TURNAGAIN DENTAL

What TURNAGAIN DENTAL does

Turnagain Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice based in Anchorage, Alaska, owned and operated by Dr. Josh Kennedy, DMD. The practice delivers a full spectrum of clinical dental services spanning general dentistry (exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, oral cancer screenings), cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, crowns, full-mouth reconstruction, All-on-X implant smiles), dental implant placement using 3D imaging and guided surgical protocols, and dental hygiene. It additionally provides specialty TMJ/TMD care via a GNM orthotic device and Botox therapy, services described in patient testimonials as unavailable elsewhere in Alaska.

The practice generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service dental care, supplemented by an in-house Wellness Membership Program—an annual subscription offering for uninsured patients—and CareCredit third-party financing for higher-ticket procedures. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the single Anchorage office (1842 W. Northern Lights Blvd., open Monday–Thursday), with a B2B2C overlay via employer-group dental benefit partnerships with Providence Health & Services, Anchorage School District, Costco, Fred Meyer, Alaska Airlines, University of Alaska, and Alaska USA Federal Credit Union. Marketing runs through Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and a practice blog.

The clinical operation is led by Dr. Kennedy—the first and only dentist in Alaska to achieve Mastership status with the Academy of General Dentistry (held by fewer than 2% of US dentists), with advanced training at the Kois Center and Spear Education—supported by a team of approximately 5–10 staff including a practice manager, lead assistant, hygienist, scheduling coordinator, and dental assistant. The practice is HIPAA-compliant, operates as an independent sole-proprietorship-style entity, and shows no external investors, parent company, or funding history.

Name

TURNAGAIN DENTAL

Legal name

Turnagain Dental

Website

https://turnagaindental.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turnagain Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice in Anchorage, Alaska, owned by Dr. Josh Kennedy—the only AGD Master in Alaska—serving Anchorage residents and Alaska-wide specialty patients with general, cosmetic, implant, and TMJ dentistry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General and Cosmetic Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

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), Routine Dental Prophylaxis (Cleanings) (HLABAHAA), Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental procedures
• Dental implant placement
• Dental hygiene cleanings
• Family dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

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. Fee-for-Service Dental Care: Traditional fee-for-service dental services including general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, dental implants, crowns, fillings, and hygiene services
2. Wellness Membership Program: In-house membership program for patients without dental insurance, offering savings on dental services
3. CareCredit Financing: Third-party financing option through CareCredit for patients needing payment plans for larger procedures

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Turnagain Dental is a private dental practice in Anchorage, Alaska that provides general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, crowns, fillings, hygiene/cleanings, and comprehensive smile makeover treatments. The practice also offers specialized TMJ treatment (GNM orthotic and Botox), and an in-house Wellness Membership Program for uninsured patients. Care is delivered at a single physical office under the direction of owner-dentist Dr. Joshua Kennedy, DMD.

Product overview

Turnagain Dental is a dental practice offering a portfolio of clinical dental services organized around core treatment categories. The practice provides general dentistry as the foundation, complemented by specialized services including dental implants, dental crowns, tooth-colored fillings, and dental hygiene/cleanings. For patients with comprehensive cosmetic needs, the practice offers large cosmetic cases and smile makeovers combining veneers, crowns, and full-arch reconstructions. The practice also offers a Wellness Membership Program for uninsured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Cosmetic Cases / Smile Makeovers

Quantifiable outcome

• Implants restore 90%+ of natural chewing force
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Dental AssociationcoreOthersProfessional membership organization - Dr. Kennedy maintains membership in the ADA as part of professional credentials and standards compliance
• Academy of General DentistrycoreOthersProfessional organization through which Dr. Kennedy earned Mastership status - only dentist in Alaska with this distinction
• American Academy of Implant DentistrycoreOthersProfessional membership organization supporting dental implant specialization and training
• American Academy of Cosmetic DentistrycoreOthersProfessional organization supporting cosmetic dentistry excellence - Dr. Kennedy maintains membership and ongoing training
• Spear EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced dental education institution - Dr. Kennedy received ongoing training at Spear Education for complex restorative and cosmetic cases
• Kois CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced dental education center - Dr. Kennedy received specialized training at the Kois Center for comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry
• American Academy of Facial EstheticsminorOthersProfessional organization supporting facial aesthetics training including Botox for TMJ treatment
• International Dental Implant AssociationminorOthersProfessional membership organization for dental implant professionals

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National chain focused on dentures, extractions, and dental implants, with a value-oriented brand. Comparable product mix in implants and tooth replacement, though targeting a different price segment.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: National network specializing in dental implants and full-arch restorations (All-on-4). Comparable to Turnagain's implant-focused offering and digital/guided surgery approach, though operating at multi-location DSO scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Major DSO supporting practices across general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry including implants. Comparable in service breadth and in employer/insurance network participation.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO offering general dentistry, implants, and cosmetic services. Provides a useful comparison for full-service practice economics and DSO-affiliated growth model that Turnagain could conceivably join.
• Western Dental: Large dental group practice offering general, specialty, and orthodontic services with strong employer and insurance partnerships. Comparable in employer-channel strategy and full-service offering.
• Mortenson Dental Partners: Large DSO operating full-service practices including general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry across multiple states. Comparable operational scope and DSO alternative growth path.
• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting hundreds of practices with general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Relevant as the scaled incumbent against which Turnagain's private-practice specialty model must compete.
• Bright Now! Dental: Multi-location dental group offering general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry including implants. Comparable full-service model with established employer and insurance network relationships.
• Comfort Dental: Multi-location dental franchise offering general dentistry, implants, and orthodontics. Comparable broad-service dental model and employer-channel patient acquisition approach.

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: Emerging DSO partnering with high-quality private practices while preserving clinical autonomy. Relevant as a potential affiliation path for Turngiven if Dr. Kennedy sought growth capital without ceding control.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/turnagaindental
• Facebookfacebook.com/turnagaindental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turnagain-dental

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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