Bluebird Oral Surgery

What Bluebird Oral Surgery does

Bluebird Oral Surgery is a single-location oral and maxillofacial surgery practice headquartered in Bend, Oregon, serving patients across Central Oregon including Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, and La Pine. The practice is operated by three board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons — Dr. Mark Schlam (DMD, FACS), Dr. Amir Azari (DMD, MD, FACS, with a craniomaxillofacial trauma fellowship from Australia), and Dr. Garrett Welch (DDS, current Division Chief of Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Charles Bend) — supported by a clinical team that includes DAANCE-certified surgical assistants. Bluebird offers ten core surgical service lines: wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, IV sedation, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, sleep apnea surgery, orthodontic surgery, facial trauma, TMJ surgery, oral pathology, and an opioid-free surgery protocol.

The practice's underlying technology stack centers on a digital surgical workflow: CBCT (cone-beam CT) 3D imaging, virtual surgical planning, photogrammetry for implant positioning, and in-house 3D-printed surgical guides used on every implant case. Premium Straumann implant systems are used, including zygomatic implants for severe upper-jaw bone loss — a regionally rare capability. Anesthesia is delivered in-office in partnership with Bend Anesthesiology Group, providing board-certified physician anesthesiologist care that is uncommon in oral surgery settings; oral lesion pathology is routed to OHSU's pathology lab, and the surgeons maintain active trauma privileges at St. Charles Medical Center Bend along with a pediatric cleft lip/palate role at Portland Shriners Hospital.

Commercially, Bluebird operates on a fee-for-service professional services model. Patients pay full cost at time of service; the practice bills insurance on the patient's behalf (primarily dental plans; out-of-network for medical) and refunds any overpayment after claims process. CareCredit financing is offered for qualifying patients. Go-to-market is referral-led (general dentists, orthodontists, prosthodontists, physicians, and the hospital trauma service), supplemented by direct patient acquisition through online scheduling, teleconsults, and the website's patient resources center.

Name

Bluebird Oral Surgery

Legal name

Bluebird Oral Surgery

Website

https://bluebirdoralsurgery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bluebird Oral Surgery is a Bend, Oregon-based oral and maxillofacial surgery practice operated by three board-certified surgeons, serving Central Oregon patients with dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, jaw surgery, facial trauma, and related surgical care using a digitized CBCT and 3D-guided implant workflow.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dentoalveolar Surgery (Tooth Extractions & Alveoloplasty) (HLABAEAA), Orthognathic Surgery–Integrated Orthodontics (HLABABAG), TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Surgery (HLABAEAD), Pediatric Oral Surgery Services (Minor Surgical Procedures) (HLABAGAI)

Keywords

• Oral surgery services
• Dental implant surgery
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Corrective jaw surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Oral Surgery Services: Fee-for-service oral surgery procedures including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, jaw surgery, extractions, bone grafting, anesthesia services, and related surgical care. Collects full cost at time of service, bills insurance on patient's behalf, and refunds any overpayment after insurance processes claim.
2. Dental Implant Treatment: Comprehensive implant services including single tooth, multiple teeth, and full-arch restorations. Uses Straumann implant systems. Revenue based on complexity and number of implants placed.
3. CareCredit Financing: Third-party financing option for qualifying patients including 12-month financing plans for eligible treatment costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bluebird Oral Surgery is a single-location oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bend, Oregon, delivering a comprehensive suite of surgical services led by three board-certified surgeons. Service lines include wisdom teeth removal, dental implants with Straumann systems and 3D-guided surgical planning, IV sedation with hospital-grade monitoring, corrective jaw surgery, sleep apnea surgery, orthodontic surgery, facial trauma care, TMJ surgery, and oral pathology diagnosis. Procedures are supported by CBCT 3D imaging, virtual surgical planning, in-house 3D-printed surgical guides, and an opioid-sparing pain management protocol.

Product overview

Bluebird Oral Surgery is a single-location oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bend, Oregon, offering a unified suite of surgical services led by three board-certified surgeons. The practice operates as an integrated oral surgery center providing ten core surgical specialties (wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, IV sedation, corrective jaw surgery, sleep apnea surgery, orthodontic surgery, facial trauma, TMJ surgery, pathology, and opioid-free surgery), supplemented by technology-enabled services like CBCT imaging with 3D-guided surgical planning, in-house 3D printing for surgical guides, teleconsultation capabilities, and a partnership with Bend Anesthesiology Group for physician-led anesthesia care. The practice also offers home care guidance, insurance/billing support, and patient payment portals as part of the overall service experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wisdom Teeth Removal Expert evaluation and surgical removal of wisdom teeth (third molars) for patients from early adolescence through adulthood, offering teleconsult, in-person consultation, and direct-to-surgery pathways.
• Dental Implants Permanent tooth replacement using Straumann implants with 3D-guided surgical planning, supporting single crowns, bridges, or full-arch restorations, including zygomatic implants for patients with severe bone loss.
• IV Sedation Deep sedation with hospital-grade monitoring for oral surgery procedures, allowing patients to sleep comfortably during treatment with little to no memory of the procedure.
• Corrective Jaw Surgery Orthognathic surgery to correct jaw alignment, improve bite function, restore facial symmetry, and address nasal obstruction, including LeFort osteotomies, BSSO, SARPE, and SAME procedures.
• Sleep Apnea Surgery Surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, including jaw surgery to improve airway space and nasal breathing.
• Orthodontic Surgery Surgical support for orthodontic treatment including exposure of impacted teeth, TAD (temporary anchorage device) placement, and tooth transplantation.
• Facial Trauma Emergency and reconstructive care for injuries to the mouth, jaws, facial bones, and surrounding soft tissues, including orbit, zygoma, mandible, maxilla, and dental trauma.
• TMJ Surgery Surgical treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders affecting jaw function and comfort.
• Oral Pathology Diagnosis and management of oral lesions, cysts, tumors, and complex pathology requiring reconstructive care, with partnership with OHSU pathology lab for expert diagnosis.
• Opioid-Free Surgery Pain management approach using advanced long-acting local anesthetics (Exparel), multimodal analgesia (ibuprofen/acetaminophen), and optional Journavx protocols to eliminate or minimize opioid use during recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Typical dental implant success rate over 95% at 10+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Portland Shriners HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Dr. Azari serves as pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgeon on the cleft lip and palate team at Portland Shriners Hospital since 2019. Shriners care comprises about 15% of his clinical care. Provides specialized surgical services for pediatric patients with craniofacial conditions.
• Bend Anesthesiology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with premier physician-led anesthesia team in Central Oregon. Board-certified physician anesthesiologists provide in-office anesthesia care for select procedures. Unique collaboration sets Bluebird apart as one of few oral surgery practices in region offering hospital-level physician anesthesiologist care. Dr. Nicholas Connolly, Dr. Alechia Trout, Dr. Brian Tompkins, and Dr. Maria Wilczek provide services. Transparent coordinated fees with no surprise billing from third-party providers.
• OHSU Pathology LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oregon Health & Science University pathology lab for oral lesion, cyst, tumor, and biopsy specimen diagnosis. Patients benefit from specialized oral and maxillofacial pathology review, timely reporting, and coordinated surgical follow-up when additional treatment is needed.
• Central Oregon OrthodontistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoordination with orthodontists across Central Oregon for corrective jaw surgery, orthodontic surgery (exposure of impacted teeth, TAD placement, tooth transplantation), and implant planning. Work with any orthodontist using braces or clear aligners such as Invisalign.
• Central Oregon Dentists and ProsthodontistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose collaboration with general dentists and prosthodontists for dental implant restorative phase. Surgical and restorative phases well coordinated for efficient timelines and clear communication. Can connect patients with trusted restorative partners throughout Central Oregon if no dentist available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization providing non-clinical support to dental offices including oral surgery-adjacent services. Comparable as a DSO operating at scale serving similar patient demographics.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting dental practices including specialists. Comparable for payer relationships and ambulatory dental surgical operations similar to Bluebird's in-office suite.
• Specialty Dental Brands: Multi-specialty DSO supporting oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontic practices. Comparable as a peer DSO providing back-office, payer, and operational infrastructure to oral surgery groups of similar size to Bluebird.
• US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM): A DSO focused exclusively on oral and maxillofacial surgery practices, partnering with surgeon-owners across the U.S. Directly comparable as a platform serving oral surgery specialists with referral-driven, in-office surgical suite economics similar to Bluebird.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO offering general dentistry, implants, and oral surgery across hundreds of locations. Comparable for implant and extraction service lines, though broader in scope and not specialty-only like Bluebird.

Direct peers

• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Network specializing in dental implants and full-arch restoration using digital planning and in-house surgical workflows. Highly comparable to Bluebird's implant practice for technology stack, procedure mix, and patient experience model.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National chain providing extractions and implants on a same-day model. Comparable for the high-volume extraction and implant workflow Bluebird performs in Central Oregon.

Regional players

• Bend Oral Surgery: Local Bend, Oregon oral and maxillofacial surgery practice offering similar wisdom teeth, implant, and sedation services. Direct regional competitor for patients and referrals in the same Central Oregon market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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