October 9, 2026 - News

Wally Raises $25M to Scale Preventative Dental Care

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Female dental patient at Wally clinic
Wally

Wellness is disrupting dentistry.

What’s happening: NYC-based preventative oral care company Wally raised $25M to scale its membership-based clinics from 15 to 100 locations over the next year.

No cap. For $249/year, members receive unlimited exams, diagnostics, cleanings, and whitening. Ditching insurance, Wally delivers convenience and comfort with coworking-based clinics, AI-powered treatment planning, and Swiss AIRFLOW technology.

Say aah. Reactive and invasive, only ~40% of US adults visit the dentist annually, despite more than 80% wanting more care. With gum disease and chronic inflammation rising, poor oral health is affecting downstream well-being.

Book it. Proving its model, Wally’s 50K members average three visits annually. Elevated experiences, Smile House and Tend Dental offer high-touch clinics. Bringing it home, Proclaim and Feno upgrade brushing, while Flaus automates flossing.

Punchline: From necessary evil to routine maintenance, dentistry’s rebrand to oral wellness is helping reluctant consumers open up.

Ryan Deer
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