About us
Comfort Dental serving patients in 10 States
what is Comfort Dental?
What is there to learn about us and our dentists? Founded by experienced dentist Dr. Rick A. Kushner, Comfort Dental is the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. Since graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977, Dr. Kushner has made it his mission to ensure that dental care is both accessible and affordable. In line with its mission, Comfort Dental has become one of the largest providers of dental Medicaid services. With more than 150 locations across 10 states, we’re proud to perform high-quality dental work for patients of all ages.
our founder
Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO, and CFO of Comfort Dental. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977. Dr. Kushner has always advocated for, taught, and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair-priced dentistry. Everyone needs access to a good dentist, regardless of their financial situation.
Dr. Kushner has continued to be involved in the School of Dentistry at Marquette, from which he graduated in 1977. Dr. Kushner credits his relationship with the School of Dentistry’s dean, William Lobb, as a significant catalyst for his support of the school. Under Lobb’s leadership over the past 15 years, the school has developed a curriculum that focuses on evidence-based care as well as caring for the whole community.
In 2012, Dr. Kushner presented a $1 million gift to Marquette, dedicated to the Building for the Future campaign, which supports the school’s 40,000-square-foot expansion. Dr. Kushner’s gift created a fifth clinic within the school, the Comfort Dental clinic, which allows the patient care practice at the school to increase by an additional 24 stations.
The gift also served as a challenge to other alumni to contribute to the campaign. “I was the first in my family to go to college,” he said. “As a first-generation college student, I want aspiring dentists to have the same support and opportunities I’ve had. At the same time, I hope that I can encourage my fellow alums to contribute to the school’s expansion.”
supporting future dentists
In 2010, Dr. Kushner established the Comfort Dental/Dr. Rick and Cindy Kushner Scholarship Fund at the Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI. The fund provides $50,000 annually for a minimum of 10 years. Five scholarships will be given away each year in increments of $10,000 to Marquette dental students. One scholarship will be given to a first-year student, one to a second-year student, one to a third-year student, and two to fourth-year students.
The School of Dentistry honored Dr. Kushner with the Outstanding Dental Service Award in 2009. The award honors outstanding contributions to dentistry either through practice, education or public service.
our techniques
Each Comfort Dental office uses the latest general dentistry techniques in cosmetic, orthodontic, periodontal, and preventive treatment, and we follow strict infection control procedures for your added safety. We also provide nitrous oxide (laughing gas), topical anesthesia, and painless injections for your added comfort.
our people
Our caring, friendly doctors and assistants are dedicated to making quality dentistry affordable. They take time to listen to your questions and explain procedures and fees in advance, not after the fact. Our fees are generally affordable and usually below average. We accept many insurance plans, and if you don’t have insurance, check out our Gold Plan options.
a prescription for success
Comfort Dental’s business model is recession-proof, offering long-term success. The focus is on affordable, quality care and convenient hours. Offices are open evenings and Saturdays. Comfort Dental dentists work hard and believe in treating patients with kindness. Comfort Dental’s aggressive marketing generates office visits, focusing on our new patient offer: an exam and X-rays for only $19. (Full payment due at time of service.)
our offices
We have offices throughout Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. Unlike many dental offices, we’re open evenings and Saturdays for your convenience. Additionally, we welcome new patients and emergency cases.
our doctors
Each Comfort Dental office is independently owned and operated by caring, highly-trained dentists, providing affordable, high-quality dentistry to patients like you. Unlike solo or chain dental practices, where the dentists are paid hourly or are on a production schedule, all of our doctors are owners/partners in their own practices.
Lean & Mean
Dr. Rick Kushner is the most stimulating practice management lecturer of the past 35 years. Dr. Kushner is also CEO and President of Comfort Dental, the most profitable dental practice organization in the world. Now is your opportunity to learn Dr. Kushner’s practice management systems through his Lean & Mean Practice Management materials. Buy yours today. Comfort Dental. We’ll be there when you need us!®
AUDIO usb
A: “Lean and Mean” Practice Management
a 7 hour studio presentation of the basic seminar: includes philosophy, overhead analysis, collection policy, appointment control, marketing. Rick’s “flagship” presentation and foundation for all the other presentations.
Originally Priced: $195.00 / Closeout Price: $99.00
B: “Lean and Mean” Hygiene
a 7 hour studio presentation devoted exclusively to the hygiene department: includes department acceleration techniques from diagnosis, case presentation, delivery, scheduling, incentive pay-system, claim-filing, and hiring standpoints.
Originally Priced: $195.00 / Closeout Price: $99.00
C: “Lean and Mean” Group
a 7 hour studio presentation partnership format. Recapture 2-3 times the capital equity in your practice during your career, prior to retirement. This material, if implemented, will ultimately make the biggest positive impact on your professional lives. Rick’s favorite presentation.
Originally Priced: $195.00 / Closeout Price: $99.00
D. “Lean and Mean” Group Legal Documents also available with usb purchase.
Originally Priced: $100.00 / Closeout Price: $35.00
VIDEO usb
#1: The “Lean and Mean” companion usb
a 2 hour, 50 minute support video presenting actual patient encounters: includes Rick and his partners performing live initial interview, clinical exams, and case presentation. Also telephone technique, pre-collection, internal/external office tour and patient exit interview. A must for doctors having difficulty visualizing these techniques in an actual practice setting. This is a good teaching tool for staff.
Originally Priced: $195.00 / Closeout Price: $99.00
#2: The “Lean and Mean” Practice Management usb
the 7 hour presentation that was recorded from the last live seminar given by Dr. Rick Kushner. The content is the same as the audio tape version, but in USB format.
Originally Priced: $195.00 / Closeout Price: $99.00
NEWSLETTER
The Simple Truth Newsletter, originally sold as a 3-year, bi-monthly subscription. Purchase the entire package as a set. Read these issues and gain a new perspective of Comfort Dental and the “Lean and Mean” philosophy. Learn, laugh, get mad, question the system, and share experiences in dentistry as you read each issue.
Originally Priced $379.00 / Closeout Price: $169.00