Dentista

What Dentista does

Dentista Inc. is a Philippine multi-specialty dental clinic group founded in 1994 and headquartered in Makati City. It operates six clinic locations inside major shopping malls across Metro Manila and Cavite — Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Plaza, SM Southmall, SM Megamall, SM Dasmarinas, and The Link Ayala Center — with branch sizes ranging from four to seven operatories each. The company delivers a comprehensive dental service portfolio spanning preventive care (oral hygiene, sealants, fluoride), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals), cosmetic services (laminates, veneers, tooth whitening via diode laser), surgical procedures (extractions, impacted teeth removal, apicoectomy, sinus lift, periodontal surgery), and specialty disciplines (orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and implant dentistry).

Clinical technology is built on standard modern dental equipment rather than proprietary software or AI systems. Differentiating equipment includes hospital-level sterilization via Autoclave, Chemical, and Glass Beads Sterilizers; intra-oral cameras at SM Megamall; full intra-oral and extra-oral x-ray suites (TMJ, panoramic, cephalometrics, hand-wrist) at The Link Ayala Center; diode laser whitening machines; and pulse oximeter monitoring for patient safety. The Pediatric Dentistry unit features a branded Kids' Zone play area designed to reduce child patient anxiety.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer fees for service at the point of care (consultations, diagnostics, and procedures), supplemented by two ancillary revenue streams: corporate dental plans sold as subscription-style benefits to employer clients, and dental tourism packages distributed through travel agency partnerships that embed dental care into international tourists' itineraries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, ownership structure, or revenue figures. With 11-50 employees across six sites, Dentista is a small-to-mid-cap regional dental services operator rather than a scaled dental support organization.

Name

Dentista

Legal name

Dentista Inc.

Website

https://dentista.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dentista Inc. is a Philippine multi-specialty dental clinic group founded in 1994, operating six mall-based clinics in Metro Manila and Cavite that offer preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and surgical dental services to individual patients, corporate clients, and dental tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

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

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Dental Tourism Agencies (THAKAIAC), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI), Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care) (HLABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Dental clinic services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Dental implants
• Preventive dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Consultation and Treatment Services: Primary revenue stream from direct patient consultations and dental procedures including preventive care, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and surgical procedures. Services are provided at 6 clinic locations.
2. Corporate Dental Plans: B2B revenue from companies subscribing to corporate dental plans that provide accessible, comprehensive dental services for their staff. Companies choose from various dental plans suited to specific profiles.
3. Dental Tourism Packages: Revenue from dental tourism services integrated with travel itineraries, targeting international patients seeking affordable quality dental care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dentista Inc. operates a multi-specialty dental group practice that delivers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, pediatric, and oral surgery services through six ultra-modern clinics located inside major shopping malls in Metro Manila and Cavite, Philippines. The company also sells corporate dental plans to businesses and integrated dental tourism packages through travel-agency partnerships.

Product overview

Dentista Inc. is a dental clinic group offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services across multiple mall locations in the Philippines. The company provides a unified range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments including consultations, orthodontics (braces & retainers), dental implants, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, tooth whitening (power and home bleaching), dentures, veneers/laminates, periodontal treatment, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry. Supporting services include dental X-rays, sealants, sedation dentistry, and aftercare instructions. The company also offers corporate dental plans and dental tourism packages. Facilities feature ultra-modern clinics with hospital-level sterilization (autoclave, chemical and glass beads sterilizers) and Pediatric Dentistry with a Kids' Zone. The portfolio ranges from preventive care to complex surgical procedures, with specialized services including apicoectomy and sinus lifts for implant preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthodontics (Braces & Retainers)
• Dental Implants
• Crowns and Bridges
• Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Gum Problems Treatment (Periodontics)
• Tooth Whitening
• Laminates & Veneers
• Dentures (Complete and Partial)
• Tooth Extraction and Impacted Teeth Removal (Oral Surgery)
• Tooth Fillings
• Dental X-rays (Diagnostic Imaging)
• Oral Hygiene and Professional Cleaning
• Sealants
• Breath Problems (Halitosis) Treatment
• Sedation Dentistry
• Periodontal Surgery
• Sinus Lift
• Apicoectomy
• Consultations & Treatment Planning
• Corporate Dental Plans
• Dental Tourism Packages

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Travel AgenciescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agencies are given access to Dentista Inc.'s network of dental clinics for their clients' oral health. Dental packages are conveniently included in travel itineraries, enabling tourists to receive quality dental care at more affordable prices while on holiday in the Philippines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest US dental support organization supporting 1,700+ offices. Comparable to Dentista as a scaled multi-specialty dental group practice serving general and family dentistry, though at vastly larger scale and operating under a DSO model.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services supports 900+ dental practices across the US with clinical and business infrastructure. Comparable to Dentista as a dental group practice organization, though at much larger scale and operating through a DSO partner-clinician model.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a US-based DSO supporting 1,000+ branded dental offices focused on affordability and accessibility. Comparable to Dentista as a large-scale, multi-location dental service organization serving middle-market consumers, though operating under a DSO support model rather than owned clinics.
• Healthway Dental (Philippines): Healthway is a multi-specialty mall-based medical and dental clinic network in the Philippines, part of the Ayala Healthcare group. Comparable to Dentista as a mall-anchored multi-specialty healthcare network offering dental services, though operating as part of a broader medical clinic portfolio.

Regional players

• Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC): BIDC is a JCI-accredited multi-clinic dental group in Thailand and a leading Southeast Asian dental tourism hub. Comparable to Dentista as a regional peer pursuing the dental tourism value proposition, though at significantly larger scale and serving primarily international patients.

Emerging players

• Tooth & Co. Dental Clinic (Philippines): Tooth & Co. is a growing Manila-based modern dental clinic brand targeting millennial and Gen-Z consumers with Instagram-friendly branding and transparent pricing. Comparable to Dentista as a Metro Manila dental clinic operator, though differentiated by a younger, design-led brand and direct-to-consumer marketing approach.

Direct peers

• Q&M Dental Group: Q&M is Singapore's largest private dental group with 80+ clinics offering general dentistry, specialist services, and a dental laboratory. Comparable to Dentista as a multi-specialty group dental practice with multi-branch mall/retail presence and corporate dental programs.
• Affinity Dental Clinics (Philippines): Affinity Dental is a multi-location dental clinic group in the Philippines with HMO and corporate dental plan partnerships. Comparable to Dentista as a Filipino multi-branch dental group targeting both individual patients and corporate clients through contracted plans.
• GAOC (Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center): GAOC is a premium Filipino dental clinic chain specializing in implants and full-mouth rehabilitation, with branches in Metro Manila malls (e.g., BGC, Ortigas). Comparable to Dentista as a mall-based multi-specialty dental group in the Philippines serving middle-to-premium patients.
• Metro Dental Philippines: Metro Dental is one of the largest multi-location dental clinic chains in the Philippines, offering general dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and cosmetic services. Directly comparable to Dentista as a Filipino multi-branch dental group targeting mass-market and corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dentistainc
• Xx.com/DentistaInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dentista-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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