $4,000–$6,000, implant overdentures from $7,500 to $12,500, full-arch fixed solutions from $18,000 to $35,000, and full-mouth reconstruction at $40,000–$60,000. Patient acquisition runs through a direct-to-consumer model anchored on the practice's website, Google Business reviews (700–1,300+ five-star ratings, 4.9 average), online scheduling via Modento, Google AdWords remarketing, virtual consultations, and multi-generational word-of-mouth referrals. The practice has been recognized as a Crown Council National Dental Team of the Year (2018), Premier Preferred Invisalign Provider, and a "Super Dentist" in Texas Monthly, Houstonia, and H Magazine.

Name

Montz & Maher Dental Group

Legal name

Montz and Maher

Website

https://pearlandsmiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montz & Maher Dental Group is a privately held, multi-location dental practice in Pearland and Friendswood, TX, serving individuals and families with comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and sedation dentistry, supported by an in-house lab, CEREC, and advanced imaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General and Cosmetic Dentistry Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAB

General Dentistry Group Practices

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

SECONDARYHLABABAA

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

SECONDARYHLABAKAF

Periodontic & Implant Group Practices

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

SECONDARYHLABAAAE

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Restorative dental care
• Dental implant solutions
• Orthodontic aligners

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: The practice generates revenue through a comprehensive range of fee-for-service dental procedures billed per treatment episode. Services span general dentistry (exams, cleanings, fillings), restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canals), cosmetic dentistry (veneers, whitening, bonding, smile makeovers), orthodontics (Invisalign, Six Month Smiles), periodontics, oral surgery, and sedation dentistry. The practice operates out-of-network with insurance providers and accepts PPO plans for out-of-network benefits, filing claims on behalf of patients. Financing through CareCredit and Cherry provides flexible payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montz & Maher Dental Group is a multi-location private dental practice providing comprehensive fee-for-service dental care across three offices in Pearland and Friendswood, TX. The practice delivers general, family, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, periodontic, implant, and sedation dentistry, supported by in-house capabilities including a CEREC same-day crown system, an on-site dental laboratory, 3D cone beam imaging, and dynamic-navigation implant surgery.

Product overview

Montz & Maher Dental Group operates as a multi-location dental practice offering comprehensive dental services across Pearland, Friendswood, and Silverlake, Texas. The practice provides a unified platform of cosmetic, restorative, general, and family dentistry services, with particular emphasis on advanced procedures like dental implants, CEREC same-day crowns, Invisalign, and sedation dentistry. The practice features an on-site dental lab for prosthetics, digital imaging technology including 3D CT scans, and board-certified specialists including a periodontist. Key products include porcelain and no-prep veneers, dental implants (including All-on-4 full-arch solutions), CEREC same-day crowns, clear aligners (Invisalign and Six Month Smiles), teeth whitening (Zoom! and Opalescence), and sedation options. The practice backs most treatments with a six-year transferable warranty and offers in-house financing partnerships with CareCredit and Cherry for patient payment flexibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-year transferable warranty on all dental work, transferable nationwide to any dentist
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Academy of Cosmetic DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice lists membership in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry among its professional affiliations, indicating alignment with industry standards and continuing education in cosmetic dental techniques.
• American Dental AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice lists membership in the American Dental Association, the leading national organization representing the dental profession in the United States.
• Texas Dental AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice lists membership in the Texas Dental Association, the state-level professional association for dentists in Texas.
• Academy of General DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice lists membership in the Academy of General Dentistry, with Dr. Montz having earned the Fellow distinction (FAGD) — a distinction held by fewer than 7% of dentists worldwide.
• Greater Houston Dental SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice lists membership in the Greater Houston Dental Society, with Dr. Montz serving as a Director and having previously served on the Peer Review Committee and Legislative Committee.
• Zest LOCATOR (Zest Dental Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe practice offers Zest LOCATOR Removable and LOCATOR FIXED implant attachment systems for securing dentures to dental implants. These are integrated full-arch implant solutions used routinely in the practice's implant denture procedures, enabling patients to snap dentures in and out or have a fixed non-removable result.
• Align Technology (Invisalign)coreTechnology or IntegrationMontz & Maher is a Premier Preferred Provider of Invisalign clear aligners, having treated over 1,000 patients with the system over 20+ years. The practice's Premier Preferred status reflects high case volume and treatment excellence as recognized by Align Technology.
• Einstein Dental (Website Developer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe practice website (pearlandsmiles.com) and associated digital infrastructure including patient forms and scheduling systems are developed and maintained by Einstein Dental, a specialized dental website and software development firm. The footer credits Einstein Dental as the designer and developer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Dental: Large multi-state DSO providing general dentistry, orthodontics, and specialty care with broad insurance participation. Comparable in offering a full-service dental platform with orthodontics and general dentistry; positioned to attract a different (more insurance-driven) patient base.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization supporting thousands of dentist offices nationwide. Comparable as a multi-site dental group operator; differs as a DSO support platform rather than owner-operator premium practice.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO operating hundreds of independently branded offices delivering general dentistry, implants, and clear aligners. Comparable service mix (implants, aligners, full-arch) but operates at much larger scale and typically accepts in-network insurance.
• Sonrava Health (Western Dental parent / multiple brands): Multi-brand dental support organization operating Western Dental, Brident, and other consumer-facing dental brands in Texas. Comparable Texas-relevant dental group competing for similar suburban Houston patients; operates at DSO scale with extensive insurance participation.
• Pacific Dental Services: Major U.S. DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices with comprehensive clinical and operational infrastructure. Comparable multi-site dental model with similar service breadth; operates at much larger scale and often with insurance participation.

Direct peers

• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Specialty dental implant center chain focused on full-arch and single-tooth implant cases. Comparable focus on high-ticket implant work and full-mouth restoration, though operates as a single-specialty implant chain rather than a full-service family practice.
• Castle Dental / Monarch Dental (Smile Brands affiliate): Multi-location general dentistry group serving the Greater Houston area with comprehensive and cosmetic services. Directly comparable as a Texas suburban multi-site dental group targeting similar families and patients; differs by accepting more in-network insurance plans.

Regional players

• Lone Star Dental (regional Houston): Other independent Houston-area multi-location dental practices offering general and cosmetic services. Comparable as multi-site Houston-area private dental group; smaller and less differentiated technology stack.
• Jeune Orthodontics / Pearland Orthodontics: Other Greater Houston orthodontic practices offering Invisalign and clear-aligner treatment. Comparable overlap in orthodontic and aligner service delivery for the same suburban Houston demographic; differ by specializing rather than offering general dentistry.

Emerging players

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National chain focused on dentures and implant solutions at value positioning. Comparable service overlap in dentures and implants for patients with tooth loss; differs by targeting a more value-conscious patient segment than Montz & Maher's premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pearlandsmiles
• Facebookfacebook.com/PearlandSmiles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/david-c.-montz-d.d.s.-p.a.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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