Scola Family Dentistry

What Scola Family Dentistry does

Scola Family Dentistry is a privately held, single-location general and family dental practice based at 25095 Jefferson Ave., Suite 103, Murrieta, California, founded in 2011 by Dr. Valerie Scola, DDS. The practice serves individuals and families across all age groups in Murrieta and surrounding Riverside County communities including Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Sun City, and Canyon Lake, with secondary positioning around dental-anxiety patients and holistic/wellness-minded consumers.

The service portfolio spans preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral cancer screening), restorative dentistry (implants, composite fillings, porcelain crowns, same-day crowns via Planmeca CAD/CAM, dentures, bridges, root canal therapy), cosmetic services (whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers), and specialty offerings (TMD treatment, periodontics, Invisalign, night guards, ozone therapy, pediatric dentistry, and emergency care). Diagnostic and treatment technology includes CBCT 3D imaging, digital and panoramic radiography, intraoral cameras, and ozone (O₃) therapy, supporting a same-day-crown workflow and reduced-radiation imaging.

The business operates primarily on a fee-for-service model accepting most PPO dental insurance (non-managed care, indemnity, PPO out-of-network), with a secondary in-house membership subscription tier via mydentalmembership.com for uninsured patients and CareCredit financing for elective procedures. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the physical office, phone scheduling, online self-serve booking via yapiapp.io, and digital marketing (website, Google Business Profile, Facebook, Instagram, email). The practice is owner-operated with no external equity, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding; the team is reported as approximately four core members under the founder-dentist.

Name

Scola Family Dentistry

Legal name

SCOLA FAMILY DENTISTRY

Website

https://scolafamilydentistry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scola Family Dentistry is a privately held, single-location general and family dental practice in Murrieta, CA, founded in 2011 by Dr. Valerie Scola, serving individuals and families across all ages in Riverside County communities with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and specialty dental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

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

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

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Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride)

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

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Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

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Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care)

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

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Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices

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

Keywords

• Family dental care
• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Restorative dental procedures
• Pediatric dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Procedure Fees: Fee-for-service dental care model where patients pay for individual procedures including preventive (cleanings, exams, sealants), restorative (fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures), cosmetic (whitening, veneers, bonding), and specialty services (TMD treatment, periodontal care, pediatric dentistry, Invisalign, night guards). Accepts most dental insurance programs including non-managed care, indemnity, and PPO out-of-network.
2. Dental Membership Plan: In-house dental membership program offered through mydentalmembership.com providing patients without insurance an alternative coverage option for ongoing dental care.
3. CareCredit Healthcare Financing: Third-party healthcare credit card (CareCredit) accepted for elective procedures, cosmetic treatments, and other dental care with promotional financing options including little to no interest payment plans, subject to approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scola Family Dentistry is a single-location family dental practice in Murrieta, CA that delivers comprehensive preventive, restorative, cosmetic, pediatric, periodontal, orthodontic (Invisalign), TMD, and emergency dental services for patients of all ages. It accepts most dental insurance plans, offers a same-day Planmeca CAD/CAM crown workflow, holistic ozone therapy, and an in-house dental membership plan for uninsured patients. The practice is anchored by founder Dr. Valerie Scola and a small clinical team serving Murrieta and surrounding Riverside County communities.

Product overview

Scola Family Dentistry is a general and family dental practice based in Murrieta, CA, led by Dr. Valerie Scola. The practice operates as a single, unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its portfolio spans preventive services (Dental Exams & Cleanings, Fluoride Treatment, Dental Sealants, Oral Cancer Screening), advanced diagnostic technology (Digital X-rays, Panoramic X-rays, Intraoral Cameras, CBCT Imaging), restorative dentistry (Dental Implants, Composite Fillings, Porcelain Crowns, Same-Day Crowns via Planmeca CAD/CAM, Dentures & Partial Dentures, Dental Bridges, Root Canal Therapy with Ozone Therapy), cosmetic dentistry (Teeth Whitening, Dental Bonding, Porcelain Veneers, Porcelain Fixed Bridges), and specialized services (TMD Treatment, Periodontics, Dental Emergencies, Night Guards, Ozone Therapy, Invisalign, Dental Anxiety & Fear Care, and Pediatric Dentistry). The practice serves patients of all ages and accepts most dental insurance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Dentistry (Exams, Cleanings, Fluoride, Sealants, Oral Cancer Screening) Routine six-monthly preventive dental appointments for patients of all ages, including professional cleanings, fluoride treatments (including Silver Diamine Fluoride), BPA-free dental sealants on molars, oral cancer screening with CBCT, digital X-rays, panoramic X-rays, and intraoral camera imaging for patient education.
• Restorative Dentistry (Fillings, Crowns, Bridges, Implants, Dentures, Root Canals) Restorative dental procedures for damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, including tooth-colored composite fillings, custom porcelain crowns fabricated via Planmeca CAD/CAM (same-day delivery), porcelain fixed bridges, biocompatible dental implants with crowns/bridges/full dentures, full and partial dentures, and root canal therapy performed with ozone therapy disinfection.
• Cosmetic Dentistry (Whitening, Bonding, Veneers, Porcelain Bridges) Aesthetic dental treatments including professional take-home teeth whitening with custom trays and professional-strength gel, composite dental bonding for chips/cracks/gaps/discoloration, thin custom-fabricated porcelain veneers for the front surfaces of teeth, and porcelain fixed bridges for missing tooth replacement.
• Dental Emergencies Urgent dental care for accidents, trauma, infections, and acute oral conditions, with same-day or next-day appointments and instructions for preserving damaged teeth prior to the visit.
• TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and bite-related symptoms through occlusal analysis, customized oral appliances, Invisalign orthodontic alignment, and relaxation techniques for patients with crowded, misaligned teeth, bite problems, and TMD symptoms.
• Periodontics Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease targeting the supporting structures of teeth, including periodontal scaling, root planing, and advanced imaging to detect deterioration of bone and gum tissue.
• Ozone Therapy Holistic treatment using medical-grade ozone (O3) in gas, water, or oil form to sterilize oral areas, treat infections, eliminate bacteria/viruses/fungi, and accelerate healing without damaging healthy tissue, applied as a minimally invasive option for cavities, gum disease, root canal disinfection, and post-procedure recovery.
• Night Guards Custom-fitted oral appliances fabricated from durable materials, designed to protect teeth from bruxism damage and ease jaw stress caused by chronic nighttime teeth-grinding.
• Invisalign Clear Aligner Orthodontics Orthodontic treatment using a series of custom-fabricated clear aligner trays to gradually reposition teeth without wires or brackets, typically worn 20–22 hours per day, drawing on Invisalign's track record of over 8 million patients treated worldwide since the late 1990s.
• Dental Anxiety & Fear Care Patient-centered dental care program for adults experiencing fear, anxiety, or phobia, using gentle techniques, intraoral cameras, digital imaging, pre-appointment consultations, and a calming office environment to enable ongoing preventive and restorative treatment.
• Pediatric Dentistry Age-appropriate dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, including pediatric exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, BPA-free dental sealants, space maintainers, oral hygiene education, interceptive orthodontics, and emergency care for sports injuries.
• In-House Dental Membership Plan In-house subscription-style dental membership program offered through mydentalmembership.com, providing patients without dental insurance an alternative coverage option for ongoing preventive and restorative dental care at Scola Family Dentistry.
• CareCredit Healthcare Financing Third-party healthcare credit card (CareCredit) accepted at the practice, offering promotional financing options — including little or no interest payment plans subject to credit approval — for elective procedures, cosmetic treatments, and other dental care costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Localized mouth cancers have >85% five-year survival rate when detected early through routine screening.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tend: Tend is a venture-backed, tech-forward dental startup operating studio-style practices with online booking, modern interiors, and a hospitality-driven patient experience. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a modern, patient-experience-focused alternative to traditional family dental practices, although Tend is multi-location and venture-funded.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services (PDS Health) is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting hundreds of family and specialty dental practices with advanced technology and clinical systems. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a competing provider of multi-specialty family dentistry, though operating through a large DSO platform.
• Coast Dental: Coast Dental is a DSO-affiliated network of general and specialty dental practices operating across multiple U.S. states. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a similarly positioned provider of comprehensive family dental services, although operating at DSO scale rather than as a single independent office.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization (DSO) in the U.S., providing non-clinical support to thousands of affiliated general and family dental practices. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a competing provider of general/family dentistry, although at vastly greater scale via a DSO model.
• Smile Brands Dental Group: Smile Brands operates a large DSO platform supporting affiliated general and multi-specialty dental practices across the U.S., with brands including Bright Now! Dental and Castle Dental. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a competing operator of multi-location general/family dental offices serving similar middle-market patient demographics.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Western Dental & Orthodontics is a large DSO operating hundreds of general and orthodontic dental offices, with strong presence in California including the Inland Empire. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a direct geographic competitor for general dentistry patients in Riverside County markets like Murrieta.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a large DSO operating hundreds of branded general dentistry offices nationwide, often in secondary markets. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a competing provider of general and family dental services, though with significantly greater scale, marketing, and patient financing infrastructure.
• Sonrava Health: Sonrava Health is the parent corporate entity for Western Dental and other consumer-facing dental brands, operating a multi-state DSO platform across general, orthodontic, and specialty dentistry. It is comparable to Scola Family Dentistry as a scaled California-headquartered general dentistry competitor with overlapping service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ValerieAScola
• Instagraminstagram.com/scolafamilydentistry
• Xx.com/familyscola
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scola-family-dentistry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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