Chicago Dental Arts

What Chicago Dental Arts does

Chicago Dental Arts is a boutique reconstructive and cosmetic dental practice founded in 1995, operating two locations in Illinois — a flagship suite at 919 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Gold Coast and a North Shore office at Old Orchard Center in Skokie. The practice is led by Dr. Vladimir Fedin, with 30+ years of clinical experience and more than 15,000 documented dental implant procedures, and by Dr. Daniel Smulson, a periodontal surgeon with 35+ years of experience trained at Loyola. It serves affluent patients requiring complex full-mouth rehabilitations, dental implants, cosmetic transformations, and specialty periodontal work, alongside general and family patients seeking routine preventive care.

The service mix spans seven categories: reconstructive dentistry (implants, bridges, crowns, oral surgery including bone grafts, sinus lifts, and extractions), facial aesthetics (BOTOX, Ultherapy), cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, bonding, Zoom! and BIOLASE whitening), general and family dentistry, periodontics (tissue grafting, crown lengthening, scaling and root planing), orthodontics (Invisalign, ClearCorrect, retainers), and dental technology. The clinical tech stack integrates licensed WaterLase needle-free laser systems, iTero digital scanners, Cone Beam 3D imaging, digital X-rays, and intraoral cameras, supporting a marketed "Zero-Pain" treatment philosophy that reduces reliance on traditional drills and anesthesia.

The business model is fee-for-service with no subscription or recurring billing layer. Revenue is generated per procedure across implants, cosmetic work, and specialty care. Payment is collected via most PPO insurance plans, cash, checks, credit cards, and Zelle, with third-party patient financing provided through CareCredit and LendingClub for out-of-pocket costs. Patient acquisition runs through direct bookings (phone and NexHealth online scheduling), a word-of-mouth referral program ("Invite A Friend"), an educational blog active from 2016-2024, SEO-optimized location pages, social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, and reputation management across 350+ five-star reviews. The practice is recognized by Chicago Magazine and the Sun-Times as a leading reconstructive authority in the city.

Name

Chicago Dental Arts

Legal name

Chicago Dental Arts

Website

https://chicagodentalarts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chicago Dental Arts is a boutique reconstructive and cosmetic dental practice operating two Illinois locations in Chicago's Gold Coast and Skokie, serving affluent patients seeking dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, orthodontics, and facial aesthetics under a multi-specialty, fee-for-service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation & Complex Restorative Care (HLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Aesthetic/Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry (Smile Design) (HLABAFAE), Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), Dentoalveolar Surgery (Tooth Extractions & Alveoloplasty) (HLABAEAA)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Dental implant procedures
• Reconstructive dental care
• Periodontal treatment services
• Orthodontic treatment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Fee-for-service boutique dental practice providing reconstructive, cosmetic, general, and specialty dental services. Services include dental implants, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, orthodontics (Invisalign, ClearCorrect), periodontics, facial aesthetics (BOTOX, Ultherapy), and oral surgery. No subscription model; patients pay per procedure.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chicago Dental Arts is a boutique multi-specialty dental practice offering reconstructive, cosmetic, general, periodontal, orthodontic, and facial aesthetic dentistry across two Chicago-area locations. Services span dental implants, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, full-mouth rehabilitation, oral surgery, Invisalign/ClearCorrect orthodontics, BOTOX, Ultherapy, and sedation dentistry, delivered with a 'Zero-Pain' philosophy using advanced laser and digital imaging technology.

Product overview

Chicago Dental Arts is a multi-specialty dental practice offering comprehensive dental care across seven service categories: Reconstructive Dentistry (including dental implants, bridges, crowns, and oral surgery procedures like bone grafts, sinus lifts, and extractions), Facial Aesthetics (BOTOX® and Ultherapy®), Cosmetic Dentistry (dental bonding, porcelain veneers, and professional teeth whitening with Zoom! and BIOLASE systems), General & Family Dentistry (cleanings, exams, sealants, emergency care, fluoride treatments, and sedation dentistry), Periodontics (gum disease treatment, tissue grafting, crown lengthening, and scaling & root planing), Orthodontics (ClearCorrect, Invisalign®, and retainers), and Dental Technology (Cone Beam Imaging, Digital Impressions, Digital X-Rays, Intraoral Cameras, iTero® Digital Scanner, Laser Dentistry, Panoramic X-Rays, and WaterLase® laser). The practice emphasizes advanced technology integration including CBCT imaging, iTero® digital scanning, and WaterLase® laser systems to deliver precision diagnostics and treatment with a 'Zero-Pain' philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reconstructive Dentistry Comprehensive reconstructive dental procedures including full-mouth rehabilitations, dental implants, crowns, bridges, fillings, bone grafts, sinus lifts, frenectomy, and tooth extractions, focused on restoring oral function and aesthetics for patients with complex dental needs.
• Dental Implants Titanium or zirconia posts surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as permanent anchors for artificial teeth, including single, multiple, and full-mouth implant solutions for patients with missing teeth.
• All-on-4 Implant-Supported Dentures Full-arch tooth replacement using four strategically placed implants to support a complete denture prosthesis, intended for patients with significant tooth loss seeking a permanent, fixed alternative to traditional removable dentures.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Aesthetic dental procedures designed to improve the appearance of teeth and smiles, including dental bonding, ultra-thin porcelain veneers, and professional teeth whitening using Zoom! and BIOLASE laser systems.
• General & Family Dentistry Preventive and routine dental care for patients of all ages, including professional cleanings, comprehensive oral examinations, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, initial exams, oral hygiene education, and emergency dental services for acute pain or damage.
• Periodontics Specialized gum and supporting tissue care including surgical and non-surgical treatments for gum disease, connective tissue grafting for gum recession, crown lengthening procedures, and scaling & root planing for deep cleaning below the gumline.
• Orthodontics

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 successful dental implant procedures performed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NexHealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital booking and patient management platform integrated into practice website for online appointment scheduling and patient payments online.
• Northwestern University Dental SchoolminorOthersDr. Vladimir Fedin is a graduate of Northwestern University Dental School, establishing educational affiliation with the institution.
• Loyola University School of DentistryminorOthersDr. Daniel Smulson graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry and completed advanced surgical residency at Loyola University Medical Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dental partnership organization that supports doctor-owned practices with non-clinical services. Comparable as a structural peer showing how independent multi-specialty practices can partner with DSO infrastructure.
• Aspen Dental: Large DSO offering general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry across hundreds of U.S. locations. Operates in the same service categories as Chicago Dental Arts but at mass-market scale and price points.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large dental and orthodontic care provider offering general, specialty, and cosmetic services across many U.S. offices. Comparable breadth of services including orthodontics (Invisalign-style aligners) that CDA offers.
• Coast Dental: Multi-location dental practice network offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services including implants and periodontics. Provides a scaled peer benchmark for multi-specialty service delivery.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting owner dentists across general, specialty, and cosmetic services with modern technology and clinical workflows. Comparable multi-specialty, technology-forward positioning at much larger scale.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization supporting hundreds of offices with comprehensive general and specialty services. Provides a benchmark for what scaled DSO support of multi-specialty practices looks like.

Others

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear aligner brand (now operating under different ownership post-restructuring). Comparable as a consumer-facing orthodontic brand competing for the same cosmetic patient dollars that Chicago Dental Arts targets with Invisalign/ClearCorrect.

Direct peers

• Tend: Boutique urban dental brand focused on a hospitality-driven patient experience across general, cosmetic, and orthodontic services. Closest comparable peer in terms of premium boutique positioning and patient experience design.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Network of dental implant centers specializing in full-arch and single-tooth implant solutions with an on-site lab model. Highly comparable to Chicago Dental Arts' premium implant and full-mouth rehabilitation offering.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: National network specializing in dentures and dental implants, including full-arch solutions. Comparable on the core implant and prosthetic service line that anchors Chicago Dental Arts' reconstructive practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chicagodentalarts
• Instagraminstagram.com/chicagodentalarts
• Xx.com/chidentalarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicago-dental-arts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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