Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery

What Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery does

Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery is a private, founder-owned oral and maxillofacial surgery practice operating two clinical offices in the Green and West Akron submarkets of Northeast Ohio. Founded in 1992 by Dr. John Santin, DDS, a board-certified specialist trained at the University of Miami School of Medicine / Jackson Memorial Hospital with operating privileges at all Akron hospitals, the practice provides a full spectrum of oral surgery services including dental implant placement (including Teeth in a Day and All-on-4 protocols), wisdom teeth and surgical extractions, bone grafting, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, oral cancer screening and biopsy, TMJ treatment, laser dentistry, genioplasty, tonsillectomy, frenectomy, and multiple modes of anesthesia (local, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, general anesthesia).

The practice employs conventional advanced clinical technology rather than AI-driven systems — including 3D imaging, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), guided implant placement, and laser-based soft and hard tissue procedures — and cites a 98.8% five-year success rate for Straumann SLA implants as a quantifiable clinical outcome. It generates revenue on a professional services basis through procedure fees billed to patients and/or insurance carriers, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed and patient affordability supported by three third-party financing partners (Proceed Finance, Cherry, CareCredit).

The customer base consists of individual adult consumers in the Akron and surrounding Northeast Ohio region, accessed primarily through direct appointments (by phone or online booking) and reciprocal referrals from general dentists, orthodontists, and restorative implant dentists in the community. Marketing is concentrated in an active educational blog and on-site website content rather than paid digital advertising or social media, and the firm has no disclosed institutional capital, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. The practice is operationally a solo-surgeon model with 1-10 employees, making it fundamentally a lifestyle professional services firm rather than a scalable enterprise.

Name

Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery

Legal name

Akron Area Oral Maxillofacial & Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center

Website

https://akronoralsurgery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery is a founder-owned, solo oral surgery practice in Akron, Ohio, led by Dr. John Santin. It provides dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, facial reconstruction, and related oral surgery services to adult patients across Northeast Ohio through two office locations and hospital privileges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAE

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYHLABAEAA

Dentoalveolar Surgery (Tooth Extractions & Alveoloplasty)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

SECONDARYHLABAEAJ

Oral & Maxillofacial Cosmetic/Aesthetic Surgery

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

SECONDARYHLABALAH

Emergency Oral Surgery & Dental Trauma Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Emergency & After-Hours Dental Clinics

Keywords

• Oral surgery services
• Dental implant placement
• Wisdom teeth extraction
• Corrective jaw surgery
• Maxillofacial reconstruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oral Surgery Professional Services: Revenue generated from surgical procedures including tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery, bone grafting, and other oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Services are billed to patients directly and/or submitted to insurance carriers.
2. Dental Implant Restoration: Revenue from dental implant procedures including surgical placement of implants and related restorative components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery Center provides specialty oral and maxillofacial surgical services from two Akron-area office locations, including dental implant placement, wisdom teeth and surgical extractions, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, oral cancer screening and treatment, TMJ treatment, laser dentistry, genioplasty, tonsillectomy, frenectomy, implant-supported dentures, and a full range of anesthesia options. Procedures are delivered by Dr. John Santin and billed directly to patients and/or submitted to insurance, with patient financing available through Proceed Finance, Cherry, and CareCredit.

Product overview

Akron Area Oral, Maxillofacial & Facial Surgery Center provides oral and maxillofacial surgery services for patients seeking specialty dental care. The practice operates as a single oral surgery practice with Dr. John Santin offering a comprehensive range of surgical services including dental implants (with Teeth in a Day and All-on-4 options), wisdom teeth extractions, surgical extractions, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, oral cancer screening and treatment, TMJ treatment, and general anesthesia services. Additional specialized procedures include laser dentistry, genioplasty, tonsillectomy, tongue-tie release, and implant-supported dentures. The practice offers patient financing through Proceed Finance, Cherry, and CareCredit payment integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Implants Surgical placement of dental implants as artificial tooth roots in the jawbone to anchor artificial replacement teeth, with full-arch Teeth in a Day and All-on-4 options for eligible patients.
• Wisdom Teeth Extractions Surgical removal of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth (third molars) to prevent or address infection, crowding, and damage to adjacent teeth.
• Surgical Extractions Tooth extraction services for teeth damaged by decay, cracked tooth or root, severe gum disease, infection, or orthodontic preparation.
• Bone Grafting Bone grafting procedures (including particulate and onlay bone grafts) to rebuild and regenerate the jawbone in preparation for dental implant placement.
• Corrective Jaw Surgery Orthognathic surgery to correct skeletal and dental irregularities including misalignment of the jaws and teeth, repositioning the upper jaw, lower jaw, and chin to improve chewing, speaking, breathing, and facial appearance.
• Facial Injuries and Reconstruction Treatment of maxillofacial injuries including facial trauma, broken jaws, dental lacerations, soft tissue injuries, and facial bone fractures caused by sports mishaps, motor vehicle accidents, or falls.
• Oral Cancer Screening and Treatment Screening, detection, and treatment of oral cancer including biopsies of suspicious lesions, removal of abnormal tissue, and monitoring of oral pathologies such as growths and lesions.
• TMJ Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, ranging from conservative anti-inflammatory, bite plate, and stress management therapy to arthroscopy and surgical repair.
• General Anesthesia Services Anesthesia services for oral surgery including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation, intravenous sedation, and general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
• Genioplasty (Chin Surgery) Cosmetic chin alteration procedure that can lengthen or shorten the chin and lessen or increase its protuberance, performed by bone repositioning with wires and screws or by chin implant placement.
• Tonsillectomy Surgical removal of tonsils to address tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) or recurring throat infections, including tonsil stones causing bad breath, earaches, sore throat, or swallowing difficulties.
• Frenectomy (Tongue-Tie Release) Surgical release of tongue-tie (lingual frenulum) for infants and children with restricted tongue movement affecting breastfeeding, speech development, or oral hygiene.
• Laser Dentistry Laser-based dental treatments for soft tissue procedures (gingivectomy, frenectomy, removal of benign oral growths), hard tissue procedures (cavity preparation, decay removal), root canal disinfection, bone reshaping, teeth whitening, and gum contouring.
• All-on-4 Dental Implants Full-arch restoration using four strategically placed implants to support a complete set of replacement teeth, providing immediate results, typically eliminating the need for bone grafting, and offering a permanent solution for severe tooth loss.
• Implant Supported Dentures Dentures supported by dental implants, including bar-retained and screw-retained options, providing greater stability and comfort than conventional dentures without slip or slide during eating or speaking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.8% success rate for Straumann SLA implants after five years (for SLA implants)

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Restorative Dentists (Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with a team of highly qualified restorative implant dentists who focus on both enhancing aesthetics and eliminating dental issues. Coordinates comprehensive care with the most qualified dentists in the community.
• Orthodontists (Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates treatment with orthodontists for patients requiring corrective jaw surgery, ensuring integrated orthodontic and surgical treatment planning for optimal outcomes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting general and specialty dental offices. Competes for the same referral networks, payer contracts, and implant patient base, but operates as a wide portfolio rather than a specialty oral surgery niche.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices including specialty services. Competes indirectly via supported practices that may offer implants and oral surgery in-house rather than referring out to independent surgeons like Akron.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO with embedded oral surgery service lines across hundreds of locations. Comparable offering on extractions and implants but as part of a broad multi-specialty platform with corporate backing the independent practice lacks.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National chain focused on extractions, dentures, and implants including All-on-4 style offerings. Direct overlap on high-volume oral surgery services and implant procedures but delivered through a retail clinic model rather than independent specialty practice.

Emerging players

• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dental partnership organization aggregating independent practices including specialty oral surgery. Comparable to a regional oral surgery practice in clinical offering but operating under a roll-up/affiliation model that represents a potential buyer or competitor.

Direct peers

• Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery: Multi-surgeon oral & maxillofacial surgery practice offering implants, wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, and facial trauma reconstruction. Directly comparable clinical scope, technology stack (CBCT/guided surgery), and referral-driven GTM in a different regional market.
• East Cooper Oral Surgery: Specialty oral surgery practice offering dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and corrective jaw procedures with CBCT and 3D imaging. Closely comparable as a regional surgeon-owned specialty practice competing for similar referral-based demand.
• Carolinas Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Regional multi-surgeon oral & maxillofacial surgery group practice offering implants, wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, and facial trauma. Directly comparable service mix, surgeon-owned model, and regional referral-based GTM to Akron's practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akronoralsurger
• Facebookfacebook.com/akronareaoralsurgery

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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