Dental Corner

What Dental Corner does

Dental Corner is a private, single-location general and family dental practice founded in 1984 and headquartered at 2046 North Oliver Ave in Wichita, Kansas. The practice serves patients of all ages across Wichita and surrounding Kansas communities, organized into four service categories: cosmetic dentistry, dentures, everyday dental care (preventive, diagnostic, emergency, and surgical), and restorative dentistry. It is independently owned by Drs. Tommy Rose and Richard R. Potts, with no identified parent company, holding entity, or institutional investment backing.

The practice's primary operational differentiator is its on-premises dental laboratory, staffed by a dedicated lab technician with 25+ years of experience. The in-house lab enables 24-hour denture fabrication and same-day denture repairs (typically within one hour), a capability uncommon among single-location general practices that typically outsource prosthetic work to third-party labs. Diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography and intraoral cameras used for patient education. The clinical team comprises the two founding dentists, a hygienist with 20+ years of tenure, two dental assistants, the lab technician, and two front-desk staff; patient reviews also reference a third dentist. Technology stack is otherwise standard for a U.S. general dental practice.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis with per-procedure pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The practice accepts multiple dental insurance plans plus cash, checks, credit cards, and CareCredit financing. Distribution is exclusively through the physical Wichita office — there is no online booking, no multi-site footprint, and no telehealth offering. Patient acquisition relies on local word-of-mouth, Google/Yelp/Facebook reviews, an educational content blog on dentalcorner.net, and ADA/KDA professional association affiliations displayed on the website.

Name

Dental Corner

Legal name

Dental Corner

Website

https://dentalcorner.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dental Corner is a privately held, single-location general and family dental practice in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1984 and owned by Drs. Tommy Rose and Richard Potts. It serves patients of all ages with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and denture services, differentiated by an on-premises dental lab enabling 24-hour dentures and same-day repairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry 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

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB), Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH), Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental care
• Restorative dentistry
• Denture and repair services
• Preventive dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service dental care including preventive services (cleanings, exams, X-rays), restorative services (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals), cosmetic services (teeth whitening), and surgical services (extractions, wisdom teeth removal).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dental Corner is a single-location general and family dental practice in Wichita, Kansas providing preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental services to patients of all ages. Its core differentiator is an in-house dental lab that produces 24-hour dentures and completes same-day denture repairs in approximately one hour, supplemented by digital X-ray and intraoral camera diagnostics. Services are delivered by Drs. Tommy Rose and Richard R. Potts with a support team of hygienists, dental assistants, a lab technician, and front desk staff.

Product overview

Dental Corner is a general and family dental practice in Wichita, Kansas offering a comprehensive range of dental services organized into four main categories: Cosmetic Dentistry (including teeth whitening), Dentures with same-day repair capabilities via an in-house dental lab, Everyday Dental Care (preventive and emergency services), and Restorative Dentistry (crowns, bridges, fillings, root canals). The practice features an in-house dental lab enabling 24-hour turnaround on dentures and same-day repairs. Services are provided by Drs. Tommy Rose and Richard Potts, supported by a team including dental hygienist Hai, dental assistants Kathi and Haley, lab technician Tina, and front desk staff LaSonya and Brittanie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry services to improve the appearance of patients' teeth and smiles, including teeth whitening treatments, for adult patients seeking aesthetic dental improvements.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening treatments to quickly and effectively brighten the appearance of patients' teeth, for adults seeking cosmetic smile enhancement.
• Dentures & Same-Day Denture Repairs Complete, partial, and immediate dentures fabricated and repaired in-house, enabling 24-hour denture creation and same-day repairs in approximately one hour, for adults needing tooth replacement or denture maintenance.
• Denture Reline, Rebase & Adjustment Denture maintenance services including reline (resurfacing), rebase (acrylic replacement), and adjustment to improve comfort and fit for existing denture wearers.
• Everyday Dental Care General and family dentistry services for patients of all ages, including preventive and pediatric dentistry, for individuals and families seeking routine oral healthcare.
• Dental Cleanings & Exams Routine dental cleanings and examinations recommended twice yearly to maintain oral health and detect problems early, for patients of all ages.
• Digital X-Rays Digital radiography imaging to closely examine teeth and supporting structures for developing problems and treatment planning, for patients undergoing diagnostic evaluation.
• Emergency Care Emergency dental care services to help patients regain healthy, functional smiles as quickly as possible, for individuals experiencing acute dental pain or trauma.
• Intraoral Camera Examinations Diagnostic imaging using intraoral camera technology that examines difficult-to-see areas of the mouth and projects images onto a screen for patient education during consultations.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Dental Association (ADA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for dentists. Displayed as a credential badge on the practice website indicating membership and adherence to ADA standards of care.
• Kansas Dental Association (KDA)minorOthersState-level professional association for dentists in Kansas. Membership displayed as a credential badge on the practice website indicating state-level professional standing.
• CareCreditminorOthersHealthcare financing credit card accepted as payment method. Allows patients to pay for dental services over time rather than upfront.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the US supporting hundreds of affiliated dental offices with back-office scale and group-practice infrastructure. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating general/family dentistry practices at scale, though Dental Corner is an independent office rather than a DSO affiliate.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO operating general and specialty dental offices with preventive, restorative, and cosmetic offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in family/general dentistry, though significantly larger in scale and footprint.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO operating branded Aspen Dental offices that emphasize dentures, restorative care, and accessibility. Highly comparable in service mix (especially denture focus) but operates at substantially larger scale as a consolidator.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO supporting affiliated general and specialty dental practices with operations, marketing, and clinical support. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same general/family dentistry category at scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting hundreds of general and specialty dental practices across the US. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing practice support services to dental offices, including technology and administrative infrastructure.
• Mortenson Dental Partners: DSO affiliated with family dental practices across multiple US states, offering general, restorative, and specialty services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the group-practice dental space, though larger and more geographically dispersed than Dental Corner.

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: DSO focused on partnering with high-performing single-location and small group dental practices, preserving local brand identity while adding operational support. Comparable as a peer targeting the same independent-practice segment that Dental Corner occupies.

Direct peers

• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental practice chain focused on dentures, extractions, and implants with on-site labs at most locations. The closest direct peer on denture-centric service model and in-house lab capability, though operating at much greater geographic scale.

Regional players

• Today's Family Dentistry (Wichita, KS): Local Wichita-area family dental practice offering comprehensive general dentistry services. Comparable as a regional same-market competitor in the same service categories.
• Wichita Family Dental (local Wichita, KS practice): Local general and family dental practice serving the Wichita, KS market with preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services. Most directly comparable as a same-market, same-size independent dental practice competing for the same local patient base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100068897426114
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dental-corner-pa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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