E Dental

What E Dental does

E Dental is a privately held, family-operated dental practice founded in 1992 by Dr. Paul Eckstein in Seminole, Florida, operating two physical offices — its headquarters at 6019 Seminole Blvd in Seminole and a second location at 101 Flamingo Drive in Apollo Beach. The practice delivers general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry alongside specialized service lines in dental sleep medicine (NightLase therapy, Vivos oral appliances, at-home sleep tests) and laser-based procedures, serving individual consumer patients in the Tampa Bay area.

The clinical offering is built around a stack of advanced dental technology — Solea All-Tissue Laser and WaterLase iPlus for drill- and anesthesia-free hard- and soft-tissue work, iTero digital scanning for impression-free 3D oral mapping, Digital Smile Design software for treatment previewing, and AI-guided laser software that assists with imaging analysis and laser settings. Supporting services include same-day crowns, dental implants, clear aligners (Invisalign), tooth-colored fillings, laser frenectomy, and myofunctional therapy.

Revenue is generated through a direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service model supplemented by an in-house Dental Membership/Savings plan for uninsured patients; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Patient acquisition is primarily organic, relying on local SEO, the practice's content-marketing blog, social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram), Google reviews, and word-of-mouth referrals. The practice is staffed by three dentists (Dr. Paul Eckstein, Dr. Dalton P. Eckstein, and Dr. Michael Chanthalangsy), an office manager, a patient care coordinator/Vivos Ambassador, a myofunctional therapist, and dental hygienists and assistants.

Name

E Dental

Legal name

E Dental

Website

https://edentalonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E Dental is a family-owned, two-location dental practice in Seminole and Apollo Beach, FL, providing general, cosmetic, restorative, and laser dentistry plus sleep apnea treatment to individual consumer patients in the Tampa Bay area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Laser dental procedures
• Sleep apnea dental care
• Dental implant restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Seminole

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Traditional fee-for-service dental care revenue from patient visits including check-ups, cleanings, cosmetic procedures, restorative treatments, and specialized services such as sleep apnea treatment and laser dentistry.
2. Dental Membership Plan: In-house dental savings/membership plan for patients without insurance coverage, offering discounted rates on dental services through annual subscription.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

E Dental is a multi-location dental practice that delivers general, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, and sleep apnea dental services to individual patients in Florida. The practice distinguishes itself through advanced laser-based and digital technologies (Solea All-Tissue Laser, WaterLase iPlus, iTero scanning, Digital Smile Design, AI-guided laser dentistry) and offers an in-house dental membership savings plan for patients without insurance.

Product overview

E Dental is a dental practice offering comprehensive oral healthcare services across multiple locations in Seminole and Apollo Beach, FL. The practice operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include general and cosmetic dentistry (veneers, bonding, whitening, smile makeovers), restorative treatments (dental implants, same-day crowns), orthodontic solutions (clear aligners/Invisalign), and specialized care including sleep apnea treatment and laser dentistry. The practice differentiates through advanced technology including the Solea All-Tissue Laser for drill-free procedures, iTero digital scanning, Digital Smile Design software, AI-guided laser systems, NightLase® therapy, and the Vivos System for airway remodeling. Additional services include preventative dentistry, tooth-colored fillings, myofunctional therapy, and laser frenectomy for tongue-tie conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetic Dentistry Comprehensive aesthetic dental treatments for individual patients, including veneers, whitening, bonding, and smile makeovers designed to enhance the appearance of teeth and boost patient confidence.
• Dental Implants Titanium tooth replacement solutions surgically inserted into the jawbone to provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures while restoring function and aesthetics for patients with missing teeth.
• Preventative Dentistry Oral health maintenance through regular check-ups, cleanings, and early detection to prevent cavities, gum disease, and costly dental issues for general patients.
• Same-Day Dental Crowns Custom dental crowns fabricated and installed in a single office visit, eliminating the need for temporary crowns and multiple appointments for restorative patients.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing using custom oral appliances, at-home sleep tests, mandibular advancement devices, NightLase therapy, and the Vivos System to address airway restrictions and improve sleep quality.
• Smile Makeover Customized combination of cosmetic dental treatments such as veneers, whitening, and reshaping designed to enhance aesthetics, improve function, and boost overall confidence for individual patients.
• Solea All-Tissue Laser Dentistry Advanced all-tissue laser-based dental treatments for soft and hard tissues, reducing discomfort and healing time without the need for shots or local anesthetic, enabling drill-free, virtually silent procedures.
• Dental Veneers Thin, custom-made porcelain shells adhered to the front of teeth to enhance color, shape, and overall alignment, providing transformative aesthetic results for cosmetic patients.
• Clear Aligners Orthodontic treatment using clear plastic aligners (including Invisalign) that fit over the teeth to gently push them into desired positions, offering a discrete alternative to traditional braces for cosmetic and orthodontic patients.
• NightLase Therapy Non-invasive laser treatment using gentle superficial laser light to tighten collagen fibers in the oral mucosa, reducing snoring and sleep apnea effects without requiring CPAP machines or surgery.
• Vivos System Treatment Oral appliance system combined with NightLase therapy to permanently remodel airway structures for non-surgical treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea.
• Myofunctional Therapy Therapy focused on optimizing oral muscle function including tongue posture and swallowing patterns to support dental work and airway health for patients with myofunctional disorders.
• Laser Frenectomy Surgical release of tongue-tie using laser energy to restore full tongue mobility with minimal bleeding and rapid recovery for pediatric and adult patients with tongue-tie conditions.
• Dental Savings Membership Plan In-house dental savings/membership plan offering discounted rates on dental services through annual subscription for patients without dental insurance coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most patients do not require numbing injections for routine procedures with Solea laser
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sonrava Health: Multi-state DSO operating Western Dental, Brident, and other brands with general, orthodontic, and specialty services. Comparable as a scaled incumbent pursuing the same Florida-adjacent and integrated-services strategy as E Dental.
• Affordable Care: Largest DSO focused on tooth replacement and dentures (Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions). Comparable as a multi-state, service-line-focused DSO competing for the same restorative/cosmetic patient pool.
• Smile Brands: DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated practices under brands including Bright Now! Dental, Monarch Dental, and Castle Dental. Comparable as a scaled multi-brand group dental operator competing for the same general/cosmetic/orthodontic patient base.
• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the US, supporting thousands of doctor-led practices nationwide. Comparable as the dominant scaled incumbent against which small independent practices like E Dental compete for dentists, patients, and operating leverage.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting hundreds of practices with emphasis on modern dental technology and clinical autonomy. Comparable as a tech-forward, multi-office operator using CEREC/iTero workflows and similar equipment to E Dental.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with branded offices providing general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry across 40+ states. Comparable as a large multi-location operator with overlapping service categories including implants, same-day crowns, and clear aligners.

Emerging players

• Vivos Therapeutics: Public company developing the Vivos System for non-surgical treatment of mild-to-moderate OSA and sleep-disordered breathing. Highly comparable to E Dental's Vivos and NightLase offerings and a direct competitor for sleep apnea patients.
• ProSomnus Sleep Technologies: Manufacturer of precision oral appliance therapy devices for OSA, sold primarily through dental sleep medicine practitioners. Comparable as a provider-side peer in the oral appliance segment E Dental uses to treat sleep apnea.

Direct peers

• Coast Dental: Florida-headquartered DSO operating multi-location general, cosmetic, and specialty dental offices across the state. Direct functional peer given overlapping geography (Florida), service mix, and multi-office independent-affiliate model.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Network of specialty dental implant centers providing tooth replacement and full-arch restoration. Directly comparable to E Dental's dental implant and restorative service line at the procedural level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edentalsmiles
• Facebookfacebook.com/edentalonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/edentalsmilesandsleep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e-dental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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