Regents Dental Group

What Regents Dental Group does

Regents Dental Group is an independently owned, single-location dental practice headquartered in the UTC/La Jolla area of San Diego, California. Founded around 2000, the practice has operated continuously for over two decades and employs 11-50 staff across four dentists — partners Dr. Stephen Eskeland (DDS, MAGD) and Dr. Stephen Lockwood (DMD, MAGD), plus associates Dr. Daniel Collado and Dr. Dana Baba. The MAGD credential held by both partners is earned by only 2% of U.S. and Canadian general dentists and serves as a core credibility anchor for the practice.

The practice delivers a comprehensive suite of general, cosmetic, and restorative dental services under one roof, including same-day CEREC ceramic crowns (an early-adopter capability since 2003), dental implants, porcelain veneers, bridges, dentures, SureSmile clear aligners, GLO Science professional whitening, periodontal treatment, root canal therapy, and pediatric dentistry. Diagnostic capability is supported by Sirona Orthophos XG and 3D cone-beam X-ray imaging. The technology stack emphasizes in-house digital fabrication and comprehensive specialty coverage that reduces the need for external referrals.

Commercially, Regents operates as a direct-to-consumer practice, billing per procedure with dental insurance acceptance and offering free consultations and promotional rates for new patients. Revenue is generated entirely from individual patient visits across five segments: general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative care, orthodontics, and emergency dental treatment. The practice is regionally focused on La Jolla and the broader San Diego community, with patient acquisition driven by local word-of-mouth, an active blog, podcast appearances, and a 2025 BusinessRate 'Best Dentist in University City' recognition. There is no indication of private equity backing, multi-location expansion, or non-dental revenue lines.

Name

Regents Dental Group

Legal name

Regents Dental Group

Website

https://regentsdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regents Dental Group is an independent, single-location dental practice in La Jolla, San Diego, founded circa 2000, serving individual patients with general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry including CEREC same-day crowns, implants, and clear aligners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC), Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

Keywords

• General dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Implant dentistry
• Orthodontic services
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Jolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive dental care services including routine examinations, cleanings, cosmetic procedures, restorative treatments, and orthodontic services. Services are billed per procedure with typical dental insurance acceptance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Regents Dental Group is a private dental practice located in La Jolla, California that provides comprehensive dental care services to patients. The practice offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, orthodontics, tooth extractions, periodontal treatment, and same-day CEREC dental crowns through a multi-doctor clinical team.

Product overview

Regents Dental Group is a comprehensive general and cosmetic dental practice offering a full portfolio of dental services. The practice operates as a single-location, service-based dental office rather than a technology platform. Core offerings include CEREC® same-day ceramic restorations (crowns, inlays, onlays), GLO Science Professional teeth whitening, SureSmile® clear aligners, dental implants (single-tooth, implant-supported bridges, full arch, implant-retained dentures), porcelain veneers, dental bridges, dentures, periodontal treatment, root canal therapy, and preventive services including dental sealants and fluoride treatments. The practice also provides diagnostic services through digital X-rays and 3D Cone Beam imaging using Sirona Orthophos XG technology. Services are delivered in-house by a team of general and cosmetic dentists, with specialists available for implants, root canals, orthodontics, and periodontal treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEREC: Same-day ceramic dental crowns, inlays, and onlays using CAD/CAM technology.
• GLO Science
• SureSmile

Products and services

• General Dentistry Routine dental care including check-ups, cleanings, fillings, and preventive oral health services for individual patients.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Aesthetic dental procedures including veneers, bonding, teeth whitening, and smile makeovers for individual patients seeking cosmetic improvements.
• Implant Dentistry Surgical placement and restoration of dental implants to replace missing teeth for individual patients.
• Orthodontics Teeth alignment and bite correction services, including braces and clear aligner therapy, for individual patients.
• Periodontal Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, including scaling and root planing, for individual patients.
• Tooth Extractions Surgical removal of damaged, decayed, or impacted teeth for individual patients.
• CEREC Same-Day Crowns Computer-aided design and manufacturing of dental crowns completed in a single appointment for individual patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• GLO Science whitening achieves 8+ shades average improvement
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• San Diego County Dental SocietyminorOthersProfessional membership organization for dental professionals in San Diego County. Affiliation demonstrates commitment to local dental community and professional standards.
• American Dental Association (ADA)minorOthersNational professional membership organization for dentists. Membership indicates adherence to ADA standards and ethics.
• California Dental Association (CDA)minorOthersState professional membership organization representing dentists in California. Supports advocacy and professional development.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)minorOthersProfessional organization for general dentists. Two partners hold the prestigious Mastership (MAGD) designation - the highest recognition in the AGD.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tend: Tech-forward dental startup offering premium, design-led general and cosmetic dentistry in urban markets. Comparable as a premium-positioned multi-specialty practice investing in modern technology and patient experience, although it is venture-backed and growing across multiple cities.
• Imagen Dental Partners: DSO partnering with high-quality independent dental practices, providing non-clinical support while preserving clinical autonomy. Directly comparable business model to how a group practice could be structured at scale, with many supported practices in the western U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting over 900 supported dental practices. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental service provider operating in the same Southern California market, but operating at massive scale versus Regents' single site.
• 42 North Dental: DSO supporting dental practices across the Northeast and beyond, with full multi-specialty service offerings. Comparable as a multi-specialty group practice operator with similar general, cosmetic, and specialty service mix, though primarily East Coast-focused.
• Smile Brands: DSO supporting hundreds of offices under brand names including Bright Now! Dental and Castle Dental. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental service provider in California, competing for the same patient base in many of the same service categories.
• Aspen Dental: Large multi-site DSO brand offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry across hundreds of locations. Comparable service mix to Regents, though Aspen focuses on a value/convenience positioning and accepts walk-in emergencies, contrasting with Regents' premium independent model.
• Heartland Dental: The largest dental support organization in the U.S., backed by KKR, supporting thousands of dentist offices nationwide. Comparable as a multi-specialty general dentistry operator with advanced technology and continuing education emphasis, though at a vastly larger scale than Regents.
• MB2 Dental: Fast-growing DSO that partners with dentist owners to provide non-clinical support, with a heavy presence in Texas and growing California footprint. Comparable as a multi-specialty group practice operator in similar service lines; competes for both patients and dentist associates.

Others

• Dentsply Sirona: World's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, including CEREC CAD/CAM systems and Sirona Orthophos XG 3D imaging used by Regents. Comparable as the equipment supplier behind the practice's same-day crown and 3D imaging capabilities, not a direct service competitor.
• Align Technology: Manufacturer of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero scanners; also owns the SureSmile clear aligner brand used by Regents. Comparable as the technology supplier behind Regents' orthodontic offering rather than a direct dental service competitor, but central to its clear-aligner service line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RegentsDental
• Facebookfacebook.com/regentsdentalgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regent-dental-practice-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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