What Tepe Dentistry does

Tepe Dentistry is a single-location, privately-held family dental practice operating at 3507 Glenmore Avenue in westside Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2011 when Dr. Colleen Tepe Hofstetter, DDS and her cousin Dr. Rachel assumed ownership of Dr. Roger Higley's established practice, the firm expanded its patient base in 2017 by absorbing Dr. John Meyer's practice following his retirement after 52 years of practice. The practice delivers comprehensive general dentistry across three service categories: cosmetic dentistry (composite bonding, porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening), preventive services (professional cleanings, sealants, oral cancer screenings, night guards), and restorative procedures (dental bridges, crowns, implants, tooth-colored fillings, root canals, extractions, and dentures). Implant surgical placement is referred to specialist partners, while restoration is completed in-house. Patient base spans adults, seniors, and pediatric patients in the westside Cincinnati catchment.

The practice operates on standard dental clinical technology: digital imaging, dental chairs, sterilization equipment, and modern materials (composite resins, porcelain, ceramic restorations). There is no proprietary technology, software product, AI capability, or digital platform component — the offering is entirely hands-on clinical service. Marketing and patient acquisition are conducted through a practice website with online appointment requests, a blog, an active Instagram presence (@tepedental), local earned media (Cincinnati Enquirer Hometown section), community outreach to local preschools and elementary schools, and local sponsorships (Covedale Theater).

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis across the three service categories, billed directly to patients or to insurance providers. The practice participates as an in-network provider for Delta Dental, Superior Dental Care, and Dental Care Plus/Dentaquest, and offers CareCredit third-party financing (interest-free up to 12 months; extended low-interest up to 60 months). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by procedure. The firm has 5 total employees and no external investors, parent company, or private equity involvement.

Name

Tepe Dentistry

Legal name

Tepe Dentistry

Website

https://tepedentistry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tepe Dentistry is a single-location, family-owned general dental practice in westside Cincinnati, Ohio, serving adults, seniors, and pediatric patients with preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Founded in 2011, the practice operates on fee-for-service billing and accepts multiple insurance networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC)

Keywords

• Family dentistry services
• Preventive dental care
• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Restorative dental procedures
• General dental practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services - Fee for Service: The practice generates revenue through fee-for-service dental procedures including preventive services (cleanings, sealants, oral cancer screenings), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canals, extractions), and cosmetic dentistry (bonding, veneers, teeth whitening). Services are billed directly to patients or insurance providers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tepe Dentistry is a single-location family dental practice in Cincinnati, Ohio that provides preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental services to patients of all ages. Led by Dr. Colleen Tepe Hofstetter, the practice offers comprehensive dental care including cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, root canals, extractions, dentures, bonding, veneers, and teeth whitening.

Product overview

Tepe Dentistry is a family dental practice offering a unified set of dental services across three main categories: Cosmetic Dentistry (composite bonding, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening), Preventive Dental Services (professional cleanings, sealants, oral cancer screenings, night guards), and Restorative Dental Procedures (dental bridges, crowns, implants, tooth-colored fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures). The practice provides comprehensive care for adults, seniors, and pediatric patients, led by Dr. Colleen Tepe Hofstetter, a general dentist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% long-term success rate for dental implants in edentulous patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oral Surgeons and PeriodontistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTepe Dentistry works closely with oral surgeons and periodontists for dental implant surgical procedures. The practice refers patients for implant placement surgery and then completes the restoration (crown placement) once healing is complete.
• Delta DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred provider network participation. Tepe Dentistry is an in-network provider for Delta Dental insurance plans.
• Superior Dental CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred provider network participation. Tepe Dentistry is an in-network provider for Superior Dental Care insurance plans.
• Dental Care Plus / DentaquestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network provider for Dental Care Plus/Dentaquest insurance plans. The practice accepts and works with these insurance providers as part of their patient payment ecosystem.
• CareCreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party financing partner for patient payment plans. Offers interest-free monthly payments up to 12 months or extended low-interest financing up to 60 months for patients needing flexible payment options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Smile Brands: Smile Brands is a dental support organization operating multiple branded dental practice networks across the U.S., including general, cosmetic, and orthodontic services. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry across the same general family dentistry service mix at significantly larger scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services is a leading DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the U.S. with comprehensive clinical, operational, and marketing support. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry in the broad service mix (preventive, restorative, cosmetic) and patient base, but at enterprise scale.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is one of the largest groups of branded dental practices in the U.S., offering preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and denture services. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry as a multi-location general dental services provider serving similar patient demographics, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization (DSO) in the U.S., supporting thousands of doctor-owned practices across general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry as it operates the same general family dentistry service mix but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Affordable Dentures & Implants operates a large network of practices focused on dentures, extractions, and dental implants. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry in the restorative service category (implants, dentures, extractions) and patient demographic, with more specialized focus on tooth replacement.
• Comfort Dental: Comfort Dental is a large dental franchise with locations across multiple U.S. states offering general dentistry, orthodontics, and implants. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry as a general family dental services provider with a similar broad service menu and patient demographic.

Regional players

• Mortenson Family Dental: Mortenson Family Dental is a Kentucky-based regional dental group with locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, providing general, cosmetic, and restorative family dentistry. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry as a regional competitor operating in overlapping Ohio/Kentucky markets with similar service offerings and family-oriented positioning.
• ImmediaDent: ImmediaDent is a regional walk-in dental care provider operating across the Midwest including Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Comparable to Tepe Dentistry in geographic overlap and core general dentistry services, with differentiation through walk-in/emergency access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/tepedental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tepedental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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