Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

What Coastal Pediatric Dentistry does

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is a privately-held, single-location pediatric dental practice founded in 2013 in San Luis Obispo, California, owned and operated by Dr. James A. Forester, DDS. The practice exclusively serves pediatric patients from birth through age 18 across the San Luis Obispo and Central Coast region, and is staffed by two board-certified pediatric dentists — a credential held by less than 1% of US dentists — supported by a small clinical and administrative team of approximately six staff.

The practice operates a comprehensive pediatric dental service portfolio spanning preventive care (checkups, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, oral risk assessments), restorative dentistry (composite fillings, ceramic crowns, pulp therapy, extractions), laser dentistry using an FDA-cleared Solea CO2 system (implemented 2015) for anesthesia-free hard and soft tissue procedures, laser frenectomy for infant lip and tongue ties, multiple sedation modalities (nitrous oxide, oral, IV, general anesthesia), interceptive and clear-aligner orthodontics (Healthy Start System, ClearCorrect), and same-day emergency pediatric care. Clinical technology also includes digital radiography emitting 90% less radiation than traditional X-rays, the CariVu radiation-free transillumination camera, the Trios 3-Shape digital impression scanner, HEPA air filtration, and paperless charting.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services with revenue generated from direct patient payments, insurance claims processing across most major dental insurance plans, and CareCredit third-party financing. Patients are acquired through a community-led, direct-to-consumer motion combining school and parent-group outreach, local event sponsorship (including Miracle Mile 4 Kids and little league), Google reviews (over 400 five-star reviews), an active website and blog, Facebook presence, video testimonials, and a formalized referring-provider program. The practice is privately funded, with no venture capital or private equity involvement, and is in the process of relocating to a larger facility at 1400 Madonna Road scheduled to open mid-2026 to accommodate growing demand.

Name

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Legal name

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Website

https://coastalpediatricdentistry.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is a private, single-location pediatric dental practice in San Luis Obispo, CA, founded in 2013 by Dr. James A. Forester, DDS. It serves infants through 18-year-olds with comprehensive preventive, restorative, laser, sedation, and orthodontic care on a fee-for-service basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB), Pediatric Oral Surgery Services (Minor Surgical Procedures) (HLABAGAI), Pediatric Sedation & Anesthesia Dentistry (HLABAGAC), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pediatric Dental Services: Fee-for-service pediatric dental care including preventive services (checkups, cleanings, sealants, fluoride), restorative services (fillings, crowns, pulp therapy, extractions), laser dentistry, sedation dentistry, and orthodontics (ClearCorrect, Healthy Start System). Revenue is generated through direct patient payments, insurance claims processing, and financing arrangements.
2. Dental Insurance Processing: Accepts most dental insurance plans that allow freedom of choice to patients. Files insurance claims on behalf of patients to maximize coverage.
3. CareCredit Financing: Third-party financing through CareCredit allows patients to pay for treatment over time. Interest rates generally lower than credit cards for medical/dental expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is a single-location pediatric dental practice providing comprehensive dental care for children from birth through age 18. The practice offers preventive care (checkups, cleanings, sealants, fluoride), restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns), Solea laser dentistry, laser frenectomies, sedation dentistry, early orthodontic treatment (Healthy Start System and ClearCorrect clear aligners), emergency pediatric dental care, pulp therapy, extractions, and gum disease treatment, all delivered at the San Luis Obispo, California office using advanced pediatric-focused technology.

Product overview

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry offers a comprehensive pediatric dental practice serving children from birth through age 18. The practice operates as a single-service dental office with multiple treatment categories rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core service portfolio includes Preventive Dentistry (checkups, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, oral risk assessments), Restorative Dentistry (fillings, crowns, bonding), the Solea Laser Dentistry system for pain-free procedures, Laser Frenectomy for lip/tongue ties, Sedation Dentistry (nitrous oxide, oral, IV, and general anesthesia), the Healthy Start System for early interceptive orthodontics, ClearCorrect clear braces for teenagers, Emergency Pediatric Dentistry, Pulp Therapy, Tooth Extractions, Gum Disease Treatment, and advanced imaging technologies including Digital X-Rays, CariVu Camera, and Trios Digital Impression Scanner. The practice also provides age-specific dental care tracks for Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Teenagers. Services are provided at their San Luis Obispo, CA location with same-day emergency appointments available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Dentistry

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% less radiation exposure with digital X-rays compared to traditional radiography
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• ClearCorrect (Straumann): Manufacturer of the clear aligner system Coastal offers to teens. Comparable as a technology/supply partner enabling Coastal's orthodontic service line rather than a direct competitor.
• Solea (Convergent Dental): Manufacturer of the FDA-cleared CO2 dental laser system Coastal uses for pain-free procedures. Comparable as a key enabling technology partner whose product underpins Coastal's core differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic specialty network in the US, overlapping with Coastal on pediatric/teen orthodontic services such as ClearCorrect aligners and braces. Comparable for the orthodontic segment of Coastal's offering though broader in scope.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large DSO offering general and pediatric dental services across California including Central Coast. Comparable as a competing pediatric dental provider in Coastal's geography, though broader in service mix and scale.
• Bright Now! Dental: Multi-state DSO providing family and pediatric dental services including orthodontics. Comparable in offering pediatric preventive and orthodontic care to families, though at significantly larger scale than Coastal.

Direct peers

• HealthyStart by Ortho-Tain: Provider network offering the Healthy Start System - the same early interceptive orthodontic appliance that Coastal uses. Comparable as a pediatric dentist offering this specific preventive orthodontics modality.
• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice serving children from infancy through adolescence. Comparable as a pediatric-only dental group offering preventive, restorative, and orthodontic services to families in defined regional markets.
• Pediatric Dental Associates: Independently owned pediatric dental group practice offering comprehensive infant-through-teen services including preventive, restorative, sedation, and orthodontics - direct functional analog to Coastal's service portfolio.
• Children's Dentistry of San Luis Obispo: Local pediatric dental practice operating in the same San Luis Obispo market, providing direct competition for families seeking infant-to-teen dental care in the Central Coast region.

Regional players

• Conyers Dental Associates: Similar-sized independent pediatric/group dental practice serving a single regional market with comparable preventive and restorative services. Comparable operating model as a community-rooted, single- or few-location dental practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Coastalpediatricdentistry
• Xx.com/Coastal_Dentist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coastal-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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