About Our Meriden Dental Office

A Dental Home for
Meriden Families

More than just a dental office, Care Dental Associates is a local legacy woven into the fabric of Meriden for over 50 years. Our story begins in 1970 with a father-and-son team, the Drs. Hyman, who shared a vision for a practice built on lasting relationships and community trust. For decades, they served as a cornerstone of health for families in the area.

As the time came, they entrusted their life’s work to Dr. Dandu, a practitioner who shared their deep commitment to patient-first values and honored the practice’s history while guiding it forward.

Today, that legacy is proudly carried on by Dr. Blake Ma, the current owner of the practice. Dr. Ma was chosen to be the next steward of this institution because he embodies the same principles of compassionate, personalized care. He is excited to blend the time-honored tradition of knowing our patients by name with the advanced technology of modern dentistry, ensuring the founding vision continues for generations to come!

Diligent brushing and flossing at home is an important component for lifelong good oral health, but it’s not all that you need. It’s important to catch and prevent dental problems undetectable to the untrained eye. Regular appointments with Dr. Ishwinder Saran and his dedicated team here at LIC Dental Associates prevent costly damage for patients of all ages. With our preventive dentistry services, we can provide skilled, thorough care that stops problems before they even start.

We Are Committed to Your Oral Health

At Care Dental Associates, we are committed to ensuring your oral health is in excellent condition. We make this possible by addressing all dental issues, both existing and potential, during your visit. Call us today to get started!

Not All Dental Practices are Created Equal

Typical Dental Office Care Dental Associates

Scheduling & Experience

Scheduling Overbooked, so doctors and staff feel rushed. Single booking, we're never rushed, and neither are you.

Time with Your Dentist Quick slots, questions often cut short. Unlimited time with your dentist. We're done when you're satisfied.

Same Dentist, Every Visit See whoever is available that day. Same dentist every visit, so we know your full history and your story.

Emergency Care Next available slot that could be weeks out. Same-day or next-day emergency care. We don't leave you in pain!

Post-Procedure Follow-Up Rarely hear from them after your visit. We call after every procedure to make sure you're doing well.

Trust & Transparency

Treatment Honesty Upselling unnecessary treatments is common. We only recommend what you actually need. No pressure, no quotas.

Cost Transparency Surprise bills and unclear estimates. Upfront cost estimates before we start anything so there are no surprises.

Ownership & Accountability Corporate chain with investor pressure to produce. Dr. Ma owns our practice. We're accountable to you, not shareholders.

Clinical Quality & Comfort

Sterilization Meets minimum required standards. Best-in-class sterilization. Your safety is our priority.

Technology & Comfort Older equipment, more discomfort. State-of-the-art technology for a more comfortable experience.

Pain During Treatment Pain is expected and often accepted. Patients report virtually no pain during procedures.

Range of Services Refers you out to specialists for many procedures. We do it all in one place to save time and avoid specialist fees.

Your Dentist

Training & Credentials Standard dental degree, general training. Dr. Blake Ma, a CT native, trained at UConn, U of Rochester and Boston, and has FAGD fellowship, a distinction only 6% of dentists ever achieve.

Personal Connection You're a number in a busy schedule. We get to know you by name, by story, by family.

Patient Satisfaction Mixed reviews, average experience. Patients consistently love their care here.

Access & Convenience

Reachability Voicemail, hold music, slow callbacks. We always answer. You call, we pick up.

Insurance Accepted In-network with select plans only. We accept all dental insurance, no surprises.

Community Roots Corporate chain or absentee ownership. Your local Meriden dentist is invested in the community for the long haul.