Institut Dentaire International

What Institut Dentaire International does

Institut Dentaire International (IDI) is a private, founder-led dental continuing education institution headquartered in Brossard, Quebec, Canada, founded circa 1982 and operating for more than 40 years. IDI serves general dentists, dental specialists, and their support teams across Quebec and broader Canada with an integrated portfolio that spans postgraduate continuing education courses (orthodontics, implantology, periodontics, restorative/medico-esthetic dentistry, endodontics, surgery/radiology, and practice management), in-office consulting engagements, an online orthodontic mentoring service, practice analysis using a "4 Vital Signs" self-evaluation questionnaire, and confidential practice transition / succession advisory services led by President Martin Lavallée. PACE Academy of General Dentistry recognition positions IDI among the major dental education providers in North America.

The platform combines in-person, hands-on clinical training on real patients — delivered at the contiguous MALO CLINIC Antony Carbery DIX30 facility — with online course delivery, a transactional learning portal, and a points-based online mentoring system in which practitioners purchase point packages ($59.25–$1,900 CAD tiers), submit patient cases through a secure server, and receive guidance from a roster of named clinical instructors and program director Denis Massé. Distribution is sales-led through two regional continuing education advisors (Ivona Morawska for Western Quebec and Ontario; Sabrina Poupart for Eastern Quebec and Maritimes) and supported by content marketing (blog, French/English newsletters, YouTube video testimonials, free online course lead magnets) and a partner ecosystem that includes Ormco, BioHorizons, Laboratoire Bellomo & Lambert, the International Association for Orthodontics, Dental Formation, Emploi Dentaire.com, Oral Science, Oxymed, Roscoe Ortho Canada, and Clareo Inc.

IDI generates revenue through tuition for continuing education programs, usage-based fees for online mentoring points (with 150-day expiration and paid extension options), professional-services fees for in-office consulting and practice analysis, and advisory fees for practice transition / succession engagements. The customer base is composed exclusively of SMB dental practitioners and dental teams; no enterprise or institutional buyers are disclosed. There is no external venture capital or private equity investment identified, and the company operates as an independent Quebec-incorporated entity with 11-50 employees.

Name

Institut Dentaire International

Legal name

International Dental Institute (IDI) Inc.

Website

https://idi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institut Dentaire International (IDI) is a Quebec-based private dental continuing education institution serving general dentists and dental teams across Canada via tuition-based specialty programs, online mentoring, in-office consulting, and practice transition advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Continuing Education

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Dental continuing education
• Orthodontic training programs
• Dental practice consulting
• Online dental mentoring
• Dental practice transitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Brossard

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education Programs: IDI generates revenue through tuition fees for postgraduate continuing education courses in orthodontics, implantology, periodontics, restorative dentistry, endodontics, surgery/radiology, and practice management. Courses are offered both in-person (clinical training with patients) and online, with complete programs including free online mentoring.
2. Online Mentoring Points System: IDI sells points-based packages for online orthodontic mentoring. Points are used to submit new patient cases; points expire after 150 days. Extensions available for additional fees. This represents a usage-based / credits model for professional support services.
3. Consulting Services: IDI offers in-office consulting for dental clinic management, orthodontics optimization, and dental hygienist operative dentistry coaching. These consultation services represent a professional services revenue stream for practice optimization.
4. Practice Transitions / Plan de Relève: IDI provides advisory services for dental practice transitions and succession planning, helping dentists navigate the sale or transfer of their practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Institut Dentaire International (IDI) delivers postgraduate continuing education programs and in-office consulting services to dentists and dental teams across specialties including orthodontics, implantology, periodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry, surgery/radiology, and practice management. The institute combines theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical training on real patients at its Quartier DIX30 facilities, supported by online mentoring and practice transition advisory services.

Product overview

Institut Dentaire International (IDI) operates as an integrated dental continuing education institution offering a unified platform of professional development services. The core offering combines continuing education programs spanning multiple dental specialties (orthodontics, implantology, periodontics, endodontics, restorative/esthetic dentistry, surgery/radiology/apnea, and practice management) with consulting services for practice analysis, clinical optimization, and business transitions. The institution provides online mentoring support and utilizes clinical training facilities through its MALO CLINIC partnership to deliver hands-on patient-based learning. Programs are accredited by PACE Academy of General Dentistry, positioning IDI among major dental education providers in North America.

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Products and services

• Continuing Education Programs Postgraduate continuing education programs for dentists and their teams spanning orthodontics, implantology, periodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry, surgery/radiology, and practice management, with both in-person clinical training and online learning options.
• Practice Analysis Diagnostic assessment service that evaluates the organizational health of a dental practice using key performance indicators, including the 4 Vital Signs questionnaire covering patients, time management, team, and physical environment, to identify improvement opportunities.
• In-Office Consulting Services On-site consulting engagements at dental clinics covering practice management, orthodontics department optimization, and dental hygienist operative dentistry coaching, delivered by IDI's consulting team.
• Online Orthodontic Mentoring Personalized online support service delivered via a secure server, allowing orthodontic practitioners to submit patient cases and receive guidance from experienced mentors, with a points-based purchasing system.
• Practice Transition Services Confidential advisory service (Plan de Relève) helping dentists navigate succession planning, sale, or transfer of their dental practices.
• Clinical Training Facilities Hands-on clinical training infrastructure at Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, with access to real patient cases through the MALO CLINIC partnership at the same address.
• Specialty Program - Orthodontics Comprehensive orthodontic continuing education program combining theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical training using Ormco orthodontic products.
• Specialty Program - Implantology Dental implant continuing education program using BioHorizons products with hands-on clinical training on patients.
• Specialty Program - Periodontics Periodontics and oral medicine continuing education program for dental professionals.
• Specialty Program - Endodontics Endodontic continuing education covering root canal treatment techniques.
• Specialty Program - Restorative Dentistry Restorative and medico-esthetic dentistry training for dental professionals.
• Specialty Program - Surgery and Radiology Oral surgery, maxillofacial radiology, and sleep apnea treatment continuing education program.
• Practice Management Program Dental practice management training including scheduling optimization, team leadership, business systems development, and the 'Build Your Dream Practice' (Bâtir sa pratique de rêve) program.
• Free Online Courses Complimentary online educational content such as webinars and video presentations on topics including optimizing dental practices with missing hygienists, used as lead magnets.

Quantifiable outcome

• IDI's practice management programs have helped dentist-owner clients improve organizational efficiency, increase hourly rates, and develop personalized service strategies that drive patient acceptance and retention.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Clareo Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2022IDI and Clareo Inc. announced a strategic partnership on April 14, 2022. Both are major players in the Quebec dental industry. The partnership aims to provide dental health professionals with complementary services, combining IDI's continuing education and consulting expertise with Clareo's offerings for the benefit of dental professionals in Quebec.
• MALO CLINIC Antony Carbery DIX30coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDI is affiliated with and contiguous to MALO CLINIC Antony Carbery DIX30 at the same Rome Boulevard address. Several IDI clinicians (including Dr Jean-Noël Lavallée, Dr Islam Shaat, and orthodontist Dr Mireya Senye) provide dental care on-site. IDI uses the clinic's facilities to deliver clinical training with patients, making this a foundational operational partnership.
• Ormco (Sybron Dental Specialties)majorTechnology or IntegrationOrmco is a world leader in orthodontics, manufacturing and distributing advanced orthodontic supplies globally. IDI uses Ormco products during orthodontic training programs. Ormco products are scientifically recognized for speed and precision in orthodontic treatments. IDI recommends participants contact them for orthodontic product expertise.
• BioHorizonsmajorTechnology or IntegrationBioHorizons creates dental implant products with proven aesthetic results using titanium, the most widely used material in implant dentistry. BioHorizons dental implants carry a lifetime warranty and have been clinically proven through extensive research. IDI uses BioHorizons products for its implantology continuing education programs.
• Laboratoire Bellomo & LambertmajorTechnology or IntegrationSince IDI's founding, Laboratoire Bellomo & Lambert has collaborated to provide superior quality orthodontic and orthopedic appliances. With 25 years of practice and hundreds of hours of specialized courses worldwide, their team offers reliable expertise in removable and fixed appliances. IDI graduates can benefit from preferential pricing through IDI's referral.
• Roscoe Ortho CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoscoe Ortho Canada is a Canadian distributor of orthodontic supplies and peripheral complementary orthodontic products. IDI graduates can access rebates and preferential pricing on orders through this partnership.
• International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IAO is an international non-profit organization promoting continuing education in orthodontics for general practitioners and pediatric dentists worldwide. It is the oldest and largest non-specialty orthodontic group, with approximately 4,200 member dentists across more than 50 countries. The IAO offers programs in education, professional support, clinical experience, and literature.
• Dental FormationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental Formation is described as the French-language leader in publishing and promoting dental continuing education programs across all disciplines of odontology. It is the European leader in developing and promoting continuing dental education.
• Emploi Dentaire.com (Dentalemployment.ca)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmploi Dentaire.com (also dentalemployment.ca) is the first job search and recruitment website for dental professionals in Canada, bringing together over 7,000 candidates and 1,500 employers. IDI uses this platform to help connect dental practices with qualified professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spear Education: Scottsdale-based dental continuing education provider offering multi-specialty clinical programs, in-person workshops at a dedicated campus, and online learning — directly comparable to IDI's specialty curriculum + clinical training model.
• CDOCS (CEREC Doctors): Digital-dentistry-focused dental CE platform that combines in-person workshops with extensive online learning — a peer competitor emphasizing modern delivery formats that IDI's online mentoring points system is also pursuing.
• Kois Center: Seattle-based dental CE provider offering advanced clinical curricula across restorative, implant, and occlusion topics to general dentists — a direct specialist CE peer with similar hands-on training emphasis.
• The Dawson Academy: Florida-based dental continuing education organization focused on complete dentistry, occlusion, and practice management — directly comparable to IDI's specialty-and-practice-management bundled model.
• The Pankey Institute: One of the oldest US dental CE institutions, offering advanced continuing education in restorative dentistry, occlusion, and practice management with a strong clinical-training component — comparable to IDI's comprehensive specialty approach.
• International Association for Orthodontics (IAO): International non-profit orthodontic CE organization with ~4,200 members across 50+ countries — already a strategic partner of IDI, but also a peer in the orthodontic CE space serving general practitioner dentists.

Broad incumbents

• Benco Dental: Major US dental distributor that also offers practice management consulting, equipment, and educational services to dental offices — overlaps with IDI's in-office consulting and supplier partnership model.
• Henry Schein One: Large dental technology and practice management provider that bundles practice consulting, software, and education content for dental practices — a broader incumbent that competes with IDI's practice consulting and management training.

Regional players

• Dental Formation: European leader in dental CE publishing and program promotion across all disciplines of odontology — a regional peer with a French-language editorial focus that overlaps with IDI's bilingual Canada market.

Emerging players

• Viva Learning: Online dental continuing education platform offering live and recorded webinars across multiple specialties — a digital-native competitor that could pressure IDI's in-person tuition model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/institutdentaire

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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