DENTAL STUDIO SF

What DENTAL STUDIO SF does

DENTAL STUDIO SF is a private, founder-owned dental practice headquartered at 260 Stockton St., 4th Floor, in San Francisco's Union Square. The firm provides general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics (Invisalign), dental implants, oral surgery, TMJ/orofacial pain treatment, and facial aesthetic injectables (BOTOX, JUVÉDERM) to individual consumer patients across the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Rafael, Oakland, and Berkeley. The clinical team comprises four dentists led by founder and director Dr. Jarrod Cornehl (DDS, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2002).

The practice differentiates on capital-intensive clinical technology, most notably the Fotona LightWalker dual-wavelength laser system (Er:YAG and Nd:YAG), which supports an unusually broad menu of laser-based procedures including NightLase for snoring, TouchWhite laser whitening, gum depigmentation, low-level laser therapy for TMJ, and minimally invasive hard- and soft-tissue work. Supporting technology includes the iTero 3D digital scanner, Planmeca ProSensor HD digital x-ray, and AccuVein vein visualization for injectables. The bilingual offering under 'Estudio Dental SF' extends reach to Spanish-speaking patients.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: fee-for-service dental procedures (paid via insurance reimbursement, out-of-pocket, or financing), a recurring subscription membership (Dental Studio Smile Plan at $37.99/month providing a 20% service discount), and facial aesthetic injectables priced at $15 per BOTOX unit. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, leveraging SEO, content marketing (blog), social media (Facebook, Yelp, YouTube), online reviews, and self-serve booking via the Modento platform, alongside phone/text/email intake. The practice accepts most major PPO insurance plans and partners with Cherry, LendingClub, and ALPHAEON Credit for patient financing.

Name

DENTAL STUDIO SF

Legal name

Dental Studio SF

Website

https://dentalstudiosf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DENTAL STUDIO SF is a private, founder-owned dental practice in San Francisco's Union Square providing general, cosmetic, and TMJ dentistry, Invisalign, dental implants, laser therapies, and facial aesthetic injectables to individual consumer patients across the SF Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General and Cosmetic Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH), Periodontic & Implant Group Practices (HLABAKAF)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dentistry services
• General dental care
• Laser dental treatments
• TMJ pain therapy
• Facial aesthetic injectables

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: The practice generates revenue through providing comprehensive dental services including cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, dental bonding, smile makeovers), general dentistry (exams, cleanings, crowns, bridges, root canals), TMJ treatment (BOTOX injections, LLLT therapy), dental implants, oral surgery, emergency dentistry, and laser therapies. Services are paid through insurance reimbursement, out-of-pocket payments, and financing plans.
2. Membership Plan (Dental Studio Smile Plan): Recurring monthly membership subscription offering 20% discount on all dental services plus exclusive savings on vision, hearing care, prescriptions, and therapy. Starting at $37.99/month.
3. Facial Aesthetics (BOTOX/Juvederm): Revenue from cosmetic injectable treatments including BOTOX ($15 per unit) and JUVEDERM dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation and therapeutic applications (TMJ, bruxism, gummy smiles).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dental Studio SF is a private dental practice providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, and laser dentistry services to individual patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Core offerings include preventive care (exams, cleanings), restorative treatments (crowns, bridges, root canals, implants, oral surgery), cosmetic procedures (porcelain veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, bonding, smile makeovers), TMJ and orofacial pain therapies (BOTOX, low-level laser therapy, nightguards), facial aesthetics (BOTOX, JUVÉDERM dermal fillers), and an in-house membership plan providing 20% off services.

Product overview

DENTAL STUDIO SF is a dental practice offering a comprehensive range of dental services organized into core practice areas. The practice provides General Dentistry services (checkups, cleanings, bridges, crowns, root canals, emergency care), Cosmetic Dentistry treatments (porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental bonding, smile makeovers, tooth-colored fillings), and Orthodontic services via Invisalign clear aligner therapy. The practice specializes in advanced Laser Dentistry using Fotona LightWalker technology for soft-tissue and hard-tissue procedures including NightLase for sleep apnea, TouchWhite laser whitening, gum depigmentation, and cold sore treatment. TMJ and Orofacial Pain treatments include BOTOX injections, Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT/photobiomodulation), and custom nightguards. Additional services include dental implants, oral surgery, and Facial Aesthetics with BOTOX and JUVÉDERM dermal fillers. The practice also offers an in-house Dental Studio Smile Plan membership program at $37.99/month providing 20% discounts on all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dental Studio Smile Plan: Exclusive membership plan offering 20% discount on all dental services with additional savings on vision, hearing, prescriptions, and therapy

Products and services

• General Dentistry Routine dental care including thorough checkups, cleanings, dental examinations, bridges, crowns, root canals, and preventive care to maintain oral health for individual patients in San Francisco.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser therapy reduces healing time for cold sores/canker sores by up to half
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: Emerging DSO-affiliated platform acquiring high-quality independent practices and providing back-office support while preserving clinical autonomy. Relevant as a potential partnership/roll-up pathway for Dental Studio SF, given the founder-owned independent structure of the subject practice.
• Tend: Tech-forward dental startup offering premium general and cosmetic dentistry with modern patient experience, online booking, and membership plans. Comparable to Dental Studio SF's DTC approach, subscription offering, and tech-enabled patient experience, though Tend operates a multi-location urban model and is venture-backed.

Regional players

• Western Dental: Large California-headquartered dental group with broad general, orthodontic, and specialty services, serving many PPO and Medi-Cal patients. Comparable as a California-based provider of general + cosmetic + orthodontic (Invisalign) services, though operating as a large DSO rather than independent practice.

Direct peers

• MINT Dentistry: Premium-positioned multi-location dental group offering general, cosmetic, and aesthetic services in a spa-like environment with cash-pay emphasis. Closely comparable to Dental Studio SF in service mix (general + cosmetic + BOTOX), patient experience positioning, and premium brand identity, though MINT operates across multiple states at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Major DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the US with general and specialty dental services plus integrated medical-dental workflows. A comparable service-mix peer, though operating at DSO scale with significantly broader geographic reach than Dental Studio SF's single SF location.
• Smile Brands: DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated dental offices offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services across multiple states. Comparable multi-modality peer offering general + cosmetic + implant services, though at DSO scale with affiliate-network economics versus Dental Studio SF's single-founder model.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting over 1,700 dental offices with general dentistry, hygiene, and specialty services. Comparable as a multi-location operator offering general + cosmetic + restorative care, though structured as DSO rather than founder-owned single practice.
• Aspen Dental: One of the largest DSOs in North America with hundreds of branded offices offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Comparable as a competing provider of PPO-accepting multi-service dental care, though operating at vastly greater scale and with a corporate structure rather than founder-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dentalstudiosf
• Xx.com/DentalStudioSF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dental-studio-sf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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