Caron & Jones Dental Care

What Caron & Jones Dental Care does

Caron & Jones Dental Care is a privately held, single-location dental practice in Kokomo, Indiana, founded in 1997 and co-led by Dr. Kathryn Jones and Dr. Gabrielle Caron. It provides general, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, and specialty dental services to families, adults, and seniors across Howard County, Indiana, using CEREC same-day crowns, laser dentistry, 3D digital imaging, and digital X-rays. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service dental care, a subscription-based in-house dental membership plan, third-party insurance billing, and patient financing; the practice owns no subsidiaries, holds no external funding, and operates with no parent company. Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer via website, Google Search, social media, content blog, and patient referrals, all routing through the single Kokomo office.

Name

Caron & Jones Dental Care

Legal name

Caron & Jones Dental Care

Website

https://dentalcarekokomo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caron & Jones Dental Care is a privately held dental practice in Kokomo, Indiana, founded in 1997 and co-led by two dentists. It provides general, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, and specialty dental services to families across Howard County using CEREC, laser, and 3D imaging technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

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), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental care
• Restorative dental services
• Dental implant placement
• Family dental practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Kokomo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service dental care including exams, cleanings, restorative work, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery. Accepts insurance and offers in-house membership plan for uninsured patients.
2. In-House Dental Membership Plan: Membership-based savings plan with preventive care coverage, exclusive savings on treatments, and rollover rewards. Designed as alternative to traditional insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caron & Jones Dental Care is a Kokomo, Indiana dental practice that provides comprehensive preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and specialty dental services to individual patients and families. Offerings include routine exams and cleanings, dental sealants, CEREC same-day crowns, teeth whitening, veneers, clear aligners and braces, dentures, oral surgery with dental implants, TMJ/Botox therapy, sleep apnea oral appliances, sedation dentistry, and ancillary services such as night guards and Oraverse anesthetic reversal. The practice also sells an in-house dental membership plan as an alternative to traditional dental insurance.

Product overview

Caron & Jones Dental Care is a dental practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services organized into general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and specialty treatments. The practice uses advanced technology including CEREC one-day crowns, 3D digital imaging, and laser dentistry. Core services include exams and cleanings, dental sealants, teeth whitening, veneers, orthodontics with braces and clear aligners, dental crowns, dentures, oral surgery with dental implants, TMJ/Botox treatment, and sleep apnea oral appliances. The practice also offers an in-house dental membership plan as an alternative to traditional insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Exams and Cleanings Routine comprehensive oral examinations and professional cleanings to maintain oral health and prevent dental issues for patients of all ages.
• Dental Sealants Protective coatings applied to molar grooves to prevent cavities, primarily for children and teens.
• CEREC One Day Crowns Same-day custom-milled crowns created and placed in a single visit using CEREC CAD/CAM chairside technology.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening treatment that removes stains and brightens smiles by up to eight shades.
• Dental Veneers Thin custom shells bonded over teeth to correct discoloration, chips, gaps, or decay for improved smile aesthetics.
• Orthodontics (Braces and Clear Aligners) Traditional braces and clear aligner therapy to straighten teeth and improve bite alignment for teens and adults.
• Clear Aligners Nearly invisible aligner trays that straighten teeth discreetly for teens and adults.
• Laser Dentistry Minimally invasive laser treatments for gum therapy, fillings, whitening, and soft tissue procedures with reduced healing times.
• Dental Crowns Custom dental restorations that protect and strengthen weakened, cracked, or severely decayed teeth.
• Dentures Full or partial prosthetic teeth replacements handcrafted on-site at the in-house lab to restore smiles and chewing function.
• Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Tooth extractions and dental implant placement using titanium posts that fuse with the jawbone for permanent tooth replacement.
• TMJ/Botox Treatment Botox injection therapy targeting masseter and temporalis muscles to relieve TMJ-related jaw pain, headaches, and facial tension.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Custom oral appliances for mild to moderate sleep apnea supported by home-based sleep testing assessment.
• 3D Dentistry (3D Imaging and Scanning) 3D digital X-ray and intraoral scanning that captures detailed three-dimensional images of teeth, gums, jaw, and nerve pathways for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Dental Fillings Tooth-colored composite restorations used to repair teeth affected by decay while blending with natural tooth structure.
• Oraverse (Anesthetic Reversal) Phentolamine-based reversal agent that shortens lingering lip and tongue numbness after dental procedures.
• Night Guards Custom-fitted dental appliances worn during sleep to prevent damage from clenching or grinding.
• Sedation Dentistry Sedation options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation for comfortable dental procedures.
• Family Dentistry Comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, including pediatric through adult preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services.
• In-House Dental Membership Plan Practice membership plan offering preventive care coverage, immediate benefits, savings on restorative treatments, and rollover rewards as an alternative to traditional dental insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-95% of dental implants still work after many years based on clinical research
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mooney LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeth, the in-house lab technician, works with Mooney Labs bringing over 40 years of expertise in denture craftsmanship. She provides personalized consultations for denture patients with each denture meticulously handcrafted on-site.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting thousands of doctor-owned practices with non-clinical services. Comparable to Caron & Jones in offering full-scope general and specialty dentistry (implants, ortho, cosmetic), but at vastly greater scale and with DSO infrastructure.
• Smile Brands Dental Group: DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated practices offering general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry with in-house membership/dental savings plans. Closely comparable to Caron & Jones's combination of comprehensive services and subscription-style membership plan.
• Aspen Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S. operating hundreds of Aspen Dental-branded offices offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Directly comparable service mix to Caron & Jones (implants, dentures, clear aligners, same-day crowns) but operates at multi-hundred-location scale with corporate backing.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large multi-location dental and orthodontic chain offering general dentistry, orthodontics (braces and clear aligners), and implants. Directly comparable to Caron & Jones's orthodontic and restorative offerings, but at regional/national scale with insurance and financing infrastructure.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location DSO providing general dentistry, specialty services, and orthodontics. Comparable service portfolio (implants, ortho, cosmetic, restorative) to Caron & Jones, but operates across many states with affiliated practice model.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO supporting affiliated dental practices across multiple states with general, cosmetic, restorative, and specialty services. Comparable breadth of service offerings to Caron & Jones but operates as a partner/affiliate model rather than a single independent location.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting hundreds of offices including specialty services such as endodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics. Comparable service breadth to Caron & Jones across general, cosmetic, restorative, and specialty dentistry, but operates at DSO scale with employer-supported practices.

Direct peers

• Comfort Dental: Multi-location general and family dentistry franchise with new-patient specials, general dentistry, orthodontics, and implants. Comparable patient acquisition model and service mix to Caron & Jones's family/general dentistry focus, including similar community-rooted positioning.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National dental practice network focused on dentures, extractions, and dental implants — directly overlapping Caron & Jones's implant, denture, and oral surgery service lines. Operates as a multi-location branded chain with similar fee-for-service plus affordable pricing positioning.

Others

• Delta Dental of Indiana (network): Dominant dental insurance carrier in Indiana whose network dynamics and reimbursement rates directly affect Caron & Jones's insured revenue stream. Not a direct competitor but an influential ecosystem participant given the practice's reliance on PPO insurance reimbursement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CaronJonesDDS
• Facebookfacebook.com/DentalCareLLC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Caron & Jones Dental Care