DENTISTA NO

What DENTISTA NO does

Clínica Médico-Dentária da Prelada, operating commercially as DENTISTA NO via the website dentista.com.pt, is a founder-owned private dental clinic founded in October 2001 in Porto, Portugal. The clinic is led by Clinical Director, Founder & CEO Dra. Cátia Reis (Ph.D. in Periodontology, University of Barcelona) alongside co-founder Dr. Rui Pinto Cardoso, and operates a single physical location at Rua Arq. João Andresen, nº 76, 4250-242 Porto, with a multidisciplinary clinical team of approximately 40 staff covering orthodontics, oral surgery, implantology, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, occlusion, dental aesthetics, and an in-house psychology service established in 2016. Service differentiation is anchored in advanced clinical technology, including Nobel Guide computer-guided implantology with 0.18mm placement precision, the proprietary "Prelada Concept" immediate loading protocol delivering permanent ceramic teeth within 24-36 hours post-surgery, PLASMA/PRGF biologic healing technology, Zygomatic implants for severely resorbed maxillae, All-On-4 full-arch prosthetics, Zirconia ceramic implants and crowns, mechanized endodontics, and Damon System self-ligating orthodontics, plus a 24-hour, 365-day emergency dental service by telephone appointment.

The clinic generates revenue through professional services fees billed per appointment and treatment, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Patient acquisition is distributed across direct channels (the multilingual website, telephone, email, social media on Facebook/Instagram, online appointment forms) and indirect channels, primarily health insurance agreements with approximately 18+ Portuguese insurers and word-of-mouth referrals. Customer segments span the general population from pediatric to geriatric, plus emergency dental patients and patients requiring removable or implant-supported prosthetics. The clinic maintains GDPR compliance per EU Regulation 2016/679, holds no patents or trademarks, has no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, no external investors or PE/VC backing, and operates solely within Portugal, with services limited to one domestic market and one physical site.

Name

DENTISTA NO

Legal name

Clínica Médico Dentária Da Prelada Lda

Website

https://dentista.com.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clínica Médico-Dentária da Prelada (DENTISTA NO) is a founder-owned, single-location private dental clinic in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2001, serving general and emergency dental patients across all ages with a multidisciplinary team and advanced implantology and orthodontic technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAAAE

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

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

SECONDARYHLABAAAA

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

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

SECONDARYHLABAGAA

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAKAE

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

Keywords

• Dental clinic services
• Dental implantology
• Orthodontic treatments
• Oral surgery services
• Emergency dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Consultation and Treatment Services: The clinic generates revenue through providing dental consultations, diagnostic services, and various dental treatments including oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, implantology, prosthetics, pediatric dentistry, and aesthetic dentistry. Services are provided via appointment with direct patient payment, supported by health insurance agreements with multiple providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clinica Médico-Dentária da Prelada is a private dental clinic in Porto, Portugal, providing comprehensive dental and oral healthcare services through a multidisciplinary team of dental specialists. Its core offerings span oral surgery, dental implants (including zygomatic and All-On-4), orthodontics (Damon System and Invisalign), endodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, dental aesthetics, occlusion treatment, and removable and fixed prostheses, supported by a 24-hour emergency dental service and partnerships with multiple health insurance providers.

Product overview

Clinica Médico-Dentária da Prelada is a dental clinic offering a comprehensive range of oral healthcare services. Founded in 2001 and located in Porto, Portugal, the clinic provides dental services through multiple specialized departments including Oral Surgery, Dentistry, Dental Aesthetics, Endodontics, Dental Implants, Zygomatic Implants, Occlusion, Orthodontics (including Damon System and Invisalign), Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontology, Fixed Total Prosthesis (All-On-4), and Removable Prostheses. The clinic also offers a Psychology service established in 2016. Advanced technologies include Nobel Guide computer-guided implant surgery, PLASMA/PRGF therapy for healing and bone regeneration, and Zirconia ceramic crowns. The clinic operates 24-hour emergency dental services and accepts various health insurance agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oral Surgery Surgical procedures including pathology and oral oncology treatment, performed by specialized dental professionals for patients requiring oral surgical interventions.
• Dentistry General dental care services including restorative treatments and fillings for patients with common dental conditions.
• Dental Aesthetics Cosmetic dental procedures to improve the appearance of teeth and smile for patients seeking aesthetic improvements.
• Endodontics Root canal treatment and dental pulp therapy to preserve natural teeth, performed using mechanized endodontics with X-Smart Dual motor and Protaper file system.
• Dental Implants Titanium and zirconia dental implant placement for tooth replacement, including Nobel Guide computer-guided surgery and immediate loading protocols (Prelada Concept).
• Zygomatic Implants Titanium implants fixed to the zygomatic bone for severely resorbed maxillary bone cases, with success rates above 90%.
• Occlusion Diagnosis and treatment of masticatory system problems including temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Orthodontics Teeth and jaw alignment using Damon System, conventional braces, and Invisalign clear aligners for patients seeking orthodontic correction.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for children and adolescents from 0 to 18 years, including patients with special needs.
• Periodontology Treatment of gum diseases including gingivitis and periodontitis, dental cleaning, scaling, and gingival plastic surgery.
• Fixed Total Prosthesis (All-On-4) Full-arch fixed prosthesis on implants using the All-On-4 technique, allowing same-day fixed teeth placement.
• Removable Prostheses Acrylic and skeletal removable dentures for partial or complete tooth replacement.
• Clinical Psychology Psychological counseling service offering adult consultation, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma therapy for patients needing psychological support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% success rate for zygomatic implant procedures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Health Insurance Providers (Multiple)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe clinic maintains health agreements with approximately 18+ insurance providers, allowing patients with these health plans to access dental services with insurance coverage. These partnerships facilitate patient acquisition and provide coverage options for various dental treatments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental: Large US DSO offering comprehensive dental services including implants, orthodontics, and emergency care. A scaled incumbent in the same broad service category as Prelada, with materially greater geographic reach.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US dental support organization supporting thousands of doctors across general and specialty dentistry. Provides a scaled benchmark for what a multi-site, multi-specialty dental platform looks like at scale.

Direct peers

• Vitaldent: Iberian dental chain providing general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, and aesthetics with insurance/financing integrations. Overlaps directly with Prelada's service mix and patient financing approach.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: US-based dental network specializing in full-arch implants and immediate-load protocols — directly comparable to Prelada's All-On-4 and immediate-loading offering. Same premium implantology positioning.
• Malo Clinic: Portuguese-headquartered dental clinic group globally renowned for implantology protocols (e.g., the 'All-on-4' technique) — the same specialty anchor that defines Prelada. Same multi-specialty in-office model, Iberian footprint, and premium positioning make it the closest structural comparable.
• Smiles Dental: Ireland- and UK-based dental clinic group offering multi-specialty services including implants, orthodontics, and emergency care. Comparable multi-site, multi-specialty model with insurance partnerships.
• Dentix: Large Iberian dental clinic chain offering general dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and aesthetics across Spain and Portugal. Comparable service breadth and target market, with a multi-site DSO-style operating model.

Others

• Straumann Group: Global leader in dental implants, prosthetics, and orthodontics — directly supplies several technologies (Zirconia, implant systems) that Prelada relies on. An enabling/supply-side peer shaping the cost and availability of Prelada's core implantology offering.
• Dentsply Sirona: Major global manufacturer of dental equipment, consumables, and digital dentistry solutions (including Nobel Biocare implants and CAD/CAM systems). A key upstream supplier to the implantology and digital radiography workflows at Prelada.

Regional players

• European Dental Group: European dental clinic platform operating across multiple EU countries. Comparable multi-site, multi-specialty model with similar insurance and patient-financing mechanics across European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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