Akron Smile

What Akron Smile does

Walton Dental Group, formerly operating as Akron Smile, is a privately held dental practice headquartered in Northeast Ohio and owned by Principal Dentist Dr. Ryan Walton. Founded with Dr. Walton's arrival in 2007 and formally led by him since 2015, the practice operates three clinical locations in Akron (Summit County), Canton, and Alliance (Stark County), with the latter two acquired in 2025 as part of a regional expansion. The practice delivers comprehensive general, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic dental services — including cleanings, implants, Invisalign, veneers, crowns and bridges, pediatric dentistry, conscious sedation, and ZOOM whitening — to individuals and families across Northeast Ohio.

The clinical offering is differentiated by an in-house technology stack that includes CEREC same-day crown fabrication, SOLEA dental laser, digital X-rays, CBCT 3D imaging, intraoral cameras, digital impressions, surgical guides for implant placement, and a PrimePrint 3D printer that the practice states is unique among Northeast Ohio providers for in-office prosthetic production. Pearl AI, a third-party computer vision tool, is deployed to support radiographic interpretation and caries detection. The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service model with quote-based pricing per procedure; there is no subscription, insurance-network productization, or disclosed membership pricing. Patient acquisition relies on local search, community presence, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid digital or institutional channels. All ownership, financing, and expansion activity to date is attributed to Dr. Walton; no private equity, parent company, or outside investment is disclosed.

Name

Akron Smile

Legal name

Walton Dental Group

Website

https://akronsmile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walton Dental Group, formerly Akron Smile, is a privately owned Northeast Ohio dental practice operating three locations in Akron, Canton, and Alliance, delivering general, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic services with advanced technology (CEREC, 3D printing, Pearl AI) to families and individuals across Stark and Summit counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAH

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYHLABAAAC

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAFAD

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation & Complex Restorative Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Prosthodontics & Restorative Specialty

SECONDARYHLABABAA

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Restorative dental care
• Dental implant services
• Pediatric dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing comprehensive dental services including routine exams, cleanings, specialized treatments, and cosmetic procedures. Services are provided on a per-visit and per-procedure basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Akron Smile, now operating as Walton Dental Group, is a full-service dental practice providing preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, pediatric, and sedation dental care to patients across Northeast Ohio through three physical clinic locations. The practice differentiates itself through advanced in-clinic technology, including CEREC same-day crowns, SOLEA dental laser, Pearl AI-assisted diagnostics, and the only PrimePrint 3D printer in Northeast Ohio for rapid production of dental prosthetics. Revenue is generated per visit and per procedure on a fee-for-service, quote-based basis.

Product overview

Akron Smile (now Walton Dental Group) is a full-service dental practice offering comprehensive oral healthcare services ranging from routine preventive care to specialized treatments. The practice operates as a single-location primary care dental service with advanced technology-enhanced offerings. Core services include general dentistry (cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns), cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, veneers, whitening), restorative procedures (implants, bridges), and pediatric care. The practice differentiates through advanced technology including CEREC same-day crowns, SOLEA dental laser, digital imaging (X-rays, CBCT, intraoral camera), 3D printing (PrimePrint), digital impressions, and AI-assisted diagnostics (Pearl AI). Conscious sedation is available for anxious patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanings & Exams Routine preventive dental care including professional teeth cleaning and comprehensive oral examinations, offered to individuals and families as a recurring service.
• Dental Implants Surgical placement of artificial tooth roots to support replacement teeth, providing a permanent restorative solution for patients with missing teeth.
• Invisalign Clear aligner orthodontic treatment for straightening teeth as an alternative to traditional metal braces, delivered for adult and teen patients.
• Veneers Custom-crafted porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance and correct cosmetic dental issues.
• Crowns & Bridges Prosthetic dental restorations that cap damaged teeth or replace one or more missing teeth using fixed prosthetic devices.
• Composite Fillings Tooth-colored restorative materials used to repair cavities while maintaining a natural tooth appearance.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for children focused on age-appropriate treatment and building positive dental experiences for young patients.
• Conscious Sedation Medication administered before dental procedures that allows patients to remain awake while feeling relaxed and comfortable, targeted at anxious patients.
• ZOOM Whitening Professional in-office teeth whitening treatment using LED-activated whitening gel that can brighten smiles up to 8 shades with immediate results.
• CEREC Same-Day Crowns Computer-aided design and manufacturing service enabling same-day creation and placement of dental crowns, eliminating the need for multiple appointments and temporary restorations.
• SOLEA Dental Laser Laser-based dental treatment service providing precise, pain-reduced dental procedures across various applications.
• Digital X-Rays Digital radiographic imaging service providing quick, clear images of teeth, bones, and surrounding tissue with reduced radiation exposure versus traditional film.
• Intraoral Camera Handheld intraoral imaging service that captures detailed inside-the-mouth photographs so patients can see their teeth as the dentist sees them, supporting diagnosis and patient education.
• PrimePrint 3D Printer In-clinic 3D printing service for rapid production of dental prosthetics, positioned as the only such capability in Northeast Ohio and enabling same-day prosthetic fabrication.
• Pearl AI AI-assisted dental X-ray interpretation service that supports caries detection and clearer explanation of radiographic findings to patients.
• CBCT (Cone Beam Scan) 3D cone beam computed tomography imaging service producing detailed, high-resolution images of teeth, bones, and anatomical structures for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Digital Impressions Intraoral scanning service that produces highly accurate 3D computer-generated replicas of teeth, replacing traditional putty-based impression materials.
• Surgical Guides Custom-made surgical template service used to precisely guide the placement of dental implants during surgical procedures.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akronsmile
• Facebookfacebook.com/Petry-Walton-DDS-194449002995

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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