Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

What Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics does

Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a privately-held dental practice founded in 2007 and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm provides specialized pediatric dental and orthodontic care to infants, children, and adolescents across three physical office locations in Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, and North Hollywood, serving more than 30 communities in the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. The clinical team comprises ABPD-certified pediatric dentists, general dentists, and in-house orthodontists offering preventive care, restorative procedures, sedation (nitrous oxide), special needs dentistry, sports dentistry, and orthodontic treatment including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners.

The practice operates on a direct-to-consumer, professional services revenue model, with patients scheduling appointments via the website, by phone, or through a Refer-a-Friend program. The firm accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans, with Medi-Cal accepted at the North Hollywood location, broadening access to publicly-insured patients. The technology stack is conventional: digital X-rays, standard dental equipment, and industry-standard orthodontic appliances sourced through partnerships with Align Technology (Invisalign) and alignment with professional bodies including the ADA, AAPD, and CSPD.

The business is independently owned by its clinical team with no disclosed parent company, external equity investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Customer relationships are individual B2C, with revenue driven by per-visit service delivery and patient reactivation rather than contracted or subscription revenue. The firm has progressively expanded its service menu (adding orthodontics, special needs care, sports dentistry, and adjunct procedures such as Silver Diamine Fluoride and frenectomy) and its geographic footprint since founding, indicating a multi-year strategy of in-region, multi-location, multi-service-line growth.

Name

Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Legal name

Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Website

https://smilingseadentist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a private, multi-location dental practice founded in 2007 that provides specialized pediatric dentistry, orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), special needs dentistry, and sports dentistry to children and adolescents across three offices in the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive & Wellness Pediatric Dentistry (Cleanings/Fluoride/Sealants) (HLABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Special needs dentistry
• Preventive dental care
• Pediatric dental emergencies

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental and Orthodontic Services: Professional dental and orthodontic services provided to pediatric patients including preventive care, restorative procedures, and orthodontic treatment. The practice accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans including Medi-Cal at certain locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a multi-location dental practice that provides specialized pediatric dental care (preventive, restorative, and emergency services) and orthodontic treatment (metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners) for children and adolescents across the San Fernando Valley. The practice also offers special needs dentistry, sedation (nitrous oxide), Silver Diamine Fluoride, sports dentistry with custom mouthguards, frenectomy procedures, and nightguards, delivered through in-person visits at clinics in Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, and North Hollywood.

Product overview

Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a dental practice offering specialized pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services for children and adolescents. The practice provides a comprehensive range of dental services including preventive care (exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride), restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, bonding, veneers), sedation dentistry (nitrous oxide), and specialized treatments (Silver Diamine Fluoride, frenectomy). Their orthodontic services include traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners for teens. The practice also offers emergency dental care, sports dentistry with custom mouthguards, special needs dentistry, and educational resources for parents on infant oral care and tooth eruption. Services are delivered at three locations in Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, and North Hollywood, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Common Dental Procedures
• Preventive Care
• Dental Exams and Cleanings
• Sealants
• Special Needs Dentistry
• Pediatric Dental Emergencies
• Nitrous Oxide Sedation
• Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
• Invisalign Treatment for Teens
• Traditional Metal Braces
• Clear (Ceramic) Braces
• Emergency Orthodontics
• Sports Dentistry
• Custom Sports Mouthguards
• Nightguards
• Frenectomy / Tongue-Tie Release

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Dental Association (ADA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization. Smiling Sea displays the ADA logo on their website indicating membership and adherence to ADA standards and guidelines.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for pediatric dentists. Smiling Sea displays the AAPD logo on their website indicating membership and alignment with pediatric dental standards.
• California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD)minorOthersState professional membership organization for pediatric dentists in California. Smiling Sea displays the CSPD logo on their website indicating membership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Large dental support organization (DSO) supporting hundreds of affiliated practices including pediatric and orthodontic offices. Represents the broader incumbent DSO model that competes for patients, dentists, and acquisition targets in the same California market.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the US supporting primarily general dentistry practices. Relevant as a benchmark for the multi-office group-practice model and a potential acquirer of pediatric specialty groups.
• Western Dental: Large California-based dental chain with general dentistry and orthodontic offerings, accepting Medi-Cal. Overlaps on insurance acceptance, ortho, and pediatric-adjacent services in the same geography.
• Smile Brands: Large DSO-affiliated dental practice operator with presence across multiple states including California. Indirectly comparable as a scaled group-practice competitor that could open pediatric-focused offices or acquire smaller groups.

Direct peers

• Children's Choice Dental Care: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice in California offering preventive, restorative, and orthodontic services for children. Directly comparable group practice model and pediatric specialty focus.
• Children's Dental Group: Southern California-based pediatric dental group practice operating multiple locations with similar services (preventive care, orthodontics, special needs). Directly comparable as a multi-office pediatric/ortho group targeting the same demographic in the LA metro.
• The Super Dentist: Multi-location pediatric dental and orthodontic group practice in Southern California with a kid-friendly brand positioning, accepting various insurance plans. Closely comparable in service mix, target demographic, and regional market.

Regional players

• South Bay Pediatric Dentistry: Pediatric dental practice serving the South Bay area of Los Angeles with preventive and orthodontic services for children. Comparable in service mix and target population but operating in a different LA sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SmilingSeaDental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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