House Call Dentists

What House Call Dentists does

House Call Dentists is a mobile dental practice founded in 2008 by Dr. David Blende, delivering comprehensive preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services directly to patients' homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, hotels, and embassies. The practice targets populations that cannot access traditional dental offices — primarily homebound elderly, special needs children and adults (including those with autism, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's), and VIP/concierge clients requiring discretion. Core technology consists of portable digital X-ray, portable dental drills, hospital-grade sterilization equipment, and the CUSPID teledentistry platform, which is HIPAA- and ADA-compliant and supports remote consultations. The company operates from San Francisco (Bay Area headquarters, 60-mile service radius) and New York (Manhattan, opened 2013, covering all five boroughs plus Northern and Central New Jersey), with hospital staff privileges at ten facilities including Kaiser, CPMC, Marin General, Mills-Peninsula, Lenox Hill, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

The business model is professional services revenue from per-visit fees: $495 for a new patient house call (plus travel fee) and $225 for virtual consultations, with complex hospital-based sedation procedures billed at materially higher rates. Payment is collected at the point of service with major credit cards, checks, and CareCredit financing; the practice submits claims to PPO dental insurance carriers on the patient's behalf. Patient acquisition is dual-channel: direct-to-consumer through website, phone, and virtual scheduling, and enterprise field sales through a healthcare community referral network (dentists, physicians, care managers, social workers, senior living communities, and hospitals) that drives more than 60% of patients treated. The practice employs 11–50 staff across clinical and administrative functions, with named dentists holding credentials from USC, Boston University, NYU, University of the Pacific, SUNY Stony Brook, and University of the East, plus registered dental assistants with operating room privileges.

The practice is privately held, operating through Blende Dental Corporation (California) and David Blende Dental Corporation (New York), with no external private equity or venture capital disclosed. Recent strategic activity includes the 2020 launch of Virtual Appointments via CUSPID, expansion plans into Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago, and active partnership development with senior living communities and professional case management organizations. The company runs at over 1,000 house calls annually, has drawn patients from more than 30 states and 20 countries, and maintains earned media presence in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fox 5 NY, and San Francisco Chronicle.

Name

House Call Dentists

Legal name

Blende Dental Corporation (California) / David Blende Dental Corporation (New York)

Website

https://housecalldentists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House Call Dentists is a mobile dental practice delivering in-home, hospital-based, and teledentistry services to homebound elderly, special needs patients, and VIP clients across the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAAAG

Mobile & On-Site General Dentistry (Workplace/Nursing Home/Home Visits)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABALAF

Mobile Emergency Dentistry (On-Call)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Emergency & After-Hours Dental Clinics

SECONDARYHLABALAJ

Emergency Dental Triage & Tele-Dentistry Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Emergency & After-Hours Dental Clinics

Keywords

• Mobile dental services
• House call dentistry
• Special needs dentistry
• In-home dental care
• Teledentistry services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. House Call Dental Services: Mobile dental services delivered at patient's location (home, residence facility, hospital, hotel). Revenue generated from comprehensive examinations, digital x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, and emergency care provided during house calls. New patient visits typically start at $495 plus travel fee.
2. Virtual Appointment / Teledentistry: Remote dental consultations via video or phone through the CUSPID platform. Patients pay a nominal fee of $225 for the virtual consultation. Electronic claims are submitted to dental insurance carriers on behalf of patients for reimbursement. The virtual appointment fee is applied toward overall treatment costs if the patient continues with the practice.
3. Concierge Dental Services: Premium, discreet in-home dental services for VIP clients including executives, dignitaries, and private individuals requiring privacy. Services provided at hotels, embassies, luxury residences, and private homes with dedicated concierge coordination and 24/7 availability.
4. Hospital-Based Sedation Dentistry: Complex dental procedures performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation at hospital settings. Services at hospital affiliated locations including Kaiser, California Pacific Medical Center, Marin General, Lenox Hill, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Includes full-mouth rehabilitation and complex treatments.
5. Dental Insurance Reimbursement: Practice submits claims to dental insurance carriers on behalf of patients. Patients receive reimbursement directly from insurance approximately 2-4 weeks after claim processing. PPO policies accepted. Medical insurance (including Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-cal, Denti-cal) does not cover dental services, though hospital and anesthesia fees may be covered when medically necessary.
6. CareCredit Financing: Partnership with CareCredit, North America's patient payment plan provider. Allows patients to finance treatment over time with low monthly payments. The practice facilitates patient applications for CareCredit financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

House Call Dentists delivers comprehensive preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services directly to patients in their homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, hotels, and embassies using portable dental equipment. The practice also offers remote consultations through the CUSPID teledentistry platform and performs complex procedures under sedation at affiliated hospitals for patients unable to receive care in traditional dental offices.

Product overview

House Call Dentists operates as a mobile dental practice offering two primary service delivery modes: in-person house calls (bringing full dental services to patients' homes, care facilities, hotels, and hospitals using portable equipment) and Virtual Appointments (teledentistry consultations via video or phone). The core offerings include Mobile Dentistry/House Calls as the primary service, supplemented by Virtual Appointments for remote consultations, Emergency Dental Services (24/7), and specialized services for Special Needs patients, Geriatric care, and Concierge VIP clients. Services encompass preventive care (exams, cleanings, digital X-rays, oral cancer screenings), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions), and prosthodontics (dentures, partial dentures). Complex treatments requiring sedation are performed in hospital settings where the team maintains staff privileges. The practice emphasizes comprehensive in-home diagnostics using portable digital X-ray technology and intraoral photography.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtual Appointments: Teledentistry service providing remote dental consultations via video or phone during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Products and services

• Mobile Dentistry / House Calls Primary service delivering comprehensive dental care directly to patients in their homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, hotels, and embassies using portable dental equipment. Covers San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and New Jersey.
• Virtual Appointments (Teledentistry) Remote dental care delivery via video or phone consultations, enabling assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning without requiring physical visits. Available Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, with emergency after-hours contact available.
• Emergency Dental Services 24/7 emergency dental care available year-round with same-day response for dental emergencies including pain, swelling, infections, trauma, and broken dental work. Dentist can assess via house call, office visit, or hospital emergency department.
• Special Needs Dentistry Specialized dental care for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities, including autism, Alzheimer's, and other special needs conditions. Services provided in familiar home surroundings with sedation options in hospital settings.
• Geriatric Dental Care Mobile dental services specializing in senior care for elderly and homebound patients due to mobility limitations or complex medical needs, including those in residential care and assisted living communities.
• Concierge Dental Services Private mobile dental services for visitors, dignitaries, and those requiring privacy, providing care at hotels, embassies, and luxury residences. Features 24/7 availability, undivided personal attention, and coordination with personal physicians.
• Hospital-Based Sedation Dentistry Complex dental procedures performed in hospital settings with sedation or general anesthesia for patients who cannot tolerate treatment in home or office settings. Team is on staff at multiple Bay Area and NYC hospitals.
• Denture Services Full and partial denture creation, adjustments, repairs, and replacements delivered in-home. Includes custom fitting and ongoing maintenance to ensure proper function and comfort.
• In-Home Hygiene Care Mobile dental hygienist visits providing professional cleanings, oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments, and oral hygiene instruction with ongoing communication with the supervising dentist.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 house calls annually to patients in their homes or in hospital settings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sunrise of BurlingamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living community partnership. Residents enjoy House Call Dentists because it is convenient and individualized to their needs. Sunrise values giving residents choice in their care providers. Executive Director Klint Burningham noted the service supports the community's philosophy of resident choice and individualized care.
• Dr. Nicole Olivares (San Francisco Dental Implants and Periodontics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist referral partner in periodontics and dental implants. Dr. Olivares described partnering with House Call Dentists as a privilege to bring specialized care of the highest caliber to all patients, especially those needing customized solutions. Praised the team for removing barriers that prevent many patients from accessing essential care.
• CUSPIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary teledentistry platform partner. CUSPID is fully compliant with HIPAA and ADA requirements. The platform integrates seamlessly with House Call Dentists' backend patient systems to ensure privacy, security, accuracy, and ongoing maintenance of all patient records. Unlike off-the-shelf video systems, CUSPID is designed specifically for dental care delivery.
• California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight Bay Area hospitals where the Blende Dental Group and House Call Dentists medical team are on staff. Victoria Cameron has operating room privileges at all four CPMC campuses in San Francisco.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner in San Francisco. Dr. Blende serves as Chief of the Dental Division. Multiple complex procedures performed at Kaiser Hospital San Francisco including full-mouth rehabilitation for patients with special needs. Victoria Cameron has operating room privileges at Kaiser San Francisco and San Rafael.
• Marin General HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Area hospital partner where the House Call Dentists team has operating room privileges for sedation dentistry and complex procedures.
• Mills-Peninsula HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Area hospital partner in San Mateo County where the House Call Dentists team has operating room privileges.
• Lenox Hill Hospital (Northwell Health)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York City hospital partner where House Call Dentists medical team is on staff. One of two NYC hospitals affiliated with the practice.
• NewYork-Presbyterian QueensmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York City hospital partner where House Call Dentists medical team is on staff. One of two NYC hospitals affiliated with the practice.
• CareCreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPatient financing partner. CareCredit is North America's leader in patient payment plans. House Call Dentists offers CareCredit as a financing option for patients who wish to pay for treatment over time with low monthly payments.
• Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding organization dedicated to improving oral health for individuals with special needs. House Call Dentists team attended the annual SCDA conference and is recognized as a resource for special care dental services. SCDA is referenced as a resource for patients located outside HCD's service area.
• Case Management Society of America (CMSA- NYC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional organization for case managers. House Call Dentists participated in CMSA NYC Cruise event. Organization serves case managers, care managers, and social workers who frequently refer patients to HCD.
• Aging Life Care Association (ALCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional organization for aging life care professionals. Co-hosted events with CMSA- NYC. Members (geriatric care managers) frequently serve as referral sources for House Call Dentists' services for elderly and homebound patients.
• Inspired Memory CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization providing training and consulting for memory care facilities. Co-hosted webinar with Dr. Lindzy Goodman on oral care challenges and solutions for homebound patients with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Founded on belief that older adults with memory impairment should have access to life-enriching care.
• Dr. Ray A. Lyons, DDS, FADPD (LLCP Special Needs Dental Clinic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChief of Dental Services at LLCP Special Needs Dental Clinic. Long-standing referral partner for complex special needs dental cases. Referred Mandy Robbins for full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia. Cited HCD as one of only a handful of practices with expertise for complex cases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onsite Dental: Provider of mobile and on-site dental services delivered at workplaces, residential facilities, and homes. Closely comparable to House Call Dentists' mobile, location-flexible delivery model for non-traditional patient populations.
• The TeleDentists: Teledentistry platform offering on-demand virtual dental consultations and emergency triage. Directly comparable to House Call Dentists' CUSPID-powered virtual appointment offering and 24/7 emergency call line.

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: One of the largest dental support organizations in the U.S., supporting thousands of dentists across general and specialty practices. Comparable as a scaled dental services operator, though built on a traditional office model.
• Aspen Dental (The Aspen Group): Large dental support organization operating hundreds of brick-and-mortar offices across the U.S. Overlaps with House Call Dentists on general dentistry and emergency care, but delivers through fixed clinics rather than mobile visits.
• Pacific Dental Services: Dental support organization providing non-clinical support to hundreds of practices including specialty services. Operates in the same dental services category as House Call Dentists but at much greater scale and via traditional clinics.
• Great Lakes Dental Partners: Dental support organization partnering with practices across the Midwest. Comparable as a multi-office dental services operator, though office-based rather than mobile.
• Sonrava Health (Western Dental & Orthodontics): Multi-brand dental and oral health care company operating Western Dental and other banners across multiple states. Comparable as a broad dental services provider, though its model is office-based rather than house call.

Emerging players

• Tend: Modern, design-forward dental studio chain targeting consumers with premium experience and digital-first booking. Overlaps with House Call Dentists on premium positioning and direct-to-consumer scheduling, but delivers through brick-and-mortar studios.

Others

• MB2 Dental: Dental partnership organization supporting doctor-owned practices with non-clinical services. Adjacent to House Call Dentists as a dental services enablement and partnership model, though focused on traditional office practices.

Regional players

• 123Dentist: Canadian dental network of partner practices. Comparable as a dental services group practice model but primarily serves Canada rather than the U.S. markets House Call Dentists targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/housedentists
• Facebookfacebook.com/housecalldentists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/house-call-dentists

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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