What IQ Dental Group does

IQ Dental Group is a privately held, founder-operated dental practice established in 2012 by Dr. Andrew B. Shi, DDS, MBA, with two physical offices in Orange County, California (Lake Forest and Huntington Beach) and an employee count in the 11-50 range per firmographics. The practice is a full-service general dentistry provider offering preventive care (cleanings, gum treatment, extractions, mouthguards), restorative services (dental implants, composite/glass-ionomer fillings, zirconium crowns via CAD/CAM, root canals with rotary instrumentation, modern dentures), and cosmetic/orthodontic services (in-office teeth whitening, Invisalign clear aligners with 3-D treatment visualization), plus a second-opinion consultation service.

The technical backbone centers on digital dental equipment rather than software: digital X-rays for diagnostic imaging, in-office CAD/CAM milling of porcelain/zirconium crowns and bridges, 3-D imaging for Invisalign planning, and rotary endodontic instruments. The practice operates an "insurance-independent" commercial model - it accepts and processes dental insurance, but markets itself as delivering customized major restorative treatment without requiring insurance, positioning clinical decisions ahead of insurer constraints. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone and website appointment requests, two physical locations, and Yelp-driven word-of-mouth referrals, with bilingual English/Spanish front-office support.

Revenue mechanics are straightforward professional-services billing on a fee-per-procedure basis across an 11-line service menu. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no institutional investors, no partnerships, no M&A activity, and no public financial reporting. Ownership and operating control remain with Dr. Shi, who concurrently serves as a Dental Consultant to a Medicare Advantage insurer's dental program. The customer base consists entirely of individual consumers in Orange County seeking general, restorative, and cosmetic dental care, with no enterprise, B2B, or contracted-revenue segment.

Name

IQ Dental Group

Legal name

IQ Dental Group

Website

https://iqdentalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IQ Dental Group is a privately held, founder-operated dental practice with two Orange County, California offices offering general, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic services using digital X-rays and CAD/CAM crown milling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Restorative dental care
• Cosmetic dentistry procedures
• Dental implants and crowns
• Teeth whitening services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing comprehensive dental services including preventive care, restorative procedures, and cosmetic treatments at two office locations
2. Dental Insurance Processing: The practice works with dental insurance plans and processes claims on behalf of patients, though they emphasize they do not let insurance limitations compromise care standards

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IQ Dental Group is a dental practice that provides general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services at two office locations in Lake Forest and Huntington Beach, California. Core offerings include dental implants, teeth whitening, root canals, zirconium crowns produced via CAD/CAM, gum treatment, extractions, composite fillings, dental cleanings, Invisalign, and custom mouthguards. The practice explicitly markets its ability to deliver customized major restorative treatment without requiring dental insurance, supported by digital X-rays and metal-free material choices.

Product overview

IQ Dental Group is a dental practice offering a comprehensive range of restorative and preventive dental services at two locations (Lake Forest and Huntington Beach, CA). The practice provides dental implants, teeth whitening, root canals, crowns (using CAD/CAM milled zirconium technology), gum treatment, extractions, fillings (composite/glass ionomer only), second opinion consultations, dental cleanings, Invisalign clear aligners, and custom mouthguards. The practice emphasizes metal-free dentistry, state-of-the-art digital X-rays, and customized treatment planning tailored to individual patient needs, with or without dental insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Implants Dental implant procedure for replacing single or multiple missing teeth, providing a standard-of-care solution that preserves adjacent natural teeth and helps prevent jaw bone resorption. Targeted at adult patients missing one or more teeth.
• Teeth Whitening Professional in-office teeth bleaching procedure that safely and effectively whitens teeth in approximately one hour, offering faster results compared to over-the-counter products. Targeted at adult patients seeking cosmetic whitening.
• Root Canals Endodontic treatment using digital X-rays, rotary root canal instruments, antimicrobial irrigants, and thermoplastic filling material to effectively treat tooth infections with minimal discomfort. Targeted at patients with infected or inflamed tooth pulp.
• Crowns Milled zirconium crowns produced via CAD/CAM technology to protect weakened teeth, restore function and aesthetics, and avoid gum irritation associated with traditional metal-backed crowns. Targeted at patients with damaged or weakened teeth.
• Gum Treatment Periodontal treatments and cleaning procedures to address gum disease and establish a healthy foundation for teeth before restorative dental work. Targeted at patients with periodontal disease or gingival inflammation.
• Extractions Tooth extraction procedures performed as a last resort, with recommendations for socket preservation bone grafts to maintain jaw bone integrity for future restorative options. Targeted at patients with non-restorable or problematic teeth.
• Fillings Composite or fluoride-releasing glass ionomer fillings to restore small cavities, emphasizing conservative treatment and early intervention to prevent more extensive procedures. Targeted at patients with small cavities needing restoration.
• Second Opinion Second opinion consultation service welcoming patients to seek alternative perspectives on proposed dental treatment plans from qualified specialists. Targeted at patients considering or uncertain about a treatment plan recommended elsewhere.
• Dental Cleanings Professional prophylaxis including plaque and tartar removal, teeth polishing, and comprehensive gum health assessment performed every six months for most patients. Targeted at patients seeking routine preventive care.
• Invisalign Clear plastic aligner orthodontic treatment that is practically invisible, removable for eating and hygiene, and uses 3-D technology for treatment visualization, typically lasting 9-15 months. Targeted at adult and teen patients seeking orthodontic alignment.
• Mouthguards Custom-fitted and stock mouthguards for athletes to reduce risk of dental injuries, with recommendations based on budget and protection needs. Targeted at athletes and patients seeking dental injury protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teeth whitening results visible in approximately 1 hour with in-office procedure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental: Nationally branded DSO focused on general dentistry, dentures, and implants. Comparable as a scaled operator in many of the same service categories (implants, crowns, dentures) and a benchmark for IQ's competitive set.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting thousands of doctor-owned offices. A broader incumbent reference point for what scaled dental group practice looks like and a potential roll-up acquirer of multi-location practices like IQ.
• Smile Brands Inc. DSO supporting multiple affiliated brands across the U.S., offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable as a multi-brand dental support platform with similar service mix to IQ.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants (Affordable Care): Nationwide DSO focused on dentures, extractions, and implants with an explicit value-pricing model. Comparable as a scaled competitor in implants and tooth-replacement services that IQ also emphasizes.

Direct peers

• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Largest California-headquartered DSO offering general, orthodontic, and specialty services. Directly comparable as a multi-location California dental group competing for the same Orange County patient base.
• Pacific Dental Services (PDS Health): Major DSO supporting general and specialty practices with a strong technology and clinical-systems emphasis. Comparable as a multi-office operator deploying digital workflow tools similar to IQ's CAD/CAM and 3-D imaging stack.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location dental group providing general, orthodontic, and specialty care across multiple states. Comparable as a similarly sized multi-office dental operator with overlapping service offerings.
• 42 North Dental: DSO supporting general and specialty dental practices across the Northeast and Midwest. Comparable as a multi-location practice support platform with a similar doctor-affiliated operating model.
• Sonrava Health (formerly Image Dental): California-focused dental support organization with multiple brands offering general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as a multi-location CA practice competing in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dental partnership organization that supports doctor-owned practices with non-clinical infrastructure. Comparable as a smaller-scale, doctor-centric DSO model — a relevant alternative path for IQ if it chooses to partner rather than go it alone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IQ-Dental-Group-100070848407345
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iq-dental-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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