What Cypress Dental does

Cypress Dental is a privately-held, single-location dental practice operating from 4550 North Lark Ellen Avenue, Suite 104, in Covina, California, serving Covina and surrounding Los Angeles County communities including El Monte, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Azusa, Pomona, West Covina, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, and La Puente. The practice provides a comprehensive range of dental services — preventive care, pediatric dentistry (starting at age 2), general dentistry (fillings, extractions, root canals), restorative procedures (CEREC® same-day crowns, inlays/onlays, bridges, dentures, implants), cosmetic services (whitening, bonding, veneers), orthodontics (traditional braces and SureSmile invisible aligners), periodontal treatment, sedation dentistry, and sleep apnea appliances — under one roof, with multilingual support in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

The practice is built on three differentiating technology investments: CEREC® CAD/CAM systems for single-visit restorations, laser dentistry equipment marketed for reduced pain and faster healing, and digital x-ray imaging. Clinical leadership rests with Dr. Ismail Elsherif, who brings more than 30 years of dental experience and an assistant professorship at Loma Linda University dental school; additional clinicians include Dr. Amaar, Dr. Alsharife, and Dr. Hani. Patient acquisition is driven primarily by word-of-mouth referrals, online reputation (4.1 on Google across 124 reviews, 4.0 on Yelp across 51 reviews), billboard advertising, and the practice website, with some patients reportedly traveling up to 5 hours for treatment.

The business model is straightforward fee-for-service dentistry: revenue is generated from direct patient payments, dental insurance claims, and out-of-pocket payments for uninsured services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; patients are directed to contact the office directly. The practice operates as a sole proprietorship or small professional corporation under Dr. Elsherif's ownership, with no disclosed parent company, outside investors, or funding history. There is no evidence of multi-site expansion, M&A activity, technology partnerships, or external capital — Cypress Dental functions as an independent community dental practice rather than a dental service organization.

Name

Cypress Dental

Legal name

Cypress Dental

Website

https://covinadentaloffice.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cypress Dental is a privately-held, single-location dental practice in Covina, California, providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, and specialized dental services to families and individuals across Los Angeles County, with same-day CEREC® restorations, laser dentistry, and multilingual English/Spanish/Arabic support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB), Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental care
• Dental restoration procedures
• Orthodontic treatment services
• Preventive dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Covina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services - Fee for Service: Traditional fee-for-service dental practice offering comprehensive dental services including preventive care, restorative procedures, cosmetic dentistry, and specialized treatments such as root canals, implants, and orthodontics. Revenue is generated through direct patient payments, dental insurance claims, and out-of-pocket payments for uninsured services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cypress Dental is a single-location dental practice in Covina, California that delivers comprehensive preventive, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, orthodontic, periodontic, and pediatric dental services to patients of all ages. The practice combines general dentistry with same-visit CEREC® restorations, laser dental treatments, dental implants, SureSmile invisible aligners, and sedation dentistry. It operates as a fee-for-service office that also accepts dental insurance.

Product overview

Cypress Dental is a comprehensive dental practice offering a full range of dental services. The practice provides CEREC® same-visit restorations and laser dentistry as advanced technology offerings. Core services include preventive care (exams, cleanings, sealants), pediatric dentistry, general dentistry (fillings, extractions, root canals), restorative procedures (implants, bridges, dentures, crowns, inlays/onlays), orthodontics (braces and SureSmile invisible aligners), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, bonding, veneers), periodontal treatments, sedation dentistry, and sleep apnea treatment. The practice accepts children from age 2 through senior citizens and accommodates patients in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Dentistry Treatments Advanced laser dental treatments that cause less pain and allow for faster healing compared to traditional dental procedures, offered to patients at the Covina office.
• Root Canal Therapy Endodontic procedure to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected by removing the nerve and pulp, cleaning the inside, and sealing the tooth. Includes complex retreatments referred by other dentists.
• Dental Implants and Dental Bridges Permanent tooth replacement solutions including titanium dental implants anchored into the bone, and fixed dental bridges that attach to adjoining teeth.
• Dentures Removable dental prosthetics for patients with extreme dental decay, available as partial dentures (for some remaining teeth) or full dentures (for complete tooth loss).
• Braces and Invisible Braces (SureSmile) Orthodontic treatments including traditional braces and SureSmile invisible aligners for teeth straightening.
• Dental Fillings Tooth-colored composite fillings made of quartz fillers and glass that match natural tooth color, used to treat cavities and restore decayed teeth.
• Inlays, Onlays and Dental Crowns Restorative treatments including inlays and onlays (indirect fillings) and dental crowns (caps) that cover damaged teeth to restore appearance and function. Includes CEREC® same-visit restorations.
• Dental Bonding and Dental Veneers Cosmetic procedures using composite resin for dental bonding and paper-thin porcelain shells for veneers to correct imperfections, strengthen teeth, and improve smiles.
• Teeth Whitening Treatments Professional in-office teeth whitening treatments that remove stains and brighten teeth by several shades in under an hour.
• Pediatric Dental Care Dental care services for children from 2 years old, including examinations, cleanings, and child-friendly treatments in a comfortable environment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PDS Health (Pacific Dental Services): One of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting hundreds of dental offices across multiple states with comprehensive general, restorative, and specialty services under one operational umbrella. Relevant because it competes for the same insured, multi-service dental patient that Cypress Dental serves, just at vastly greater scale.
• Smile Brands: Multi-brand DSO operating affiliated dental offices (including Bright Now! Dental) across many states, focused on general, orthodontic, and specialty services. Comparable as a multi-location, full-service dental platform addressing overlapping patient needs.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO operating general and specialty dental offices with a strong insurance/PPO orientation. Directly comparable as an insured-driven, multi-service dental group that competes for similar suburban family patients.
• Dental Care Alliance: Dental support organization partnering with dentist-owned practices across multiple states across general, specialty, and orthodontic services. Comparable as a DSO-style operator offering multi-service dental care in similar suburban markets.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large DSO with deep California footprint, providing general dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and specialty care often to insured and underserved patients. Directly comparable as a high-volume, broad-services dental provider with strong presence in the same Southern California market.
• Heartland Dental: The largest dental support organization in the U.S., providing non-clinical support to a wide network of dentist-owned offices delivering general and preventive care. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same family and general dentistry patient base Cypress targets, but at multi-state scale.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO branded network offering general dentistry, dentures, implants, and clear aligners with heavy consumer marketing. Competes with Cypress for walk-in, insurance-driven, and high-need restorative patients in similar suburban geographies.
• Comfort Dental: Large dentist-owned dental franchise operating general dentistry and orthodontic offices with a focus on accessibility and value. Comparable for the same general dentistry, braces, and family-care offerings that Cypress provides, with multi-state reach.
• Affordable Care (Affordable Dentures & Implants): Largest network of dental practices in the U.S. focused on dentures, implants, and tooth replacement services. Comparable for the implant, denture, and bridge segment of Cypress's restorative practice, competing for similar restorative patients.

Emerging players

• Tend: Tech-forward, consumer-brand dental concept offering general dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic services with a strong digital booking and patient-experience focus. Comparable as an emerging brand-driven dental model competing for the same experience-oriented, insured and cash-pay patients as Cypress.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cypressdental
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cypressdentalincovina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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