Le Smile

What Le Smile does

Le Smile operates Hawkesbury Dental Centre (also known as Centre Dentaire Hawkesbury), a privately held, single-location dental practice located at 1400 Cameron Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Mazen Dagher following his 1996 graduation from the University of Montreal, the practice delivers comprehensive oral healthcare to individuals and families across the Ontario-Quebec border region, drawing patients from Hawkesbury, Montreal, and Ottawa. The clinical team comprises three dentists (Dr. Mazen Dagher, Dr. Caroline Trinh, Dr. Barbara Phipps), one denturist (Philippe Dionne), two dental hygienists, five dental assistants, and three administrative staff. Service offerings span general dentistry (family dentistry, preventive hygiene, fillings, gingivitis treatment, gum grafting, root canals), cosmetic services (teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign, CEREC same-day crowns), dental surgery (oral surgery, implantology), and restorative services (dentures, bridges, inlays, onlays), plus IV dental sedation for anxious patients.

The practice is built on a substantial in-clinic technology platform that includes CEREC CAD/CAM for same-day ceramic restorations, CBCT 3D volumetric imaging, VELscope fluorescence-based oral cancer screening, Diagnodent laser caries detection, 3Shape Trios digital impressions, Zeiss surgical microscope, Simplant and Co DiagnostiX 3D implant planning software, digital radiography with up to 80% reduced radiation exposure, and intraoral cameras. Dr. Dagher is also founder and Chief Education Officer of Dagher Institute, a continuing education center for dental professionals located adjacent to the clinic, which extends the brand into professional education in implant dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontal surgery.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service professional services model, with patients paying per procedure, supplemented by financing options for selected treatments and acceptance of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) coverage and private dental insurance. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with new-patient acquisition via a bilingual English/French website, hellodent online booking platform, Google Business listing, Facebook presence, and Google Ads remarketing. The practice is operationally affiliated with Dentalcorp Health Services, Ltd. (DHS), which serves as designated Information Manager providing technical services and cybersecurity, and with Dr. Larry Podolsky Dentistry Professional Corporation as designated corporate custodian for patient health information, while clinical leadership remains with the founder.

Name

Le Smile

Legal name

Hawkesbury Dental Centre

Website

https://lesmile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Smile operates Hawkesbury Dental Centre, a single-location, privately held dental practice in Hawkesbury, Ontario, serving individuals and families across the Ontario-Quebec border with general, cosmetic, surgical, and implant dentistry using an advanced in-clinic technology stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

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

SECONDARYHLABAAAC

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding)

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

SECONDARYHLABAFAE

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry (Smile Design)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Prosthodontics & Restorative Specialty

SECONDARYHLABAEAA

Dentoalveolar Surgery (Tooth Extractions & Alveoloplasty)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental services
• Dental implant surgery
• Preventive dental care
• Restorative dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawkesbury

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Service Fees: Fee-for-service dental care model where patients pay for individual procedures. Services include general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, oral surgery, restorative treatments, implants, and preventive care. Financing options available for certain treatments. The clinic accepts Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) coverage and private dental insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Le Smile operates Hawkesbury Dental Centre (Centre Dentaire Hawkesbury), a single-location dental practice in Hawkesbury, Ontario, providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, surgical, and restorative dentistry. Services include dental implants, CEREC same-day crowns, Invisalign, IV sedation, custom dentures, teeth whitening, veneers, oral surgery, gum grafting, and children's dental care, supported by advanced digital dental technology such as CBCT 3D imaging, VELscope cancer screening, and Diagnodent laser cavity detection.

Product overview

Le Smile operates Hawkesbury Dental Centre, a single-location dental practice offering comprehensive oral healthcare services. The practice provides a full spectrum of dental care organized into four main service categories: General Dentistry (family dentistry, preventive hygiene, tooth decay treatment, gingivitis management, dental fillings, and root canals), Cosmetic Services (teeth whitening, veneers, dental crowns using CEREC same-day technology), Dental Surgery (oral surgery, implantology with 3D planning), and Restorative Services (dentures, bridges, inlays, onlays, gum grafting). The practice also offers specialized services including IV dental sedation for anxious patients, children's dentistry, and denturist services for custom dentures. Supporting the clinical services is an advanced technology portfolio including VELscope oral cancer screening, CEREC same-day restorations, CBCT 3D imaging, Simplant and Co DiagnostiX implant planning software, Diagnodent laser caries detection, 3Shape Trios digital impressions, surgical microscope, and digital radiography with reduced radiation exposure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dagher Institute: A continuing education center for dental professionals founded by Dr. Mazen Dagher, focusing on implant dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontal surgery.

Products and services

• General Dentistry Comprehensive general dental services including examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive care for patients of all ages.
• Family Dentistry Dental care services tailored for the entire family, from children to adults, focused on maintaining oral health at every stage of life.
• Preventive Hygiene Regular dental cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and oral health education to prevent dental issues before they develop.
• Dentures Custom-made complete and partial dentures for replacing missing teeth, created and adjusted on-site by denturist Philippe Dionne.
• Invisalign Clear aligner orthodontic treatment for straightening teeth discreetly without traditional braces.
• IV Dental Sedation IV sedation options for anxious patients to ensure comfortable dental procedures, allowing complete unconsciousness or semi-consciousness during treatment.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Services Cosmetic dental services including teeth whitening, porcelain or composite veneers, and CEREC same-day dental crowns for aesthetic improvement of the smile.
• Teeth Whitening

Quantifiable outcome

• Practice established for 28 years serving Hawkesbury community

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dentalcorp Health Services, Ltd. (DHS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDHS acts as the designated Information Manager for Hawkesbury Dental Centre, providing technical services and administration support. DHS utilizes best industry standards and technology along with a robust cybersecurity program to protect patient privacy and ensure compliance with all local and federal laws. DHS enters into agreements with third-party data storage providers.
• Dr. Larry Podolsky Dentistry Professional CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated corporate custodian for patient health information. Partners with the dentists and healthcare providers at Hawkesbury Dental Centre to fulfill privacy and regulatory obligations.
• Dagher Institute (Institut Dagher Implant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mazen Dagher is the founder and Chief Education Officer of Dagher Institute, a continuing education center for dental professionals advancing skills in implant dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontal surgery. The clinic is located next to the Dagher Implant Institute.
• hellodent (allodent)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline appointment booking platform powered by hellodent/allodent. The platform is used for managing appointment requests, with the clinic appearing on hellodent's dental provider network for patient discovery.
• Google Ads / Google AnalyticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe clinic uses Google Ads for online advertising and Google Analytics to gather and analyze website visitor data, track conversions, and improve user experience. Remarketing is used to display ads to website visitors across the Internet.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: One of the largest US DSOs supporting thousands of dentist offices. Comparable as a strategic-adjacent DSO benchmark illustrating the kind of multi-site scale Le Smile could pursue via partnership or acquisition, though operating in a different regulatory market.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO-branded clinic network emphasizing accessibility, broad service mix, and financing. Comparable as a benchmark for the DSO-supported multi-service clinic model that competes with independent practices for the same mainstream patient segments.
• 123Dentist: Canadian DSO with a large network of partner practices across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Comparable in providing non-clinical support to affiliated clinics while dentists retain clinical autonomy.
• dentalcorp Health Services: Canada's largest dental service organization, already providing IT and admin infrastructure to Hawkesbury Dental Centre. Operates a vast network of affiliated clinics across Canada, making it both a back-office partner and the dominant strategic competitor for talent and patients.
• Pacific Dental Services: US-based dental support organization providing practice management, technology, and clinical support to affiliated offices. Comparable as an incumbent illustrating the scale, technology, and infrastructure advantages a DSO affiliation brings versus going fully independent.

Direct peers

• Altima Dental: Canadian dental support organization operating multiple clinics across Ontario and Quebec with similar multi-disciplinary service offerings. Directly comparable as a multi-site Canadian dental practice operator targeting comparable demographic segments.
• Dentalook: Multi-location Canadian dental practice group offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services in Ontario. Comparable as a similarly scaled multi-service dental operator competing for the same patient demographic in Eastern Ontario.

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear aligner company that overlaps with Le Smile's Invisalign offering through a different (largely remote) delivery model. Comparable because it competes for the same cosmetic/orthodontic patient pool, especially in adjacent Quebec/Ontario markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hawkesburydentalcentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-smile

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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