West LA Dental Care

What West LA Dental Care does

West LA Dental Care is a single-location general and cosmetic family dentistry practice headquartered at 12340 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 241, in Santa Monica, California. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Afshin Golyad DDS, the practice serves individual consumers and families across the Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, and Brentwood sub-markets, offering preventive care (cleanings, check-ups, X-rays, oral hygiene education), restorative treatments (white fillings, ceramic and zirconia crowns, bridges, cavity treatment), cosmetic procedures (porcelain veneers, Zoom in-office whitening with 25% hydrogen peroxide gel and LED acceleration, bonding), periodontal and endodontic therapy (gum disease treatment, root canals), surgical services (extractions, oral surgery), implant services (endosteal and subperiosteal titanium implants with restoration), TMJ treatment, and emergency dental care. The practice is differentiated by a mercury-free philosophy (composite resin and porcelain restorations instead of amalgam), a prevention-first care model, and a relaxed, low-anxiety patient experience.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services revenue: patients schedule appointments online or by phone and pay for procedures at the point of service. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based at time of service, with periodic coupons and discounts used as a conversion tool. The practice is privately held, has 1–10 employees, has no institutional investors, no parent company, and no franchise or subsidiary structure. Customer acquisition relies on organic channels — a WordPress website with an educational blog, an online inquiry form, Facebook, Yelp, Google+, Twitter, and patient testimonials — rather than paid digital advertising or referral partnerships.

The technology stack is limited to standard clinical dental equipment and a content/SEO-oriented website; there is no mobile app, no public API, no disclosed integrations, and no AI/ML capability. Geographic footprint is a single office, and there is no evidence of second-location expansion, hiring growth, or revenue scaling signals in the data. As a solo-practitioner-led local services business, the practice's strategic optionality is constrained by provider capacity, local market size, and absence of technology leverage.

Name

West LA Dental Care

Legal name

West LA Dental Care

Website

https://westladentalcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West LA Dental Care is a single-location general and cosmetic family dentistry practice in Santa Monica, CA, founded in 2014 by Dr. Afshin Golyad DDS, serving local families and individuals with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, and emergency dental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental procedures
• Dental implant services
• Emergency dental care
• Restorative dentistry treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

West Los Angeles

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Direct patient services for general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, emergency care, and specialized treatments. Revenue generated through patient visits and procedures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West LA Dental Care is a single-location dental practice in Santa Monica, CA that delivers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, periodontal, surgical, and emergency dental services directly to individual patients and families. Services include cleanings and check-ups, dental X-rays, porcelain veneers, white fillings, ceramic crowns, dental bridges, gum disease treatment, root canals, Zoom whitening, bonding, dental implants, extractions, cavity treatment, TMJ treatment, and dentures, all performed in-person at the Santa Monica office.

Product overview

West LA Dental Care is a general and cosmetic family dentistry practice offering a unified suite of dental services. The core offerings include preventive care (cleanings, check-ups, X-rays, oral hygiene), restorative treatments (white fillings, ceramic crowns, dental bridges), cosmetic procedures (porcelain veneers, teeth whitening/Zoom bleaching, bonding), surgical services (extractions, oral surgery, gum disease treatment including scaling/root planing and grafts), endodontics (root canals), implant services (dental implants with endosteal and subperiosteal types), and prosthetic solutions (partial/full dentures). The practice also emphasizes a mercury-free philosophy, providing composite resin and porcelain alternatives to traditional amalgam fillings. Services are delivered as a single integrated practice rather than as modular software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanings & Check-ups Routine preventive dental cleanings and oral examinations to maintain oral health for local families and individuals.
• Dental X-Rays Diagnostic imaging to detect cavities, bone loss, and other oral health conditions during patient evaluations.
• Diagnostics Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including oral exams, X-rays, and assessment of oral health conditions.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Wide-ranging aesthetic dental treatments including porcelain veneers, white fillings, ceramic crowns, bridges, bonding, and tooth whitening for patients seeking to improve smile appearance.
• Porcelain Veneers Thin porcelain or acrylic shells bonded to the front of teeth to correct chips, stains, gaps, and minor misalignment for cosmetic improvement.
• White Fillings Tooth-colored composite resin fillings used to repair cavities; mercury-free alternative to traditional dental amalgam fillings.
• Ceramic Crowns All-ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal caps placed over damaged teeth to restore strength and appearance; includes bonded all-porcelain and zirconia options for both front and back teeth.
• Dental Bridges Fixed prosthetic devices that replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth or implants.
• Gum Disease Treatment Non-surgical and surgical treatments for gingivitis and periodontitis, including scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, bone grafts, and gingival grafting.
• Root Canals (Endodontics) Removal of infected or damaged nerve tissue from within the tooth root, cleaning, shaping, and sealing with gutta-percha to save the natural tooth.
• Tooth Whitening / Bleaching Professional teeth whitening treatments including in-office Zoom whitening using 25% hydrogen peroxide gel with LED light acceleration, and take-home custom tray bleaching options.
• Teeth Bonding Application of tooth-colored composite resin to repair chips, cracks, gaps, or discoloration for improved aesthetics.
• Dental Implants Titanium dental implants placed into the jawbone (endosteal) or on top of it (subperiosteal) to support replacement teeth, crowns, bridges, or dentures; includes implant restoration.
• Dental Extraction Removal of damaged, impacted, or non-restorable teeth, including simple and surgical extractions with post-operative care instructions.
• Cavity Treatment & Prevention Removal of tooth decay and restoration with appropriate filling materials, along with preventive guidance to reduce future cavities.
• Emergency Dental Care Same-day or urgent dental appointments for dental emergencies such as severe pain, trauma, or acute infections.
• Oral Surgery Minor oral surgical procedures including extractions, bone surgery, and soft tissue procedures performed in-office.
• Oral Hygiene Services Professional oral hygiene education, plaque removal, and guidance on brushing, flossing, and at-home care for patients of all ages including children.
• TMJ Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ/TMD) disorders affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles.
• Dentures (Partial & Full) Custom-fitted removable prosthetic devices for patients missing some or all teeth, including fitting, adjustment, relining, and cleaning guidance.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services (PDS Health): Large dental and medical support organization with significant California footprint and integrated specialty model. Relevant as both a competitive force and as a representative acquirer type for high-performing independents.
• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dentist-owned DSO partnering with independent practices across multiple states. Closest DSO analog for a partnership exit pathway for an independent practice seeking growth capital without selling to a corporate chain.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with a strong multi-state footprint and growing California presence. Comparable as a competitive incumbent and as a potential acquirer of well-run independent practices like West LA Dental Care.
• Western Dental: Large multi-state DSO with significant presence in the Los Angeles market. Represents the corporate / DSO competitive alternative that pressures independent solo practices on pricing, marketing reach, and operating leverage.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting hundreds of dentist offices nationwide. Relevant as the scale-oriented benchmark and as a potential partner or acquirer of an established single-location practice.
• Smile Brands: Large DSO operating supported dental offices across California including the LA metro. Represents the institutional, scale-driven competitive model that constrains independent practice economics in the same geography.

Direct peers

• Beverly Hills Dental Health & Wellness: Independent multi-specialty practice in the affluent Westside LA corridor offering general, cosmetic, and implant services. Comparable in patient demographic, premium positioning, and integrated service offering.
• Brentwood Dental Group: Independent multi-service dental practice serving the Brentwood / West LA area adjacent to West LA Dental Care. Directly comparable in scale, service mix (general + cosmetic + restorative), and affluent Westside patient demographic.
• Santa Monica Dental Group: Long-established Santa Monica dental office offering general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry to the same Westside patient base. Closest direct geographic and service-mix competitor to West LA Dental Care.

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: Emerging DSO focused on partnering with high-quality independent practices in select US markets. Represents a relevant acquirer / partner profile for a single-location practice with strong local brand and patient retention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WestLADental
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/West-La-Dental-Care/1421078001465983?ref=hl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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