Freeport Dental

What Freeport Dental does

Freeport Dental is a privately held, multi-location general dental practice operating two offices in Freeport, Illinois (1450 S West Avenue and 1717 W Church Street), serving individual patients and families across all age groups. The practice is owned by Dr. Scott Bares and his wife Kelly, who control a 10-office Illinois dental group that operates under the Shady Oak Dental, LLC umbrella; other brands in the group include Forreston Dental, Lincolnway Dental, Peoria Dental, Oregon Dental, Rochelle Family Dental, Autumn Dental of Mokena, OMS of Northwest Illinois, and Riverside Dental. The clinical team includes general dentists, a prosthodontist (Dr. Arpit Patel), and a board-certified pediatric dentist (Dr. Andy Malcolm), supported by hygienists, dental assistants, and front-office staff who are actively being recruited.

The practice offers a comprehensive dental service line: general dentistry (exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions), same-day all-ceramic crowns via CEREC CAD/CAM technology, dental implant placement, cosmetic dentistry (veneers, bonding, whitening), Invisalign orthodontics, root canal therapy, full and partial dentures, wisdom tooth extraction, periodontal therapy, and pediatric dentistry. Underlying technology is conventional digital dentistry—digital impression scanning and chairside CAD/CAM design and milling—rather than AI-driven systems. Patient-facing tools include online appointment scheduling, a new-patient portal, and a bill-pay integration through Pay My Dentist.

Freeport Dental's business model combines fee-for-service professional services (billed to patients or submitted to PPO insurance), an in-house Dental Savings Membership Program ($299 single / $549 dual / $119 additional, annual, with 100% preventive coverage and percentage discounts on restorative and cosmetic work), and a third-party financing partnership with Cherry that offers 0% APR payment plans. The practice is in-network with most major dental insurers and relies on local marketing (website, blog, Facebook, Google Business Profile) and word-of-mouth for new patient acquisition. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company has no external funding, and the legal entity is Freeport Dental LLC, domiciled in Illinois, USA.

Name

Freeport Dental

Legal name

Freeport Dental LLC

Website

https://freeportdental.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freeport Dental is a privately held, two-location general dental practice in Freeport, Illinois, serving individual patients and families with exams, restorations, same-day CEREC crowns, implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry, operating within a 10-office Illinois dental group owned by Dr. Scott Bares and Kelly Bares.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Dental implant placement
• Orthodontic care
• Family dental practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Traditional dental practice revenue generated from patient services including examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, cosmetic procedures, and dental implants. Services are billed directly to patients or submitted to insurance.
2. In-House Membership Program: Annual dental savings membership plans providing discounted rates on all procedures. Single membership at $299/year, dual membership at $549/year, additional members at $119/year. Offers 100% coverage on preventive care and percentage discounts on restorative and cosmetic procedures.
3. Cherry Financing Partnership: Third-party financing through Cherry that allows patients to pay for dental care over time. Freeport Dental offers 0% APR financing options through this partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freeport Dental is a multi-location dental practice operating two offices in Freeport, Illinois, that provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dental care to individuals and families. The practice delivers preventive services (exams, cleanings), same-day CEREC crowns, dental implants, orthodontics including Invisalign, root canal therapy, dentures, wisdom teeth extraction, periodontal treatment, and pediatric dentistry, supported by an in-house membership program, PPO insurance coordination, and Cherry financing.

Product overview

Freeport Dental is a multi-location dental practice operating two offices in Freeport, IL (West Avenue and Church Street) under single ownership with Dr. Scott Bares. The practice offers a comprehensive range of dental services organized around a general dentistry foundation supplemented by specialized treatments. Core services include general dentistry exams and cleanings, same day crowns using CEREC CAD/CAM technology, dental implants with surgical placement, cosmetic dentistry (veneers, bonding), orthodontics including Invisalign, root canal therapy, dentures, wisdom teeth extraction, and periodontal treatment. The practice also provides value-added services including an in-house Dental Savings Membership Program offering discounted rates on procedures with no yearly maximums, insurance coordination as a PPO network provider, and Cherry Financing for payment plans. The dental team includes general dentists, a prosthodontist (Dr. Patel), and a pediatric dentist (Dr. Malcolm).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Services Comprehensive general dental care including dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive oral health services for patients of all ages.
• Same Day Crowns (CEREC) Advanced CAD/CAM technology enabling all-ceramic crown restorations in a single visit, eliminating the need for temporary crowns and multiple appointments.
• Dental Implants Surgical dental implant placement including titanium implant posts, abutments, and custom crown restorations for replacing missing teeth.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dental procedures including bonding, all-ceramic veneers and crowns to restore chipped, broken, or aesthetically compromised teeth.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening and stained teeth treatment using all-ceramic veneers and crowns for moderate to severely stained teeth.
• Orthodontics (Invisalign) Orthodontic treatment including traditional braces and clear aligner therapy using Invisalign system for teeth straightening and malocclusion correction.
• Root Canal Therapy Endodontic treatment to save natural teeth by removing infected pulp, with crown restoration typically completed in two visits.
• Dentures Full and partial denture services for replacing missing teeth and restoring oral function.
• Wisdom Teeth Extraction Evaluation and surgical removal of problematic wisdom teeth, including impacted third molars.
• Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis including deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for children including preventive care, exams, and child-friendly treatment from a certified pediatric dentist.
• Dental Savings Membership Program In-house dental savings plan offering 100% covered preventive procedures and discounts on restorative and cosmetic treatments with no yearly maximums. Single membership at $299/year, dual at $549/year, additional members at $119/year.
• Dental Insurance Coordination Insurance verification, claims submission, and coordination with major insurance companies as a PPO network provider.
• Cherry Financing Payment Plans Third-party financing option through Cherry offering 0% APR financing, instant credit decisions, and flexible repayment plans for dental treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day crown service eliminates need for temporary crowns and reduces treatment to single visit
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large DSO with hundreds of offices providing general dentistry, orthodontics, and specialty care, with a strong focus on affordability and insurance participation. Highly comparable in service breadth and value positioning to Freeport Dental's membership-driven model.
• Mortenson Dental Partners: Large DSO affiliated with over 140 dental practices across multiple states. Comparable in general dentistry service mix and group-practice ownership model to the broader 10-office network Freeport Dental belongs to, though at much greater scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: Major DSO supporting hundreds of general and specialty dental practices. Comparable in service breadth and PPO participation model, though at a national scale that small independent groups like Freeport Dental cannot match.
• Heartland Dental: The largest U.S. dental support organization, supporting thousands of doctor offices nationwide. Comparable to Freeport Dental in service mix (general dentistry, hygiene, restorative) but operates a fully scaled DSO support model that Freeport Dental's independent 10-office group cannot match.
• Marquee Dental Partners: DSO supporting dental practices in the Southeast U.S. with a similar service mix (general dentistry, specialty, hygiene). Comparable in business model and service breadth to Freeport Dental, but with a multi-state footprint and PE backing.
• Benevis: DSO supporting dental practices with a focus on Medicaid and underserved communities. Comparable in operational model (multi-office group) and service offerings, but with a different payer mix and a more developed corporate support structure.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO providing general, specialty, and orthodontic dental care. Directly comparable service portfolio to Freeport Dental (general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, cosmetic) but with a multi-state footprint and corporate DSO infrastructure.
• Smile Brands: DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated dental offices across multiple brands. Comparable service mix to Freeport Dental (general dentistry, specialty services, PPO participation) but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Aspen Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S. with over 1,000 offices providing general, cosmetic, and specialty dental care including implants and dentures. Comparable to Freeport Dental across nearly every service line, but at vastly greater scale and with extensive marketing infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental practice chain focused on dentures, extractions, and implants — services that overlap directly with Freeport Dental's denture, extraction, and implant offerings. Targets price-sensitive patients and competes on affordability, similar to Freeport Dental's membership program positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FreeportDentalLLC
• Xx.com/freeportdental

Compliance1 record

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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