CaliDental

Name

CaliDental

Legal name

CaliDental

Website

https://calidentalsmiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental care
• Dental implant services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Pediatric dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Service Fees (Preventive, Restorative, Cosmetic, Surgical): Fee-for-service revenue from dental procedures including cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, bridges, implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign, and emergency care. Patients pay out-of-pocket or via insurance reimbursement.
2. Insurance Reimbursements (PPO and Denti-Cal): Revenue from major PPO dental insurance plans and Denti-Cal (Medi-Cal dental program) — including Denti-Cal acceptance for GA sedation (with prior authorization).
3. Specialty Service Packages & Promotional Bundles: Promotional package pricing including New Patient $75, Complete Implant Package $2999, Orthodontic treatment as low as $99/month, Free orthodontic consultation, and Invisalign payment plans. Drives predictable revenue from high-value treatment plans.
4. Patient Financing (Sunbit, CareCredit, Lending Club): Revenue facilitated through third-party patient financing partners enabling monthly payment arrangements for treatment plans.
5. In-House Dental Plans for Uninsured Patients: CaliDental offers in-house dental plans for uninsured patients, providing recurring/subscription-like revenue from membership-based access to dental services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Core offering

CaliDental is a multi-location dental service organization that operates ten California dental offices delivering general, preventive, restorative, cosmetic, pediatric, orthodontic, implant, and sedation dentistry directly to families and individuals. The practice offers a unified service catalog spanning dental exams and cleanings, sealants, fluoride, mouthguards, pediatric dentistry, traditional and clear-aligner orthodontics (Invisalign), dental implants including same-day All-on-4 and mini implants, CEREC single-visit crowns, sedation tiers up to general anesthesia, oral surgery, endodontics, TMJ-TMD, laser dentistry, and sleep apnea oral appliance therapy. Treatment is sold per visit or per treatment plan, with payment via PPO insurance, Denti-Cal/Medi-Cal, in-house dental plans for uninsured patients, or third-party patient financing through Sunbit, CareCredit, and Lending Club.

Product overview

CaliDental operates as a multi-location dental practice "platform" (ten offices across San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Bakersfield Niles/White Lane/Mall View, Paso Robles, Lancaster, Seaside, and Marina) rather than a single unified product. Its core offering is general, restorative, cosmetic, and specialty dental care, organized into a connected set of service modules that patients can navigate across locations. Foundational Preventive Care and Dental Exams & Cleanings feed into Pediatric Dentistry (including Dental Care for Your Baby and Pediatric Dental Emergencies) and Restorative services (Crowns, Bridges, Fillings, Bonding, CEREC single-visit digital dentistry, and Implant Services including All-on-4, Mini Implants, and Implant-Supported Dentures). Cosmetic Dentistry layers on Veneers/Bonding and the Invisalign clear-aligner program (with sub-modules for Adults, Teens, Costs, FAQs, Testimonials, and Videos) plus full Orthodontics including Early Orthodontic Treatment. Specialty modules include Sedation Dentistry (Nitrous Oxide, IV Sedation/General Anesthesia), Gum Disease Treatment, Oral Surgery (Extractions, Wisdom Teeth), Endodontics (Root Canals), TMJ-TMD Treatment, Sleep Apnea oral appliance therapy, Snoring Prevention with mandibular advancement devices, and Laser Dentistry, all supported by a third-party patient portal (yourdentistoffice.com via Sesame 24-7) and on-site financing integrations (Sunbit, CareCredit, Lending Club) integrated into every office location page. Together these modules form a single dental-care platform in which a patient can move from preventive checkups through pediatric care, orthodontics, restorative, and specialty services under one brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CaliDental Smiles: Brand name used as part of the company's web domain (calidentalsmiles.com) and consistent brand presentation across the website.

Products and services

• Preventive Care Routine oral hygiene and prevention services for all ages, including dental exams and cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, mouthguards, home-care coaching, diet guidance, and six-month checkups following ADA guidance. Positioned as the foundational service line supporting long-term oral health across all ten CaliDental offices.
• Pediatric Dentistry Child-focused dental care from infancy through adolescence following American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines (first visit by first birthday or first tooth). Includes behavior guidance (Tell-Show-Do, positive reinforcement, distraction, gentle communication), fluoride, sealants, parent education, and infant oral care guidance. Pediatric specialists (e.g., Dr. Pamela Zúñiga González) staff selected offices such as Bakersfield White Lane.
• Orthodontics Comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults using traditional metal, self-ligating, ceramic/clear, gold, and lingual braces plus clear aligners. Treatment typically runs 1–3 years depending on case complexity. Phase One early orthodontic intervention begins around age 8–9, in line with the AAO recommendation that children see an orthodontist by age 7. Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Richard Schechtman (30+ years experience) serves the Santa Maria office.
• Invisalign Clear Aligners Certified Invisalign provider offering clear aligner treatment using Align Technology's SmartTrack material and SmartForce features, with three sub-programs: Invisalign for Adults, Invisalign for Teens (with compliance indicators and the Invisalign Teen Guarantee allowing switch to wires/brackets within six months), and Invisalign First for early/interceptive treatment. Includes 3D digital treatment planning, virtual results preview, weekly aligner changes for up to 50% faster treatment with 75% more predictability, treatment appointments every six weeks, free initial consultation, and monthly payment plans with a courtesy discount for cash/check payment in full.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Smile-makeover services combining aesthetic and advanced dental techniques to address missing, chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. Includes tooth-colored composite bonding (single-visit chip, gap, and discoloration repair), veneers, and full smile-makeover planning, typically coordinated with orthodontic, whitening, and restorative treatments.
• Dental Implants Titanium post implants surgically placed in the jawbone to support single crowns, multi-tooth bridges, or full-arch restorations. Service scope includes the All-on-4 (Nobel Biocare) same-day full-arch restoration using only four implants (often avoiding bone grafts), Mini Dental Implants for limited-bone cases with same-day placement, and implant-supported overdentures. Adjunct surgical services include sinus lift augmentation, autogenous bone grafting, implant site development, 3D CBCT computer-enhanced treatment planning, and ongoing implant maintenance cleanings. Promotional Complete Implant Package priced at $2,999.
• Restorative Dentistry (Crowns, Bridges, Fillings, Bonding, CEREC) Restorative dental services covering damaged, decayed, or missing teeth: custom-fabricated porcelain, metal, and porcelain-fused crowns and onlays; fixed bridges in gold, alloys, porcelain, or combinations; direct and indirect fillings (silver amalgam, glass ionomers, resin ionomers, composite resin, ceramic inlays, onlays); and tooth-colored composite bonding to repair chips, gaps, discoloration, and minor misalignment. CEREC digital dentistry enables single-visit digital scanning and chairside design for crowns and dentures, replacing conventional putty impressions.
• Sedation Dentistry Multi-tier sedation options for anxious, special-needs, or complex-case patients: mild anxiolysis, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) inhalation sedation with rapid onset and immediate recovery, oral conscious sedation, and the deepest tier of IV sedation and General Anesthesia (GA) for complex procedures including smile makeovers. IV sedation / GA is currently available at the Lompoc, Paso Robles, and Bakersfield Mall View locations. Denti-Cal is accepted for GA sedation with prior authorization; for all other insurance plans, GA sedation is an out-of-pocket expense. A comprehensive exam is required before GA sedation is administered.
• Emergency Dental Care Same-day emergency dental visits for acute issues including toothaches, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, dental abscesses, and pediatric dental emergencies (bitten lip/tongue, object caught in teeth, broken jaw). Includes after-hours triage guidance and injury-prevention coaching for pediatric cases.
• Gum Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of gum (periodontal) disease, including scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and ongoing assessment integrated with six-month preventive checkups. Diagnosis is supported by routine periodontal evaluation during dental exams.
• Oral Surgery (Extractions and Wisdom Teeth) In-office oral surgery including routine tooth extractions and surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth. Pediatric dental emergency triage is integrated with this service line, and complex cases can be combined with sedation dentistry (oral, IV, or general anesthesia) where appropriate.
• Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) Endodontic therapy to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, clean and seal the root canal system, and preserve the natural tooth. Typically followed by a crown or other restoration. May be combined with sedation options for anxious patients.
• TMJ-TMD Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and related jaw pain, including occlusal evaluation, bite adjustment, appliance therapy, and adjunct laser dentistry applications. Care is coordinated with general dentistry and, where appropriate, specialist referrals.
• Laser Dentistry Laser-based dental treatments for hard tissue (cavity detection, dental fillings, tooth sensitivity improvements) and soft tissue (gum reshaping, gum surgery, muscle attachment improvements), as well as removing benign oral tumors, regenerating nerves, overcoming sleep apnea, whitening teeth, and treating TMD. Treatments are more comfortable and quicker, with reduced bacterial infection risk compared with conventional approaches.
• Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring, including custom-fabricated mandibular advancement devices (MADs) and patient education. Care is positioned as an adjunct to physician-directed sleep medicine, with referrals to oral appliance therapy for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea or those with disruptive snoring symptoms.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sonrava Health: Parent of Western Dental and other dental brands; broad incumbent DSO with multi-state footprint and deep California penetration. Comparable as a larger-scale consolidator operating a similar multi-specialty model.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. DSO supporting 1,700+ offices with general dentistry, hygiene, and select specialty services. Comparable as a multi-state dental support organization that could plausibly acquire a California platform like CaliDental.
• PDS Health (Pacific Dental Services): Large multi-specialty DSO with hundreds of supported offices across the western U.S., including California. Comparable multi-specialty platform with strong specialty referral infrastructure and tech-enabled workflows.

Emerging players

• MB2 Dental: Fast-growing doctor-owned DSO with hundreds of affiliated practices across multiple states. Comparable as a private DSO with a partnership/affiliation model that could represent a peer transaction template for CaliDental.

Direct peers

• Smile Brands: Multi-brand DSO (Smile Brands, Bright Now! Dental, Castle Dental, Monarch Dental) operating in California and other states. Directly comparable multi-specialty DSO model with similar consumer-facing brand portfolio strategy.
• Aspen Dental: PE-backed DSO with 1,000+ offices offering general dentistry, dentures, implants, and clear aligners under a single brand. Directly comparable in DSO model, multi-specialty scope, and reliance on third-party patient financing.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Largest California-focused DSO with general dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and pediatric services across hundreds of California offices. Directly comparable to CaliDental in geography, multi-specialty scope, and Denti-Cal acceptance.
• Dental Care Alliance: Multi-state DSO supporting 400+ affiliated practices across general, specialty, and cosmetic dentistry. Comparable DSO operating model with both organic growth and acquisition-led expansion.
• Bright Now! Dental: California-headquartered DSO offering general, orthodontic, and specialty dentistry across multiple California locations. Directly comparable to CaliDental in geography, service mix, and payor acceptance.

Others

• Sesame Communications (Henry Schein One): CaliDental's existing patient portal and website vendor. Listed as an adjacent ecosystem participant relevant to CaliDental's digital patient acquisition and engagement stack rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CaliDentalSmiles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calidentalsmiles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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