Enable Dental

About Enable Dental

Enable Dental operates as a portable, at-home dental services provider, focusing on populations that face barriers to accessing traditional dental care, such as geriatric and special needs individuals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was established to address the lack of investment and creativity in dental care delivery for individuals with unique needs. The business model is centered on partnerships with senior living facilities, health plans, payors, and healthcare organizations to provide on-site dental services to their residents and members. This approach eliminates transportation burdens for patients and caregivers.

The company's clinical teams are equipped with portable dental technology, including handheld digital X-ray units, custom dental chairs, and wheeled dental units, which allows them to set up a flexible, pop-up style clinic wherever the patient resides. This mobile operatory enables them to deliver a comprehensive suite of dental services directly to patients, whether in a private residence, an assisted living facility, or even for those who are bedridden or in a wheelchair. Services offered include exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, root canals, and dentures. Revenue is generated by providing and billing for these dental services, with a centralized support center in Austin handling patient coordination, scheduling, billing, and administration.

Under the leadership of CEO Paul Langley, who brings a background in investment and banking, Enable Dental has expanded its operations across multiple states. The company has secured significant funding to fuel its growth, including a Series A round in December 2019 led by FCA Venture Partners and a Series A-2 round of $8.4 million in February 2022 led by CareQuest Innovation Partners. In May 2022, Enable Dental acquired Healier Inc., a dental software company, to enhance its teledentistry capabilities, improve logistical workflows, and further its digital treatment coordination. This acquisition demonstrates a commitment to leveraging technology to scale its unique service delivery model.