Columbia Dental Group

What Columbia Dental Group does

Columbia Dental Group is a privately-held, single-location dental practice operating at 12401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90025, serving the Santa Monica and surrounding Westside communities including Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, and Beverly Hills. Founded and operated by Dr. Jennifer Chang (DDS) and Dr. Dutran Tyler Do (DMD, MD), the practice operates as a multi-specialty dental office offering general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery services to individual patients and families. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service dental procedures, insurance billing on a patient-choice basis, and a $199 cash-only new-patient promotional offer (check-up, cleaning, and X-rays) that functions as the primary customer acquisition lever. The practice has 11-50 employees, no external investors, and no parent company.

The clinical technology stack emphasizes modern equipment rather than a digital platform: Picasso laser for periodontal treatments, ultrasonic/laser teeth cleaning, digital X-rays (advertised as reducing radiation by up to 90% versus traditional film), intraoral cameras, laser root canal systems, ZOOM! in-office whitening, and porcelain veneer fabrication. Adjacent offerings include titanium dental implants, wisdom-teeth extraction, bone grafting, custom oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea, and Botox/Juvéderm injectables for facial aesthetics and TMJ therapy. Sedation options range from nitrous oxide to IV deep sedation, allowing the practice to handle complex surgical cases in-house rather than referring out.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: patients are acquired primarily through the practice website (columbiadentalgroup.net) with online appointment requests, supplemented by patient referrals, organic search, and a dedicated patient reviews page. Financing is facilitated through a CareCredit patient payment plan partnership, and the office operates Monday through Friday with one extended evening session (Wednesday until 7pm). Accepting cash, major credit cards, and dental insurance that allows patient choice of dentist, the practice is positioned as a full-service local dental provider rather than a scaled or venture-backed operation.

Name

Columbia Dental Group

Legal name

Columbia Dental Group

Website

https://columbiadentalgroup.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Columbia Dental Group is a privately-held, single-location dental practice in Los Angeles offering general, cosmetic, and oral surgery services — including implants, whitening, veneers, and Botox — to individual patients in the Santa Monica and surrounding Westside communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Oral surgery services
• Dental implant treatment
• Teeth whitening services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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: Revenue generated from comprehensive dental services including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery procedures. Services include exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, dentures, whitening, TMJ treatment, and oral surgery.
2. New Patient Promotional Offer: $199 promotional offer for new patients covering check-up, cleaning, and X-rays for cash customers. This serves as a customer acquisition mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Columbia Dental Group operates a single-location dental practice providing comprehensive general dentistry (exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, TMJ treatment, gum disease treatment), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, ZOOM! whitening, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, bonding), and oral surgery (dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting, Botox and dermal fillers, sleep apnea oral appliances) for individual patients and families in the Santa Monica and Los Angeles, CA area.

Product overview

Columbia Dental Group is a dental practice offering a unified suite of dental services rather than a platform architecture. The practice operates three main service categories: General Dentistry (preventive and restorative care including exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, and TMJ treatment), Cosmetic Dentistry (aesthetic treatments including teeth whitening, ZOOM! Whitening, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, and cosmetic bonding), and Oral Surgery (dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, bone grafting, and complementary treatments like Botox and sleep apnea oral appliances). The General Dentistry services form the foundation of routine patient care, while Cosmetic Dentistry and Oral Surgery represent specialized treatment tracks that build upon this foundation to address aesthetic concerns and surgical needs respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Comprehensive preventive and restorative dental care including dental exams, professional teeth cleanings (traditional and laser/ultrasonic), digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, dental fillings including white composite fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges, dentures, gum disease treatment, endodontics including root canals, TMJ treatment, and nitrous oxide sedation dentistry for individual patients and families.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Aesthetic dental services aimed at improving smile appearance, including teeth whitening (laser and ZOOM! Whitening), smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, cosmetic dental bonding, and complete smile transformation through combined restorative and cosmetic treatments.
• Oral Surgery Surgical dental treatments including dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, bone grafting, jaw pain/TMJ disorder treatment, Botox and dermal fillers (Botox and Juvéderm) for facial aesthetics and TMJ therapy, and sleep apnea oral appliance therapy.
• Dental Implants Titanium dental implants surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as roots for dental crowns, used for single-tooth replacement, multiple teeth, or to support dentures and dental bridges. Offered as both standard and mini dental implants.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening treatments including in-office laser teeth whitening (takes one hour, can whiten teeth up to 10 shades) and take-home professional grade whitening kits.
• ZOOM! Whitening Light-activated in-office teeth whitening treatment that takes approximately one hour using ZOOM! whitening gel and light technology for fast, safe, and effective results.
• Porcelain Veneers Ultra-thin translucent porcelain shells bonded to teeth for cosmetic enhancement, used for total smile makeovers or to address chipped, cracked, or gapped teeth with minimal to no prep required.
• Dental Crowns Tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged or decayed teeth to restore appearance and function. Made of porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, or gold; same-day crowns available.
• Dental Bridges Fixed prosthetic devices (traditional, cantilever, or Maryland bridges) that bridge the gap between a missing tooth and surrounding teeth, anchored by dental crowns or implants.
• Dentures Custom-designed removable or fixed prosthetic teeth replacements for patients missing several or all teeth on the upper or lower jaw. Same-day dentures available.
• Root Canals (Endodontics) Treatment to remove infected tooth pulp and prevent infection spread, available as laser root canals for faster, more comfortable, and thorough treatment. Includes pulp capping alternative.
• TMJ/TMD Treatment Diagnosis and treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders causing facial pain, headaches, and jaw dysfunction. Treatments include custom mouthguards, medication, and Botox injections.
• Sedation Dentistry Anxiety management options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), electronic anesthesia, conscious oral sedation, IV deep sedation, and total sedation/general anesthesia for dental procedures.
• Botox and Dermal Fillers FDA-approved injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation: Botox smooths moderate to severe facial lines (results last up to four months); Juvéderm plumps sagging skin and smooths smile lines using hyaluronic acid.
• Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance Therapy Custom-fitted oral appliances worn during sleep to prevent soft tissue collapse and airway obstruction, serving as an alternative to CPAP for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
• Gum Disease Treatment Treatment for gingivitis and periodontal disease including professional dental cleanings, scaling and root planing, laser gum surgery using Picasso Laser, and gingivectomy when non-surgical methods are ineffective.
• New Patient Special Offer $199 new patient promotional package offering check-up, cleaning, and X-rays for cash customers (excluding periodontal deep cleaning). Functions as a customer acquisition offering.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MB2 Dental: Dental partnership organization supporting general and multi-specialty dental practices with a doctor-led model. Comparable in maintaining clinical autonomy for practitioner-owners while offering multi-specialty services; competes for the same independent-practice acquisition pool in California.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO with strong California presence supporting multi-specialty dental practices including general, cosmetic, endodontic, oral surgery, and periodontal services. Directly comparable service mix and LA market overlap, but operates at multi-site DSO scale.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: One of the largest DSOs in California with a heavy LA presence offering general dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery across many locations. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental provider competing for the same LA patient pool, though at much larger scale and as an in-network insurance-focused operator.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting general and specialty dental offices with comprehensive service offerings. Comparable in providing the full general-to-specialty dental continuum, but operates as a DSO platform versus Columbia Dental Group's independent owner-operator model.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO brand operating multi-specialty dental practices with general dentistry, implants, and cosmetic services. Comparable service breadth (general + implants + cosmetic) and similar direct-to-consumer acquisition model with promotional new patient offers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Sonrava Health: Multi-specialty dental and orthodontic support organization with significant California footprint. Comparable in delivering general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, and cosmetic services under a multi-location operating model across LA and Southern California.
• Comfort Dental: Largest dentist-owned franchise dental group in the US offering general dentistry, implants, and orthodontics. Comparable in maintaining a practitioner-led operating philosophy while operating multi-location general practices with broad service offerings.
• Gentle Dental: Multi-location dental group offering general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and cosmetic services. Comparable multi-specialty service mix and patient demographic targeting; overlaps in the LA-area independent-vs-group practice competitive landscape.

Emerging players

• Tend Dental: Emerging dental brand modernizing the patient experience with premium office design, digital booking, and consumer-focused branding. Comparable as a tech-enabled, premium-positioned general and cosmetic dental operator; overlaps on cosmetic and implant services targeting higher-income urban patients.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Dental implant-focused specialty provider with centers across California offering implants, bone grafting, and full-arch restoration. Comparable as a competitor for the higher-ticket implant and surgical cases that anchor Columbia Dental Group's oral surgery revenue, though with a single-specialty implant focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/columbiadentalgroupsantamonica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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