What Compass Dental does

Compass Dental is a single-location, full-service general dental practice located at 150 Dogwood Street in Campbell River, British Columbia. Founded and operated by Dr. Mike Finn since 1994, the clinic serves local individuals and families across all age groups, with a service mix spanning preventive care (hygiene program, oral-cancer screening, digital X-rays), restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, mercury-free fillings, root-canal therapy), cosmetic procedures (Zoom whitening, veneers), surgical care (extractions, oral surgery, implant dentistry), and sedation dentistry (IV and nitrous oxide). A second dentist, Dr. Navdeep Manhas, has been added to the clinical team, and the practice operates within the 123Dentist dental service organization network.

The practice's underlying technology stack is built around early adoption of digital workflows rather than advanced automation: digital radiography has been in use since 2005 (reducing radiation exposure by approximately 70% versus film), patient records have been computerized/chartless for over 30 years, and adjunct technologies include the VELscope handheld oral-cancer screening device, composite/porcelain mercury-free filling materials, and licensed moderate conscious sedation administered in-office. Clinical capability is anchored by Dr. Finn's continuing-education credentials from the Ickert Dental Implant Centre, the Kois Center in Seattle, and IV Sedation training in Tucson, enabling multi-disciplinary treatment planning without external referrals.

Commercially, Compass Dental operates a direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service model with no subscription pricing and no publicly disclosed fee schedule. Patient acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth, community referrals, Facebook presence, and community sponsorships (Minor Hockey, Tyee Club, Rotary, Cops for Cancer, Cameryn's Cause, Dance Extreme, Minor Baseball), supplemented by an annual 'Smiles from the Heart' free-dentistry day launched in 2013. The practice also accepts patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), adding a government-funded payer channel to its predominantly private-pay base.

Name

Compass Dental

Legal name

Compass Dental

Website

https://compassdental.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compass Dental is a single-location, full-service dental practice in Campbell River, British Columbia, operated by Dr. Mike Finn since 1994. It serves local families and individuals with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and sedation dentistry within the 123Dentist network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Preventive dental care
• Restorative dental treatments
• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Sedation dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Campbell River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service dental care including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures. Services include exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, root canals, oral surgery, and sedation dentistry. Revenue is generated per procedure with no subscription model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Compass Dental is a single-location dental practice in Campbell River, British Columbia, providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. The practice delivers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dental services — including hygiene exams, digital x-rays, oral cancer screening, mercury-free fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, root canal therapy, oral surgery, dental implants, sedation dentistry (IV and nitrous oxide), and cosmetic whitening — on a fee-for-service basis.

Product overview

Compass Dental is a dental practice in Campbell River, British Columbia, offering a comprehensive range of dental services for patients of all ages. The practice provides preventive care (Comprehensive Hygiene Program, Oral Cancer Screening, Digital X-Rays), restorative treatments (Crowns, Bridges, Veneers, Root Canal Therapy, Mercury-Free Fillings), cosmetic procedures (Zoom Whitening System), surgical services (Oral Surgery, Implant Dentistry), sedation dentistry (I.V. Sedation, Nitrous Oxide), and protective devices (Custom Sports & Night Guards). The practice also participates in the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Dr. Mike Finn has been practicing since 1994 and offers state-of-the-art restorative treatments with continuing education from institutions including the Ickert Dental Implant Centre and Kois Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I.V. Sedation and Nitrous Oxide Sedation Sedation dentistry services including moderate conscious sedation ('sleep dentistry') administered by licensed Dr. Finn and nitrous oxide ('laughing gas') for patient relaxation during complex procedures.
• Implant Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Root Canal Therapy
• Crowns, Bridges and Veneers
• Comprehensive Hygiene Program
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Cosmetic Whitening (Zoom Whitening System)
• Custom Sports & Night Guards
• Digital Dental X-Rays
• Mercury-Free Fillings
• Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Support

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ickert Dental Implant CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Finn receives continuing education training through the Ickert Dental Implant Centre in Langley, BC, specifically in implant dentistry techniques.
• Kois CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Finn receives continuing education training through the Kois Center in Seattle, WA, a prestigious dental continuing education institution.
• Campbell River Minor Hockey AssociationminorOthersCompass Dental proudly supports the Campbell River Minor Hockey Association as part of their community involvement.
• Campbell River Tyee ClubminorOthersCommunity organization supported by Compass Dental.
• Cameryn's CauseminorOthersLocal charity supported by Compass Dental; family volunteer involvement.
• Campbell River Minor BaseballminorOthersCommunity sports organization supported by Compass Dental.
• Rotary ClubminorOthersLocal service club supported by Compass Dental.
• Cops for CancerminorOthersCancer awareness and fundraising initiative supported by Compass Dental.
• Campbell River Dance ExtrememinorOthersLocal dance organization supported by Compass Dental.
• Campbell River Community Health (CRCHA)minorOthersReferral partner for oral cancer screening and community dental health initiatives.
• Local Denturist in Campbell RiverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompass Dental works closely with an experienced denturist in Campbell River for denture services following oral surgery, ensuring highest quality patient outcomes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• dentalcorp: Largest Canadian dental support organization, TSX-listed (DNTL), with hundreds of affiliated practices across Canada. Comparable as a competing DSO that consolidates independent dental practices under shared back-office infrastructure.
• Altima Dental: Canadian dental service organization operating multiple clinics across Canada. Comparable as a multi-clinic DSO operating in similar Canadian geographies with comparable general dentistry offerings.

Regional players

• North American Dental Group: US-based dental support organization partnering with affiliated practices across multiple states. Comparable DSO structure and general dentistry service model, though operating in a different geography.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: US-based dental support organization with general, specialty, and orthodontic services. Comparable as a multi-location DSO with similar comprehensive family dentistry service mix.
• Sonrava Health: US-based dental and orthodontic support organization operating brands including Western Dental and Brident. Comparable as a multi-clinic dental platform with general, specialty, and orthodontic services under shared infrastructure.
• Pacific Dental Services: US-based dental support organization supporting hundreds of practices with integrated technology and clinical workflows. Comparable as a multi-clinic dental platform with similar general and specialty service mix.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US-based dental support organization, supporting thousands of doctor-led practices across the United States. Comparable as a scaled DSO platform with general dentistry, hygiene, and specialty services under a shared brand and back-office model.
• Aspen Dental: US-based dental support organization operating branded practices focused on general, restorative, and implant dentistry. Comparable in service mix, particularly implant and full-arch offerings that overlap with Compass Dental's capabilities.

Others

• 123Dentist: Canadian dental service organization and parent network of Compass Dental. Most relevant as the DSO affiliation context; Compass Dental operates as a member clinic within this network.

Emerging players

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: US-focused dental service organization specializing in dentures, extractions, and implants. Partial overlap with Compass Dental's implant and oral surgery services, but with a more focused, high-volume value positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/332831303409986
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compass-dental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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