Smile Studios Medical Center

What Smile Studios Medical Center does

Smile Studios Medical Center is a private, founder-owned multi-specialty medical center headquartered in Manama, Bahrain, founded in 2016 by Dr. Mohammad Khair (Periodontist, Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry) and Dr. Maysa Lahloub (General Dental Practitioner). The center integrates three service lines under a single brand: comprehensive dental care (implants, orthodontics including Invisalign, veneers, teeth whitening, root canal therapy, pediatric dentistry, and restorative treatments), dermatology and aesthetic services (HydraFacial, HIFU skin tightening, RF microneedling, injectables, mesotherapy, chemical peels, laser hair removal, skin boosters, thread lifts, and body contouring), and plastic surgery (facial, body, and reconstructive procedures including rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, tummy tucks, blepharoplasty, and facelifts). Operationally, the center runs two physical clinic locations — the Zinj headquarters in Manama and a second site at El Mercardo Mall in Janabiyah — staffed by 11+ internationally-trained specialist doctors, with extended operating hours (9AM-9PM, six days/week).

The business operates a professional services revenue model with fees charged per treatment, supplemented by direct billing arrangements with nine insurance providers (Bupa, GEMS, GlobeMed, Health 360, Medlife, MedNet, NAS, Next Care, SAICO). Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via physical clinic visits, augmented by digital channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and an educational blog for top-of-funnel awareness, plus WhatsApp and online booking for conversion. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and the company has no external funding, institutional investors, or parent holding company. Customer concentration is diffuse across individual consumer patients and multiple service lines, with brand reputation supported by 1,512 Google reviews at a 4.8/5 rating and positioning that targets both Bahrain residents and the wider GCC patient population.

Name

Smile Studios Medical Center

Legal name

Smile Studios Medical Center

Website

https://smilestudios.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smile Studios Medical Center is a Bahrain-based multi-specialty private clinic offering dental, dermatology, and plastic surgery services across two locations in Manama and Janabiyah, serving individual patients in Bahrain and the wider GCC region through 11+ specialist doctors and direct insurance billing with nine providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Dental, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAFAE

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry (Smile Design)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Prosthodontics & Restorative Specialty

SECONDARYHLABAAAC

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding)

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

SECONDARYHLABABAA

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

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Oral & Maxillofacial Cosmetic/Aesthetic Surgery

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Keywords

• Dental care services
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Plastic surgery
• Medical center
• Aesthetic treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fees for comprehensive dental treatments including implants, orthodontics, veneers, whitening, root canals, extractions, and restorative procedures. One-time service fees based on treatment complexity.
2. Dermatology Services Revenue: Fees for skin treatments including HydraFacial, laser hair removal, HIFU, chemical peels, mesotherapy, injectables, microneedling, and skin boosters. Typically one-time or periodic treatment sessions.
3. Plastic Surgery Services Revenue: Fees for surgical procedures including rhinoplasty, breast procedures, liposuction, tummy tuck, blepharoplasty, face lifts, and body contouring. Higher-value procedures with significant fees.
4. Insurance Payments: Revenue from accepted insurance providers including Bupa, GEMS, GlobeMed, Health 360, Medlife, MedNet, NAS, Next Care, and SAICO. Direct billing with insurance companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smile Studios Medical Center operates a multi-specialty medical facility in Bahrain offering integrated dental care, dermatology/aesthetic services, and plastic surgery. Services span preventive and restorative dentistry (implants, orthodontics, root canals, veneers, whitening), non-surgical and surgical skin treatments (HydraFacial, HIFU, laser hair removal, injectables, microneedling, peels), and cosmetic surgical procedures (rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, facelifts, blepharoplasty).

Product overview

Smile Studios Medical Center is a multi-specialty medical facility offering integrated dental, dermatology, and plastic surgery services. The dental division provides comprehensive oral care including implants, orthodontics (metal brackets, clear brackets, and clear aligners), cosmetic dentistry (veneers, teeth whitening), restorative treatments, root canal therapy, pediatric dentistry, and oral healthcare. The dermatology department offers aesthetic treatments such as HydraFacial, HIFU skin tightening, fractional microneedling with RF, injectable treatments (fillers and wrinkle relaxers), mesotherapy, chemical peels, laser hair removal, skin boosters, body contouring, thread lifts, and face deep cleaning. The plastic surgery division covers facial procedures (facelifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, otoplasty), body procedures (liposuction, tummy tuck, breast surgery, gynecomastia), reconstructive surgery, and genital rejuvenation. The center operates as a single unified medical practice with co-located specialists across three departments since 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Implants Surgical placement of dental implants to replace missing tooth roots and support prosthetic teeth, performed by a specialist periodontist and implant dentist for patients with missing teeth.
• Orthodontics (Metal Brackets, Clear Brackets, Clear Aligners) Orthodontic treatments including conventional metal brackets, ceramic clear brackets, and Invisalign clear aligners for teeth straightening and bite correction in children and adults.
• Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgical removal of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth, including cases where teeth grow at angles or partially emerge, provided to patients experiencing pain or orthodontic complications.
• Porcelain Veneers Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve smile aesthetics by altering tooth shape, size, color, and symmetry, including Hollywood Smile makeovers for cosmetic patients.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening procedure using bleaching gel and laser technology to whiten teeth up to 8 shades in a single visit for patients seeking cosmetic improvement.
• Gum Contouring Treatment (Gummy Smile) Surgical or laser gum reshaping to treat uneven gum lines or excessive gum display when smiling for cosmetic and functional patients.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for children including preventive treatments, decay risk assessment, and guidance on oral hygiene habits, aimed at pediatric patients and their parents.
• Root Canal Treatment Endodontic procedure to relieve dental pain and save teeth by removing infected pulp, cleaning, disinfecting, and sealing root canals using microscopes and modern devices.
• Dental Filling Restorative treatment to repair missing tooth structure caused by cavities using composite or other filling materials for patients with decay.
• Oral Healthcare Preventive oral health services including professional cleaning, plaque removal, and brushing and flossing instruction for patients seeking routine maintenance.
• Restorative Treatments Comprehensive interdisciplinary restorative dental treatments combining multiple disciplines for optimum dental health, function, and aesthetics in complex cases.
• HydraFacial Multi-step facial treatment using a patented device to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and infuse skin with hydrating serums, antioxidants, and peptides, targeting skin rejuvenation and hydration.
• HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) Non-surgical skin tightening using focused ultrasound energy that penetrates up to 4.5mm depth to stimulate collagen production and deliver facial lifting for anti-aging patients.
• Fractional Microneedling with RF Collagen-boosting treatment using micro-needles to deliver radiofrequency heat into dermal layers for skin rejuvenation, scar treatment, and texture improvement.
• Injectable Treatment (Dermal Fillers & Wrinkle Relaxers) Anti-aging injectables including muscle relaxers for upper-face wrinkles and dermal fillers for volume restoration, contouring, and lip enhancement.
• Mesotherapy Injection-based treatment delivering customized skin solutions directly to problem areas for anti-aging, acne, rosacea, and hair loss.
• Peeling Treatments Controlled skin resurfacing procedures using chemical peels to treat photo-aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, and fine wrinkles.
• Laser Hair Removal Medical laser procedure for permanent hair reduction on face, legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, and other body areas.
• Skin Booster Treatment Hyaluronic acid injection treatment to improve skin hydration, smoothness, elasticity, and firmness in the face, neck, décolletage, and hands.
• Face Deep Cleaning Professional facial cleansing treatment to unclog sebaceous glands and remove blackheads and whiteheads using manual extraction techniques.
• Thread Lifts Minimally invasive facial lifting technique using suspension sutures to lift and tighten sagging skin on the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
• Body Contouring Body reshaping treatments including surgical liposuction and non-surgical options such as SmartLipo for fat reduction and body toning.
• Plastic Surgery (Facial, Body, Reconstructive) Comprehensive plastic surgery including facial procedures (facelifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, otoplasty), body procedures (liposuction, tummy tuck, breast surgery, gynecomastia), reconstructive surgery, and genital rejuvenation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teeth whitening can achieve up to 8 shades whitening in a single visit

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BupacoreOthersMajor international health insurance provider. Smile Studios accepts Bupa insurance for covered treatments.
• GEMScoreOthersGovernment medical insurance scheme. Smile Studios is an in-network provider accepting GEMS coverage.
• GlobeMedcoreOthersThird-party administrator for health insurance. Provides direct billing services for insured patients.
• Health 360coreOthersHealth insurance provider. Direct billing relationship with Smile Studios for covered services.
• MedlifecoreOthersRegional health insurance provider. In-network provider relationship for direct insurance billing.
• MedNetcoreOthersInsurance network provider. Direct billing partnership for Smile Studios patients.
• NAScoreOthersNational Ambulance Services/Health insurance. Provider network membership for insured patient services.
• Next CarecoreOthersInsurance provider with direct billing arrangements at Smile Studios.
• SAICOcoreOthersInsurance provider. Direct billing relationship for covered treatments at Smile Studios.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KIMS Healthcare (Bahrain): India-anchored hospital and clinic operator with a Bahrain-based multi-specialty presence offering outpatient specialty services including dental and aesthetic care — overlaps on patient demographics and insurance-accepting model.
• Aster DM Healthcare: Large GCC-headquartered private healthcare conglomerate operating hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across Bahrain, UAE, KSA, Qatar and beyond. Provides overlapping dental, dermatology, and cosmetic services across extensive clinic networks — a much larger incumbent competing for the same GCC insured and medical-tourism patients.
• Saudi German Hospitals Group: Major Middle East private hospital group with clinics and hospitals across UAE, KSA, Egypt, and Yemen providing multi-specialty services including dental and cosmetic surgery. A broad incumbent in regional private healthcare competing for medical-tourism referrals and GCC insured patients.
• Mediclinic Middle East: International private hospital group with a substantial UAE/GCC footprint, offering multi-specialty outpatient and inpatient care including cosmetic and dental services. A larger regional incumbent with deeper insurance contracts and brand recognition.
• Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group: Large Saudi-headquartered private healthcare group with hospitals and clinics across the GCC, including cosmetic, dental, and dermatology offerings. Direct broad incumbent competitor for medical-tourism patient flows from KSA into Bahrain.

Regional players

• Bahrain Specialist Hospital: Established multi-specialty private hospital in Bahrain providing broad outpatient and inpatient services including dental and cosmetic specialties. Serves a similar Bahrain-based insured and self-pay patient pool, competing for the same high-value elective cases.
• American Mission Hospital: Long-standing Bahrain-based private multi-specialty hospital offering dental and outpatient specialty services. Operates in the same Bahrain private-pay and insured market, overlapping on dental and aesthetic patient demand.

Direct peers

• Cocoona Centre of Aesthetic Transformation: Dubai-headquartered multi-specialty aesthetic clinic chain offering dental implants, veneers, orthodontics, dermatology (HydraFacial, laser hair removal, injectables), and plastic surgery (rhinoplasty, liposuction, facelifts) — a very direct functional comparable to Smile Studios' service portfolio, but operating primarily in the UAE.
• Apex Medical & Dental Clinics: Multi-specialty medical and dental clinic group with locations across the Gulf offering general and cosmetic dentistry, dermatology, and minor surgical aesthetics — directly comparable in scope, target patient, and Gulf-region medical-tourism positioning.

Emerging players

• Nova Clinic by MBRU / Nova Cosmetic Surgery (UAE): UAE-based aesthetic and dental clinic chain focused on cosmetic and restorative treatments including implants, veneers, and facial rejuvenation. A close functional peer in the Gulf aesthetic clinic category with overlapping technology investments and patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd4IN2GrCKjkqc5FkWUKNcA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SmileStudiosBahrain
• Instagraminstagram.com/smilestudiosbahrain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smile-studios-medical-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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