What Glacier Dental Group does

Glacier Dental Group is an independent general and cosmetic dental practice headquartered at 1228 Whitefish Stage Road in Kalispell, Montana. Founded in 2006 by Dr. David C. Keim, DDS, and co-owned since 2011 with Dr. Brandon J. Burke, DDS, the practice operates from a single physical location with a 10-person team (2 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, 3 dental assistants, 2 office coordinators) and serves patients across eight Flathead Valley communities including Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Polson, Libby, and Eureka. The practice is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent organization, or DSO affiliation.

The practice delivers a full-scope service mix across four pillars: general dentistry (fillings, sealants, dentures, bridges, dental implants, crowns, extractions, non-surgical root canals); cosmetic treatments (bonding, porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, professional teeth whitening); preventive dental health (prophylaxis cleanings, periodontal maintenance, Arestin localized antibiotic therapy, child dentistry); and sedation options (nitrous oxide inhalation and board-certified oral conscious sedation using benzodiazepines). Underlying clinical technology consists of digital X-ray sensors delivering approximately 1/6th the radiation of traditional radiographs, intraoral cameras for diagnosis and patient education, and autoclave sterilization protocols compliant with OSHA, EPA, and CDC standards. The practice complies with HIPAA privacy requirements and offers digital patient intake and online appointment request workflows.

The revenue model is straightforward fee-for-service: patients pay co-pays or full fees at the time of service, insurance is billed as a courtesy (with patients remaining responsible for unpaid balances), and CareCredit is accepted as a third-party financing option offering no-interest promotional terms on qualifying purchases. Patient acquisition is driven almost entirely by community reputation, word-of-mouth referrals, modest organic digital presence (website SEO and a Facebook page), and Dr. Keim's institutional involvement in regional dental societies, free clinics, county jail healthcare, and advisory roles at hygiene training programs. There is no evidence of paid marketing, third-party payer contracting beyond standard insurance billing, or productized distribution beyond in-office service delivery.

Name

Glacier Dental Group

Legal name

Glacier Dental Group

Website

https://glacierdentalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Glacier Dental Group is an independent, single-location general and cosmetic dental practice in Kalispell, Montana, co-owned by Drs. Keim and Burke, serving individuals and families across the Flathead Valley with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service dental practice where payment is collected at time of service. The practice offers comprehensive general and cosmetic dental services including cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, extractions, and root canals. Insurance companies are billed as a courtesy to patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Glacier Dental Group is an independent dental practice located in Kalispell, Montana that provides comprehensive general, family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry services to patients in the Flathead Valley region. The practice offers preventive care, pediatric dentistry, periodontal treatment, oral surgery, and cosmetic procedures delivered through two dentists (Dr. David C. Keim and Dr. Brandon J. Burke) and a small clinical staff.

Product overview

Glacier Dental Group is a general and cosmetic dentistry practice in Kalispell, Montana, operated by Dr. David C. Keim and Dr. Brandon J. Burke. The practice offers a unified set of dental services organized into four main areas: General Dentistry/Dental Treatments (fillings, sealants, dentures, bridges, dental implants, crowns, extractions, root canals); Cosmetic Treatments (bonding, porcelain veneers, inlays/onlays, teeth whitening); Dental Health/Preventive Care (oral hygiene, child dentistry, prophylaxis/cleaning, periodontal maintenance); and Sedation Options (nitrous oxide and oral sedation). Supporting services include digital imaging technologies (digital X-rays, intraoral cameras) and CareCredit financing. The practice also provides infection control compliant with OSHA, EPA, and CDC standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Crowns
• Porcelain Veneers
• Dental Fillings
• Root Canal Therapy
• Inlays and Onlays
• Children's Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Health Maintenance
• Dental Sealants
• Dentures
• Dental Bridges
• Dental Implants
• Tooth Extractions
• Dental Bonding
• Teeth Whitening
• Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
• Arestin Periodontal Therapy
• Nitrous Oxide Sedation
• Oral Sedation
• CareCredit Financing
• Digital X-Rays

Quantifiable outcome

• Crown and bridge treatments can last 20-30 years with proper care
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shepherd's Hand free dental cliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Keim serves as Dental Director for Shepherd's Hand free dental clinic, providing care for underserved populations in the Flathead Valley. Practice staff including hygienists and assistants also volunteer at this clinic.
• Jackson County JailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring dental school, Dr. Keim worked as a student extern for the Jackson County Jail providing dental services to inmates.
• Kansas State Blind SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Keim provided volunteer dental services at the Kansas State Blind School during dental school.
• Flathead County Community Health Clinic BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Keim serves as a board member for the Flathead County Community Health Clinic Board.
• Daybreak RotaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Keim serves as a board member for Daybreak Rotary, a local service organization.
• Homeless Connect Dental ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple staff members (hygienists and assistants) volunteer at the Homeless Connect Dental Clinic project, providing free dental care to homeless individuals.
• Salish Kootenai CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Keim serves on the advisory board for Salish Kootenai College's hygiene program.
• University of Great Falls Hygiene SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Keim serves on the advisory board for the University of Great Falls hygiene school.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mortenson Dental Partners: Mortenson Dental Partners is a large, dentist-led DSO operating more than 140 practices across nine states, focused on general dentistry with strong community engagement. It is a comparable operating peer in the DSO space with a culture oriented toward quality and community ties similar to Glacier Dental Group.
• Imagen Dental Partners: Imagen Dental Partners is a DSO that partners with high-quality independent dental practices, providing operational support while preserving clinical autonomy. It is a relevant peer because it both competes for partnerships with quality-driven independent practices like Glacier Dental Group and represents a potential affiliation pathway.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services supports over 900 dental practices across the U.S. with clinical and business support services. It is a major DSO peer that competes for dentists, patients, and payer relationships in markets of all sizes, including rural and suburban areas.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the United States, providing non-clinical support to more than 2,800 dentists across 1,800+ offices. It represents the dominant scaled DSO model that an independent practice like Glacier Dental Group competes against for both patients and clinical talent.
• InterDent Service Corporation: InterDent Service Corporation (now operating as part of ICON Dental) is a DSO supporting more than 180 dental offices across the western U.S. under brands including Gentle Dental. It is a relevant peer in the regional multi-location general dentistry space that competes in markets similar to Glacier Dental Group's Flathead Valley footprint.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Western Dental is a large DSO with more than 350 offices across the western and southern U.S., offering general, orthodontic, and specialty dental services. It is a relevant competitor in the broader general dentistry market and is particularly active in markets like Montana-adjacent states.
• Smile Brands: Smile Brands is a DSO supporting more than 700 dental practices under brands including SmileDirectClub, Monarch Dental, and Castle Dental. It competes with independent practices for patients through broad insurance participation and multi-channel marketing.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental operates one of the largest networks of branded dental offices in the U.S., with more than 1,000 locations focused on general dentistry, dentures, implants, and clear aligners. It competes directly with independent practices in secondary and rural markets like Kalispell through aggressive marketing and insurance access.

Emerging players

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Affordable Dentures & Implants operates more than 400 affiliated practices focused on tooth replacement services including dentures, extractions, and implants. It is a partial-overlap peer because it competes with Glacier Dental Group in the implant and denture service lines.

Direct peers

• Comfort Dental: Comfort Dental is the largest dentist-owned, dentist-operated dental franchise in the U.S., with more than 150 affiliated offices offering general and specialty dentistry with a focus on affordability. It is a comparable peer in the multi-dentist, multi-location general dentistry model, though at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Glacier-Dental-Group-PC-David-C-Keim-DDS/163184957032833
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glacier-dental-group-pc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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