Smile Dental Clinic

What Smile Dental Clinic does

Smile Dental Clinic is a single-location, solo-practitioner general dental practice operating in Tukwila, Washington under the legal entity Ana Fusu DDS, PLLC. Founded in 1971 and currently owned and operated by Dr. Ana Fusu, a double-trained dentist (European dental school plus University of Minnesota, honors graduate), the clinic delivers comprehensive family dental care spanning preventive services (exams, cleanings, fluoride), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, bone grafts), cosmetic treatments (teeth whitening, veneers), prosthetic solutions (full and partial dentures), emergency care, and sedation dentistry for anxious patients. The practice is supported by a small front-office and clinical staff team of 1-10 employees.

The clinic's technology stack is limited to industry-standard digital diagnostic imaging (digital x-rays, intra-oral cameras) used for patient education and treatment planning, with no proprietary software, no AI tooling, no API or platform offering, and no data infrastructure beyond a patient portal for scheduling, payments, and treatment-plan access. The business operates on a per-procedure fee-for-service revenue model: in-network billing to most major insurance plans, direct self-pay for uninsured patients with new-patient and 20%-senior discounts, and individualized payment plans. Patient acquisition runs through the clinic website, online scheduling, phone, emergency walk-ins, and a multi-channel social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Business Profile), targeting local Seattle-metro families, individuals, seniors, and emergency patients within a single domestic geography.

Name

Smile Dental Clinic

Legal name

Ana Fusu DDS, PLLC

Website

https://smiledental.clinic

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smile Dental Clinic is a single-location, solo-practitioner family dental clinic in Tukwila, Washington, operated by Dr. Ana Fusu since inheriting the 1971 practice, serving local Seattle-metro families, seniors, and emergency patients with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and prosthetic dental services on a fee-for-service and insurance-billing basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Family dental care
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Restorative dental procedures
• Emergency dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Tukwila

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Procedure Fees: One-time fees charged for individual dental procedures including cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, veneers, dentures, and other treatments. Revenue is generated per procedure performed.
2. Insurance Billing: Clinic accepts most insurance plans as an in-network provider and bills insurance companies directly for covered procedures.
3. Self-Pay and Discount Programs: Revenue from uninsured patients paying out-of-pocket, including new patient discounts and 20% off first treatment for senior patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Smile Dental Clinic is a family dental practice delivering preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and prosthetic dentistry services. Offerings include regular check-ups and cleanings, teeth whitening, root canals, crowns, extractions, veneers, full and partial dentures, bone grafts, dental fillings, fluoride treatments, night guards, sedation dentistry, and emergency dental treatment, supported by digital x-rays and intra-oral imaging.

Product overview

Smile Dental Clinic is a family dental practice offering a comprehensive range of dental services. The clinic operates as a single-location practice providing preventive care (regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, bone grafts), cosmetic treatments (teeth whitening, dental veneers), and prosthetic solutions (full and partial dentures). The practice also offers emergency dental care and sedation options for anxious patients. A patient portal is available for online appointment management, payments, and treatment plan access. The clinic primarily serves the Tukwila, Washington community and has been operating since 1971.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teeth Whitening Cosmetic treatment that lightens the color of teeth and removes discoloration for a brighter smile, for patients seeking aesthetic improvement.
• Root Canal Treatment Endodontic therapy that removes infected dental pulp, disinfects the root canal, and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection and save the natural tooth.
• Dental Crowns Custom dental restorations that cover the entire tooth surface to restore shape, size, and function, typically required after root canal treatment on back teeth.
• Tooth Extractions Surgical removal of teeth due to disease, trauma, or crowding when restoration is not possible.
• Dental Veneers Cosmetic porcelain or composite shells bonded to the front of teeth to correct stains, chips, or gaps for an improved smile appearance.
• Full Dentures Complete removable prosthetic devices used when all natural teeth are missing, restoring function and appearance.
• Partial Dentures Removable prosthetic plates with false teeth used when some natural teeth remain, available in plastic or metal-plastic combinations.
• Bone Graft Oral surgery procedure that adds volume and density to the jawbone to support dental implants or other restorations.
• Dental Restorations (Fillings) Tooth-colored composite fillings used to restore teeth with small areas of decay without affecting appearance.
• Fluoride Treatment Concentrated fluoride varnish applied to teeth surfaces to strengthen enamel and protect against cavities.
• Night Guards Custom protective devices worn during sleep to prevent damage from teeth grinding (bruxism) by creating a barrier between upper and lower teeth.
• Regular Check-ups and Cleaning Preventive dental examinations and professional teeth cleaning recommended every 6 months by the American Dental Association to maintain oral health.
• Emergency Dental Treatment Urgent dental care for severe pain, trauma, tooth fractures, dental avulsion, and infections requiring immediate treatment, with same-day appointment availability.
• Sedation Dentistry Various sedation options administered before and during treatment for patients with dental anxiety to ensure comfort during procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of continuous operation with families who have been patients for that long

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear-aligner company that bypasses traditional dental offices for a subset of cosmetic services. Comparable as an emerging disruptor in the same consumer dental category, even though it does not directly compete for in-office general dentistry.

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S. operating branded single-location dental practices similar in service mix (general, restorative, cosmetic, dentures). Comparable as a direct competitive counterweight in the same consumer dental category, but at vastly greater scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting office-of-dentist practices with comprehensive general and specialty services. Operates a similar patient-facing model (in-network insurance, modern offices) and represents the broader trend toward consolidated dental practices competing with independent clinics.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization supporting hundreds of general dentistry offices. Comparable in service offerings (preventive, restorative, cosmetic) but competes through scale, marketing, and provider recruitment that an independent practice cannot match.
• Western Dental: Large dental chain offering general, orthodontic, and specialty services with strong insurance-medi-Cal focus. Comparable as a scaled competitor in the broader consumer dental market, particularly relevant for the uninsured/self-pay segment.

Direct peers

• Bright Now! Dental: Multi-location dental practice operator offering general, cosmetic, and restorative services with broad insurance participation. Closely comparable in service mix, insurance strategy, and patient experience focus to Smile Dental Clinic.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental practice chain focused on dentures, extractions, and implants. Directly comparable product overlap (full/partial dentures, extractions) and targets similar price-sensitive, often senior, patient segments — making it a relevant local competitive threat.
• Coast Dental: Large dental practice group providing general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable in service breadth and direct-to-consumer positioning; serves as an example of the scaled-practice competitive threat Smile Dental Clinic faces in the Seattle metro.

Regional players

• Willamette Dental Group: Pacific Northwest-based group dental practice with insurance-driven model and multi-specialty offerings. Directly comparable as a regionally concentrated competitor serving the same Seattle metro and Washington State market.
• Interdent (Capitol Dental Care): Multi-location dental practice operator with strong Pacific Northwest presence. Comparable as a regionally scaled competitor offering general and specialty dentistry to similar patient demographics in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smile_dental_us
• Facebookfacebook.com/SmileDentalClinicUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-smile-dental-clinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/SmileDentalClinicUSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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