Name

Clove Dental

Legal name

Clove Dental Inc.

Website

https://clovedds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Dental Practice

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121), Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Orthodontic treatment
• Emergency dental care
• Dental care membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Care Services: Professional dental services including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics. Revenue generated from patient visits and procedures.
2. Clove Care Plan Membership: Monthly subscription membership plan ($47/month) offering preventive care (cleanings, exams, X-rays) and discounts on additional treatments for uninsured patients.
3. Financing Services: Partnership with Sunbit, CareCredit, and Cherry to provide financing options for patients, generating revenue through patient financing arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clove Dental operates a multi-location dental practice delivering general, cosmetic, orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, oral surgery, and pediatric dental services across 9 offices in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in California. Services are delivered in-person at physical clinics and supplemented with a proprietary mobile app (Clove DDS App) for appointment booking, treatment tracking, prescription management, and virtual consultations. The company also offers a subscription-based Clove Care Plan membership and partners with third-party financing providers (Sunbit, CareCredit, Cherry) for patient payment plans.

Product overview

Clove Dental operates as a dental care service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services across multiple specialty areas. The core offering consists of general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, emergency care, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry. The company supplements its clinical services with a proprietary mobile application (Clove DDS App) that enables appointment booking, treatment tracking, prescription management, and virtual consultations. Additional offerings include the Clove Care Plan membership program for uninsured patients and third-party patient financing options through Sunbit, CareCredit, and Cherry. The product portfolio is structured as a service-based model with the mobile app as a digital touchpoint for patient engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clove DDS App Mobile application that allows patients to book appointments, find clinic locations, track treatments and procedures, manage prescriptions, access video consultations with dental experts, and receive 24/7 in-app support.
• General Dentistry Services Comprehensive general dental services including routine check-ups, cleanings, oral cancer screening, fluoride treatment, dental sealants, mouth guards, and scaling and root planing for patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Services Cosmetic dental procedures including crowns, teeth bonding, teeth whitening, veneers, inlays and onlays, and tooth bridges to improve smile aesthetics.
• Emergency Dental Care Prompt care for dental emergencies including severe toothaches, broken teeth, and gum bleeding with same-day or urgent appointment availability.
• Endodontics (Root Canal) Endodontic services to remove infected or inflamed tissue and restore teeth to healthy condition.
• Orthodontics Orthodontic treatments including Invisalign, traditional braces, and clear aligners to straighten teeth and correct bite issues for children and adults.
• Oral Surgery Oral surgical procedures including wisdom teeth extraction and dental implant placement performed by experienced oral surgeons.
• Periodontics (Gum Disease Treatment) Periodontal treatments for gum disease including scaling and root planing and other gum health interventions.
• Pediatric Dentistry Dental services tailored for children up to teenagers including regular check-ups, preventative treatments like fluoride, and cavity care.
• Dental Fillings and Restorations Restorative dental procedures including dental fillings, same-day crowns using advanced technology, and tooth extractions.
• Dentures Full and partial denture services to replace missing teeth, including personalized options with ongoing support and adjustments.
• Sleep/IV Sedation Sedation dentistry options including sleep and IV sedation for anxious patients and complex procedures.
• Teledentistry/Virtual Consultations Video consultations with dental professionals for quick advice, follow-ups, or second opinions without visiting the clinic physically.
• Clove Care Plan (Membership) Dental savings plan offering membership for $47/month providing 10% off additional treatments, 2-3 cleanings per year, regular exams, X-rays, and 24/7 online access.
• Patient Financing Options Flexible financing through third-party partners Sunbit, CareCredit, and Cherry enabling payment plans for dental treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 cleanings per year with membership plan
• +4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SunbitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSunbit provides modern financing solutions to help patients manage dental expenses. Clove Dental offers Sunbit at multiple office locations with fast approval (30 seconds, no hard credit check), flexible payment terms, no late fees, and high approval rates.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit offers flexible payment options for health and wellness expenses. Available at all Clove Dental locations with quick online or phone application, instant credit decisions, and plans for purchases over $200. Accepted at 270,000+ locations nationwide.
• CherrycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCherry provides flexible payment plans for dental treatments with fast application (under 1 minute), no credit score impact, transparent fees, no prepayment penalties, and 0% APR options for qualified patients.
• Delta DentalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• AetnacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• CignacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• United HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• Anthem Blue CrosscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• GuardiancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• MetLifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• HumanacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental insurance provider accepted by Clove Dental
• MedicarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedicare dental coverage accepted at Clove Dental locations

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Dental: National DSO with multi-specialty offerings including general dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics, plus in-office financing — same broad consumer-DSO model.
• Smile Brands: Multi-location DSO providing general, specialty, and orthodontic care across hundreds of supported offices; directly comparable DSO model at much larger scale.
• North American Dental Group: DSO supporting general and specialty practices with a focus on doctor partnership and operational support, structurally similar to Clove's supported-doctor model.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO offering general, specialty, and orthodontic care with insurance-friendly positioning, directly comparable in service mix and target patient.
• Sonrava Health: Multi-brand DSO operating Western Dental and other concepts across general, orthodontic, and specialty dentistry, comparable multi-specialty model.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting general and specialty dental practices with modern technology integration, comparable multi-specialty in-office value proposition at national scale.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting hundreds of offices with a broad general/specialty service mix and centralized operational infrastructure — direct DSO comparable.
• Tend: Modern, tech-forward dental brand that pairs multi-specialty in-office care with a proprietary app, online booking, and elevated patient experience — a near-direct analog to Clove's positioning.
• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics: Multi-location dental group combining general dentistry with in-house orthodontics and oral surgery, comparable multi-specialty in-office offering for a consumer patient base.

Regional players

• Western Dental: California-headquartered DSO with deep presence in the same Western US geographies where Clove operates, overlapping patient demographics and insurance mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100088946721585
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clove-dds
• Instagraminstagram.com/clove.dds

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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