Aloha Pediatric Dentistry

What Aloha Pediatric Dentistry does

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry is a privately held pediatric dental practice founded in 1974 by Dr. Neil Katsura in South Berkeley, California, now operating three offices across South Berkeley, North Berkeley, and Orinda to serve East Bay families in Berkeley, Oakland, Orinda, Albany, and surrounding communities. The practice employs eight board-certified pediatric dentists trained at UCSF, UCLA, Harvard, and NYU Langone, supported by approximately 25 clinical and administrative staff including 17 registered dental assistants, one hygienist, one practice administrator, and six front-office administrators. Service offerings span five pillars: preventive dentistry (cleanings, exams, fluoride, sealants, digital X-rays), restorative dentistry (fillings, pulpotomies, silver diamine fluoride), laser dentistry using the FDA-approved Solea CO2 laser for needle-free procedures, special-needs and inclusive dentistry with sensory-friendly accommodations, and same-day emergency dentistry.

Technology stack includes the Solea laser, digital radiography, DentaPure waterline purification, HEPA/UV air filtration, and SafeFlo cross-contamination valves. The practice follows the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry "Dental Home" model, which positions the dentist as the child's primary oral-health provider from infancy through adolescence. Revenue is generated fee-for-service, with payment collected at time of service and electronic insurance claim filing; the practice is in-network with The Permanente Medical Group through MetLife and accepts any dental plan allowing provider choice. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on online booking, multi-generational word-of-mouth, pediatrician referrals, and community outreach at local schools, preschools, and libraries, with an active presence on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The multilingual team and explicit focus on autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences position special-needs pediatric dentistry as a differentiated clinical niche.

Name

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry

Legal name

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry

Website

https://alohakidsdds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry is a private, founder-family pediatric dental practice operating three offices in Berkeley and Orinda, California, serving East Bay families with preventive, restorative, laser, and special-needs dentistry since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental care
• Preventive dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Special needs dentistry
• Laser dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Direct patient services including preventive care (cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, sealants), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, pulpotomies), emergency dentistry, laser dentistry, nitrous oxide sedation, and special needs dentistry. Payment is due at time of service. The practice accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. They file insurance claims electronically on behalf of patients and assign benefits directly to patients for faster reimbursement.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: The practice is in-network with The Permanente Medical Group through MetLife. For all other dental plans that allow patients to choose their own provider, payment is collected at time of service and claims are filed electronically with reimbursement sent directly to the patient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry provides comprehensive pediatric dental care for children from infancy through adolescence across three East Bay (Berkeley, North Berkeley, Orinda) office locations. Services span preventive dentistry (cleanings, fluoride, sealants, digital X-rays), restorative dentistry (composite fillings, pulpotomies, Silver Diamine Fluoride), Solea laser dentistry for needle-free procedures, inclusive/special-needs dentistry with sensory-friendly accommodations, emergency dentistry with same-day and after-hours availability, and nitrous oxide sedation. The practice is staffed by eight board-certified pediatric dentists and serves as a multi-generational dental home for East Bay families.

Product overview

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry operates as a unified pediatric dental practice with three East Bay locations (South Berkeley, North Berkeley, and Orinda, California) offering comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence. The practice is organized around five interconnected service pillars: Preventive Dentistry (cleanings, exams, digital x-rays, fluoride, sealants, nutrition guidance, behavior techniques, oral cancer screenings, airway evaluation), Restorative Dentistry (white fillings, space maintainers, pulpotomies, Silver Diamine Fluoride, orthodontic screenings), Laser Dentistry using the Solea CO2 laser system for minimally invasive procedures, Special Needs/Inclusive Dentistry with sensory-friendly accommodations, and Emergency Dentistry with same-day and after-hours availability. Nitrous Oxide sedation is available as an add-on service for anxious patients. The practice emphasizes conservative, prevention-based care, behavior management over sedation, and a family-centered approach rooted in Hawaiian Aloha culture, serving the diverse East Bay communities of Berkeley, Oakland, Orinda, Albany, and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Dentistry Comprehensive preventive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence including regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, digital x-rays, nutrition guidance, behavior management techniques, oral cancer screenings, and airway evaluations.
• Restorative Dentistry Restorative dental treatments for children including white (composite/resin) fillings, space maintainers, pulpotomies, Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) applications, and orthodontic screenings to repair damage and restore function and appearance.
• Laser Dentistry (Solea Laser) Minimally invasive dental procedures using the FDA-approved Solea CO2 laser system for hard and soft tissue treatments, often eliminating the need for anesthesia and enabling needle-free, pain-free procedures completed in single visits for cavity treatment and dental fillings.
• Inclusive Dental Care for All Needs (Special Needs Dentistry) Compassionate, specialized pediatric dental care for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory processing differences, and other physical, developmental, and emotional needs, featuring sensory-friendly appointments, desensitization visits, wheelchair-accessible offices, and individualized behavior management approaches.
• Emergency Dentistry Same-day appointments and after-hours care for urgent pediatric dental issues including severe toothache, knocked-out or loose teeth, cracked or broken teeth, and facial swelling, with on-call providers available during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solea laser can stop cavities 70-80% of the time with 2 SDF treatments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MetLife (The Permanente Medical Group)coreOthersAloha Pediatric Dentistry is in-network with The Permanente Medical Group through MetLife for dental insurance. They accept all dental plans that allow patients to choose their own provider and file claims electronically on behalf of patients.
• UCSF School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple doctors serve as clinical professors or instructors at UCSF. Dr. Neil Katsura completed his residency there. The practice has connections with UCSF for training future pediatric dentists.
• UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoctors serve on the Craniofacial Panel at Children's Hospital Oakland, providing care to children with complex medical needs. Dr. Mika Katsura is on medical staff. Practice provides volunteer dental care and has connections for complex case referrals.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAloha aligns with AAPD and ADA best practices for oral health care delivery, emphasizing early preventive strategies beginning in infancy. First dental visits recommended by age one per AAPD guidelines.
• American Dental Association (ADA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorses the concept of a 'Dental Home' - an ongoing relationship between the Primary Dental Care Provider and patient, encompassing comprehensive oral health care starting no later than age one.
• Local Schools, Preschools, and LibrariesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnerships providing engaging preventative dental education to students. Practice visits locations or hosts field trips. Includes free dental kits and snack sheets for parents. Community donation program for fundraisers and events.
• Guatemala and Kona, Hawaii Mission TripsminorOthersPractice doctors and staff volunteer dental skills on mission trips to underserved areas including Guatemala and Kona, Hawaii, delivering essential dental services where care is scarce.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sage Dental: Sage Dental is a PE-backed DSO primarily serving Florida with general and specialty dental services. Comparable as a multi-location private dental group practice, but does not overlap geographically with Aloha's East Bay market.

Broad incumbents

• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Western Dental is a Western US DSO with a large multi-specialty footprint including pediatric and general dentistry. Comparable as a regional dental services competitor serving California, though it operates at much larger scale.
• Smile Brands Inc. Smile Brands is one of the largest US DSOs with hundreds of supported locations across multiple brands, including general and pediatric dental services. Comparable as a multi-location dental services platform, though not pediatric-focused.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest US DSO supporting primarily general dentistry offices. Comparable in dental services delivery model and scale, but does not specialize in pediatric care.
• Aspen Dental Management: Aspen Dental is a large PE-backed DSO with hundreds of offices nationally, focused on general and denture services. Comparable as a multi-location dental services competitor, though pediatric care is a smaller portion of its offering.
• Pacific Dental Services: PDS is a major PE-backed DSO with a large network of general and specialty dental offices across the Western US. Comparable as a multi-location dental services operator, though its scope is far broader than Aloha's pediatric specialty.
• MB2 Dental Solutions: MB2 Dental is a PE-backed DSO supporting hundreds of affiliated dental practices across the US, including general and specialty. Comparable as a dental practice management and partnership platform, though not pediatric-specialized.
• Rock Dental Brands: Rock Dental Brands is a PE-backed DSO supporting general, pediatric, and orthodontic dental practices across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-brand dental services operator with pediatric service lines.

Direct peers

• Children's Dental Health Associates: Children's Dental Health Associates is a multi-location pediatric dental practice group serving Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Directly comparable to Aloha as a specialized pediatric dental group practice with multiple offices and a community-rooted brand.
• Benevis: Benevis is a PE-backed DSO focused almost exclusively on pediatric dentistry, supporting practices like Kool Smiles and affiliated offices. It is directly comparable to Aloha as a pediatric dental services provider, though operating at much larger scale via a DSO model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AlohaPediatricDentistry
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlohaPediatricDentistry
• Instagraminstagram.com/alohapediatricdentistry_
• TikToktiktok.com/@alohapediatricsdds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aloha-pediatric-dentistry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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