Riverdale Dental Associates

What Riverdale Dental Associates does

Riverdale Dental Associates is a private, multi-location general dental practice group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The practice operates five offices across the greater Fort Myers region — Buckingham/Alva, Gateway, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, and Pine Island — each staffed by a dedicated general dentist (Drs. Shoemaker, Zabala, Conley, Boogaard, and Scheurer) and supported by hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff. It serves families and individuals across a broad service range spanning preventive care (exams, cleanings, periodontal therapy), restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, fillings, dentures, root canal therapy), cosmetic services (whitening, veneers, Invisalign/ClearCorrect, bonding, smile makeovers), and surgical procedures including dental implants, full-mouth implant rehabilitation (zirconia fixed bridges, implant-supported dentures), extractions, and TMJ treatment. Emergency same-day and next-day appointments are offered as a deliberate access-driven customer acquisition lever.

The practice's underlying technology stack is conventional for a modern multi-location dental group: digital X-rays, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for implant planning, and fully guided implant surgery workflows. Operational technology integrations include NexHealth for online appointment booking, CareCredit for patient financing, and Clerri for administration of the in-house Smile Discount Plan membership. These are commercial SaaS integrations rather than proprietary technology assets. The practice also maintains an active blog, a Facebook presence, and a strong Google review profile (4.7 stars across 1,415 reviews) as its primary digital marketing surface.

Commercially, Riverdale operates a predominantly fee-for-service revenue model with multiple monetization layers: (1) per-visit dental procedure fees paid by patients or reimbursed via in-network dental insurance (Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Humana, United Healthcare, and others), with claims filed on the patient's behalf; (2) the in-house Smile Discount Plan, an annual subscription membership providing 40%+ savings on preventive care and 10-20% off additional treatments, targeted at uninsured patients; (3) CareCredit interest-deferred financing to expand case acceptance for higher-ticket procedures; and (4) cash, check, and credit card payments. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with patients self-sourcing via SEO, Google reviews, the practice website, and word-of-mouth referrals, then booking through online self-serve or phone. The company is independently owned with no parent, no PE backing, and no disclosed funding history.

Name

Riverdale Dental Associates

Legal name

Riverdale Dental Associates

Website

https://riverdaledental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riverdale Dental Associates is a private, multi-location general dental practice group founded in 1997 in Fort Myers, Florida, operating five offices across the region with five dentists serving families and individuals with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, and emergency dental care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI), Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Dental implants
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Emergency dental care
• Restorative dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Procedures (Fee-for-Service): Traditional fee-for-service model where patients pay for dental services at time of visit. Accepts credit cards, checks, and dental insurance. Services include exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, extractions, cosmetic procedures, and emergency care.
2. Smile Discount Plan (In-House Membership): Annual membership program offering 40%+ savings on preventative care and 10-20% off other treatments. Includes free exams, x-rays, and emergency exams. No waiting periods, no annual maximums, no claims process.
3. CareCredit Financing: Third-party financing through CareCredit allows patients to break payments into manageable monthly installments with interest-deferred options.
4. Dental Insurance Billing: As an in-network provider with most major dental insurance plans, the practice files claims on behalf of patients and maximizes their dental benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riverdale Dental Associates is a multi-location dental practice group operating five offices across Fort Myers, Florida, providing comprehensive dental care including preventive services (exams, cleanings), periodontal treatment, restorative procedures (crowns, bridges, fillings, dentures, dental implants), cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, whitening, veneers, bonding), oral surgery, root canal therapy, TMJ treatment, and emergency dental care. The practice sells these services on a fee-for-service basis, bills in-network dental insurance plans, and offers an in-house Smile Discount Plan membership for uninsured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Exams & Check-Ups Comprehensive dental examinations including oral cancer screening, digital X-rays, and gum evaluation performed by hygienists and dentists for general patients.
• Dental Cleanings Professional teeth cleanings (prophylaxis) performed every six months, including plaque and tartar removal and polishing with prophy paste.
• Gum Disease Treatment Treatment for periodontal disease including scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and gingivitis scaling.
• Root Scaling & Planing Deep cleaning non-surgical procedure that removes bacterial plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths tooth roots to promote healing.
• Soft Tissue Periodontics Gum-related treatments including gum recontouring, frenectomy, gum grafting, gingivectomy, and peri-implantitis treatment.
• Crown & Bridge Dental crowns (caps covering damaged teeth) and dental bridges (series of crowns replacing missing teeth), custom-designed and lab-fabricated.
• Dental Implant Surgery Surgical placement of titanium dental implant posts into the jawbone to anchor single crowns, bridges, or full-arch restorations, using fully guided surgical techniques.
• Full Mouth Dental Implants Complete arch rehabilitation using four or more dental implants to permanently support a fixed full-arch bridge of teeth, replacing all failing or missing teeth.
• Implant-Supported Dentures Dentures stabilized by two or more dental implants, offering greater function than traditional removable dentures but less permanence than fixed full-arch implants.
• Zirconia Fixed Bridge Permanent full-arch prosthetic bridge made from solid zirconia, fixed to dental implants for maximum durability and natural aesthetics.
• Full & Partial Dentures Custom-fitted complete dentures (full arch) and partial dentures (filling gaps of missing teeth), available in acrylic or porcelain, removable for cleaning.
• Dental Fillings Tooth-colored composite resin fillings used to restore teeth affected by decay, chips, or cracks, as an alternative to metal amalgam.
• Smile Makeover Comprehensive cosmetic treatment plan combining multiple procedures such as crowns, bridges, veneers, whitening, and Invisalign to transform the appearance of the entire smile.
• Invisalign / ClearCorrect Clear plastic aligner orthodontic treatment using Invisalign or ClearCorrect systems to straighten teeth discreetly without traditional braces.
• Teeth Whitening Professional in-office teeth whitening procedure using professional-grade bleaching agents for rapid, dramatic whitening results in a single session.
• Porcelain Veneers Custom porcelain shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to conceal cosmetic flaws such as chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and minor misalignment.
• Dental Bonding Application of tooth-colored composite resin to repair chipped, cracked, discolored, or misaligned teeth, completed in a single office visit.
• Oral Surgery & Extractions Tooth extraction procedures including simple and surgical extractions, wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, and related oral surgery services.
• TMJ Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), including medications, bite guards, occlusal appliances, and surgical options.
• Root Canal Therapy Non-surgical treatment to save infected teeth by removing inflamed pulp, cleaning the canal, and sealing it to prevent further infection.
• Emergency Dental Care Same-day and next-day emergency appointments for urgent dental issues such as toothaches, infections, broken restorations, and lost fillings.
• Smile Discount Plan In-house membership discount plan offering over 40% savings on annual preventative care, 10-20% off additional treatments, free exams and X-rays, with no waiting periods or annual maximums.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save over 40% on annual preventative care with Smile Plan membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: The largest DSO in the U.S., actively affiliating with established group practices like Riverdale. Comparable as a multi-location general dentistry operator, though at substantially larger scale and with far broader geographic and service breadth.
• Aspen Dental: Large, branded DSO targeting primarily underserved and value-conscious dental patients across the U.S. Comparable to Riverdale in delivering full-service general dentistry (with implants, dentures, and emergency care) to a similar consumer demographic.
• Pacific Dental Services: National DSO supporting hundreds of general and specialty dental offices. Comparable to Riverdale as a multi-location dental practice platform; differs in scale and shared modern clinical/tech infrastructure.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO with strong Florida coverage offering general, specialty, and cosmetic dental care. Comparable to Riverdale as a multi-location family dental operator with insurance-driven fee-for-service plus membership/loyalty programs.
• Dental Care Alliance: PE-affiliated DSO with a meaningful Florida presence and broad service mix including general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. Directly comparable to Riverdale as a multi-location dental practice operator in overlapping geographies.

Direct peers

• Coast Dental: One of the largest privately held dental groups in the U.S. with a long-standing Florida footprint. Comparable to Riverdale as a multi-location, family/general dental practice serving Florida consumers with similar preventive, restorative, and cosmetic offerings.
• Parkview Dental Partners: A Florida-focused DSO group that already has a relationship with Riverdale (the careers link on Riverdale's site points to parkviewdp.com). Directly comparable as a multi-location Florida dental group practice platform serving community and family dentistry.
• Sage Dental: Florida-headquartered multi-location dental practice group offering comprehensive family, cosmetic, and specialty services. Closely comparable to Riverdale in geography, service breadth, and target patient.

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: A growing DSO roll-up platform actively affiliating with high-quality group practices. Comparable to Riverdale as a potential acquirer/partner archetype and as a similarly structured multi-location family dental practice.

Regional players

• Modern Dental Group USA: U.S. dental group practice platform with significant Southeast presence. Comparable to Riverdale as a multi-location general dentistry operator, though weighted toward different submarkets within the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RiverDentAssoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiverdaleDentalAssociates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverdale-dental-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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