Children's Dental Care

What Children's Dental Care does

Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics is a privately held pediatric dental and orthodontic practice founded in 1997 and headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, operating four offices across the South Metro area (Lakeville, Savage, Rosemount, Shakopee). The practice serves pediatric patients from infants through young adults, with primary customer segments including general pediatric dental patients (infants to young adults), children aged 7+ requiring orthodontic intervention, children with dental anxiety or special healthcare needs, and infants requiring frenectomy for tongue-tie/lip-tie. Clinical staffing comprises 9 doctors — 7 pediatric dentists (Drs. Brent Kvittem, Amy Kebriaei, Matt Husman, Ann Zeyer, Mackensie McBeain, Sydney Frentz, Mary Tran-Wexler) and 2 orthodontists (Drs. Justin Wild and Kelly Espe) — supported by a front office team, dental assistants, sterile technicians, and orthodontic assistants.

The service portfolio integrates preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, mouthguards), restorative treatment using minimally invasive technology (Waterlase MD YSGG laser, The Wand STA computer-controlled anesthesia, EZCrowns zirconia and stainless steel crowns, Silver Diamine Fluoride, Papacárie Duo, Povi-One antiseptic), orthodontic treatment (early interceptive orthodontics, traditional braces, Invisalign First and Invisalign Teen with iTero digital scanning), frenectomy procedures performed with laser technology, and sedation dentistry spanning nitrous oxide, in-office oral sedation, and hospital-based general anesthesia at Children's Hospital Minneapolis/Minnetonka and via Dream Anesthesia. Dr. Justin Wild holds a Top 1% Invisalign provider designation.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service with quote-based pricing; complimentary orthodontic consultations are offered to drive conversion. Revenue streams span pediatric dental services, orthodontic treatment, frenectomy, and sedation dentistry. Go-to-market is sales-led with referral-based patient acquisition (pediatricians, family dentists) and community word-of-mouth reinforced by in-person office tours and complimentary consultations; marketing channels include the practice website (powered by Sesame Communications) and community outreach such as Special Olympics and Give Kids a Smile. The practice partners with Children's Hospital Minneapolis/Minnetonka, Dream Anesthesia, HCMC, and University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (adjunct faculty and Cleft/Craniofacial clinic participation), and holds an ADA sedation dentistry compliance posture.

Name

Children's Dental Care

Legal name

Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics

Website

https://childrensdentalc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics is a privately held pediatric dental and orthodontic practice operating four offices in South Metro Minnesota, serving infants through young adults with preventive, restorative, orthodontic, frenectomy, and sedation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Interceptive/Phase I Pediatric Orthodontics (HLABAGAG), Pediatric Sedation & Anesthesia Dentistry (HLABAGAC)

Keywords

• Pediatric dentistry services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Laser dental care
• Sedation dentistry
• Preventive dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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. Pediatric Dental Services: Fee-for-service dental care including exams, cleanings, preventive treatments, restorative procedures, extractions, crowns, and emergency care for infants through young adults.
2. Orthodontic Treatment: Comprehensive orthodontic services including early interceptive orthodontics, Phase One and Phase Two treatment, traditional braces, and Invisalign clear aligners for children and teens.
3. Frenectomy Procedures: Tongue-tie and lip-tie release procedures using laser technology for infants and children with feeding difficulties.
4. Sedation Dentistry Services: Various levels of sedation including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and hospital-based general anesthesia for anxious patients or complex procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics is a pediatric dental and orthodontic practice that provides comprehensive dental care for children from infants to young adults, including exams, cleanings, preventive care, restorative treatments (laser dentistry, crowns, extractions), orthodontic treatment (Invisalign, traditional braces, early interceptive orthodontics), frenectomy for tongue-tie and lip-tie release, and sedation dentistry (nitrous oxide, in-office, and hospital-based). The practice operates four offices in the South Metro Minnesota area staffed by nine specialists and combines pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under a single clinical roof.

Product overview

Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics is a pediatric dental and orthodontic practice operating four offices in the South Metro Minnesota area (Lakeville, Savage, Rosemount, and Shakopee). The practice offers a unified service model combining pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof. Core offerings include preventive pediatric dentistry (exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride), restorative treatments using advanced technology (Waterlase MD laser, The Wand STA anesthesia, EZCrowns zirconia crowns, stainless steel crowns, Silver Diamine Fluoride), and orthodontic services (Invisalign, traditional braces, early interceptive orthodontics). Specialized services include frenectomy for tongue/lip-tie release, sedation dentistry options (nitrous oxide, in-office, hospital), and innovative treatments like Povi-One antiseptic and Papacárie Duo for painless cavity removal. The practice is led by nine doctors including pediatric dentists Dr. Brent, Dr. Amy, Dr. Matt, Dr. Ann, Dr. Mackensie, Dr. Sydney, Dr. Mary and orthodontists Dr. Wild and Dr. Espe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Dentistry Comprehensive dental care for children from infants to young adults, including exams, cleanings, general dentistry, preventive care, and restorative treatments tailored to each child's needs.
• Orthodontics Orthodontic treatments including early interceptive orthodontics, comprehensive two-phase treatment, traditional braces, and Invisalign clear aligners (Invisalign First for children and Invisalign for Teens) provided by Dr. Wild and Dr. Espe.
• Frenectomy (Tongue-Tie & Lip-Tie Release)

Quantifiable outcome

• No memory of dental procedures when using sedation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dream Anesthesia / Dr. Kari ClelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Kari Cleland at Dream Anesthesia to provide sedation dentistry services at Dream Dentistry facility for patients who would benefit from treatment while sleeping.
• Children's Hospital - Minneapolis and MinnetonkacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital sedation cases completed monthly at Children's Hospital - Minneapolis and Children's Hospital - Minnetonka for patients requiring general anesthesia for dental procedures.
• HCMC (Hennepin County Medical Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Matt serves as part-time faculty member at HCMC, contributing to dental education while maintaining clinical practice.
• University of Minnesota School of DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mackensie McBeain serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, educating dental students and residents on pediatric dentistry procedures.
• 22q Connections MinnesotaminorOthersDr. Amy helped organize a support group for families affected by 22q deletion (DiGeorge Syndrome), demonstrating commitment to special needs care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Smile Brands Inc. Multi-brand DSO supporting affiliated dental practices across general, pediatric, and orthodontic categories; relevant broad incumbent and potential strategic acquirer for an independent pediatric + ortho group.
• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting general dentists and specialists including pediatric and orthodontic providers; represents the broader DSO competitive backdrop and a potential strategic acquirer.

Direct peers

• Just For Kids Dentistry: Multi-office pediatric dental practice offering comprehensive pediatric dentistry with orthodontic coordination; similar patient demographic and referral-driven acquisition model.
• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic group practice in the U.S. with hundreds of locations; comparable orthodontic-only service line and multi-location growth model, particularly relevant given the practice's Top 1% Invisalign positioning.
• Children's Dental Health: Pediatric dental group practice operating multiple offices across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey with a combined pediatric dentistry and orthodontics service model that closely mirrors Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics' one-roof approach.
• Adventure Dental & Orthodontics: Multi-location pediatric dental and orthodontic chain offering the same combined preventive, restorative, and orthodontic service stack under one brand, with comparable emphasis on kid-friendly environments and Medicaid acceptance.
• Imagine Orthodontics: Multi-location orthodontic group with strong Invisalign focus and similar demographic targeting of children, teens, and families; directly comparable to the orthodontic side of Children's Dental Care & Orthodontics.
• Pediatric Dental Associates: Independent pediatric dental group practice with multiple locations serving similar children-and-families demographic; directly comparable in scope, scale, and multi-provider structure.
• Benevis (Kool Smiles / SmileDirectClub-affiliated): Dental support organization purpose-built around pediatric dentistry and orthodontics with affiliated practices across multiple states; the closest DSO analogue to an independent pediatric + ortho group practice.

Regional players

• Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry: Multi-provider pediatric dental group practice; comparable service mix and patient demographic, but operates in a different U.S. region and therefore competes indirectly rather than head-to-head.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/childrensdentalcareMN

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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