Arlington Dental Excellence

What Arlington Dental Excellence does

Arlington Dental Excellence is a family-owned and operated multi-specialty dental practice founded in 1985 by Dr. Layth Ghanim in Arlington, Virginia, serving patients across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area. The practice delivers general, cosmetic, restorative, emergency, and pediatric dentistry under one roof, supported by an in-house clinical team that includes general dentists, a periodontist/implantologist, an implantologist, and a bone-graft specialist trained at Columbia University, NYU, and Tufts. Core offerings span routine preventive care, porcelain veneers and Invisalign orthodontics, single-tooth and full-arch dental implants (including All-on-4), implant-supported dentures and bridges, traditional dentures, bone grafting, full mouth restoration, root canals, extractions, gum surgery including the Chao Pinhole Technique, TMJ therapy, sedation dentistry, and sleep apnea oral appliances.

The practice is equipped with digital dental technology including CEREC one-visit crown CAD/CAM systems, 3D imaging, digital X-rays, and iTero intraoral scanners. It operates seven days a week with same-day emergency appointment availability and staffs multilingual providers (English, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish) to serve the diverse Northern Virginia community. The business operates as a direct-to-consumer practice: patients book online or by phone and visit the single physical location at 3801 Fairfax Drive, Suite 54, Arlington, VA.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service dental procedures and insurance reimbursement. The practice is in-network with all major PPO insurance providers (MetLife, Aetna, Delta Dental, BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, GEHA) and offers third-party 0% interest financing for uninsured or underinsured patients. The practice is privately held by Dr. Ghanim with no external venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor backing; the legal entity is identified as Arlington Dentistva Dental, governed under Virginia jurisdiction with Florida governing law in its terms. Pricing ranges from $75-$300 for simple extractions to $15K-$28K per arch for All-on-4 implants, with most initial consultations offered complimentary.

Name

Arlington Dental Excellence

Legal name

Arlington Dentistva Dental

Website

https://arlingtondentistva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arlington Dental Excellence is a family-owned, multi-specialty dental practice in Arlington, Virginia offering general, cosmetic, restorative, emergency, and pediatric dentistry to families across the DMV metropolitan area, with in-house specialists and seven-day operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Urgent Dental Care Centers (Non-Hospital) (HLABALAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services - Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service dental care where patients pay for individual procedures. The practice is in-network with all major insurance providers and offers flexible financing options for uninsured or underinsured patients.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Practice accepts all major PPO insurance plans and bills insurance directly for covered services.
3. Financing Plans: Third-party financing options with 0% interest payment plans available through partnerships with financing providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arlington Dental Excellence is a family-owned dental practice that delivers comprehensive dental care spanning general, cosmetic, restorative, emergency, and pediatric dentistry. It sells fee-for-service clinical procedures such as cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, dental implants, All-on-4 implants, dentures, Invisalign, veneers, teeth whitening, and full mouth restoration. The practice operates a single physical office in Arlington, VA with multilingual staff (English, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish) and is open seven days a week including emergency same-day appointments.

Product overview

Arlington Dental Excellence is a family-owned dental practice offering comprehensive dental care through multiple interconnected service categories. The practice operates a multi-specialty model with General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, and Pediatric Dentistry as core service lines. General Dentistry provides routine preventive care including cleanings, fillings, and oral health maintenance. Cosmetic Dentistry encompasses aesthetic treatments like porcelain veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, and smile makeovers. Restorative Dentistry includes dental implants (single tooth to full arch), All-on-4 implants, implant-supported dentures, denture stabilization, traditional dentures, implant-supported bridges, crowns (including CEREC same-day crowns), bone grafting, and full mouth restoration. The practice also offers specialized orthodontics including Invisalign and Invisalign Teen for teeth straightening. Emergency Dentistry provides same-day urgent care. The service portfolio integrates seamlessly—general cleanings support restorative work, implants require bone grafting when needed, and full mouth restoration combines multiple specialties under one roof. Advanced technology including digital X-rays, 3D imaging, and CEREC one-visit crown technology enables comprehensive treatment planning and execution. The practice serves multilingual patients in English, Arabic, Farsi, and Spanish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Comprehensive general dental care including routine checkups, cleanings, fillings, and preventive care for patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Aesthetic dental treatments including porcelain veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, and smile makeovers to enhance appearance.
• Restorative Dentistry Advanced restorative treatments to repair damaged teeth and replace missing teeth, including dental implants, crowns, bridges, and full mouth restoration.
• Emergency Dentistry Same-day emergency dental care for urgent conditions including severe toothache, chipped or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, and dental abscesses.
• Pediatric Dentistry Child-focused dental care with gentle cleanings, preventive treatments, and practical guidance to support lifelong oral health from a child's first tooth.
• Dental Implants Permanent tooth replacement using biocompatible titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to support crowns, bridges, or dentures, providing a lifelong solution that prevents bone loss.
• All-on-4 Dental Implants Full arch tooth replacement using four strategically placed dental implants to support a permanent hybrid denture, eliminating the need for bone grafting.
• Implant-Supported Dentures Dentures anchored to dental implants for superior stability and comfort compared to traditional dentures, eliminating slipping and the need for adhesives.
• Implant-Supported Bridges Dental bridges supported by dental implants rather than natural teeth, replacing multiple missing teeth in a row with superior stability and jawbone preservation.
• Dentures Custom-made removable dental devices to replace missing teeth, available as full dentures for complete arch replacement or partial dentures when natural teeth remain.
• Dental Crowns Custom-fitted dental crowns to restore damaged or weakened teeth, available as same-day CEREC one-visit crowns for convenience.
• Dental Veneers Thin porcelain or ceramic laminates bonded to the front of teeth to correct discoloration, chips, gaps, misshapen teeth, and minor misalignment.
• Dental Bonding Tooth-colored resin application to repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth, fill gaps, or reshape teeth for a natural-looking restoration.
• Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening treatments to brighten stained teeth using peroxide-based whitening gels under dentist supervision.
• Invisalign Clear plastic aligner trays that gradually shift teeth into proper position, offering a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces with average treatment of 12-18 months.
• Invisalign Teen Invisalign treatment designed specifically for teenagers with compliance indicator blue dots to verify aligner wear time.
• Teeth Straightening Orthodontic treatments for correcting malocclusion including crowded teeth, gaps, overbite, underbite, and crossbite using various methods.
• Root Canal Therapy Endodontic treatment to save infected or inflamed teeth by removing damaged pulp, cleaning the canal, and sealing the tooth with a crown.
• Tooth Extractions Surgical removal of damaged, decayed, or problematic teeth including wisdom teeth extractions.
• Wisdom Teeth Treatment Specialized extraction and treatment services for wisdom teeth including impacted wisdom teeth removal.
• Gum Surgery Periodontal surgical treatments including Chao Pinhole Technique for treating gum recession and gum disease without traditional grafting.
• TMJ Therapy Treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders to relieve jaw pain, headaches, and bite-related issues.
• Sedation Dentistry Dental anxiety management using sedation options for comfortable, stress-free dental procedures.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Dental solutions for sleep apnea including oral appliances to help manage breathing during sleep.
• Bone Grafting Bone augmentation procedure to restore jawbone density and volume for dental implant support using processed bone materials.
• Full Mouth Restoration Comprehensive treatment combining multiple restorative procedures to rebuild and restore all teeth in both upper and lower jaws.
• Gum Disease Treatment Periodontal treatments including scaling and root planing deep cleaning and Chao Pinhole Technique for gum recession.
• Dental Fillings Tooth-colored composite fillings to restore teeth damaged by cavities while maintaining natural appearance.
• Dental Cleaning Professional prophylactic cleanings to remove plaque and tartar buildup and maintain optimal oral health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% dental implant success rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MetLife DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• Aetna DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• Delta DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• United HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• Cigna DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• GEHA DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network dental insurance provider accepted by Arlington Dental Excellence for patient coverage of dental procedures.
• American Dental AssociationminorOthersDrs. Ghanim, Ibrahim, Jureidini, Laith, and Murty are members of the ADA and state dental associations, representing professional affiliation and continuing education standards.
• Northern Virginia Dental SocietyminorOthersLocal professional dental society membership for Dr. Ibrahim and Dr. Jureidini, connecting the practice with the local dental community.
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)minorOthersDr. Ghanim is a member, representing commitment to cosmetic dentistry standards and continuing education.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)minorOthersDr. Ghanim is a member, representing commitment to general dentistry standards and continuing education.
• American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)minorOthersDr. Jureidini maintains membership in the professional organization for periodontics and implantology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: SmileDirectClub pioneered direct-to-consumer clear aligner therapy. Comparable in the clear-aligner/cosmetic space Arlington Dental Excellence addresses via Invisalign, though operates via a different (remote monitoring) delivery model.
• Tend: Tend is a venture-backed modern dental startup operating multi-specialty offices with same-day services, online booking, and premium patient experience - directly comparable to Arlington Dental Excellence's multi-specialty, technology-forward, direct-to-consumer positioning, though at greater scale and capital intensity.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services is a major DSO supporting hundreds of dental practices across the U.S. with modern technology and multi-specialty services. Comparable in offering comprehensive dental services including implants, though it operates through a partnership/affiliation model rather than direct ownership.
• Sonrava Health: Sonrava Health (formerly Smile Brands) operates multiple dental brands including in the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable as a multi-brand DSO offering general, specialty, and cosmetic services including implants in overlapping geographies.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization (DSO) in the U.S., supporting thousands of practices with non-clinical services. Comparable as a competitor for patient flow and dentist talent in the broader dental services market, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• 42 North Dental: 42 North Dental is a DSO supporting practices across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including the DMV region. Directly comparable in geography and full-service dental offering, and represents the type of DSO consolidation trend that pressures independent practices.
• Dental Care Alliance: Dental Care Alliance is a DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated practices across multiple states with full-service dental offerings. Comparable as a competitor for patient share and as a potential acquirer of independent practices like Arlington Dental Excellence.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a large DSO brand with hundreds of offices offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry including implants. Comparable in service mix (especially implants and full-mouth restoration) but operates as a corporate-backed chain versus an independent practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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