Caredent

What Caredent does

Caredent is a privately held Spanish dental clinic chain operating over 25 clinics across Spain and one in Oeiras, Portugal, under the parent entity CLINICAS CAREDEN, S.L. (Madrid). The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of dental services including titanium and zirconium implants, fixed and removable prosthetics, Invisalign and Spark clear-aligner orthodontics, Philips ZOOM! professional whitening, endodontics, bruxism night guards, snoring and sleep apnea mandibular advancement devices, cosmetic veneers, and routine prophylaxis. Its core technology stack combines digital dentistry tooling (3D intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM laboratory manufacturing, guided surgery, 3D CT imaging) with AI-assisted diagnostics for radiograph and scan interpretation, aligner movement prediction, and treatment outcome simulation, layered with Align Technology's ClinCheck digital planning platform. Caredent is differentiated operationally by a multi-specialty, single-clinic-network model, brand certifications with Invisalign, Spark, and Philips ZOOM, and an in-house network of 150+ dental specialists.

Caredent runs a direct-to-consumer business model, acquiring patients via website, WhatsApp, phone inquiries, Google Maps presence, and a blog, then converting them through a free first consultation. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service treatment pricing, with treatment-level price points ranging from €249-€399 for whitening and €1,700-€5,500 for Invisalign depending on case complexity. Adjacent revenue streams include the Tarjeta Caredent annual loyalty/insurance card, which introduces recurring subscription revenue, and partnerships with financial entities that enable 100% financing of treatments. The company sells to individual patients and families across multiple Spanish regions (Madrid, Bizkaia, Cádiz, Guadalajara, Zaragoza, Toledo, Ourense, Pontevedra, Tenerife) and to a small Portuguese patient base, with no enterprise or institutional customer segment disclosed. Marketing relies on local SEO, Google reviews (averaging 4.8/5), educational blog content, and brand-partnership-driven credibility rather than paid performance marketing.

Name

Caredent

Legal name

CLINICAS CAREDEN, S.L.

Website

https://caredent.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Caredent is a privately held Spanish dental clinic chain operating 25+ clinics across Spain and Portugal, offering implants, orthodontics, whitening, prosthetics, and endodontics through 150+ certified specialists using AI-assisted diagnostics and digital dentistry technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAB

General Dentistry Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

Keywords

• Dental clinic services
• Dental implant treatments
• Invisible orthodontics
• Teeth whitening services
• General dentistry care

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Professional Services: Caredent generates revenue through providing comprehensive dental treatments and procedures across multiple specialties including implants, orthodontics, aesthetics, and general dentistry. Revenue is generated through per-treatment fees with financing options available for patients.
2. Dental Membership Card (Tarjeta Caredent): Annual loyalty card program offering exclusive benefits including free treatments and special offers to members, generating recurring subscription-like revenue.
3. Financing Services: Partnership with financial entities to provide treatment financing, potentially generating referral or transaction fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caredent operates a chain of 25+ dental clinics across Spain and Portugal providing comprehensive dental treatments and procedures across multiple specialties including dental implants, prosthetics, invisible orthodontics (Invisalign and Spark), Philips ZOOM teeth whitening, professional cleanings, endodontics, custom night guards for bruxism, snoring and sleep apnea devices, dental veneers, fillings, and gingivectomy. The clinics leverage digital dentistry technology including AI-assisted diagnostics, 3D intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM laboratory manufacturing, and guided implant surgery to deliver multi-specialty care under one roof, with financing options and a free first consultation.

Product overview

Caredent is a Spanish dental clinic chain operating over 25 clinics across Spain, offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental treatments delivered by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. The core offering is organized around dental implants (titanium screws with ceramic/zirconium crowns, including same-day immediate loading), dental prosthetics (fixed, removable, hybrid, overdentures), invisible orthodontics (Invisalign and Spark clear aligners with ClinCheck digital planning), Philips ZOOM! professional teeth whitening (LED photoactivation, up to 8 shades in one session), professional dental cleanings (prophylaxis with scaling and root planing), CAD/CAM custom night guards for bruxism, root canal treatments, snoring and sleep apnea care (mandibular advancement devices), dental fillings, cosmetic veneers, and gingivectomy. Adjacent offerings include the Caredent Dental Loyalty Card (annual insurance/loyalty program) and tailored financing plans. The clinics integrate advanced digital technologies including intraoral 3D scanning, CAD/CAM prosthetics manufacturing, 3D CT imaging, guided surgery, and AI-powered diagnostic assistance for radiograph and scan analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tarjeta Caredent: Dental loyalty card with annual fee offering discounts and free treatments

Products and services

• Dental Implants (Implantes dentales) Titanium screw implants surgically placed in the maxillary bone and topped with ceramic or zirconium crowns, providing permanent tooth replacement solutions including same-day immediate loading techniques. For adult patients with missing teeth seeking permanent tooth replacement.
• Dental Prosthetics (Prótesis dentales) Artificial tooth restorations including fixed, removable, hybrid prostheses, and overdentures, manufactured with digital lab technology using porcelain and zirconium materials. For patients requiring replacement of multiple missing teeth.
• Invisible Orthodontics (Ortodoncia invisible - Invisalign & Spark) Clear aligner orthodontic treatment using transparent, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, powered by ClinCheck digital planning technology. Caredent is a certified Invisalign Provider and Spark Provider. For adults and teens seeking teeth straightening without visible braces.
• Philips ZOOM! Teeth Whitening (Blanqueamiento dental) Professional teeth whitening using Philips ZOOM! LED photoactivation technology, achieving up to 8 shades whiter in a single clinic session. Available in in-clinic, combined in-clinic plus home, and home-use formats. For adults seeking whiter teeth.
• Professional Dental Cleaning (Limpieza dental) Professional prophylaxis including tartar and plaque removal via scaling and root planing, polish, and fluoride application to prevent periodontal disease. For general patient maintenance and preventive care.
• Night Guard / Occlusal Splint (Férula de descarga) Custom CAD/CAM-manufactured occlusal splint for bruxism protection, designed to reduce jaw tension, prevent tooth wear, and alleviate associated headaches. For patients suffering from bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ-related symptoms.
• Root Canal Treatment (Endodoncia) Pulp removal and root canal treatment to save infected or damaged natural teeth, performed with advanced diagnostic technology. Typically completed in one 45-90 minute session. For patients with infected or damaged tooth pulp.
• Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment (Antirronquidos y Apnea del sueño) Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) therapy for snoring and mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, featuring a personalized device designed through digital diagnostics. For patients seeking CPAP alternatives.
• Dental Fillings (Empastes dentales) Restorative treatment for removing and filling dental caries to restore tooth structure and prevent further decay. For patients with cavities.
• Dental Veneers (Carillas dentales) Cosmetic dental shells, available in porcelain and composite, placed on the front surface of teeth to improve smile aesthetics. For patients seeking cosmetic smile improvements.
• Gingivectomy (Gingivectomía) Surgical gum reshaping procedure to remove excess or inflamed gingival tissue for aesthetic and health purposes. For patients with gum overgrowth or periodontal concerns.
• Caredent Dental Loyalty Card (Tarjeta Caredent) Annual dental insurance and loyalty card program offering exclusive discounts, free treatments (including free dental cleanings), and special promotions on dental care services. For patients seeking predictable annual dental care costs.
• Dental Financing (Financiación dental) Customized payment plans and financing options through partnerships with financial entities, allowing patients to spread the cost of dental treatments (up to 100% of treatment cost) over manageable installments. For patients seeking to fund larger treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% patient satisfaction rate for Philips ZOOM whitening treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Philips ZOOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCaredent is an authorized provider of Philips ZOOM! teeth whitening technology, offering in-clinic photoactivation whitening, home whitening (NiteWhite), and combined treatment options. This partnership provides access to industry-leading whitening technology with proven 96% patient satisfaction rates.
• Align Technology (Invisalign)coreTechnology or IntegrationCaredent has certified Invisalign Provider status with specialists having over 5 years of experience. They use ClinCheck digital planning software for invisible orthodontics treatment. Also certified as Spark Provider for alternative clear aligner system.
• Insurance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaredent partners with insurance companies to manage, validate, verify and control payment for healthcare services provided. Patient insurance data may be shared for billing verification purposes.
• Prosthetic LaboratoriessupportingTechnology or IntegrationCaredent works with prosthetic dental laboratories to manufacture custom prosthetics including crowns, bridges, and dentures as needed for patient healthcare treatment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Align Technology: Manufacturer of Invisalign and iTero scanners — a core technology supplier to Caredent's orthodontics service line. Comparable as a broad incumbent enabling the same product capabilities used across the dental clinic industry.
• Straumann Group: Global leader in dental implants and prosthetics, supplier to Caredent for implant technology. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dental ecosystem that touches Caredent's implant business but is upstream rather than a direct clinic operator.
• Dentsply Sirona: One of the world's largest dental equipment and technology manufacturers (chairs, imaging, CAD/CAM), supplying the type of digital infrastructure Caredent deploys — broad incumbent rather than a clinic competitor.

Direct peers

• Dentix: Former Spanish-headquartered international dental clinic chain with multi-country operations; an early direct-to-consumer, implant-heavy model that pioneered the chain-clinic approach Caredent now competes with in Spain.
• Heartland Dental: US DSO supporting one of the largest networks of dentist-owned dental offices; directly comparable as a group practice/DSO model serving general dentistry plus specialty services.
• Aspen Dental: Large US-based dental support organization (DSO) running hundreds of branded clinics with similar multi-specialty offerings, financing, and direct-to-consumer marketing — useful benchmark for Caredent's DSO economics at scale.
• Adeslas Dental: Adeslas, the leading Spanish health insurer, operates its own branded dental clinic chain providing multi-specialty treatments with insurance-integration advantages — directly comparable multi-clinic DSO model to Caredent.
• Vitaldent: One of Caredent's largest direct competitors in Spain, operating a comparable chain of multi-specialty dental clinics under a similar direct-to-consumer model with similar treatments (implants, orthodontics, whitening, financing).
• Sanitas Dental: Sanitas (part of Bupa) operates a wide network of own dental clinics across Spain offering comprehensive dental services, financing and insurance products — directly comparable in business model and patient offering to Caredent.

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear aligner challenger that pressures traditional in-clinic orthodontics channel economics. Comparable as an emerging consumer-facing player in the same end-customer market for invisible orthodontics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Caredent

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries25 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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