Dental Health Services

What Dental Health Services does

Dental Health Services, operating as Northdale Dental Health Center, is a privately-held, single-location dental practice founded in 1981 by Dr. Michael J. Walker, DDS, and based in Tampa, Florida. The practice provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, oral surgery, emergency, and sedation dentistry from one office in the Northdale neighborhood, with a service mix spanning routine cleanings, digital X-rays, fillings, implants, crowns, veneers, extractions, bone grafting, root canal therapy, and TMJ treatment.

The practice's underlying technology stack is standard for modern dentistry rather than proprietary: digital X-ray systems (advertised at up to 70% radiation reduction), intra-oral photography, CEREC same-day crown milling, and third-party integrations for online scheduling (NexHealth) and patient financing (CareCredit). No AI, machine learning, or data-driven product capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service dental procedures, insurance billing (traditional, PPO, indemnity — no HMO participation), and the Healthy Smiles Savings Plan annual membership program. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on patient referrals, Google reviews, a multi-platform social media presence, and local SEO on the practice website. The practice is founder-owned and bootstrapped with no disclosed outside investors, and it serves individual patients across the Tampa metropolitan area.

Name

Dental Health Services

Legal name

Northdale Dental Health Center

Website

https://dhstampa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northdale Dental Health Center is a privately-held, single-location dental practice in Tampa, FL, founded in 1981 by Dr. Michael J. Walker, offering comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, oral surgery, emergency, and sedation dentistry to individual patients on a fee-for-service and insurance basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB), Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care) (HLABAAAJ), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Dental Procedures: The practice generates revenue through direct patient payments for dental services including cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, extractions, cosmetic procedures, and oral surgery. Services are provided on a fee-for-service basis with payment collected at time of service or through insurance billing.
2. Dental Insurance Billing: The practice accepts most traditional insurance plans, PPOs, and indemnity programs. The practice handles insurance claims submission and paperwork on behalf of patients. The practice does not participate in Health Management Organizations (HMOs).
3. Healthy Smiles Savings Plan Membership: Annual membership program offering 50% savings on exams and routine X-rays, discounts on preventive and additional dental procedures, with immediate activation and 12 months of continuous coverage. No deductibles, waiting periods, annual maximums, denials, or pre-approvals required.
4. Sedation Dentistry Services: Sedation options including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation provided as an add-on service to support patient comfort during procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northdale Dental Health Center, operating as Dental Health Services, provides comprehensive dental care from a single Tampa, Florida office, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, implants), oral surgery (extractions, bone grafting, wisdom teeth), sedation dentistry, and emergency dental services. The practice supports an in-house Healthy Smiles Savings Plan membership for uninsured patients and accepts most major dental insurance plans along with CareCredit financing.

Product overview

Northdale Dental Health Center offers comprehensive dental health services organized into six core service categories: General Dentistry (cleanings, X-rays, exams, screenings, fillings), Cosmetic Dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding, smile makeovers), Restorative Dentistry (implants, crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, TMJ treatment), Oral Surgery (extractions, bone grafting, wisdom teeth removal), Emergency Dentistry (root canal therapy), and Sedation Dentistry. The practice operates as a single-location dental office in Tampa, FL, providing these services through Dr. Michael J. Walker, DDS, who has over 45 years of experience. Services are integrated through a patient-centered approach with flexible payment options including insurance, CareCredit financing, and a Healthy Smiles Savings Plan membership program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Restorative Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Sedation Dentistry
• Emergency Dentistry
• Healthy Smiles Savings Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital X-rays reduce radiation exposure by up to 70% compared to traditional X-ray methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics: Multi-location dental group offering general, orthodontic, and specialty services with broad insurance participation. Comparable as a regional scaled operator whose HMO/insurance-friendly model contrasts with the subject practice's PPO/indemnity focus.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with a consumer-facing brand focused on general, restorative, and emergency dentistry. Comparable as a scaled multi-location operator offering similar service breadth to the subject practice's single Tampa office.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US dental support organization, providing non-clinical support to thousands of dentist-owned practices nationwide. Comparable as a scaled counterpart and potential acquirer/partner in the same general dentistry space where the subject practice operates.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the US with modern technology and clinical support. Comparable as a potential acquirer or competitor in the comprehensive general and specialty dentistry category the subject practice serves.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location DSO operating across the southeastern US including Florida, providing general and specialty dental services. Comparable as a regional scaled operator competing for similar insured and fee-for-service patients.

Emerging players

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental chain specializing in extractions, dentures, and implants with a value-focused positioning. Comparable as a partial competitor to the subject practice's restorative, extraction, and implant service lines.
• Mint Dentistry: Growing DSO-style brand emphasizing patient experience, cosmetic services, and modern in-office technology. Comparable as a consumer-brand-led competitor using technology and ambiance to differentiate, similar to how the subject practice emphasizes CEREC and patient comfort.

Direct peers

• Coast Dental: Florida-headquartered dental practice chain with strong Tampa-area presence offering general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. Directly comparable as a multi-location regional competitor serving the same Tampa metro consumer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthdaleDentalHealthCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/northdaledental

Compliance2 records

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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