Animal Dental Clinic

What Animal Dental Clinic does

Animal Dental Clinic is a specialty veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice serving dogs and cats in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2000 by Dr. Steven Holmstrom — generally considered a founder of the veterinary dentistry specialty — the practice was the Peninsula's first veterinary dentistry practice. Ownership passed from Dr. Cristine Mincheff in 2012 to Drs. Nicodin and Amy Farcas in 2016, and the clinic now operates as part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA). It is staffed by four veterinarians, including multiple AVDC Diplomates with residency training from UC Davis, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Florida.

The clinic's service portfolio is centered on Oral Diagnostics (dental radiography, cone-beam CT 3D skull imaging, periodontal probing and charting, biopsy and culture), full-service Dentistry (cleaning, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatrics), Oral + Maxillofacial Surgery (tumor removal with reconstruction, jaw-sparing procedures, maxillofacial fracture repair), Anesthesia with customized protocols and continuous monitoring, and Emergency + Urgent Care. All procedures are outpatient with same-day discharge for morning-scheduled cases. The technical footprint is anchored by the cone-beam CT scanner and a comprehensive oral diagnostic suite rather than a software platform.

Animal Dental Clinic generates revenue through professional services fees: a $275 consultation fee collected at scheduling and procedure-based billing secured by a $500 deposit, with cancellation and CareCredit payment options. Go-to-market combines referral partnerships with primary care veterinarians and Bay Area emergency hospitals against direct-to-consumer acquisition via an online consultation request form, a content-driven blog library, and a co-located presence at the SAGE Redwood City Campus. The practice is concentrated geographically in Redwood City, San Carlos, and surrounding Peninsula communities.

Name

Animal Dental Clinic

Legal name

National Veterinary Associates

Website

https://animaldentalclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Animal Dental Clinic is a specialty veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice in Redwood City / San Carlos, California, providing board-certified oral diagnostics, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and maxillofacial surgery for dogs and cats across the San Francisco Bay Area, with referral partnerships including the SAGE Redwood City Campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAI

Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery Specialty Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMAAAK

Dental & Oral Surgery Veterinary Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

SECONDARYAFAEANAA

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

Keywords

• Veterinary dentistry
• Veterinary oral surgery
• Pet dental care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Periodontal treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Carlos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultation Fees: Consultation fee of $275.00 collected at the time the consultation is scheduled. Refundable if canceled or rescheduled more than one week prior to the visit.
2. Procedure and Treatment Fees: Procedure fees collected at time of service. A deposit of $500 is required to secure the procedure appointment. Cancellation with less than one week's notice incurs a $250 fee. Services include dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatrics, emergency care, and anesthesia.
3. Diagnostic Services: Fees for oral diagnostics including dental radiographs, cone-beam CT scans, and laboratory work collected at consultation or procedure time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Animal Dental Clinic is a specialty veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice that provides advanced and routine dental care, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and oral diagnostic services (including cone-beam CT imaging and dental radiography) exclusively for dogs and cats. The clinic is staffed by AVDC board-certified veterinary dentists and also delivers anesthesia, emergency/urgent dental care, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dental services through direct appointments and referrals from primary care veterinarians.

Product overview

Animal Dental Clinic is a specialty veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice providing comprehensive oral healthcare services for dogs and cats. The clinic offers a full-service portfolio centered around two core areas: Oral Diagnostics (including dental radiography, cone-beam CT imaging, and biopsy) and general/specialty Dentistry services. The service lineup includes Anesthesia, Dentistry, Emergency + Urgent Care, Endodontics, Oral Diagnostics, Oral + Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic Treatment, Pediatrics, and Periodontics. The practice is staffed by Board Certified Veterinary Dentists and provides advanced procedures such as jaw-sparing reconstruction, tumor removal, and maxillofacial trauma repair. Established in 2000, the clinic serves the Redwood City, San Carlos, and Peninsula communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dentistry Full-service veterinary dentistry providing routine and advanced dental care for dogs and cats, including preventative oral hygiene consultations, dental scaling, polishing, and treatment of oral diseases.
• Oral Diagnostics Comprehensive oral diagnostic services including awake and anesthetized oral examination, dental radiography (x-ray), periodontal probing and charting, biopsy and culture, and advanced cone-beam CT imaging for 3D visualization.
• Oral + Maxillofacial Surgery Advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery including periodontal surgery, trauma reconstruction, tumor removal with reconstruction, jaw-sparing procedures, maxillo-mandibular fracture repair, and soft tissue laceration repairs.
• Anesthesia Comprehensive anesthesia services for dental and oral surgery procedures, including pre-anesthesia health assessment, customized anesthetic plans, continuous monitoring with two-person team, local nerve blocks for pain control, and smooth recovery support.
• Emergency + Urgent Care Emergency and urgent care services for dental and oral surgery situations including fractured teeth, oral masses, stomatitis, oral trauma, and other acute oral conditions. The clinic partners with veterinary hospitals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Endodontics Treatment of endodontic disease caused by trauma to the tooth, including root canal therapy, vital pulp therapy, dentinal sealants, and metal crown placement for tooth fractures.
• Orthodontic Treatment Veterinary orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth, jaws, or TMJ, including diagnosis during growth phase and application of orthodontic appliances to correct malocclusion.
• Pediatrics Dental care for young animals addressing oral problems in puppies and kittens, including treatment of deciduous (baby) tooth fractures and assessment of developing teeth and jaws.
• Periodontics Treatment of periodontal disease when dental plaque invades periodontal tissues, including periodontal surgery, guided tissue regeneration, and tooth extraction when necessary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pets return home by mid-afternoon on the same day as procedure for morning-scheduled appointments.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAGE Redwood City CampusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard-certified dentistry services have relocated to the SAGE Redwood City Campus, expanding specialty dental care access through the SAGE hospital network. The clinic has moved operations to this facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Compassion-First Pet Hospitals: Network of specialty, emergency, and general practice veterinary hospitals owned by NVA, Animal Dental Clinic's parent. Overlaps as part of the same corporate family providing specialty veterinary services including dental.
• SAGE Veterinary Centers: Multi-specialty veterinary hospital network in the Bay Area that hosts Animal Dental Clinic's relocated services. Comparable as a specialty referral destination and direct partner, with overlapping emergency and specialty case flow.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest veterinary service networks in North America, providing general, specialty, and emergency care including dental services. Overlaps with Animal Dental Clinic in specialty veterinary care but at much broader scale.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: National network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, including dentistry and oral surgery services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping specialty capabilities across multiple regions, but not focused exclusively on dentistry.
• MedVet: Network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering advanced services including dentistry and oral surgery. Comparable specialty referral model but operates at multi-state, multi-specialty scale rather than single-niche focus.

Direct peers

• Animal Dentistry Referral Services: Veterinary dental and oral surgery specialty practice providing referral-based advanced dentistry for companion animals. Closely mirrors Animal Dental Clinic's specialty-only positioning, AVDC Diplomate staffing, and referral network model.
• Pet Dental USA: Multi-location veterinary dentistry and oral surgery specialty group focused exclusively on advanced dental care for companion animals. Comparable specialty positioning and emphasis on board-certified veterinary dentists.
• Center for Veterinary Dentistry: Specialty veterinary dentistry clinic with AVDC board-certified dentists offering endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Directly comparable in service mix, specialty-only model, and referral dependency.
• Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery: Multi-doctor veterinary dentistry and oral surgery specialty practice serving Texas referrals. Directly comparable specialty scope (endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery), board-certified Diplomate staffing model, and referral-driven GTM make it a close functional peer.

Regional players

• Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists: Specialty veterinary dental and oral surgery practice in the Southwest. Operates as a referral-only specialty clinic with a similar service portfolio to Animal Dental Clinic but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-dental-clinic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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