What Harker, Chan & Associates does

Harker, Chan & Associates is a privately held dental professional partnership operating a single general dentistry clinic in Southeast Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Orin Harker, the practice was reorganized as a partnership in 2002 with the addition of Dr. Glenn Chan as partner and now includes a third dentist, Dr. Jeff Spackman, supported by a total staff of approximately 8. The practice delivers the full spectrum of fee-for-service dental care from a single location, including general dentistry (exams, cleanings, composite fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral cancer screening), cosmetic services (whitening, veneers), Invisalign orthodontics, oral surgery, TMJ therapy, periodontal services, sleep apnea oral appliances, pediatric dentistry, and dental sedation for anxious patients. Core technology is standard clinical dental equipment (diagnostic X-rays, digital imaging, sedation and TMJ therapy devices, sleep apnea appliances), with patient data and cybersecurity managed by Dentalcorp Health Services, Ltd. acting as the practice's designated Information Manager under Alberta privacy regulations.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service, with revenue generated per procedure and billed either to patients directly, to private insurance via direct billing, or to the federally administered Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The clinic follows the current Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide; specific prices are not publicly disclosed. Patient acquisition relies on 35+ years of local reputation and word-of-mouth in Southeast Calgary, supplemented by a maintained educational blog, active Facebook and Instagram accounts, and Google Ads with remarketing and enhanced conversion tracking. Patient communications (appointment confirmations, reminders, promotional emails) are operated under CASL consent requirements. The clinic is wheelchair accessible, offers free on-site parking, and accommodates same-day and emergency appointments, with financing available for selected treatments.

The practice serves a horizontal patient base spanning all age groups in the Southeast Calgary catchment, with secondary persona targeting of anxious and emergency patients. It holds no parent company, no subsidiaries, no external investors, and is part of the broader Dentalcorp network of dental practices through an information-management and back-office affiliation. No app, public API, patents, trademarks, awards, regulatory actions, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Harker, Chan & Associates

Legal name

Harker, Chan & Associates

Website

https://harkerchan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harker, Chan & Associates is a privately held general dental practice in Southeast Calgary, Alberta, delivering comprehensive fee-for-service dental care to families and individuals of all ages from a single clinic established in 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental care
• Oral surgery services
• TMJ disorder treatment
• Pediatric dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: The clinic generates revenue through fee-for-service dental procedures including general, cosmetic, oral surgery, TMJ therapy, periodontal, sleep apnea, and pediatric services. Direct billing to insurance companies and patient out-of-pocket payments are accepted. Financing options are available for certain treatments. The clinic accepts Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) coverage, which covers a portion of costs for eligible patients with household income under $90,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harker, Chan & Associates is a Calgary-based dental practice delivering comprehensive general, cosmetic, oral surgery, TMJ therapy, periodontal, sleep apnea, pediatric, and sedation dentistry services from a single Southeast Calgary location. Services are delivered in-person by licensed dentists and dental professionals, with direct insurance billing and Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) acceptance.

Product overview

Harker, Chan & Associates is a general dental practice offering a comprehensive range of dental services from a single Southeast Calgary location. The practice operates as a unified service model where general dentistry, cosmetic services, oral surgery, TMJ therapy, periodontal services, sleep apnea treatment, dental sedation, children's services, and Invisalign orthodontics are all provided under one roof. Core service categories include General Dentistry (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral cancer screening), Cosmetic Services (whitening, veneers), and Specialized Treatments (oral surgery, TMJ therapy, periodontal care, sleep apnea). The practice accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• C.W.A. Young Professional CorporationminorOthersC.W.A. Young Professional Corporation acts as the designated corporate custodian for patient health information, holding and safeguarding personal health records on behalf of the practice in compliance with Alberta health information regulations.
• Dentalcorp Health Services, Ltd. (DHS)coreTechnology or IntegrationDentalcorp Health Services, Ltd. acts as the designated Information Manager for the practice, providing technical services, data storage infrastructure, and cybersecurity protection. DHS utilizes best industry standards and technology along with a robust cybersecurity program to protect patient privacy and ensure compliance with Canadian privacy laws. The practice is part of the Dentalcorp network of dental practices.
• Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) — Government of Canada / Sun LifecoreOthersThe clinic participates in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, a federally administered public dental benefit for Canadians with annual household income under $90,000 who lack private dental insurance. Sun Life administers the plan. Coverage percentages range from 100% (income below $70,000) to 40% (income $80,000–$89,999) of CDCP-established fees.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Smile Brands: US dental support organization providing business support to affiliated dental practices across multiple brands. Comparable as a DSO peer illustrating the corporate-supported dental practice model at greater scale.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest US dental support organizations, supporting thousands of dentists across general and specialty practices. Comparable as a large-scale DSO incumbent illustrating the broader DSO competitive landscape that may eventually consolidate independent Canadian practices.
• Aspen Dental: Large US DSO operating hundreds of branded dental practices with focus on general dentistry, dentures, and implants. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the family/general dental category with significant marketing and operational scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large US-based dental support organization supporting hundreds of general and specialty practices. Comparable as a scaled incumbent demonstrating the DSO model at a much larger size, with overlapping service offerings in general/family dentistry.

Direct peers

• Dental Choice: Western Canadian dental clinic network providing general, cosmetic, and specialty dental services. Comparable as a regional family dental group competing for the same general dentistry patient base in Western Canada.
• dentalcorp: TSX-listed Canadian dental services organization that operates/affiliates with practices across Canada, including Harker, Chan & Associates. Directly comparable as the parent network to which this practice belongs, operating the same family/general dentistry model at scale.
• 123Dentist: Canadian dental group with a network of family dental practices across multiple provinces. Comparable as a Canadian multi-location dental services organization competing for the same patient demographics and offering the same general/family service mix.
• Altima Dental Canada: Canadian dental group operating multiple clinics offering general dentistry, cosmetic, and specialty services. Directly comparable as a similarly positioned Canadian dental group serving families and individuals across urban markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HarkerChanandAssociates
• Instagraminstagram.com/harkerchan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harker-chan-&-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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