Corning Dental Associates

What Corning Dental Associates does

Corning Dental Associates is a group dental practice founded in 1973 in Corning, New York, operating from a single office at 218 Denison Pkwy E, Suite 201. The practice employs four dentists (Dr. Dennis Vargas, Dr. Lynne Meriwether, Dr. Paul Thuraisamy, and Dr. Alyson Crane) supported by clinical and administrative staff, with total headcount in the 11-50 range. It serves families and individuals across the Corning, NY and surrounding communities, providing comprehensive general dentistry plus a small set of specialty services.

The practice offers a broad service portfolio spanning cleanings and prevention, restorations (including same-day crowns, fillings, implants, dentures, bridges, veneers), extractions and root canals, tooth whitening, pediatric dentistry, TMD treatment, sleep apnea appliances, and Invisalign clear aligner orthodontics. Underlying technology includes digital radiography, same-day crown systems (CEREC or equivalent), iTero digital impression scanning, and Overjet AI-powered imaging for diagnostics. The practice maintains ADA and NYSDA professional memberships and operates PatientConnect365 for online patient intake, eForms, and appointment scheduling.

The business operates on a fee-for-service revenue model: patients pay at time of service while the practice electronically submits insurance claims on their behalf. Payment incentives include a 5% discount for cash/check and a 3% discount for credit/debit card payments over $500, plus CareCredit healthcare financing. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on local reputation, word-of-mouth referrals, and a basic digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram). The practice is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or PE involvement.

Name

Corning Dental Associates

Legal name

Corning Dental Associates

Website

https://corningdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corning Dental Associates is a four-dentist group dental practice in Corning, NY, founded in 1973, serving local families with comprehensive general dentistry, same-day crowns, Invisalign, sleep apnea appliances, and TMD treatment on a fee-for-service basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Family dental care
• Dental restorations
• Pediatric dentistry
• Orthodontic treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Corning

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Services - Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service model where patients pay at time of service. The practice electronically submits insurance claims on behalf of patients, who then receive reimbursement directly from their insurance company.
2. Cash/Check Discount: 5% discount offered for cash or check payments over $500; 3% discount for credit/debit card payments over $500
3. CareCredit Financing: Participating provider offering CareCredit healthcare credit card for manageable patient financing options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Corning Dental Associates is a group dental practice providing comprehensive general dentistry services to families since 1973. Core offerings include preventive cleanings and digital radiography, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, implants, dentures, bridges, veneers), extractions and root canals, tooth whitening, pediatric dentistry, and specialty services such as TMD treatment, sleep apnea appliances, and Invisalign orthodontics, delivered through a single office in Corning, NY.

Product overview

Corning Dental Associates is a group dental practice serving families since 1973, offering comprehensive general dentistry services. The practice operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform architecture. Core services include Cleanings & Prevention (digital radiography, sealants, periodontal maintenance), Restorations (fillings, crowns including same-day crowns, implants, dentures, bridges, veneers), Extractions & Root Canals, Tooth Whitening (in-office and at-home options), and Pediatric Dentistry. Specialty services include TMD treatment, Sleep Apnea Appliances, and Invisalign orthodontic treatment. The practice utilizes PatientConnect365 for patient forms and eForms, and offers emergency dental services with 24/7 on-call coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanings & Prevention Dental cleanings including oral examinations, digital radiography, periodontal maintenance, and sealants to prevent oral health disease. Targeted at families and individuals seeking routine preventive care.
• Restorations Dental restoration services including fillings (amalgam and composite), crowns, dental implants, complete and partial dentures, bridges, and veneers. Targeted at patients with damaged, missing, or decayed teeth.
• Extractions & Root Canals Tooth extractions performed in-office and endodontic (root canal) procedures to save damaged or infected teeth. Targeted at patients with severely decayed, damaged, or infected teeth.
• Tooth Whitening In-office and at-home tooth whitening options using custom-fitted trays and personalized bleaching treatments. Targeted at adult patients seeking cosmetic dental improvements.
• Pediatric Dentistry Dental care for children including first visits by age one, oral hygiene education, sealants, and prevention-focused treatment. Targeted at parents of infants, children, and adolescents, and pregnant mothers.
• Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Treatment Diagnosis and customized treatment plans for TMD including stress reduction methods, heat therapy, exercises, muscle relaxants, and removable appliances. Targeted at patients experiencing jaw pain and temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Sleep Apnea Appliances Custom removable dental appliances for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP machines, following sleep study and physician diagnosis. Targeted at adult sleep apnea patients who are CPAP-intolerant.
• Invisalign Orthodontic treatment using clear aligner series to straighten teeth without traditional braces, provided by certified Invisalign provider Dr. Dennis Vargas. Targeted at adult and adolescent patients seeking teeth alignment without visible braces.
• Dental Emergency Services Emergency dental care with on-call doctor availability when office is closed for current patients. Targeted at current patients requiring urgent dental attention outside of regular office hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low radiation digital x-rays for safer diagnostic imaging
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supportive and minor.

• Oral and Implant Surgery of the Southern TiersupportiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for complex oral surgery cases. When extractions or dental implants require oral surgeon services beyond the scope of general practice, patients are referred to this local oral surgery practice in the Southern Tier region.
• American Dental Association (ADA)minorOthersPractice displays ADA membership logo indicating adherence to ADA standards and continuing education requirements.
• New York State Dental Association (NYSDA)minorOthersPractice displays NYSDA membership logo indicating membership in the state professional dental organization.
• Invisalign (Align Technology)supportiveTechnology or IntegrationDr. Dennis Vargas is a certified Invisalign provider. Practice displays Invisiline logo indicating certified provider status for clear aligner orthodontic treatment.
• iTerosupportiveTechnology or IntegrationDigital scanning technology used for digital impressions, particularly for Invisalign treatment and at-home whitening trays.
• OverjetsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered dental imaging technology for enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Practice displays Overjet logo indicating use of this advanced imaging technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Corning-Dental-Associates/330851123691512?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/corningdentalassociates

Compliance3 records

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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