Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group

What Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group does

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group is a private pediatric dental practice operating two physical offices in Fishers and Marion, Indiana. The practice exclusively treats pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence, providing preventive care (cleanings, sealants, fluoride), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, frenectomies), orthodontics (braces, palate expanders), sedation dentistry, and specialized services such as sleep disordered breathing treatment delivered through the HealthyStart system. Clinical leadership includes four board-certified or board-trained pediatric dentists who graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed pediatric residencies at Nova Southeastern University, the University of Michigan, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Florida; three of the four hold adjunct or clinical assistant professor appointments at Indiana University School of Dentistry.

The practice runs a modern dental technology stack including digital radiography (up to 90% less radiation than conventional film), air abrasion for drill-less decay removal, intraoral cameras, digital imaging software for treatment visualization, paperless electronic charting, automated appointment reminder calls, and electronic insurance claims submission. Operations are paperless at intake, with online appointment request forms and electronic new patient forms usable on any device. Distribution is entirely physical: services are delivered in person at the two office locations with no online or telehealth channel.

Revenue is generated per procedure on a fee-for-service basis, augmented by insurance reimbursements (the practice accepts major and participating insurance plans) and extended patient financing through CareCredit and in-house payment plans. The customer base is individual families across the central Indiana market, and the practice has reportedly served thousands of children since inception, including special needs pediatric patients. Patient testimonials indicate long-distance willingness to travel for care, particularly for Dr. Ajay Joshi, who founded and leads the practice and is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Name

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group

Legal name

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group

Website

https://hoosierpediatricdental.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group is a two-location pediatric dental practice in Fishers and Marion, Indiana that exclusively treats infants, children, and adolescents, delivering preventive, restorative, orthodontic, and sleep disordered breathing dental care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Orthodontics (HLABABAB), Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD)

Keywords

• Pediatric dentistry
• Children's dental care
• Orthodontic treatment
• Sedation dentistry
• Preventive dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fishers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Treatment Services: Fee-for-service dental procedures including cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and other pediatric dental treatments. Revenue is generated per procedure performed.
2. Insurance Payments: Accepts major insurance and participating insurance plans. Electronic claims submitted to insurance providers on behalf of patients.
3. Financing Plans: Offers CareCredit healthcare financing for extended payment plans, allowing families to spread payments over time. Also offers in-house payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group operates two pediatric dental offices in Fishers and Marion, Indiana, providing comprehensive dental care exclusively for children from infants through adolescents. Services include preventive cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, orthodontics (braces and expanders), sedation dentistry, frenectomies, and specialized treatment for sleep disordered breathing and special needs patients. The practice combines board-certified pediatric dentists with digital dental technologies to deliver in-office pediatric dental care.

Product overview

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group is a dual-location pediatric dental practice in Fishers and Marion, Indiana providing comprehensive dental care exclusively for children. The practice operates as a unified service offering combining core clinical services (restorative, preventive, cosmetic, orthodontic, and surgical dental procedures) with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies (digital radiography, air abrasion, intraoral cameras, digital imaging). Key services include general pediatric dentistry, orthodontics with braces and palate expanders, sleep disordered breathing treatment with the HealthyStart system, sedation dentistry, and frenectomies. The practice employs modern practice management technologies including paperless charting, e-claims processing, and automated appointment reminders to maximize operational efficiency. Dr. Ajay Joshi leads a team of board-certified pediatric dentists serving both locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanings Professional dental cleaning for children using scaling, root planing, and polishing with manual and electric scaler methods to remove plaque and tartar; typically takes 25 to 30 minutes.
• Fillings Tooth restoration for children using gold, amalgam, composite resin, or porcelain fillings to repair cavities and restore damaged teeth.
• Crowns & Bridges Restorative pediatric dental treatments that cover damaged teeth (crowns) or replace missing teeth (bridges) using gold, porcelain, or ceramic materials.
• Extractions Tooth removal for children when teeth cannot be saved due to severe decay, periodontal disease, infection, orthodontic correction needs, or impacted positioning.
• Root Canals Endodontic therapy to save infected or damaged children's teeth by removing infected pulp, cleaning canals, and filling to prevent further infection, typically followed by crown placement.
• Orthodontics Teeth straightening and bite alignment for children using traditional metal, ceramic tooth-colored, and clear plastic braces with arch wires and brackets.
• Expanders Orthodontic palate expanders for children to widen the roof of the mouth, create space for proper tooth eruption, and correct jaw alignment issues.
• Sealants Preventive pediatric dental treatment where plastic material is applied to tooth grooves and pits to prevent cavity-causing plaque buildup.
• Bonding Conservative cosmetic pediatric dental procedure that repairs slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth using tooth-colored composite resin filling material.
• Veneers Cosmetic pediatric dental procedure applying thin porcelain or composite material over teeth to improve appearance or protect damaged tooth structure.
• Whitening Teeth whitening for children and adolescents including in-office ZOOM! treatment and take-home tray whitening to brighten and enhance smiles.
• Sedation Dentistry Safe sedation options for children who cannot complete dental treatment under routine settings due to dental phobia, young age, or medically complex needs.
• Frenectomies Simple surgical procedure to remove connective tissue (frenum) from under the tongue or upper gums to address speech, eating, or orthodontic problems in children and infants.
• Sleep Disordered Breathing Treatment Comprehensive pediatric assessment and treatment for sleep apnea, snoring, and airway issues including airway screening, orthodontic intervention, and collaborative specialist referrals to ENT, sleep physicians, and myofunctional therapists.
• HealthyStart System A non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical orthodontic system for opening airways and straightening teeth without braces, designed to address Sleep Disordered Breathing symptoms in children; rooted in 54 years of research and has treated over 4 million children globally.
• Periodontal (Gum) Treatments Treatment for pediatric gum disease involving deep cleaning, root planing under local anesthetic, and local antibiotic agents to restore gum tissue health.
• Night Guards Custom-designed pediatric mouthguards for children who clench or grind their teeth at night, made from flexible plastic molded to fit the patient's teeth.
• TMJ Treatment Treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders in children, addressing jaw pain, headaches, clicking/popping, and related symptoms through various dental interventions.
• Caries Assessment Professional decay-risk evaluation using the Caries-risk Assessment Tool (CAT) that considers factors including health history, salivary flow, dietary habits, and fluoride exposure.
• Halitosis Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of persistent bad breath in children caused by oral bacteria, infections, or systemic conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital X-rays use up to 90% less radiation than conventional film x-rays
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ENT SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoosier Pediatric Dental Group partners with ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialists in the Fishers and Indianapolis area as part of their collaborative care model for children with sleep disordered breathing. This partnership provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of airway issues in children.
• Sleep PhysicianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with sleep physicians to evaluate and treat pediatric sleep disordered breathing conditions including obstructive sleep apnea. The dental practice serves as a screening and referral point for children with suspected sleep issues.
• Myofunctional TherapistssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with myofunctional therapists to address tongue posture and oral muscle habits that contribute to mouth breathing and poor airway tone in children receiving sleep disordered breathing treatment.
• PediatricianssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with pediatricians in the Fishers and Indianapolis area to ensure comprehensive care for children, particularly those with sleep disordered breathing or other health conditions that may affect oral health.
• CareCreditsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareCredit healthcare financing is offered as a payment option for families who wish to extend payments over a longer period of time for pediatric dental treatments.
• HealthyStartsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe practice offers the HealthyStart system, a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical approach to treating Sleep Disordered Breathing and straightening teeth without braces. The system is rooted in 54 years of research and has treated over 4 million children globally.
• American Dental Association (ADA)supportingOthersThe practice maintains membership and affiliation with the American Dental Association. Listed as a helpful resource link for patient education.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)supportingOthersThe practice maintains membership and affiliation with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Listed as a helpful resource link for patient education.
• Special Care DentistrysupportingOthersListed as a helpful resource link for patient education. Organization dedicated to providing oral care for people with special needs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CareCredit: CareCredit is a healthcare financing provider that Hoosier uses to offer patient payment plans. It is an ecosystem/partner peer because it underwrites the consumer financing flows that let Hoosier capture higher-ticket pediatric and orthodontic cases that families could not otherwise pay out of pocket.
• HealthyStart by Ortho-Tain: HealthyStart by Ortho-Tain is the provider of the HealthyStart system used by Hoosier for sleep-disordered breathing and orthodontic treatment in children. It is an ecosystem/partner peer rather than a competitor, because it supplies the proprietary appliance system that supports Hoosier's differentiated pediatric airway offering.

Broad incumbents

• Smile Doctors: Smile Doctors is the largest orthodontic-focused DSO in the U.S. with hundreds of locations. It is a broad incumbent peer because pediatric orthodontics (braces, expanders) is a meaningful service line for Hoosier, and Smile Doctors competes for the same pediatric ortho patients in Indiana and could expand into adjacent airway/sleep services.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest U.S. dental support organization, supporting thousands of doctors across general and specialty practices. It is a broad incumbent peer to Hoosier because it offers pediatric dentistry within a much larger multi-specialty footprint, has the capital to consolidate Hoosier-style practices, and competes for the same locally insured patient base.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Great Expressions is a large multi-specialty dental support organization (DSO) with hundreds of offices across the U.S. It is a broad incumbent peer to Hoosier because it provides overlapping pediatric dental services as part of a wider general/specialty portfolio, has the scale to enter Hoosier's Indiana markets, and serves the same insurer-network parents.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services supports hundreds of dental offices across the U.S., including pediatric and family practices, with modern technology and clinical support. It is a broad incumbent peer because it competes for the same pediatric dental demand in the Midwest with a scale-driven, technology-enabled model that Hoosier would benchmark against.

Regional players

• Children's Dentistry of Indianapolis: Children's Dentistry of Indianapolis is a pediatric-only dental practice serving the Indianapolis metro area, including suburban markets like Fishers. It is a regional peer because it directly competes with Hoosier's Fishers office for the same Indianapolis-area pediatric patients and offers a similar pediatric dentistry service menu.

Direct peers

• Smiles for Life Pediatric Dentistry: Smiles for Life Pediatric Dentistry is a pediatric-only dental clinic with multiple offices offering cleanings, fillings, orthodontics, and infant care. It is a direct peer to Hoosier because both operate as multi-location pediatric dental groups serving children from infants through adolescents with comparable service lines and parent-focused brand positioning.
• Children's Dental Health: Children's Dental Health is a multi-location pediatric dental group practice in the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding regions offering cleanings, orthodontics, sedation, and special-needs pediatric care. It is a direct peer to Hoosier because both brands are exclusively pediatric, multi-site group practices with similar service menus (preventive, restorative, ortho, sedation, special needs) and the same parent demographic.
• Pediatric Dental Associates: Pediatric Dental Associates is a network of pediatric dental offices offering preventive, restorative, and orthodontic services for children. It is a direct peer because it operates the same pediatric-only multi-location model with overlapping service mix and a similar patient demographic of infants through adolescents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoosier-pediatric-dental-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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