Lone Star Pediatric Dental

What Lone Star Pediatric Dental does

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces is a multi-location pediatric dental, orthodontic, and oral surgery practice headquartered in Austin, Texas, operating as part of the D4C Dental Brands network of dental support organizations. The company was founded in 1990 by Marty Montgomery and serves children, adolescents, and adults across 10+ office locations spanning the Austin metropolitan area (North Austin, South Austin, Bee Cave, Circle C, and Central Austin) and surrounding Central Texas communities (Belton, Copperas Cove, Elgin, Killeen, and Kyle). Its clinical services include comprehensive pediatric dentistry (exams, cleanings, preventative care, restorative treatments, sealants, fluoride, frenectomies), orthodontic treatment (traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, palatal expanders, space maintainers, functional appliances, TADs, Herbst appliances), specialty oral surgery (extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental trauma management, corrective jaw surgery), and multiple sedation modalities (nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation), with specialized protocols for patients with special healthcare needs.

The underlying technology stack comprises digital X-ray imaging, 3D imaging for Invisalign orthodontic treatment planning, standard dental clinical systems, and the NexHealth online scheduling platform integrated into its website for patient self-service booking. Clinical delivery is supported by a team of 19+ doctors across pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery, and general dentistry, each credentialed with DDS/DMD degrees and (for pediatric specialists and orthodontists) advanced residency training. The practice also maintains referral partnerships with Main St. Orthodontics in Belton and The Village Orthodontics in Kyle to extend orthodontic capacity in peripheral markets.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service professional services reimbursed via insurance (PPO, HSA, FSA, and Medicaid accepted) and direct patient payments, with patient financing facilitated through CareCredit and OrthoFi installment plans. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer, combining physical office visits, online appointment scheduling, location-specific phone booking, content marketing (educational blog), Google Business SEO, and active Facebook/Instagram engagement to drive new patient acquisition and family retention, supported by free orthodontic consultations as a top-of-funnel lead generation mechanism.

Name

Lone Star Pediatric Dental

Legal name

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces

Website

https://lonestarpediatricdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces is a multi-location Texas pediatric dental, orthodontic, and oral surgery practice serving children, teens, and adults through 10+ offices across the Austin metro area and Central Texas, operating as part of D4C Dental Brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Orthodontics (HLABABAB), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB), Pediatric Oral Surgery Services (Minor Surgical Procedures) (HLABAGAI), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Pediatric oral surgery
• Children's dentistry
• Braces and Invisalign

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pediatric Dental Services: Comprehensive dental care for children including exams, cleanings, preventive care, restorative treatments, and emergency services. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and direct patient payments.
2. Orthodontic Treatment: Braces (metal and ceramic) and Invisalign clear aligners for children, teens, and adults. Revenue from treatment plans, often financed through payment plans or covered by insurance.
3. Oral Surgery Services: Specialty surgical procedures including tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental trauma management, and corrective jaw surgery performed at the Central Austin oral surgery location.
4. Sedation Dentistry: Nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation services offered to help anxious patients. Revenue included as part of overall treatment plans.
5. Dental Insurance & Financing: Revenue collected through insurance claims (in-network with most plans) and third-party financing arrangements with CareCredit and OrthoFi for payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces operates a multi-location pediatric dental, orthodontic, and oral surgery practice serving children, teens, and adults across the Austin, TX metropolitan area and surrounding Texas communities. The practice delivers preventive, restorative, and emergency pediatric dental care, orthodontic treatment (traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners), pediatric oral surgery, sedation dentistry, and specialized care for patients with special needs, accepting most insurance plans and offering third-party financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Main St. Orthodontics: Partner orthodontic practice in Belton, TX providing traditional braces, clear/ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners
• The Village Orthodontics

Products and services

• Pediatric Dentistry Services Comprehensive dental care for children from first tooth through teenage years, including exams, cleanings, preventative care, restorative treatments, emergency care, sedation dentistry, frenectomies, and care for patients with special needs.
• Invisalign Clear Aligners Nearly invisible, removable clear aligners for straightening teeth, custom-made using 3D imaging technology. Suitable for teens and adults seeking an alternative to traditional braces.
• Braces (Traditional Metal and Clear Ceramic) Orthodontic treatment using metal or ceramic brackets and wires to correct misalignment, improve bite function, and achieve proper tooth alignment for children, teens, and adults.
• Orthodontic Appliances Additional orthodontic devices including palatal expanders, space maintainers, retainers, functional appliances, temporary anchorage devices (TADs), and Herbst appliances to address specific orthodontic needs.
• Oral Surgery Specialized pediatric surgical services including tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, treatment of dental trauma, corrective jaw surgery, and management of oral pathologies for children and teens, delivered at the Central Austin oral surgery location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day emergency appointments available when possible
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Main St. Orthodontics (Belton)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for orthodontic treatment services. Located half a mile from the Belton office, Main St. Orthodontics provides traditional braces, clear/ceramic braces, and Invisalign treatment for patients referred from Lone Star's Belton pediatric dentistry location. They offer flexible financing, payment options, and free orthodontic consultations with no referral required.
• The Village Orthodontics (Kyle)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for orthodontic treatment services. Located down the road from the Kyle office, The Village Orthodontics provides traditional braces, clear/ceramic braces, and Invisalign treatment for patients referred from Lone Star's Kyle pediatric dentistry location. They offer flexible financing, payment options, and free orthodontic consultations with no referral required.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic DSO in the U.S., headquartered in Texas. Direct peer on the orthodontic side of Lone Star's offering — both deliver braces and Invisalign via multi-location clinic models with similar financing partnerships (e.g., in-house payment plans).
• Austin Kids Teeth: Local Austin-area pediatric dental and orthodontic practice with multiple locations. Closest direct geographic peer to Lone Star, competing for the same pediatric dental and orthodontic patients in the Austin metro.

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization providing non-clinical support to general and multi-specialty practices. Adjacent comparable as a DSO infrastructure peer and potential consolidator or competitor for dentists and acquisition targets in Texas.
• Pacific Dental Services: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S. supporting hundreds of dental practices including multi-specialty and orthodontic offerings. Comparable as the DSO model Lone Star effectively operates within via D4C, and a direct competitor for clinician talent and payor contracts.
• Benevis: Dental support organization with strong pediatric and Medicaid-skewed practice portfolio. Comparable on Medicaid-heavy payor mix, pediatric focus, and multi-state DSO structure — relevant for benchmarking DSO operating leverage and Medicaid exposure.
• Imagen Dental Partners: Dental support organization partnering with multi-specialty and pediatric practices. Adjacent comparable as a DSO peer and potential roll-up acquirer; similar structure of supporting clinician-led practices with pediatric and orthodontic offerings.
• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics: Texas-focused multi-location dental and orthodontic chain that accepts Medicaid and offers braces — directly comparable payor mix and multi-specialty model, though not pediatric-only; serves similar family and orthodontic patient segments in Texas.
• Castle Dental: Multi-specialty dental chain operating in Texas under the Smile Brands umbrella. Comparable as a multi-location general + orthodontic provider, though not pediatric-specialized; competes for the same family demographic in overlapping Texas metros.

Emerging players

• U.S. Pediatric Partners: Pediatric-focused DSO platform backed by private equity. Direct specialty peer — both operate pediatric-only multi-location models; competitive threat for both acquisition targets and pediatric dental talent in Texas.

Others

• D4C Dental Brands: Parent organization of Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces and a network of other pediatric dental practices. Included as the platform-level peer — the parent whose infrastructure, payor contracts, and M&A strategy directly shape Lone Star's growth trajectory and competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LSPDsouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/lonestarpediatricdental/?hl=en
• Xx.com/lonestarpediatd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dctmanagementgroup

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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