What Source Dental does

Source Dental is a privately held, multi-specialty dental practice founded in 1985 and based at the Oshawa Centre mall in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The practice delivers a comprehensive suite of dental services — general and restorative care, cosmetic dentistry, preventive therapies, Invisalign orthodontics, dental implants, dentures, endodontics (root canals), periodontics, emergency dentistry, and sedation dentistry — to families and individuals across Durham Region, including Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, and Brooklin.

The practice differentiates itself through in-house specialist coverage (an endodontist, periodontist, and orthodontist on staff) and proprietary clinical technology including Cone Beam 3D imaging for implant planning, CEREC same-day crown fabrication, and Zoom! in-office whitening, alongside digital radiography. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service clinical procedures, supplemented by a Dental Wellness Program subscription membership ($25/month for children under 13, $35/month for adults) that provides preventive care and a 15% treatment discount to uninsured patients. The practice also accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) government coverage and offers extended evening hours to 8pm plus alternating Saturday availability.

Source Dental has operated continuously for over 40 years and has been nominated Best Dentist and Best Dental Office for 15 consecutive years by the Oshawa/Whitby This Week Readers' Choice awards. In approximately 2023, ownership transferred from Dr. Frank Gold (who retained an associate role) to Dr. Nicki Sussman, who has practiced at the clinic since 2001. Marketing is conducted through local SEO, an educational blog, social media, and community involvement. The practice remains a single-location, independent operation with no disclosed outside equity, no parent company, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

Source Dental

Legal name

Source Dental

Website

https://sourcedental.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Source Dental is a privately held, multi-specialty dental practice in Oshawa, Ontario, providing comprehensive family dentistry plus endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, implants, and cosmetic services to Durham Region families since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Dental implant placement
• Orthodontic clear aligners
• Preventive dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service dental care including exams, cleanings, restorative procedures, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, and oral surgery performed at the clinic
2. Dental Wellness Program Membership: Monthly subscription membership program offering preventive care for individuals and families without dental insurance. Provides exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and discounts on treatments for a flat monthly fee
3. Specialist Services: On-site specialist services including endodontics (root canals), periodontics (gum treatments), and orthodontics (Invisalign) provided by board-certified specialists

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Source Dental is a single-location dental practice in Oshawa, Ontario providing comprehensive dental services across general, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic, and emergency dentistry. The practice serves families and individuals in Durham Region with extended evening and Saturday hours, an on-site team of specialists (endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist), and a Dental Wellness Program monthly membership for uninsured patients. The clinic also accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) government coverage.

Product overview

Source Dental is a dental practice offering a comprehensive suite of dental services from all fields of dentistry. The practice operates as a single-location dental office providing general and restorative care, cosmetic dentistry, preventive therapies, orthodontics (Invisalign), dental implants, dentures, endodontics (root canals), periodontics, emergency dentistry, and sedation dentistry. The practice also offers a Dental Wellness Program membership for uninsured patients. Services are provided by general dentists and specialists including an Endodontist and Periodontist, all in one convenient location at Oshawa Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General & Restorative Care Comprehensive dental care including tooth fillings, dental bridges, dental crowns, and routine family dentistry services for patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Aesthetic dental services including dental veneers, crowns, bridges, and smile makeovers to improve the appearance of teeth.
• Preventive Therapies Proactive dental care including routine cleanings, dental exams, sports guards, TMJ splints, sleep apnea appliances, gum treatments, protective sealants, and fluoride treatments.
• Invisalign Braces Discreet clear aligner orthodontic treatment that gently guides teeth into optimal position without traditional metal brackets.
• Dental Implants Titanium post tooth replacement that acts as an artificial tooth root, supporting single crowns or securing denture arches, using Cone Beam scanning technology for surgical planning.
• Full & Partial Dentures Removable dental appliances crafted from porcelain and acrylic resin to replace missing teeth, including implant-supported prosthetics for enhanced durability.
• Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea Management Custom-made oral appliances worn during sleep to manage obstructive sleep apnea, provided in conjunction with a Sleep Medicine physician for CPAP-intolerant patients.
• Zoom! Teeth Whitening In-office professional teeth whitening using Zoom! technology to rapidly release stains trapped in tooth enamel, with results in as little as 90 minutes, plus take-home tray options.
• Root Canals (Endodontics) Endodontic therapy to save infected teeth by removing the infected nerve, sealing it, and strengthening with a dental crown, with same-day CEREC crowns available.
• Emergency Dentistry Same-day emergency dental treatment for urgent oral symptoms including persistent tooth pain, swelling, chipped or knocked-out teeth, and broken restorations.
• Sedation and Sleep Dentistry Dental anxiety management using nitrous oxide (laughing gas), mild oral sedation, and conscious sedation options for relaxed treatment.
• Periodontics (Gum Treatments) Board-certified periodontist-managed periodontal treatments and surgeries including gum reshaping, various gum surgery types, and bone or soft tissue grafting.
• Dental Wellness Program Monthly subscription membership program providing adults and children access to preventative dental care including exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and a 15% discount on treatments without requiring insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% dental implant success rate for well-maintained implants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sleep Medicine PhysicianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource Dental works with a Sleep Medicine physician to help patients manage sleep apnea complications. The practice can fit patients for custom oral appliances for those who are CPAP intolerant.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lansdowne Dental: Oshawa-based family dental practice offering general, cosmetic, and orthodontic services. Comparable as a same-city, same-service-line competitor competing for the same Oshawa / Durham Region patient base.
• King Street Dental (Oshawa): Local Oshawa dental practice offering family and cosmetic dentistry. Directly comparable as a competing independent dental practice on the same Oshawa trade area.

Broad incumbents

• dentalcorp Holdings: Canada's largest dental services organization (DSO) supporting hundreds of practices nationwide. Comparable as the dominant multi-specialty dental platform competing for the same Canadian patient pool, though at vastly greater scale and PE-backed.
• Dawson Dental Centres: Ontario-based dental group with multiple locations offering family, cosmetic, orthodontic, and specialty services. Comparable as a multi-location Ontario dental practice group competing for overlapping Durham Region / Greater Toronto patient demand.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization supporting thousands of doctors across general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as the leading North American DSO platform benchmark for multi-specialty scaling and operating-model efficiency.
• 123Dentist: Major Canadian DSO with a network of practices across British Columbia, Ontario, and other provinces. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty dental consolidator operating in the same Canadian market and increasingly active in Ontario.
• Altima Dental: Canadian multi-location dental group offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable as a Canadian dental operator with a similar service menu including orthodontics, implants, and family dentistry.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National U.S./Canada-focused dental chain specializing in dentures and implants. Comparable in implant and denture offerings, which are core service lines at Source Dental.

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear-aligner brand that disrupts the orthodontics channel. Comparable on Invisalign/orthodontic service line and DTC go-to-market motion, though operating a fundamentally different model.

Others

• Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) — Government of Canada: Federal program that administers dental coverage for eligible Canadian residents. Relevant as the payer/policy ecosystem that Source Dental has integrated into for patient acquisition and reimbursement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SourceDental
• Facebookfacebook.com/SourceDental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/source-dental
• Instagraminstagram.com/sourcedental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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