Riga Stradins University Institute of Stomatology

What Riga Stradins University Institute of Stomatology does

Riga Stradiņš University Institute of Stomatology (legal name: SIA Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Stomatoloģijas institūts) is a multidisciplinary dental healthcare, education, and research institution headquartered at Dzirciema iela 20, Riga, Latvia. Founded on July 1, 1994, and wholly owned by Riga Stradiņš University, the institute operates 10+ specialized clinics under one roof — including the Dental Clinic, Orthodontics Clinic, Implantology Clinic, Prosthodontics Clinic, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Oral Medicine Centre, Cleft Lip/Palate Centre, Diagnostic Radiology, Visual Diagnostics, and the Orthodontic Study and Research Centre — plus a discounted Student Clinic staffed by supervised dental residents.

Its service portfolio spans preventive care, restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, implantology (including patient-specific titanium implants), prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures), orthodontics (traditional braces and Invisalign), pediatric dentistry (with sedation/general anesthesia), and oral medicine diagnostics (VELscope, CBCT 3D imaging, intraoral digital scanning, LightWalker AT S dental laser). Procedure pricing is published in EUR with unit pricing per service (e.g., specialist consultation €60; single-surface filling from €110; Invisalign €1,400–€4,600; implant placement from €520; zirconia crown from €575).

The institute generates revenue through six principal streams: fee-for-service clinical dentistry (cash, card, bank transfer, Klix installments), state-funded contracts with the National Health Service (NVD) for pediatric dental care and orthodontic treatment of congenital cleft patients, direct-billing relationships with eight insurance companies, a discounted Student Clinic (up to 90% off standard pricing), consumer financing through InCredit Group (€70–€5,000 over 1–36 months), and research/education revenue including the BBCE Horizon project (2020–2026) and NextGenerationEU-funded AI initiatives. The institute holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, employs 40 staff, and is governed by a Board chaired by Āirts Šalms with Inga Krieke as Office Manager. Operating geographies are limited to Latvia (domestic), with international reach confined to research collaborations in Switzerland and Germany.

Name

Riga Stradins University Institute of Stomatology

Legal name

SIA Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Stomatoloģijas institūts

Website

https://stomatologijasinstituts.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riga Stradiņš University Institute of Stomatology is a Latvian university-affiliated dental institute operating 10+ specialized clinics in Riga, delivering multidisciplinary dental care, education, and biomaterials research to the Latvian public, pediatric patients, and specialized cases such as congenital clefts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Dental healthcare services
• Oral surgery
• Dental implantology
• Orthodontic treatment
• Dental education research

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical dental services revenue: Fee-for-service model for a comprehensive range of dental treatments including preventive care, restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, implantology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Services priced per procedure according to published price lists. Accepts cash, card, bank transfer, and Klix installment payments.
2. State-funded dental services: Contract with the National Health Service (NVD/NHS) to provide state-funded dental care for children under 18 years of age, covering professional dental hygiene and general dental treatment. State-funded orthodontic treatment for patients under 25 with congenital cleft lip/palate and severe jaw deformities.
3. Health insurance reimbursements: Direct billing relationships with multiple insurance companies (BTA, ERGO, BALTA, If, Gjensidige, Compensa Life, BAN, Seesam) for covered dental procedures. Patients present valid insurance policies at the cash desk for reimbursement.
4. Student clinic services: Reduced-cost dental treatments performed by supervised dental students (residents) at discounted rates up to 90% below standard institute prices, covering therapy, endodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, surgery, and prosthodontics.
5. Financing partnerships: On-site installment financing through InCredit Group, enabling patients to spread payments from EUR 70 to 5,000 over 1 month to 3 years for services exceeding EUR 1,400 (with 10% mandatory down payment).
6. Research and education services: Revenue derived from research projects (e.g., BBCE Horizon project, FLPP projects), continuing education for dental professionals, and conference organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The institute provides comprehensive multidisciplinary dental healthcare through 10+ specialized clinics under one roof, including preventive dentistry, restorative care, endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implantology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral medicine. Services are delivered by qualified specialists as well as supervised dental students (at up to 90% discount), and the institute also conducts research through the Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence (BBCE) and trains dental professionals in partnership with Riga Stradins University.

Product overview

Riga Stradiņš University Institute of Stomatology is a comprehensive dental healthcare institution offering multidisciplinary oral health services through specialized clinics and centers. The institute operates multiple core dental clinics (Dental Clinic, Orthodontics Clinic, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Implantology Clinic, Prosthodontics Clinic) along with emergency acute care services. Diagnostic capabilities include Radiology and Visual Diagnostics departments. Specialty centers include the Oral Medicine Centre, Cleft Lip and Palate Centre, and Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence for research. The institute also provides educational services through the Student Clinic (treatment by supervised students at discounted rates) and Orthodontic Study and Research Centre. Additional specialty departments cover Endodontics, Periodontology, Pediatric Dentistry, and Myofunctional Therapy. The institute also launched an AI contact center solution trial and established an Implant Planning Center, demonstrating technology integration in patient services.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zobārstniecības klīnika (Dental Clinic) General dental services including fillings, professional oral hygiene, teeth whitening, and restorative treatments provided by qualified specialists. Targeted at the general public seeking routine dental care.
• Ortodontijas klīnika (Orthodontics Clinic) Orthodontic treatment services including metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and retention appliances. Targeted at patients requiring teeth alignment.
• Mutes, sejas un žokļu ķirurģijas klīnika (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic) Oral surgery services including tooth extractions, surgical procedures with osteotomy, impacted tooth removal, dental implant placement, and botulinum toxin treatments. Targeted at patients requiring oral surgical intervention.
• Implantoloģijas klīnika (Implantology Clinic) Dental implant placement services using various implant systems, including individual patient-specific titanium implants. Targeted at adults requiring tooth replacement.
• Zobu protezēšanas klīnika (Prosthodontics Clinic) Dental prosthetics including pure porcelain crowns, zirconia crowns, metal-ceramic crowns, bridges, complete dentures, and implant-supported restorations. Targeted at patients requiring tooth restoration or replacement.
• Akūtā palīdzība (Acute/Emergency Care) Emergency dental services for urgent oral health issues, available during institute operating hours. Targeted at walk-in patients with acute dental needs.
• Diagnostiskā radioloģija (Diagnostic Radiology) Dental imaging services including orthopantomograms, cephalograms, tooth X-rays, and 3D cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Targeted at patients requiring dental diagnostic imaging and clinicians needing imaging for treatment planning.
• Vizuālā diagnostika (Visual Diagnostics) Intraoral scanning, diagnostic photography, and 3D facial photography services for comprehensive dental diagnostics and treatment planning. Targeted at clinicians and patients requiring detailed pre-treatment documentation.
• Mutes medicīnas centrs (Oral Medicine Centre) Oral medicine services including VELscope examination for early detection of oral tissue abnormalities and oral mucosal disease management. Targeted at patients requiring oral pathology evaluation and early cancer screening.
• Lūpu, aukslēju un iedzimtu sejas šķeltņu centrs (Cleft Lip, Palate and Congenital Facial Cleft Centre) Specialized center for treatment of congenital cleft conditions and facial anomalies. Targeted at patients with congenital cleft lip/palate and severe jaw deformities.
• Baltijas Biomateriālu ekselences centrs (Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence) Research center for biomaterials development and innovation as part of the BBCE Horizon research project (2020–2026). Conducts clinical biomaterials research in collaboration with international partners.
• Studentu klīnika (Student Clinic) Dental treatment services provided by supervised dental students and residents across multiple specialties (therapy, endodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, surgery, prosthodontics) at discounts up to 90% below standard institute pricing. Targeted at price-sensitive patients and students gaining clinical experience.
• Ortodontijas studiju un pētniecības centrs (Orthodontic Study and Research Centre) Research and educational center for orthodontics, conducting specialized orthodontic research and training located at Antonijas iela 9, Riga. Targeted at orthodontic professionals, residents, and research participants.
• Bērnu zobārstniecība (Pediatric Dentistry) Dental care for children including fillings, extractions, sealants, fluoride applications, and treatment under general anesthesia or nitrous oxide sedation. Targeted at children and adolescents aged 0–18, with state-funded coverage for eligible patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71.9% of 12-year-old children in Latvia have at least one dental cavity — the institute's research drives public health policy recommendations to reduce this figure
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence (BBCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020A major Horizon research project (2020–2026) aimed at creating a unified Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence for comprehensive biomaterials research and development, based on long-term strategic collaboration between AO Research Institute Davos (Switzerland), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany), Riga Technical University, Riga Stradiņš University, RSU Institute of Stomatology, and Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. RSU Stomatology Institute serves as Group 6 in the project, focusing on clinical biomaterials research.
• AO Research Institute DavoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss research institute collaborating through the BBCE project. Hosts annual project meetings (e.g., Davos meeting in March 2026) and provides research oversight for biomaterials development.
• Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partner in the BBCE project contributing to biomaterials research and development collaboration.
• Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization working to reform dental care from surgical treatment to prevention. Dr. Ilze Maldupa represented EADPH at the Cyprus Declaration signing in Athens (May 2026). The institute participates in international initiatives promoting evidence-based caries control policies.
• National Health Service (NVD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvia's national health authority contracts the institute to provide state-funded dental services for children under 18 (preventive hygiene, treatment) and orthodontic treatment for patients under 25 with congenital clefts/severe jaw deformities. Represents the largest public patient acquisition channel.
• InCredit GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsumer financing partner enabling patients to spread payments for dental services from €70 to €5,000 over 1–36 months. On-site financing applications processed in 5–20 minutes at institute cash desks.
• Insurance companies (BTA, ERGO, BALTA, If, Gjensidige, Compensa Life, BAN, Seesam)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEight insurance companies with direct billing agreements covering dental services at the institute. Insured patients present valid health insurance policies with dental supplementary programs at the cash desk for reimbursement.
• Latvijas Bērnu zobārstu asociācija (Latvian Pediatric Dentists Association)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of international dental conferences (e.g., 'Fluorides and Antibiotics: Balance in Prevention and Treatment' in June 2026) together with RSU Stomatology Institute and RSU General Dentistry Department.
• European Association of Dental Public Health (EADPH)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerDr. Ilze Maldupa serves as representative of the EADPH Special Interest Group 'Moving Towards Translating Research into Policy', presenting at international forums and promoting evidence-based oral health policy.
• P. Stradiņš Clinical University HospitalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the institute's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialists who also serve at the hospital's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center. Shares faculty members and clinical training opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Latvian Pediatric Dentists Association member clinics: Network of Latvian pediatric dentistry practices. Comparable as adjacent ecosystem participants co-organizing conferences and continuing education with the institute, sharing a referral base for state-funded pediatric services.

Broad incumbents

• Colosseum Dental Group: Pan-European dental service organization operating hundreds of clinics across multiple countries. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the European dental services space, though focused on private-pay multi-clinic operations rather than university affiliation.
• Karolinska University Hospital Dental Clinic: Swedish university hospital offering specialized dental and maxillofacial care. Comparable as a larger Nordic university-affiliated dental provider with research integration and publicly funded pediatric services.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: One of Europe's largest university hospitals, with a major dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine clinic. Comparable as a broader incumbent combining multidisciplinary dental care with biomaterials research and academic training.

Regional players

• Tartu University Hospital: Estonia's leading university hospital with a dedicated dental and maxillofacial department. Comparable as a regional university hospital offering state-contracted dental services in an adjacent Baltic market.

Direct peers

• Vilnius University Hospital: Lithuanian university-affiliated multi-specialty hospital with comprehensive dental and maxillofacial services. Comparable as a Baltic university hospital providing public-funded specialty dental care integrated with medical-school training and research.
• Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases: Finnish university hospital with comprehensive oral and maxillofacial specialty services. Comparable as a publicly funded, multidisciplinary Nordic university dental provider integrated with research and medical education.

Emerging players

• Dentaprime Dental Clinic: European dental clinic group specializing in implants and prosthetics with cross-border patient flow. Comparable as an emerging player in advanced restorative dental care with cross-border patient acquisition, overlapping with the institute's implantology and prosthodontics services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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