Cleveland Dental Institute

What Cleveland Dental Institute does

Cleveland Dental Institute (CDI), operating as CDI Ohio, is a privately held teaching dental facility headquartered at 11201 Shaker Blvd in Cleveland, Ohio. It delivers comprehensive oral healthcare across 12 Ohio locations — spanning Cleveland, Akron, Ashtabula, Columbus, Dayton (including embedded clinics at Miami Valley Hospital and Dayton Children's Hospital), Garfield Heights, Reynoldsburg, Shaker Heights, Shaker Square, and Lancaster — supplemented by a 53-foot mobile dental clinic with eight chairs that was launched in August 2023 to serve schools, businesses, and community organizations. Service lines span preventive care (cleanings, X-rays, exams), cosmetic treatments (ZOOM whitening), restorative procedures (fillings, implants, crowns, bridges, dentures), orthodontics (traditional braces, Invisalign, ClearCorrect), endodontics (root canals), oral surgery (extractions), pediatric dentistry, special-needs dentistry, and emergency care. CDI accepts all insurance plans including Medicaid and PPO and also offers the C.O.D.E. Membership Program as an insurance alternative.

The institute runs CODA-accredited graduate dental residency programs (General Practice Residency and Advanced Education in General Dentistry) co-located with its clinical sites, alongside a dental assisting program and the recurring five-day CDI Bench Preparatory course priced at $5,500 per attendee. This co-location model — patient care and residency training delivered in the same facilities under faculty supervision — is the company's defining operational architecture. Technology stack consists of standard advanced dental equipment, digital X-rays, and a third-party PatientViewer patient portal; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed. The company holds a multi-body accreditation stack (AAAHC, TJC, ADA-CERP, CODA, PACE) and employs 51–100 staff.

The business model combines fee-for-service clinical revenue (transaction pricing per procedure across the service portfolio) with recurring education revenue (residency tuition, assisting program tuition, and per-cohort Bench Prep pricing). Distribution is hybrid: self-serve online appointment booking and inside-sales phone scheduling feed the 12-site retail clinic network, while the mobile clinic functions as a direct-sales enterprise channel contracting with schools, employers, and community organizations. Primary customers are individual patients across Ohio (parents, children, special-needs patients, dental-anxiety patients) and institutional partners (school districts, hospital systems). Marketing relies on a content/blog-heavy website, organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), patient testimonials, and community outreach via the mobile unit.

Name

Cleveland Dental Institute

Legal name

Cleveland Dental Institute

Website

https://cdiohio.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cleveland Dental Institute is a privately held, CODA-accredited teaching dental facility operating 12 clinics and an eight-chair mobile dental unit across Ohio, delivering comprehensive preventive, restorative, orthodontic, and specialty dentistry while running graduate residency and dental assisting programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ), Mobile & On-Site General Dentistry (Workplace/Nursing Home/Home Visits) (HLABAAAG), Mobile/School-Based Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABAGAK), Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD)

Keywords

• Dental care services
• General dentistry
• Dental implants
• Orthodontic aligners
• Dental residency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Dental Services: Fee-for-service dental care revenue from comprehensive oral healthcare services including cleanings, exams, fillings, orthodontics, implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, emergency care, and special needs dental services. Accepts all insurance plans including Medicaid, PPO, and private pay.
2. Residency Programs: Graduate dental residency programs including General Practice Residency (GPR) and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD). Programs select candidates based on academic performance and train dental students to gain clinical experience under experienced clinicians and faculty.
3. Dental Assisting Program: Educational program for dental assistants offering professional training and certification preparation.
4. CDI Bench Preparatory Course: 5-day hands-on preparation course for dental professionals. Fees are $5,500 per course, offered multiple times throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cleveland Dental Institute is a teaching dental facility that delivers comprehensive preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, endodontic, oral surgery, and emergency dental services to patients across Ohio through more than 11 physical clinics and a 53-foot mobile dental clinic. In parallel, the institute runs graduate dental residency programs (GPR and AEGD), a Dental Assisting Program, and a 5-day Bench Preparatory Course for dental professionals.

Product overview

Cleveland Dental Institute (CDI) is a teaching dental facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services across 12 Ohio locations plus a mobile dental clinic. The core offering consists of clinical dental services including preventive care (cleanings, X-rays, exams), cosmetic procedures (ZOOM teeth whitening, veneers, dental bonding), restorative treatments (dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures), orthodontic solutions (traditional wire braces, Invisalign, ClearCorrect aligners), endodontic services (root canals), oral surgery (extractions), and emergency dentistry. The institute operates a 53-foot mobile dental trailer serving schools and communities. Beyond patient care, CDI offers graduate dental residency programs (GPR and AEGD), dental assisting programs, and the CDI Bench Preparatory course. They accept all insurance plans and offer the C.O.D.E. Membership Program as an alternative to traditional insurance. The unique dual mission combines patient care with training future dental professionals in the same facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanings, X-Rays & Exams Preventive dental care services including professional cleanings, digital X-rays, and comprehensive oral examinations for patients seeking to maintain dental health and prevent disease.
• ZOOM Teeth Whitening In-office professional teeth whitening using UV light-activated hydrogen peroxide gel that can brighten teeth up to 10 shades in approximately one hour, packaged with custom trays and a take-home kit.
• Dental Fillings Restorative dental procedure to repair cavities and restore damaged teeth using tooth-colored or metal filling materials for patients with tooth decay or damage.
• Traditional Wire Braces Metal bracket and wire orthodontic system affixed to teeth to correct misalignment, bite problems, and overcrowding through periodic adjustments, for patients seeking traditional orthodontic correction.
• Invisalign Aligners Clear, custom-fitted removable aligners made from medical-grade thermoplastic that gradually move teeth into desired positions, worn up to 22 hours daily, for patients seeking discreet orthodontic treatment.
• ClearCorrect Aligners Transparent orthodontic aligners that provide a discreet teeth straightening solution, priced at approximately one-third of other providers' rates (averaging ~$2,500 vs. up to $8,000), with treatment typically spanning 12-24 months.
• Root Canal Treatment Endodontic procedure to treat infected or damaged tooth pulp by removing infected tissue and sealing the tooth, saving natural teeth for patients with pulp infection or damage.
• Tooth Extraction Surgical removal of damaged, decayed, or problematic teeth including wisdom teeth extraction, for patients requiring tooth removal due to damage, decay, or impaction.
• Dentures and Partials Removable prosthetic devices including conventional dentures, immediate dentures, overdentures, and partial dentures to replace missing teeth, customized for comfort and natural appearance.
• Dental Implants Titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots, supporting crowns, bridges, or dentures through osseointegration for permanent tooth replacement.
• Crowns and Bridges Porcelain caps to protect broken or decayed teeth (crowns) and dental appliances to fill gaps from missing teeth while maintaining smile shape (bridges), for patients needing restorative prosthetics.
• Emergency Dentistry & Pain Management Urgent dental care services for accidents, severe pain, and dental emergencies, with after-hours emergency line available at (216) 503-3303, for patients requiring immediate attention.
• Special Needs Dental Services Compassionate, patient-centered dental care for children and individuals with special healthcare needs, including sedation options when clinically appropriate, for patients requiring accommodation for physical, developmental, or behavioral needs.
• CDI Ohio Mobile Dental Trailer 53-foot state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic with eight fully equipped dental chairs that brings comprehensive dental care directly to schools, businesses, and community organizations across Ohio.
• General Practice Residency (GPR) Graduate dental residency program training dental graduates in advanced clinical skills across multiple specialties, available at Cleveland and Miami Valley Hospital locations for dental school graduates seeking post-doctoral training.
• Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency program for dental graduates focusing on advanced general dentistry skills and comprehensive patient care, available at Cleveland and Columbus locations.
• Dental Assisting Program Training program for individuals seeking to become dental assistants, providing hands-on clinical education and certification preparation.
• CDI Bench Preparatory Course Five-day hands-on preparation course for dental residents, priced at $5,500, offered multiple times throughout the year.
• C.O.D.E. Membership Program Three-tier dental membership solution alternative to traditional dental insurance, designed for individuals, employers, and community organizations to provide affordable dental care access.
• Pediatric Dental Services Specialized dental care for children including preventive treatments, cleanings, X-rays, and age-appropriate dental care, delivered at the Dayton Children's Hospital location for pediatric patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teeth whitening results up to 10 shades whiter in 60 minutes or less with ZOOM! procedure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schools and Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023CDI Ohio Mobile Dental Clinic partners with schools, businesses, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations to bring dental care directly to underserved populations. The mobile unit travels throughout Ohio with strong presence in Ashtabula, Akron, and Dayton, coordinating with host organizations to schedule visits and provide comprehensive dental services on-site.
• Miami Valley HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDI operates a dental clinic location inside Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, providing specialized dental services in a hospital setting as part of their General Practice Residency program.
• Dayton Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDI has a dedicated pediatric dental location inside Dayton Children's Hospital, providing specialized dental care for children within the hospital environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Sonrava Health (Western Dental): Multi-state dental and orthodontic platform serving insured and Medicaid patients in the Western and Southwestern US. Comparable to CDI as a high-volume, multi-specialty DSO with strong Medicaid acceptance and education ties.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state dental group practice operating throughout the Midwest and Eastern US with a similar mix of general, specialty, and insurance-accepting services—comparable to CDI's profile though with broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Dental Care Alliance: Dental support organization partnering with practices across multiple states, providing non-clinical services. Comparable as a multi-location dental platform model expanding through affiliations and acquisitions.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large dental support organization offering practice management and clinical support to specialty and general dental offices nationwide. Comparable as a multi-specialty dental platform with heavy investment in technology and integrated workflows.
• Heartland Dental: The largest US dental support organization, supporting thousands of practices nationwide. Comparable to CDI as a multi-specialty DSO leveraging scale, education pipelines, and broad payer relationships, though Heartland operates across many states vs. CDI's Ohio concentration.
• MB2 Dental Solutions: Fast-growing dental partnership network backed by private equity that supports independent dentists with operational services. Comparable as a multi-state DSO acquiring and scaling regional practices, including in the Midwest.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with strong presence in the Midwest and Ohio, offering general dentistry, dentures, and implants with a focus on underserved and Medicaid populations—directly overlapping CDI's value proposition of affordable, full-service care.

Direct peers

• Smile Programs (Mobile Dental): Provider of mobile/preventive dental services to schools and underserved communities using portable equipment. Directly comparable to CDI's mobile clinic initiative serving schools, businesses, and community organizations.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National provider focused on dentures, extractions, and implants at value pricing. Highly comparable to CDI's affordable denture/implant services and ClearCorrect-style price-leader positioning in tooth replacement.

Emerging players

• Tend Dental: Modern, design-forward dental startup offering general and cosmetic dentistry with strong insurance acceptance and tech-forward patient experience. Comparable to CDI's patient-experience-focused positioning, though targeting a different demographic segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cdiohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleveland-dental-institute-ohio
• Instagraminstagram.com/clevelanddentalinstitute

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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