Jefferson Dental Associates

What Jefferson Dental Associates does

Jefferson Dental Associates is a privately-held dental practice operating a single office at 834 Chestnut Street, Suite 415, in Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1985 when Drs. Niles Nicolo and Lawrence J. Gordon acquired the practice from Jefferson University Hospital, the firm has continuously served the Philadelphia community for over 30 years and remains owned by the two co-founders, both of whom retain active staff privileges at Jefferson Hospital. The practice employs between 1 and 10 staff including the two co-owners and associate dentist Dr. Felipe Rola, with a Privacy Officer (Kristi Johnston) handling HIPAA compliance functions.

The practice delivers general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry across 16 service categories spanning preventive hygiene, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, dentures), cosmetic enhancements (whitening, veneers, smile makeovers), implant placement, pediatric dentistry, and occlusal appliances such as night guards. Clinical technology is limited to conventional dental digital imaging—digital x-rays, intra-oral imaging, and digital imaging for cosmetic treatment planning—together with modern dental materials; no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or API-based platforms are evidenced. Patient-facing infrastructure consists of a content website (jeffdent.net), online appointment booking via MyDentistLink, an existing-patient portal, and social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Yelp/RateABiz for reputation management.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service dental care, with insurance reimbursement from seven major carriers (Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, United Healthcare, Principal PPO) and CareCredit patient financing as supporting payment rails. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and locally focused: patients discover the practice via search, social media, physician referrals, and word-of-mouth within walking distance of major Philadelphia transit hubs. There are no funding rounds, parent companies, subsidiaries, or institutional investors disclosed, and the practice has no patents, trademarks, or formal certifications on record.

Name

Jefferson Dental Associates

Legal name

Jefferson Dental Associates

Website

https://jeffdent.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jefferson Dental Associates is a privately-held, single-location dental practice in Center City Philadelphia, founded in 1985, that delivers general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry to individuals and families across 16 service categories using digital x-rays and modern dental materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Dental implant services
• Preventive dental care
• Family dental practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services (Fee-for-Service): Traditional fee-for-service dental care including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and implant procedures. Patients pay for services at time of treatment or through insurance billing.
2. Dental Insurance Payments: The practice accepts most dental insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, United Healthcare, and Principal PPO. Insurance reimbursement constitutes a significant portion of revenue.
3. CareCredit Healthcare Financing: Partnership with CareCredit to offer patients low monthly payment options for dental procedures not covered by insurance, enabling higher-value treatment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jefferson Dental Associates is a single-location dental practice in Center City Philadelphia providing general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and implant dentistry services. The practice delivers preventive care, routine cleanings, restorative procedures, cosmetic treatments (veneers, whitening, smile makeovers), dental implants, root canal therapy, dentures, and pediatric dental care using digital x-rays and modern dental materials. Services are billed on a fee-for-service basis, with most major dental insurance plans accepted and CareCredit financing available for uninsured patients.

Product overview

Jefferson Dental Associates offers a unified dental practice providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry services. The practice operates as a single-location dental office offering 16 distinct service categories including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, professional cleanings, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, white fillings, porcelain crowns, dental crowns and bridges, teeth grinding mouth guards, root canal therapy, tooth extractions, complete and partial dentures, and pediatric dentistry. The practice utilizes digital x-rays and the latest dental materials. Services are coordinated through a general dentistry core with specialized cosmetic and implant dentistry as key service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Primary dental care services including preventive care, routine checkups, diagnosis, and management of dental conditions for patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Dental procedures focused on restoring teeth to their natural beauty and enhancing smile aesthetics, including veneers, bleaching, and laser gum adjustments.
• Implant Dentistry Dental implant procedures for replacing missing teeth, including artificial tooth roots surgically placed into the jawbone to support replacement teeth or bridges.
• New Patient Exam Comprehensive initial examination and consultation to assess dental health and create customized treatment plans for new patients.
• Professional Cleanings Routine dental hygiene services involving removal of plaque and tartar, polishing, and fluoride treatment to maintain oral health.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening treatment using carbamide peroxide and/or hydrogen peroxide to remove discolorations and stains from teeth.
• Porcelain Veneers Thin ceramic shells placed over natural tooth surfaces to correct chips, stains, gaps, and other aesthetic imperfections.
• Smile Makeover Comprehensive combination of cosmetic dental procedures to enhance smile beauty and appearance, addressing broken, chipped, crooked, missing, or discolored teeth.
• White Fillings (Composite Fillings) Tooth-colored composite resin fillings used to treat cavities and replace old worn-down fillings, matching natural tooth color.
• Porcelain Crowns Tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged or weakened teeth to restore strength, shape, size, and appearance, made from ceramic materials including zirconium and empress 2.
• Dental Crowns and Bridges Customized dental crowns and fixed bridges to replace one or more missing teeth, cemented on supporting teeth or dental implants.
• Teeth Grinding Mouth Guard (Night Guard) Custom-fit plastic mouth guards to protect teeth from grinding or bruxing during sleep, preventing damage to jaw joints and dental work.
• Root Canal Therapy Endodontic treatment procedure to treat problems related to the soft inner pulp of a tooth, removing inflamed nerve tissue and sealing the root canal.
• Tooth Extractions Tooth removal procedure using local anesthetic and elevator instruments, with guidance on replacement options to prevent alignment issues.
• Complete and Partial Dentures Removable replacement teeth for people who have lost some or all of their teeth, including complete dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures, and implant-supported options.
• Pediatric Dentistry Dental care services for children, including preventive care and treatment adapted for younger patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dental implants have a 95 percent success rate in most cases

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance Networks (Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, United Healthcare, Principal PPO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe practice participates as an in-network provider with major dental insurance carriers including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, United Healthcare, and Principal PPO. This enables patients with these insurance plans to access in-network dental care at the practice.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: One of the largest dental support organizations in the U.S., supporting hundreds of dentist offices. Provides non-clinical support to dental practices offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable as a competitor in the broader Philadelphia dental market.
• Pacific Dental Services: A major DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the U.S. with a focus on general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. Comparable to Jefferson Dental Associates in service offerings, with significantly greater scale and operational infrastructure.
• Aspen Dental: A large DSO operating hundreds of branded dental offices nationwide. Offers general, cosmetic, and implant services with a direct-to-consumer model similar to Jefferson Dental Associates, but with national scale, brand recognition, and significant marketing budgets.
• Gentle Dental: A multi-location dental practice group operating across the U.S. with a broad service menu spanning general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. Comparable to Jefferson Dental Associates in service mix and direct-to-consumer patient model, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Others

• CareCredit: Healthcare financing provider whose credit card product is offered by Jefferson Dental Associates to patients. An enabling partner that supports the practice's ability to convert uninsured patients into higher-value treatment plans.
• Jefferson University Hospital: The academic medical center from which Jefferson Dental Associates was purchased in 1985 and with which the co-owners maintain active staff affiliations. Provides physician referrals and brand credibility but is not a direct dental services competitor.
• Mydentistlink: Patient engagement and online registration platform used by Jefferson Dental Associates for online patient registration and patient portal access. An ecosystem technology partner enabling the practice's digital acquisition channels.

Direct peers

• Penn Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania's teaching dental practice located in Philadelphia. Provides comprehensive general and specialty dental services with faculty-supervised care, directly competing for Philadelphia patients seeking general and cosmetic dentistry.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: A national dental practice network specializing in dentures, extractions, and dental implants. Comparable to Jefferson Dental Associates in the implant dentistry segment, with similar direct-to-consumer patient acquisition model.
• Philadelphia Dental Associates: A multi-location general and cosmetic dental practice serving the Philadelphia metro area. Directly comparable to Jefferson Dental Associates as a competing urban Philadelphia practice offering general, cosmetic, and restorative services to local consumers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JeffDentPhilly
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JeffersonDentalAssoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffDental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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