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DENTAL HEARTS INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 843574708 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E99 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.dentalhearts.org
revenue
$546K
expenses
$484K
net assets
$-38K
employees
4
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

DENTAL HEARTS WAS STARTED TO PROVIDE DENTAL IMPLANTS TO THOSE THAT CANNOT AFFORD THE FEES THAT ARE CHARGED BY PRIVATE PRACTICE DENTAL OFFICES. THE MAIN FOCUS IS TO HELP THE 400,000 PLUS VETERANS IN ARIZONA, BUT IT ALSO WANTS TO HELP THOSE THAT WANT A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS BUT ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THEM. DENTAL HEARTS BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Dental Hearts Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that provides affordable dental implant services to underserved populations, particularly veterans. The organization aims to improve the quality of life for individuals who cannot afford traditional dental care by offering comprehensive dental implant procedures and related surgeries.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Dental Implant Surgery
Provides comprehensive dental implant procedures, including single and multiple implants.
Implant Overdenture
Creates implant-supported dentures for patients without teeth, improving stability and comfort.
Sinus Lift Surgery
Offers sinus lift procedures to prepare the jawbone for dental implants.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Dental Implant Services and Support 11 activities
    • Dental Health Education and Research Communication
      Publishes educational blog content on dental implants, covering topics such as implant failure, surgical procedures, and comparisons with dentures to inform patients and promote awareness of tooth replacement options.
    • Dental health education and research communication
      Publishes educational blog content on dental implants, covering topics such as implant failure, surgical procedures, and comparisons with dentures to inform patients and promote understanding of tooth replacement options.
    • Diagnostic imaging and treatment planning
      Conducts 3D CT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scans for all patients to generate detailed images of teeth, bone, soft tissues, and nerve pathways, enabling precise diagnosis and individualized surgical planning for dental implants and overdentures.
    • Implant warranty and success monitoring
      Offers a one-year warranty on dental implants, replacing any failed implant at no cost to the patient, and reports a 95% to 97% success rate for implant procedures.
    • Oral Surgery and Bone Augmentation Procedures
      Performs surgical procedures including sinus lifts (sinus augmentation), bone grafting using autogenous, allograft, or synthetic materials, and tooth extractions to prepare patients for dental implants. These services support long-term implant success by ensuring adequate bone structure.
    • Oral surgery and bone augmentation procedures
      Performs surgical procedures including bone grafting (using autogenous, allograft, or synthetic materials), sinus lift surgery (sinus augmentation), and tooth extractions to prepare the jaw for dental implants. These services create structural foundations for successful implant placement.
    • Perform bone grafting and sinus lift surgeries
      Performs bone grafting procedures to preserve bone after dental extractions and create a foundation for dental implants. This also includes performing sinus lift surgeries to add bone to the upper jaw for dental implants, with opportunities for qualifying patients to receive these at no charge.
    • Perform diagnostic imaging and treatment planning for dental implants
      Conducts 3D CBCT scans for all patients to support diagnosis and individualized treatment planning for dental implants and implant overdentures. This includes identifying exact placement locations and designing surgical guides for complex cases.
    • Perform tooth extractions
      Performs tooth extractions, including numbing the area with anesthetic and, when necessary, removing bone or placing sutures.
    • Provision of comprehensive dental implant services
      Provides end-to-end dental implant procedures including single and multiple implants, implant overdentures, and surgical placement of titanium posts with custom crowns. Services are offered to underserved communities in Phoenix, AZ, with treatment planning supported by 3D CBCT scans.
    • Publish educational content on dental implants
      Publishes blog posts about dental implants, covering topics such as potential failures, surgery, and comparisons with dentures, to educate the public.
  • No-Cost Restorative & Preventive Dental Care 7 activities
    • Complimentary Diagnostic Imaging and Consultations
      Offers free 3D CT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scans and initial consultations to support diagnosis and personalized treatment planning for dental implants. These services are provided at no charge to all patients, with a special provision for veterans.
    • Dental Implant Services for Underserved Communities
      Provides comprehensive dental implant procedures, including single and multiple implants, abutment and crown placement, and implant overdentures, with a focus on underserved populations in Phoenix, AZ. Offers low-cost or no-cost services to qualifying patients, including veterans who may receive full procedures at no expense.
    • Low-cost and no-charge services for qualifying patients
      Offers low-cost single dental implant treatments and provides no-charge services—including full implant procedures and sinus lift surgeries—for qualifying patients, with complimentary consultations and 3D CT scans available for those seeking implants.
    • Patient consultation and treatment education
      Provides initial consultations at no cost to veterans and general patients, offering information on dental implant options, alternative tooth replacement methods, and personalized treatment pathways to support informed decision-making.
    • Provide dental care for veterans
      Offers initial consultations at no charge for all veterans and provides selected opportunities for veterans to receive entire dental implant procedures at no expense.
    • Provide low-cost dental implant services
      Provides low-cost single dental implant treatments, including abutment and crown, to underserved communities in Phoenix, AZ. This includes complimentary 3D CT scans and consultations, and a one-year warranty on implants.
    • Warranty and Follow-Up Care for Dental Implants
      Offers a one-year warranty on dental implants, replacing any failed implants at no cost to the patient, supporting long-term treatment success and patient confidence.
  • Dental Sedation for Implant Procedures 3 activities
    • Patient Support and Comfort Management During Surgery
      Provides local anesthesia, light sedation, and anti-anxiety medications during dental implant surgery to ensure patient comfort and reduce anxiety throughout the procedure.
    • Patient comfort and anesthesia management
      Provides local anesthesia, light sedatives, and anti-anxiety medications during dental implant surgery to ensure patient comfort and reduce anxiety throughout the procedure.
    • Provide patient comfort and anxiety management during procedures
      Offers local anesthesia, light sedatives, or anti-anxiety medication for dental implant surgery to manage patient comfort and anxiety.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$546K
Contributions & grants$546K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$484K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$259K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash$18K
Investments$0
Liabilities$96K
Net assets$-38K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -29.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR MEHRDAD MEHRANFAR CLINICAL DIR 30 $89K
SCOTT LAUER PRESIDENT 30 $77K
LANDON WINTERS IMPLANT DIRE 40 $72K
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Denefits Partner — Offers a monthly payment price for dental procedures through Denefits.
  • U.S. licensed dentists Partner — Collaborates with U.S. licensed dentists who participate in a training program under expert instructors at Dental Hearts.