Meridian Dental

What Meridian Dental does

Meridian Dental, LLC is a privately held dental practice organized as an Alaska LLC, founded in 2003, operating two clinical locations in the Mat-Su Valley of Southcentral Alaska: a headquarters office at 3465 E Meridian Park Loop Ste C, Wasilla, and a secondary office in Palmer. The practice provides comprehensive family, cosmetic, and surgical dentistry across approximately 20 service lines including dental checkups, cleanings, crowns, dentures, Invisalign, teeth whitening, veneers, implants, root canals, bridges, extractions, TMJ treatment, night guards, and emergency dental care. Clinical capability is anchored by at least three dentists (Dr. Kris Gurr, DDS, Dr. Zach Pieper, and Dr. Allen) and differentiated by in-office same-day crown fabrication (CEREC-style), heating and massage dental chairs, in-office whitening systems designed to reduce sensitivity, and same-day emergency appointment availability including weekends.

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-procedure billing for one-time dental treatments, direct insurance billing as a participating provider, a cash-pay option with stated discounts, and an in-house annual membership plan offering discounted services for uninsured patients. The practice operates a direct-to-consumer model, acquiring patients via a professional website with online booking, Google Business Profile/local SEO, Facebook presence, and word-of-mouth referrals. The patient base spans families, cosmetic enhancement seekers, emergency cases, and individuals with dental anxiety. Operations are supported by a third-party patient intake system (PatientViewer) integrated for medical history forms. The practice is privately owned and operated by its clinicians with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Meridian Dental

Legal name

Meridian Dental, LLC

Website

https://meridiandentalak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meridian Dental is a privately held family and cosmetic dental practice operating two clinics in Wasilla and Palmer, Alaska, serving local patients with general, cosmetic, and surgical dentistry plus same-day crown services and an in-house membership plan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General and Cosmetic Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

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

Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD), Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA)

Keywords

• Family dental care
• Cosmetic dentistry
• General dentistry
• Oral surgery services
• Emergency dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Wasilla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Procedures and Treatments: One-time dental procedures including checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, implants, bridges, veneers, and cosmetic treatments. Revenue generated per procedure with costs varying based on treatment type.
2. In-House Membership Plan: Annual membership program offering discounted dental services for a yearly fee, providing predictable recurring revenue from plan members.
3. Insurance Billing: Direct billing to dental insurance providers for covered procedures, serving as a participating provider.
4. Cash Payment Options: Direct patient payment for uninsured services with transparent pricing and potential discounts for cash payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meridian Dental is a private dental practice in Wasilla and Palmer, Alaska providing comprehensive family, cosmetic, and surgical dentistry. Core offerings include routine checkups and cleanings, same-day crowns via in-office milling, dental implants, root canals, bridges, veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, dentures, extractions, gum therapy, night guards, TMJ treatment, and emergency same-day appointments. The practice supplements clinical services with an in-house annual membership plan and direct insurance billing for insured patients.

Product overview

Meridian Dental is a family and cosmetic dental practice offering comprehensive dental care services from a single location in Wasilla, Alaska. The practice operates a unified service model with general dentistry as the foundation, supported by cosmetic dentistry (smile makeovers, teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign) and surgical services (implants, root canals, extractions, bridges). Same-day dentistry capabilities including crowns and bridges are offered through in-office milling technology. The practice also provides specialized treatments for dental conditions including TMJ, bruxism (via night guards), gum disease (gum therapy), and emergency dental care. An in-house membership plan is available for uninsured patients. The practice integrates with PatientViewer for patient forms and accepts both insured and uninsured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Comprehensive general dental care services including dental checkups, dental exams, professional dental cleanings, dental crowns, dentures, same-day crowns, family dental care, and TMJ treatment for patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dental procedures including personalized smile makeovers, Invisalign clear aligners, professional teeth whitening, and porcelain or composite veneers for aesthetic tooth restoration.
• Surgical Dentistry and Oral Surgery Surgical dental procedures including dental implants, root canal treatment, dental bridges, tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth), and other advanced oral surgery treatments.
• Same-Day Crowns In-office crown fabrication using CEREC-style same-day crown technology that allows patients to receive custom dental crowns in a single appointment without temporaries or return visits.
• Invisalign Clear Aligners Clear aligner orthodontic treatment for straightening teeth without traditional metal braces, offered by Meridian Dental as a provider of Align Technology's Invisalign system.
• Professional Teeth Whitening Professional in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments using professional-grade bleaching agents, achieving visible results in approximately 20 minutes with sensitivity-minimizing gel.
• Dental Implants Surgical placement of titanium dental implants to replace missing tooth roots and support permanent replacement teeth, including implant-supported dentures.
• Dental Bridges Fixed prosthetic devices that bridge gaps from missing teeth, anchored to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
• Veneers Custom porcelain or composite shells bonded to front tooth surfaces to improve the appearance of teeth by covering chips, cracks, discoloration, and minor misalignments.
• Dentures Removable prosthetic devices for replacing missing teeth, including full and partial dentures as well as implant-supported dentures.
• Root Canal Treatment Endodontic treatment to remove infected tooth pulp, clean and disinfect root canals, and save damaged teeth from extraction.
• Tooth Extractions Simple and surgical tooth removal procedures including wisdom tooth extractions, with same-day emergency appointments available.
• Night Guards and TMJ Treatment Custom-fitted oral appliances worn during sleep to prevent teeth grinding (bruxism) and clenching, plus TMJ treatments to reduce jaw pain and protect teeth.
• Gum Therapy (Periodontal Treatment) Periodontal treatments for gum disease including deep scaling, root planing, and ongoing maintenance therapies to restore and maintain gum health.
• Dental Exams and X-Rays Comprehensive dental examinations with diagnostic X-ray imaging and oral cancer screenings for preventive care and early detection.
• Emergency Dental Care Same-day emergency dental appointments for urgent issues including tooth pain, broken teeth, lost crowns, and acute dental problems, with weekend availability.
• In-House Dental Membership Plan Annual membership program offering discounted dental services for a yearly fee, providing predictable recurring access to care for uninsured patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5.0 patient satisfaction rating based on 600+ reviews

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspen Dental: One of the largest DSOs in North America with hundreds of branded locations offering general, cosmetic, and surgical dentistry. Comparable to Meridian Dental in core service menu (general, cosmetic, surgical, implants, Invisalign, same-day crowns), but operates at vastly greater scale and as a corporate platform rather than an independent practice.
• Gentle Dental: Multi-location dental group offering general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and specialty services with a strong emphasis on patient comfort — closely comparable to Meridian Dental's comfort positioning (massage chairs, anxiety-friendly care). Operates as a branded group practice rather than an independent LLC.
• Heartland Dental: The largest DSO in the U.S., supporting thousands of dentists across general and specialty practices. Directly comparable service offering to Meridian Dental — general dentistry, hygiene, cosmetic, implants, and endodontic procedures — but with vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and corporate infrastructure.
• Bright Now! Dental: Multi-state branded dental group offering general dentistry, orthodontics (including Invisalign), cosmetic procedures, and emergency dental care. Comparable to Meridian Dental across service breadth and DTC patient acquisition focus, though operating at substantially greater national scale.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated dental practices across the U.S. with comprehensive general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable to Meridian Dental through its supported-practice model offering general dentistry, implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic procedures, though at significantly broader national scale.

Others

• Align Technology (Invisalign): Manufacturer of the Invisalign clear aligner system used by Meridian Dental and thousands of other dental practices. Not a direct competitor, but a key ecosystem partner — comparable because Invisalign is one of Meridian's featured orthodontic offerings and the Align provider network defines the practice's orthodontic competitive positioning.

Regional players

• Alaska Dental Associates: Anchorage-based multi-dentist dental practice providing general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry to Southcentral Alaska residents. Comparable to Meridian Dental as a fellow Alaska dental practice serving an overlapping regional patient population with similar service offerings.
• Turnagain Dental: Anchorage-area dental practice offering general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and same-day restorations. Comparable to Meridian Dental as a fellow Southcentral Alaska independent practice with overlapping service menu (general + cosmetic) and same-day technology positioning.
• Alpenglow Dental Care: Independent dental practice serving Juneau and Southeast Alaska with comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry. Comparable to Meridian Dental in being a community-rooted independent Alaska practice offering general, cosmetic, and restorative services to a regional patient base.

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer clear-aligner company that disrupted traditional orthodontic channels. Comparable to Meridian Dental as an alternative channel competing for cosmetic-straightening patients, though operating via a remote/impression-based model rather than in-office clinical care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/meridiandentalak
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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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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