Dentistar

What Dentistar does

Dentistar is a private dental clinic located in downtown Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, founded in 1994 and operating under the direction of Dr. Javier Loria, a periodontist and implantologist trained at UADY and the University of Bern, Switzerland. The practice delivers nine dental specialties under one roof — complete oral reconstruction, smile design, veneers, same-day CAD/CAM crowns, endodontics, Straumann dental implants, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, laser treatments, and professional whitening — staffed by a small team of 17 personnel including four named specialists (periodontics/implantology, orthodontics, endodontics, anesthesiology). Its core technology stack centers on CAD/CAM digital fabrication for single-visit porcelain crowns and latest-generation dental laser systems, paired with premium imported materials such as Swiss Straumann implants.

The clinic operates a fee-for-service revenue model with quote-based pricing determined per patient consultation, with no subscription or recurring component. GTM is direct-to-consumer with a strong emphasis on medical tourism: the practice targets patients from the United States and Canada by promoting cost savings of up to 60% versus North American clinics, while also serving local Cancún and Riviera Maya residents. Patient acquisition channels include a bilingual (Spanish/English) website, WhatsApp and email booking, Facebook and Instagram presence, and listings on healthcare directories such as WhatClinic and Doctoralia. The clinic publishes patient testimonials from Miami, Toronto, and Cancún patients and holds a 5-star Google rating, with no external investment, no parent company, and no disclosed institutional ownership.

Name

Dentistar

Legal name

Dentistar

Website

https://dentistar.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dentistar is a private dental clinic in Cancún, Mexico offering nine dental specialties under one roof, including implants, orthodontics, and same-day CAD/CAM crowns. It serves international medical tourism patients from the USA and Canada alongside local residents, leveraging premium materials and bilingual service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation & Complex Restorative Care (HLABAFAD), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Dental implants
• Orthodontic treatment
• Dental restoration services
• Pediatric dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Cancún

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Fee-for-Service: One-time payment model for individual dental procedures including reconstructive work, smile design, veneers, crowns, root canals, implants, orthodontics, pediatric care, laser treatments, and whitening. No subscription or recurring revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dentistar is a dental clinic in Cancún, Mexico offering ten specialized dental services across nine specialties: complete oral reconstruction, smile design, veneers (porcelain and zirconia), same-day crowns via CAD/CAM, endodontics, dental implants (Straumann Swiss), orthodontics (invisible aligners and brackets), pediatric dentistry, laser treatments, and professional teeth whitening. The clinic serves both local residents and international medical tourism patients from the USA, Canada, and worldwide, with bilingual Spanish/English service delivery.

Product overview

Dentistar is a dental clinic in Cancún, Mexico offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services as a single unified practice. The core service portfolio includes ten specialized treatments: Complete Oral Reconstruction, Smile Design, Veneers (Carillas), Same-Day Crowns (Coronas en una Cita) using CAD/CAM technology, Root Canal Treatment (Endodoncia), Dental Implants using Straumann Swiss systems, Orthodontics (including invisible aligners and traditional/invisible brackets), Pediatric Dentistry (Odontopediatría), Laser Treatments, and Professional Teeth Whitening. The clinic positions itself around advanced technology (CAD/CAM for same-day crowns, laser dental equipment) and premium materials (Straumann implants, porcelain/zirconia veneers) while offering significant cost savings (up to 60%) compared to US/Canada clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reconstrucción Bucal Completa (Complete Oral Reconstruction) Comprehensive oral restoration service using high-quality materials and cutting-edge technology for complete dental rehabilitation, intended for patients needing full-mouth restoration.
• Diseño de Sonrisa (Smile Design) Personalized smile design service creating natural-looking results tailored to each patient's aesthetic goals, intended for individuals seeking cosmetic dental transformation.
• Carillas (Dental Veneers) Aesthetic dental veneer service using high-quality porcelain and zirconia materials for natural, resistant, and brilliant smiles, intended for patients seeking cosmetic smile enhancement.
• Coronas en una Cita (Same-Day Crowns) Same-day crown service utilizing CAD/CAM technology for porcelain crowns designed, fabricated, and placed during a single appointment, intended for patients needing dental crowns without multiple visits.
• Endodoncia (Root Canal Treatment) Root canal treatment service using state-of-the-art technology for pain-free procedures, intended for patients needing endodontic care to preserve natural teeth.
• Implantes Dentales (Dental Implants) Dental implant service featuring Straumann Swiss implants with European quality guarantee and 30 years of clinical experience, intended for patients needing tooth replacement.
• Ortodoncia (Orthodontics) Orthodontic treatment service offering invisible aligners, traditional brackets, and invisible brackets for precise smile alignment including complex cases, intended for patients seeking teeth alignment correction.
• Odontopediatría (Pediatric Dentistry) Specialized pediatric dental care service providing friendly and specialized treatment for children, intended for parents seeking dental care for their children.
• Tratamientos con Láser (Laser Dental Treatments) Advanced laser dental treatment service providing precise and less invasive procedures using latest-generation dental laser technology, intended for patients seeking minimally invasive dental treatment options.
• Blanqueamiento Dental (Professional Teeth Whitening) Professional teeth whitening service delivering visibly whiter smiles from the first session, intended for patients seeking cosmetic teeth whitening.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 60% on dental procedures compared to USA or Canada clinics

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Dental Departures: Online marketplace that books dental tourism patients into partner clinics in Mexico and elsewhere. Operates as a distribution channel Dentistar does not currently use, comparable to WhatClinic/Doctoralia but with deeper booking infrastructure.
• Straumann: Swiss global leader in dental implants and prosthetics — the implant system Dentistar uses and prominently markets. Functions as a key supplier and brand-credential partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Align Technology: Manufacturer of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero scanners — relevant because Dentistar offers invisible aligners among its orthodontic services. Adjacent supplier/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Cancun Dental Specialists: Cancún dental clinic explicitly targeting US/Canada dental tourism patients with multi-specialty services and CAD/CAM technology. Direct geographic and segment competitor.
• Sani Dental Group: Los Algodones-based dental tourism group offering implants, crowns, and full-mouth restoration at price points comparable to US/Canadian clinics. Closest comparable in business model, target customer (US/Canadian medical tourists), and technology stack.
• Tower Dental Clinic: Mexican dental tourism clinic based in Tijuana serving US patients seeking implants, veneers, and full-mouth reconstruction. Comparable cross-border medical tourism model with English-speaking staff and cost-saving positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental: Large US-based dental support organization (DSO) with hundreds of affiliated practices. Comparable multi-specialty dental service delivery model but at much larger scale and US price points, representing the incumbent whose pricing Dentistar undercuts.
• Pacific Dental Services: Major US DSO supporting hundreds of practices with business services, technology, and clinical operations. Comparable comprehensive-service dental operating model; useful benchmark for how Dentistar could scale via an organizational backbone.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting thousands of dentists across general and specialty practices. Comparable as a multi-specialty, technology-enabled dental platform serving mass-market US consumers — the demand pool Dentistar targets.
• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear-aligner company that disrupted orthodontic distribution. Adjacent business model in DTC dental aesthetics and comparable technology-led cost reduction thesis to Dentistar's same-day CAD/CAM approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/187773814739509
• Instagraminstagram.com/dentistar_cancun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dentistar

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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