Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants

What Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants does

Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants is a single-location independent periodontal specialty practice headquartered at 901 SE Ocean Boulevard in Stuart, Florida. The practice is led by Dr. Nick DeTure, a board-certified periodontist (Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology) trained at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, with Dr. Follweiler as an additional periodontist. It serves adult patients in Martin, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and Indian River counties who are referred by general dentists for gum disease (gingivitis, periodontitis, peri-implantitis), tooth loss, gum recession, and related oral health conditions, with a notable concentration of retirees.

The clinical offering centers on minimally invasive laser gum surgery via the FDA-cleared LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) and LAPIP protocols performed with the PerioLase MVP-7 laser, complemented by a full surgical portfolio: dental implants, sub-epithelial connective tissue and AlloDerm gum grafting, Pinhole Surgical Technique, bone grafting and ridge augmentation/preservation, osseous surgery, crown lengthening, gingivectomy, guided tissue regeneration, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and occlusal adjustment. Supporting technology includes digital X-rays (~90% radiation reduction versus film), piezosurgery for bone cutting, intraoral camera, and Oraqix needle-free anesthesia. The practice also offers sedation (oral, IV conscious, nitrous oxide), oral cancer screening, pediatric frenectomy, and adjunctive products including ProBioraPlus oral probiotics and MI Paste Plus.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services billed per procedure under a predominantly referral-driven patient acquisition motion, supplemented by direct phone/web inquiries and word-of-mouth. Patient financing is enabled through CareCredit and Scratchpay partnerships, and Cigna is the only in-network dental insurance accepted; all other insurance is handled as out-of-network. Revenue mechanics are therefore a blend of insurance reimbursement, self-pay, and financed patient payments, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The practice markets primarily through dentist referral relationships, Google reviews, Facebook reviews, educational blog content, and a before-and-after clinical gallery.

Name

Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants

Legal name

Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants

Website

https://stuartperiodontics.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants is a single-location periodontal specialty practice in Stuart, Florida, led by Dr. Nick DeTure, providing LANAP laser gum surgery, dental implants, grafting, and sedation dentistry to referred and self-referred adult patients across Southeast Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Periodontics and Dental Implant Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser Periodontal Therapy (HLABACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Implant Placement (Surgical Implantology) (HLABACAE), Periodontal Maintenance & Supportive Care (HLABACAB), Periodontal Surgery (Flap Surgery/Osseous Surgery) (HLABACAC), Aesthetic Periodontal Procedures (Gummy Smile/Gingivoplasty) (HLABACAK), Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB)

Keywords

• Laser periodontics services
• Dental implant placement
• Gum disease treatment
• Periodontal surgery
• Sedation dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Periodontal Treatment Services: Fee-for-service periodontal treatments including LANAP laser gum surgery, dental implants, gum grafting, bone grafting, scaling and root planing, and other surgical procedures.
2. Sedation Dentistry: Oral sedation, IV conscious sedation, and nitrous oxide sedation services offered as part of treatment plans.
3. Dental Financing: Partnership with CareCredit and Scratchpay for patient financing options to cover treatment costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants is a periodontal specialty practice that diagnoses and treats gum disease using FDA-cleared laser systems (LANAP and LAPIP protocols via the PerioLase platform), and surgically places dental implants including single-tooth, multi-unit, and full-arch (All-on-4 / Zirk-It) restorations. Adjacent services include gum and bone grafting, pinhole gum rejuvenation, periodontal maintenance, and sedation-supported procedures for adults in Stuart, FL and surrounding Treasure Coast communities.

Product overview

Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants is a periodontics and dental implant practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of periodontal services centered around LANAP laser technology and traditional surgical procedures. The core offering includes LANAP laser gum disease treatment and LAPIP peri-implantitis treatment, complemented by dental implant services, various grafting procedures (gum grafting, bone grafting, AlloDerm, Pinhole technique), and surgical treatments (gingivectomy, osseous surgery, crown lengthening). The practice utilizes advanced dental technology including digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, piezosurgery, Oraqix needle-free anesthesia, and MI Paste Plus. Support services include sedation dentistry, oral cancer screening, periodontal maintenance, and nutritional supplements (ProBioraPlus probiotics). The practice operates as a single-location dental specialty practice in Stuart, FL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LANAP Laser Gum Disease Treatment Minimally invasive laser treatment for moderate-to-severe periodontal disease using the FDA-cleared LANAP protocol and PerioLase system; designed for adult patients seeking an alternative to flap-and-suture gum surgery.
• LAPIP Peri-Implantitis Treatment Laser-based treatment targeting peri-implantitis (gum/bone inflammation around dental implants), intended for patients experiencing complications with existing implants.
• Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Minimally invasive treatment for receding gums using the Pinhole Surgical Technique, repositioning gum tissue without traditional grafting incisions; intended for adult patients concerned about gum recession and aesthetics.
• Gum Grafting Surgical grafting procedure to restore gum tissue lost to periodontal disease or trauma, intended for adult patients with gum recession and root sensitivity.
• Bone Grafting Surgical augmentation of jawbone to provide adequate support for dental implants or to repair bone loss from periodontal disease, intended for patients requiring implant placement or ridge preservation.
• Dental Implant Placement (Single and Multi-Unit) Surgical placement of single-tooth and multi-unit dental implants, often performed in conjunction with tooth extraction in a single visit; intended for adult patients missing one or several teeth.
• All-on-4 / Zirk-It Full-Arch Implant Solution Full-arch dental implant restoration (All-on-4 / Zirk-It protocol) enabling replacement of an entire upper or lower arch of teeth, often with same-day provisional teeth; intended for edentulous or soon-to-be-edentulous adult patients.
• Sedation Dentistry IV and oral sedation options administered during periodontal, grafting, and implant procedures; intended for adult patients with dental anxiety or those requiring extensive surgical work.
• Periodontal Maintenance Routine periodontal maintenance cleanings and monitoring following active gum disease treatment; intended for patients who have completed LANAP or other periodontal therapy.
• Periodontal Examination and Diagnosis Comprehensive periodontal examination, imaging, and diagnostic workup for new and existing patients considering gum disease treatment or dental implants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scaling and root planing treatment can reduce periodontal pocket depths up to two or three millimeters on average
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• CignasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by the practice for patient treatments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Network of specialty centers focused almost exclusively on dental implant treatment, often referred by general dentists. Directly comparable to Stuart Center's implant and peri-implantitis (LAPIP) service line and its dentist-referral acquisition channel.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Specialty practice network focused on dentures and dental implants with national footprint. Comparable because it monetizes the same tooth-replacement patient with a similar mix of implants, bone grafts and adjunct surgical procedures.

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental Management: Large DSO running branded general dentistry and implant practices across the US. Comparable as a scaled consumer-facing implant/denture provider that competes for the same self-pay dental implant patient as Stuart Center.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the US, supporting hundreds of general and specialty practices including periodontics and implants. Comparable because it operates the kind of scaled, multi-specialty platform that an independent periodontal practice like Stuart Center is small relative to.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO affiliated with hundreds of dental practices including periodontal specialty offices. Comparable as an institutional operator that aggregates independent specialty practices like Stuart Center into a larger platform.
• Pacific Dental Services: National DSO with extensive specialty support including periodontics and implants. Comparable as the institutional, scaled counterpart to an independent specialty practice, illustrating the platform model Stuart Center does not currently operate.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state dental group practice offering periodontics, implants and general dentistry under an integrated brand. Comparable as a scaled specialty provider competing for the same implant and gum-disease patient segment.

Regional players

• Coast Dental: Multi-location dental group with strong presence across Florida, including periodontal and implant services. Comparable as a regional specialty-and-general competitor operating in many of the same Florida counties Stuart Center serves.

Others

• Millennium Dental Technologies: Manufacturer of the PerioLase MVP-7 and operator of the LANAP/LAPIP training and certification program used by Stuart Center. Comparable as the technology and protocol licensor whose products underpin Stuart Center's core service line.

Emerging players

• Southern Dental Implant Center: Specialty practice focused on dental implants and related periodontal surgery in the Southeast US. Comparable as a smaller, single-specialty implant and perio practice targeting a similar self-pay and referred patient.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Dr.Deeppockets
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stuart-Center-For-Laser-Periodontics-Implants-658565140946124/timeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stuart-periodontics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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