NORTHWEST ORAL AND IMPLANT SURGERY

What NORTHWEST ORAL AND IMPLANT SURGERY does

Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery is a private oral and maxillofacial surgery practice headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, providing surgical dental procedures to patients across the Eugene metropolitan area and surrounding communities including Springfield, Corvallis, Florence, and Cottage Grove. The practice is co-owned and operated by Dr. Timothy B. Welch and Dr. Kevin Sweeney, both dual-degree (MD, DDS) oral surgeons with training in general surgery, anesthesia, and maxillofacial procedures including sinus lift techniques. It is the only AAAHC accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery office in Oregon.

The practice's core service portfolio centers on dental implant placement, including Teeth-In-An-Hour computer-guided implant surgery using Nobel Biocare technology and i-CAT 147-0 cone beam CT 3D imaging for precise treatment planning. Additional services include wisdom teeth extraction, coronectomy, bone grafting (sinus lift, ridge augmentation, socket preservation), impacted canine treatment, connective tissue grafting, and implant-supported overdentures. Patient acquisition is driven by a combination of direct consumer outreach (website, organic search, Facebook), patient referrals, and an active B2B referring dentist network cultivated through study clubs and continuing education.

The revenue model is fee-for-service professional services, with payment due at time of service and accepted via cash, checks, credit cards, and third-party financing through CareCredit and Cherry. The practice contracts with several dental insurance plans (Moda, Kaiser Northwest, Pacific Source), though it does not guarantee insurance coverage amounts. As a single-location, independently owned practice, the business operates at a sub-scale regional level with no external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding.

Name

NORTHWEST ORAL AND IMPLANT SURGERY

Legal name

Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery

Website

https://nworal.surgery

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery is a private, single-location oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Eugene, Oregon, operated by two dual-degree (MD, DDS) surgeons. It serves patients across roughly 10 surrounding Oregon communities with dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, and Teeth-In-An-Hour procedures, and is the only AAAHC accredited oral surgery office in Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Implant Surgery & Bone Grafting (HLABAEAB), Dental Implant Placement (Surgical Implantology) (HLABACAE), Dentoalveolar Surgery (Tooth Extractions & Alveoloplasty) (HLABAEAA)

Keywords

• Oral surgery services
• Dental implant placement
• Wisdom teeth extraction
• Bone grafting procedures
• Maxillofacial surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oral Surgery Procedures: Fee-for-service oral surgery procedures including dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting, and other surgical services. Payment due at time of service unless other arrangements made in advance.
2. CareCredit Financing: Third-party financing option through CareCredit allows patients to pay for procedures over time, expanding access to care for patients who cannot pay upfront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery is a private oral and maxillofacial surgery practice that provides surgical dental procedures including dental implant placement, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting (sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, socket preservation), impacted canine exposure, coronectomy, connective tissue grafting, and 3D cone beam CT imaging. Services are delivered at a single Eugene, Oregon office by dually trained MD/DDS oral surgeons.

Product overview

Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery is a single-location oral and maxillofacial surgery practice offering surgical dental procedures. The practice operates as a unified service offering centered around dental implant placement and related surgical procedures. The core portfolio includes dental implants (traditional and Teeth-In-An-Hour), wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting procedures (sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, socket preservation), impacted tooth treatment (canines, coronectomy), connective tissue grafting, and 3D imaging services. The practice provides complete surgical care from initial consultation through postoperative follow-up, working collaboratively with referring general dentists and orthodontists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Implants Titanium dental implants surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as tooth root substitutes, providing a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
• Teeth-In-An-Hour Computer-guided dental implant procedure using Nobel Biocare technology enabling fully functioning teeth on dental implants in a single one-hour procedure.
• Bone Grafting Bone grafting procedures to repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure, including sinus bone grafts, ridge augmentation, and socket preservation.
• Sinus Lift Sinus augmentation procedure to raise the sinus floor and grow bone in the upper jaw for dental implant placement.
• Ridge Augmentation Procedure to recreate natural gum and jaw contour following tooth extraction to rebuild alveolar ridge for dental implant placement or aesthetic purposes.
• Socket Preservation Post-extraction procedure to preserve jaw bone and minimize bone loss using bone or bone substitute filled into the socket.
• Wisdom Teeth Extraction Surgical removal of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth (third molars), including soft tissue, partial bony, and complete bony impactions.
• Coronectomy Procedure removing only the crown of a lower wisdom tooth while leaving the root intact to avoid nerve damage in cases where roots are close to the nerve.
• Impacted Canine Treatment Exposure and bracketing of impacted cuspid (eyeteeth) teeth, working with orthodontists to guide impacted teeth into proper position.
• Connective Tissue Grafting Gum tissue grafting procedure to improve smile aesthetics in conjunction with implant therapy by harvesting tissue from the palate.
• 3D Imaging (i-CAT) Cone beam CT imaging using i-CAT 147-0 system for precise 3D visualization of anatomical structures to aid in treatment planning.
• Implant Supported Overdenture Full dental bridge supported by dental implants using All-On-4 or similar treatment concepts, providing stable denture alternatives.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nobel BiocarecoreTechnology or IntegrationNobel Biocare developed the Teeth-In-An-Hour™ technology that the practice uses for computer-guided dental implant surgery. This technology enables precise implant placement using i-CAT imaging and virtual reality software planning, allowing fully functioning teeth in approximately one hour.
• i-CAT (Imaging Sciences International)coreTechnology or Integrationi-CAT 147-0 3D cone beam CT imaging system provider. Enables precise diagnosis and treatment planning for dental implants and surgical procedures.
• Moda (Delta and Washington Dental)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted dental insurance plan. Practice is in-network with Moda dental insurance plans.
• Kaiser NorthwestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted dental insurance plan. Practice is in-network with Kaiser Northwest dental insurance.
• Pacific SourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted dental insurance plan. Practice is in-network with Pacific Source dental insurance.
• Restorative Dentists (General Dentists, Orthodontists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of referring dentists and orthodontists who send patients for oral surgery procedures. Practice provides study clubs and continuing education for referring doctors. Collaborative approach where oral surgeon performs implant surgery and restorative dentist provides permanent prosthesis.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting thousands of dentist-owned offices. While primarily general dentistry, it influences referral patterns and oral surgery demand in markets like Eugene, making it a relevant broad incumbent peer.
• Aspen Dental Management: Aspen Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., offering general dentistry, implants, and oral surgery through a network of branded offices. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same implant and oral surgery patient demand at scale, often through aggressive marketing and in-network insurance participation.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services is a large DSO that supports general and specialty dental practices, including oral surgery and implants. It is a broad incumbent whose expansion into specialty services affects the competitive dynamics facing independent oral surgery practices.
• Sonrava Health: Sonrava Health is a diversified DSO operating branded dental practices including Western Dental and other regional banners, with services spanning general dentistry, oral surgery, and implants. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same multi-specialty dental patient demand.

Direct peers

• Specialty1 Partners: Specialty1 Partners is a DSO that partners with dental specialty practices including oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics. It is directly comparable as a partner/acquirer of independent oral surgery groups and provides a model for how a single-location practice can scale within a specialty DSO framework.
• Allied OMS: Allied OMS is an oral and maxillofacial surgery-focused DSO that partners with surgeon-owned practices. It is directly comparable in service mix (implants, wisdom teeth, bone grafting, sedation) and represents a potential affiliation or benchmark for valuation discussions of specialty oral surgery groups.
• US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM): USOSM is a DSO specifically focused on oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. It is the closest operating model peer, partnering with independent oral surgery groups across multiple states and offering a potential partnership, affiliation, or roll-up comparison for a single-location practice like Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: ClearChoice operates a national network of dental implant-focused centers offering full-arch and single-tooth implant solutions. It directly competes for the same premium implant patient segment that Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery serves with Teeth-In-An-Hour and All-On-4 overdentures.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Affordable Dentures & Implants operates a national chain focused on extractions, dentures, and dental implants, often at value price points. It directly competes for the implant and extraction patient segment in regional markets overlapping with Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery's catchment.

Regional players

• Eugene Dental Group / Oregon oral surgery specialty practices: Regional oral surgery and implant practices in Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest serve as direct regional competitors for patient referrals from Eugene-area general dentists. Comparable practices share the same patient demographics, referring-dentist ecosystem, and payer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Dr-Timothy-Welch-and-Dr-Kevin-Sweeney-171780766326481
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northwest-oral-and-implant-surgery

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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