Why we started.

Why we started.

The journey began with one idea: empower dentists, elevate care.

The journey began with one idea: empower dentists, elevate care.

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1993
First Clinic

Dr. Amin Shivji acquires his first clinic in Vancouver.

2003
West Coast Dental Clinics

West Coast Dental Clinics is established.

2011
Renamed 123Dentist

West Coast Dental Clinics is renamed to 123Dentist.

2016
Growth In BC

80+ clinics in BC join the 123Dentist brand.

2017
Incorporation

123Dentist is incorporated and a national network of like-minded dentists and partners begins.

2019
A Confident Investment

123Dentist secures $625 million investment from Peloton Capital Management and Canada’s largest banks to support rapid growth.

2021
Office Expansion

New offices open in Vancouver and Toronto to support national expansion.

2021
Growth Nationwide

123Dentist becomes Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned dental network, with over 225 locations and 3,000+ employees.

2022
Network Growth

123Dentist merges with Altima Dental and Lapointe Group.

2024
New Montreal Office

With 60+ clinics in Quebec, 123Dentist opens a new head office in the Dix30 area of Montreal to support its growing presence in Eastern Canada.

1993
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A winning smile—it’s as easy as 1-2-3

123Dentist is Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned network, with nearly 500 locations and close to 8,000 dental professionals—and counting. Since 1993, we’ve been building more than practices—we’ve been building a community grounded in trust, shared success, and better care for all.

As a dentist, your focus is clinical excellence—but we know your impact goes far beyond the chair. That’s why we’ve created a national network where you can lead with confidence, grow your skills, and stay ahead of what’s next in dentistry through mentorship, education, and connection.

Joining 123Dentist means more than back-end support and systems (though we have those, too). It means joining a team that truly listens to you. It means being part of something bigger—with infrastructure, marketing, recruitment, and HR resources that let you do what you do best: care for patients.

We’re also committed to making a broader impact. From dental education and mentorship to local outreach and advocacy for programs like the Canadian Dental Care Plan, we’re helping shape a stronger, more accessible dental future—together.

Dr Andrea Dernisky

Partnering with 123Dentist has positively affected my life by taking away a lot of the stress of the job. The aspects that I find to be the most challenging.

Dr. Andrea DerniskySuter Brook Dental, Port Moody, BCHear Andrea's Story
Dr.JamiePett

123Dentist was able to tailor a partnership that worked really well for me. I was able to maintain ownership and also have a great support team behind me.

Dr. Jordan PettigrewDr. Jordan Pettigrew & Associates, Ottawa, ONHear Jordan's Story
chandan-naveen

Our plan right from graduating dental school was growth – to own multiple practices. It makes the growth strategy much easier when you have a large support team and that’s what 123Dentist provided us.

Dr. Chandan Advani and Dr. Naveen VermaBrush Dental Group, OntarioHear Chandan and Naveen's Story
dr-kristin-yont-and-dr-claire-whitney

Partnering with 123Dentist has freed us of the daily burdens of HR, Payroll, Accounting that take away our focus from our patients and the dentistry we provide.

Dr. Kristin Yont and Dr. Claire WhitneyDowntown Dental, Calgary, AlbertaHear Kristin and Claire's Story
dr-ed-wong

123Dentist has been such a great fit for me and allowed me to do the things that I love to do which is hands-on dentistry. The practice has been far more efficient with 123’s support and I’ve been able to work less.

Dr. Edmund WongSouth Point Dental Centre, Surrey, BC.Hear Ed's Story
Supporting your journey—every step of the way

Supporting your journey—every step of the way

You don’t have to do it all alone. With 123Dentist, you get a partner who’s with you for the long run—ready to support your vision, amplify your voice, and help you thrive at every stage of your journey.