BK Dental

What BK Dental does

BK Dental is a privately-held family dental practice (BK Dental LLC) founded in 1994 by Dr. Boris Kaltchev, operating two clinical locations in Evanston and Wood Dale, Illinois. The practice delivers general dentistry (examinations, cleanings, and routine procedures with a conservative treatment philosophy), cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, direct resin bonding, zirconia crowns), orthodontics (expanders, braces, and clear aligners for children, adolescents, and adults), preventative or "Better Well-Being" dentistry, and dedicated youth dentistry services. Treatment is delivered by a single named clinician with more than 30 years of experience.

The practice operates a direct-to-consumer model with no disclosed technology stack, proprietary software, or AI/ML capabilities; patient scheduling is conducted via the practice website and phone, and there is no mobile app, API, or third-party integration. No patents, trademarks, certifications, partnerships, or external funding are disclosed, and ownership remains with Dr. Kaltchev.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis for professional dental procedures, with the practice accepting most PPO dental insurance plans. The customer base is a horizontal segment of individuals and families across age groups in the Chicagoland metropolitan area. Patient acquisition is supported by organic social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest), Yelp listings, and a website-hosted Education Center, with published testimonials reinforcing a local, reputation-driven GTM motion.

Name

BK Dental

Legal name

BK Dental LLC

Website

https://bkdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BK Dental is a privately-held, two-location family dental practice in Evanston and Wood Dale, Illinois, founded in 1994 by Dr. Boris Kaltchev. It offers general, cosmetic, orthodontic, preventative, and youth dentistry on a fee-for-service basis to individuals and families in the Chicagoland area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

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), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Preventative dental care
• Family dental practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Wood Dale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Services: Fee-for-service dental care revenue generated from patient visits for preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures. The practice accepts most PPO dental insurance plans, indicating a mix of insured and potentially out-of-pocket payment models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BK Dental is a family dental practice delivering general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, preventative (Better Well-Being) dentistry, and youth dentistry through two physical offices in Evanston and Wood Dale, Illinois. Services include dental examinations, cleanings, porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, direct resin bonding, zirconia crowns, expanders, braces, and clear aligners, with patients scheduled via the website or by phone. The practice is led by Dr. Boris Kaltchev with more than 30 years of experience and accepts most PPO dental insurance plans.

Product overview

BK Dental is a family dental practice offering comprehensive dental care through two locations in Evanston and Wood Dale, Illinois. The practice provides a unified suite of dental services organized into three main categories: General Dentistry (examinations, cleanings, and routine procedures with a conservative treatment approach), Cosmetic Dentistry (porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays, direct resin bonding, and zirconia crowns), and Orthodontics (expanders, braces, and clear aligners for children, adolescents, and adults). Additional services include preventative/Better Well-Being dentistry and youth dentistry. Dr. Boris Kaltchev leads the practice with over 30 years of experience, accepting most PPO dental plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Comprehensive general dental care including examinations, cleanings, and routine procedures using a conservative treatment approach tailored to each patient of all ages in Evanston and Wood Dale.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dental treatments providing solutions for natural-looking smiles, including porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, direct resin bonding, and zirconia crowns to address discolored, misshapen, worn, or chipped teeth.
• Orthodontics Comprehensive orthodontic care for patients from age five through adulthood, using expanders, braces, and clear aligners to address misaligned teeth and TMJ pain across young children, adolescents, and adults.
• Better Well-Being (Preventative Dentistry) Preventative dentistry that boosts wellbeing and confidence by identifying dental issues before they arise, complementing general dental checkups for patients of all ages.
• Youth Dentistry Dental care services designed for young patients, providing comfortable and personalized treatment for children within the practice's family dental offering.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest US dental support organization, supporting thousands of doctor-owned offices across general, cosmetic, and orthodontic care. Comparable to BK Dental as a multi-location family/general dental operator, but at vastly greater scale and with full back-office support infrastructure.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO operating hundreds of branded offices offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry with broad insurance participation. Comparable to BK Dental's service mix and PPO-led model, but at much larger scale and with significant marketing investment.
• Pacific Dental Services: DSO supporting a large network of general and specialty dental practices with modern technology and insurance-led patient acquisition. Comparable in service breadth (general + specialty + orthodontics) to BK Dental's multi-disciplinary offering.
• Western Dental: Multi-state dental services organization offering general dentistry, orthodontics, and specialty care with strong PPO and Medi-Cal participation. Comparable to BK Dental's PPO-led, multi-service family practice positioning, but at significantly larger footprint.
• Smile Brands: Dental support organization backing hundreds of branded and partner practices offering general, cosmetic, and orthodontic care. Comparable to BK Dental in service mix and PPO participation, though operating at DSO scale.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO supporting a network of affiliated general and specialty dental practices with broad insurance participation. Comparable in multi-service, PPO-led positioning to BK Dental, though at materially larger scale.
• Benevis: Dental support organization focused on general and orthodontic care for families, with strong insurance participation. Comparable to BK Dental's family-focused, insurance-led service model, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Comfort Dental: Largest privately owned dental franchise with hundreds of independently operated family dental offices across the US. Closely comparable to BK Dental's independent, family-focused, multi-location model with general dentistry, orthodontics, and hygiene services.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-location dental group offering general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and specialty care with broad insurance acceptance. Directly comparable to BK Dental's combined general + specialty + insurance-led model across multiple offices.

Regional players

• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics: Multi-location dental group concentrated in Texas offering general dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic services with broad PPO and Medicaid participation. Comparable to BK Dental in service mix and PPO reliance, but geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bk_dental
• Facebookfacebook.com/bkdentalwooddale
• Instagraminstagram.com/bkdental_
• Pinterestpin.it/4wpUiM3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bk-dental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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