Convivial Dental

What Convivial Dental does

Convivial Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice headquartered at 1244 Boylston St #205 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, operating under a multi-specialty model that combines pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general family dentistry under one roof. The practice is led by Dr. Ethan Athanasios Zavras and Dr. Vicky Cartsos alongside three associates (Drs. Ford, Liapaki, and Rifkin) and serves a defined roster of patient segments: pediatric patients (infants through teens), orthodontic patients across children, teens, and adults, adult family dentistry patients, and patients with special needs or dental phobia requiring sedation or hospital-based care.

Its clinical technology stack centers on digital dentistry rather than advanced software: radiation-free iTero laser scanning for 3D digital impressions and instant patient visualization, digital X-rays for diagnostics, soft-tissue lasers for procedures including baby frenectomies, and the Doxy.me HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for virtual consultations. Service breadth spans routine preventive care (cleanings, sealants, fluoride, silver diamine fluoride), restorations (fillings, pediatric white crowns, pulpotomy/pulpectomy, space maintenance), and a full orthodontic suite including metal braces, Clarity SL ceramic braces, Damon Smile self-ligating braces, Invisalign / Invisalign Teen / Invisalign First clear aligners, Incognito lingual braces, Forsus, and AcceleDent Aura acceleration.

The revenue model is fee-for-service professional services billed against in-office and virtual appointments, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, augmented by a refer-a-friend patient program and a dental professional referral channel, with awareness driven by organic social (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), patient reviews, AAO-branded content, and limited outbound via COVID-era safety communications. No funding, M&A, parent company, or multi-site expansion signals are disclosed, and the practice appears to operate as an independent, founder/owner-led clinical business.

Name

Convivial Dental

Legal name

Convivial Dental

Website

https://convivialdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Convivial Dental is a privately held, single-location dental practice in Chestnut Hill, MA, providing pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general family dentistry from one office using iTero digital scanning, soft-tissue lasers, digital X-rays, and virtual consultations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Practice

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA), Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric dentistry services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Family dental care
• Invisalign clear aligners
• Digital dental impressions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chestnut Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive dental care services including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics (braces, Invisalign), family dentistry, and specialized procedures such as laser treatments and sedation dentistry. Services are provided on an appointment basis with options for both in-office and virtual consultations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Convivial Dental is a multi-specialty family dental practice that delivers pediatric dentistry, orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), and adult general dentistry services from a single Chestnut Hill, MA office. Services are provided on an appointment basis and include preventive care (cleanings, sealants, fluoride), restorations, surgical and sedation dentistry, laser soft tissue procedures, and digital diagnostics (iTero scanning, digital X-rays), with virtual consultations available via Doxy.me.

Product overview

Convivial Dental is a family dental practice offering a comprehensive range of dental and orthodontic services from a single location. The practice operates with a multi-specialist model combining pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general family dentistry. Key products include the iTero Digital Impression System for digital scanning, various orthodontic systems (Invisalign, Damon Smile, Clarity ceramic braces, Incognito lingual braces, AcceleDent Aura), and pediatric dental services. The practice emphasizes coordinated care between specialists within one office, from routine cleanings and preventive care to complex restorations and orthodontic treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs, including cleanings, fillings, sealants, fluoride treatments, extractions, space maintenance, and sedation dentistry.
• Orthodontics Orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults including metal braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligners, offering comprehensive solutions for teeth alignment and jaw correction.
• Invisalign Clear Aligners Clear aligner system for straightening teeth, offered in Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and Invisalign First variants for different age groups.
• Family Dentistry General dental services for patients of all ages including cleanings, restorations, and preventive care.
• Damon Smile Braces Self-ligating braces system designed for comfortable tooth movement and efficient orthodontic treatment.
• Clarity SL Ceramic Braces Ceramic self-ligating braces offering an aesthetic appearance with the effectiveness of traditional braces.
• Incognito Lingual Braces Lingual braces system placed behind the teeth for hidden orthodontic treatment.
• AcceleDent Aura Accelerated orthodontic device that uses gentle pulses to potentially speed up tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.
• iTero Digital Impression System Digital scanning system that captures 3D impressions of teeth and jaw using a radiation-free laser wand, eliminating traditional putty impressions and enabling instant 3D visualization for treatment planning.
• Digital X-rays Digital radiography imaging technology for dental diagnosis with reduced radiation exposure compared to traditional X-rays.
• Laser Soft Tissue Dentistry Laser technology for soft tissue dental procedures including baby frenectomies, offering precision and reduced recovery time.
• Sedation and Hospital Dentistry Sedation options for anxious patients and hospital-based dental care for those requiring it.
• Surgical Orthodontics Surgical orthodontic treatments including craniofacial orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for complex cases.
• Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment Minimally invasive treatment for arresting dental caries and preventing progression of cavities.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Dental Association (ADA)minorOthersProfessional membership and accreditation association for dentists. The practice displays ADA membership as a credential indicator.
• American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)minorOthersProfessional association for orthodontists. The practice is affiliated and uses AAO patient education materials including Ortho TV videos and My Life. My Smile. My Orthodontist. content.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)minorOthersProfessional association for pediatric dentists. The practice displays AAPD membership as a credential indicator.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic-focused dental network in the U.S., combining orthodontics with multi-specialty offerings. Directly comparable to Convivial's orthodontic depth and use of Invisalign/Damon/AcceleDent systems.
• Children's Dental Health: Largest pediatric dentistry provider in the U.S., focused exclusively on pediatric dental care with multi-location clinics. Most directly comparable to Convivial's pediatric dentistry segment and family-oriented care model.
• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics: Multi-specialty dental practice chain combining general dentistry with in-house orthodontics, targeting families. Closely comparable to Convivial's model of offering pediatric/adult general dentistry alongside orthodontics in one location.

Emerging players

• Tend: Tech-enabled modern dental practice chain combining general dentistry and orthodontics with a strong patient-experience focus. Comparable in emphasis on digital tools and convenience, but operates as a venture-backed multi-city chain.

Broad incumbents

• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dental practice management company partnering with general and specialty dental practices nationwide. Relevant as a competitor / acquirer in the independent dental practice consolidation landscape.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization supporting thousands of doctor-led practices across general and specialty dentistry. Represents the scaled DSO model that competes with independent practices like Convivial for patients and associate dentists.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large multi-specialty DSO offering general dentistry and orthodontics to families, including pediatric patients. Comparable multi-specialty, family-focused offering, but operates at significantly larger scale than Convivial.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-specialty DSO providing general, orthodontic, and specialty dental services across the Northeast. Comparable in offering coordinated specialist care under one roof, but operates at much greater scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting general and specialty dental practices with significant investment in digital workflow and clinical technology. Comparable in technology adoption (digital impressions, modern equipment) but at DSO scale.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO-affiliated dental practice network offering general, restorative, and orthodontic services with a focus on accessibility. Comparable in service breadth but competes from a much larger footprint and marketing budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ConvivialDental
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCumA61dbG_dKGNIUI2dJvIg
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Convivial-Dental-Care-by-Specialists/1539062196368993

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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