Blue Springs Family Dental

What Blue Springs Family Dental does

Blue Springs Family Dental, PLLC is a single-location, family-owned general dental practice operating at 5944 Stetson Hills Blvd Suite #100 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded and led by Dr. Michael J. Coughlin (University of Maryland School of Dentistry), the practice delivers comprehensive general, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, periodontal, prosthetic, orthodontic, and emergency dentistry under one roof — explicitly avoiding the referral-out model that characterizes many general dental offices. Patient-facing features include modern treatment-room equipment, TVs with Netflix/Hulu, warm scented towels, and soft blankets; the practice maintains extended weekday hours (8:30am–6:00pm) and operates a separate persona around dental-anxiety patient care.

The service catalog spans ~25 discrete offerings, including preventative care (cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants, oral cancer screening), restorative work (porcelain crowns at $995/unit, porcelain bridges, tooth-colored fillings, root canals), cosmetic services (veneers, bonding, teeth whitening, clear aligner orthodontics at $2,950 per case), surgical and prosthetic services (extractions, dental implants, complete and partial dentures including metal-free and implant-retained options at $995/arch), periodontal therapy, custom oral sleep-apnea devices, nightguards, and emergency walk-in dentistry. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service clinical billing across these categories, augmented by an in-house recurring membership called the Blue Springs Gold Plan ($325/yr single; tiered family pricing) that provides cleanings, exams, x-rays, and a 20% discount on additional treatments, with members averaging $273 in first-year savings.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and hyperlocal: the practice relies on local SEO (40+ page website), Google Business Profile, Facebook, Yelp, an online Smile Gallery, and word-of-mouth referrals. Distribution mixes phone scheduling, a 24/7 patientviewer.com self-serve portal, walk-in emergency intake, and in-network status with 11+ major dental insurance carriers (Delta Dental, Metlife, Cigna, United Concordia, Tricare, GEHA, Aetna, United Healthcare, Guardian, Humana, Principle, UMR) plus third-party patient financing through Cherry and CareCredit. The practice explicitly positions itself as a family-owned alternative to corporate DSOs, with patient testimonials emphasizing continuity, transparent pricing, and anxiety-aware care. The geographic footprint is limited to the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, including surrounding communities (Ridgeview, Stetson Hills, Woodmen Heights, Wolf Ranch), Falcon, and Peterson Air Force Base service area.

Name

Blue Springs Family Dental

Legal name

Blue Springs Family Dental, PLLC

Website

https://bluespringsfamilydental.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Springs Family Dental, PLLC is a family-owned, single-location dental practice in Colorado Springs, CO, led by Dr. Michael J. Coughlin, providing comprehensive general, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, periodontal, prosthetic, orthodontic, and emergency dental services to individuals and families in Colorado Springs, Falcon, and the Peterson AFB area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family 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 industry

Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care) (HLABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Family dental care
• General dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Preventive dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service dental care providing comprehensive services including routine cleanings, restorative procedures, cosmetic treatments, and emergency dental care. Services include routine and preventative procedures, dentistry for kids, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, tooth colored fillings, oral cancer screenings, porcelain crowns, porcelain bridges, gum disease treatment, PerioProtect dental trays, dental implants, sleep apnea treatment, cosmetic services, teeth whitening, dental veneers, dental bonding, clear aligner orthodontics, emergency care, root canals, tooth extractions, complete dentures, partial dentures, metal-free partial dentures, and implant-retained dentures.
2. Blue Springs Gold Plan Membership: In-house discount membership plan providing two healthy dental cleanings per year, two routine dental examinations per year, routine x-rays as prescribed, and 20% discount on any other needed treatments. No deductibles and no annual maximum. Annual costs: one member $325, two members $575, three members $750, four+ members $150 per person. Patients save an average of $273 during their first year on the Gold Plan.
3. Dental Financing Services: Accepts financing with Cherry and CareCredit for patients without insurance or with insufficient coverage. Also accepts cash, checks, and major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover).
4. Dental Insurance Billing: In-network with multiple insurance providers including Delta Dental, Metlife, Cigna, United Concordia, Tricare Dental Insurance, GEHA, Aetna, United Healthcare, Guardian, Humana, Principle, and UMR. Also accepts patients with out-of-network insurance and files claims on behalf of patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blue Springs Family Dental is a family-owned dental practice in Colorado Springs, CO that provides comprehensive general, preventive, restorative, cosmetic, pediatric, and emergency dentistry for individuals and families. Services span routine cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, clear aligners, teeth whitening, veneers, root canals, extractions, sleep apnea treatment, and gum disease therapy, supported by an in-house Gold Plan membership program for uninsured patients.

Product overview

Blue Springs Family Dental is a comprehensive family dental practice offering a unified portfolio of dental services in one convenient Colorado Springs location. The practice provides preventive care (routine cleanings, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, oral cancer screenings), restorative treatments (porcelain crowns at $995, porcelain bridges, tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, dental veneers, dental bonding, clear aligner orthodontics at $2,950), surgical services (tooth extractions, dental implants), prosthetic solutions (complete and partial dentures including metal-free and implant-retained options starting at $995 per arch), periodontal care (gum disease treatment, PerioProtect dental trays), sleep apnea treatment, emergency dentistry, and custom mouthguards. The practice also offers a proprietary in-house membership plan called the Blue Springs Gold Plan. All services are delivered using state-of-the-art technology with Dr. Michael Coughlin providing personalized, comprehensive care across all dental specialties without referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dentistry for Kids
• Fluoride Varnish
• Sealants
• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Porcelain Crowns
• Porcelain Bridges
• Gum Disease Therapy
• Perio Protect
• Dental Implants
• Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Veneers
• Dental Bonding
• Clear Aligners
• Root Canals
• Extractions
• Complete Dentures
• Partial Dentures
• Metal-Free Partials
• Implant-Retained Dentures
• Nightguards
• 3D Masks
• Emergency Dentistry
• Gold Plan Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients save an average of $273 during their first year on the Gold Plan membership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. Dental Service Organization supporting thousands of dentists across general and specialty practices. Comparable in offering full-service family dentistry but at massive scale, representing both the consolidation threat and the eventual roll-up acquirer for independent practices like Blue Springs.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location DSO providing general, orthodontic, and specialty dentistry across the U.S. Comparable as a full-service family dental provider, though operates at corporate scale with broader insurance and financing infrastructure.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO focused on affordable, accessible general dentistry with walk-in availability and in-office services. Highly comparable business model overlap (emergency walk-ins, financing, transparent pricing) but operates at corporate scale with significant marketing budgets.
• Bright Now! Dental: Multi-state dental practice operator offering general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry with financing and insurance billing. Comparable full-service family dentistry business model with strong focus on affordability and broad insurance participation.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting general and specialty dental practices across the U.S. Directly comparable as a comprehensive-service dental platform, though operates at multi-site scale with centralized administrative infrastructure.
• Smile Brands (Monarch Dental): Multi-brand DSO operating affiliated dental practices including Monarch Dental. Comparable in offering comprehensive general dentistry with insurance and financing support, but at significantly larger scale with centralized operations.

Regional players

• Comfort Dental: Franchised dental group with strong Colorado and multi-state presence offering general and specialty dentistry. Directly comparable as a general/family dental provider competing for the same Colorado Springs suburban patient base, but operates at a franchise rather than solo-practice scale.
• Peak Vista Community Health Centers: Federally-qualified community health network operating dental clinics in Colorado Springs serving uninsured and underinsured populations. Comparable Colorado Springs competitor for the value-conscious and Medicaid patient segment that Blue Springs targets via the Gold Plan.

Direct peers

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental practice network focused on dentures, implants, and extractions at transparent low price points ($995 denture promotions). Direct competitor for Blue Springs' denture ($995) and implant services with similar pricing strategy but broader geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Dental One (SBP Dental / Marquee Dental): Multi-location dental group operator providing general and specialty dental services in regional markets. Comparable as a scaled family dental platform pursuing de novo and acquisition-led growth in similar suburban markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BlueSpringsDental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-springs-family-dental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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