Koala Sleep Center

Name

Koala Sleep Center

Legal name

Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders

Website

https://koalasleepcenters.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders is a private multi-location dental sleep medicine practice operating four U.S. clinics that treat obstructive sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, snoring, and pediatric sleep disorders using oral appliance therapy and neuromuscular techniques.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Sleep Medicine

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Sleep Medicine Centers (HLAFABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sleep & Airway Orthodontics (OSA Appliances/Expansion) (HLABABAI), Sleep Diagnostic Centers (Polysomnography) (HLAFAKAF), Sleep Diagnostics & Monitoring (PSG/Home Sleep Testing, Actigraphy) (HLAHAGAB), Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine (Airway/SDB Appliances) (HLABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Sleep apnea treatment
• TMJ disorder treatment
• Oral appliance therapy
• Dental sleep medicine
• Sleep disorder diagnosis

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultations and Treatment Services: Medical/dental consultations for sleep disorders and TMJ treatment. Office visits, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing care. Billed through Medical Insurance, not Dental Insurance.
2. Custom Oral Appliances: Custom-made FDA-approved oral sleep appliances for OSA treatment. One-time device purchase as part of treatment plan.
3. Diagnostic Sleep Testing: Home sleep tests and sleep studies for diagnosing sleep disorders. May include overnight polysomnography referral.
4. Additional Services: Invisalign treatment, weight loss programs, and other ancillary healthcare services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders operates a multi-location dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain practice delivering clinical consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, TMJ/TMD disorders, snoring, pediatric sleep disorders, and related conditions. The practice's primary offering is custom, FDA-approved oral appliance therapy as a non-surgical, non-pharmacological alternative to CPAP, supplemented by a neuromuscular approach to TMD treatment and supported by home sleep testing and a clinical-grade Sleep Ring wearable for diagnostic data.

Product overview

Koala® Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders is a multi-location dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain practice operating as a unified service offering across four U.S. locations. The core clinical portfolio centers on oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (as a CPAP alternative), neuromuscular TMJ/TMD treatment, and pediatric sleep services under the KoalaKIDZzz® brand. These core services are supported by diagnostic offerings including at-home sleep tests and a Sleep Ring wearable device, alongside supplementary services such as snoring treatment, fatigue and wellness care, weight loss, and migraine treatment. The Peoria/Dunlap location additionally offers Invisalign® orthodontic services and an Epworth Sleepiness Score assessment tool for patient screening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KoalaKIDZzz®: Pediatric sleep treatment program offered at Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders, providing specialized care for children's sleep disorders.

Products and services

• Sleep Apnea Treatment Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using oral appliance therapy and other non-surgical approaches, providing a CPAP alternative approved by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Targeted at adults diagnosed with OSA, particularly those who are CPAP-intolerant.
• TMJ Disorder Treatment
• KoalaKIDZzz® Pediatric Sleep Services Pediatric sleep services under the KoalaKIDZzz® brand providing treatment for childhood sleep disorders and sleep-disordered breathing in children. Targeted at parents of children experiencing sleep-disordered breathing and related pediatric sleep issues.
• Snoring Treatment
• Fatigue and Wellness
• Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment
• CPAP Alternative Therapy Oral appliance therapy providing a non-surgical, non-pharmacological alternative to CPAP machines for obstructive sleep apnea treatment, including for patients affected by the Philips Respironics recall. Targeted at CPAP-intolerant OSA patients and recall-affected users.
• Custom Oral Appliances
• Weight Loss Program
• Migraines and Headaches Treatment
• Home Sleep Test
• Sleep Ring Wearable
• Invisalign® Treatment Clear aligner orthodontic treatment offered at the Peoria/Dunlap location, providing a comfortable alternative to traditional braces for both children and adults. Targeted at patients seeking orthodontic treatment at the Peoria/Dunlap clinic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-surgical, non-pharmacological treatment for OSA approved by American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips Respironics: Major manufacturer of CPAP and BiPAP devices and a central player in the sleep apnea market. Koala specifically targets patients displaced by Philips' device recall, making it a key incumbent competitor and counterparty.
• ResMed: Global leader in CPAP devices and sleep apnea treatment. Represents the dominant incumbent alternative to Koala's oral appliance therapy, with much broader scale and integrated care pathways.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization, supporting thousands of dentists. Represents a well-capitalized potential entrant or acquirer in dental sleep medicine that could leverage scale advantages over Koala's independent model.

Direct peers

• Oventus Medical: Developer of oral appliance therapies for OSA and snoring, including the O2Vent device. Directly comparable in product category and clinical use case to Koala's oral appliance offerings.
• SomnoMed: Global manufacturer of custom oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea. Directly comparable to Koala's core oral appliance therapy offering for OSA, though operating as a device manufacturer rather than a clinical practice.
• Vivos Therapeutics: Provider of proprietary dental appliances for sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, with a network of trained dentists. Competes directly with Koala in dental sleep medicine treatment delivery.
• Prosomnus: U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of custom oral appliances for sleep apnea. Closely aligned with Koala's FDA-approved custom oral sleep appliance business and shares the same dental sleep medicine channel.

Others

• Glidewell Dental: Major dental laboratory and manufacturer offering oral appliance and sleep-related dental products. Serves as an enabling supplier to dental sleep medicine practices like Koala rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/koalacenter

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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