Bayou Children's Dental Center

What Bayou Children's Dental Center does

Bayou Children's Dental Center is a private pediatric dental practice headquartered at 635 Enterprise Drive in Houma, Louisiana, providing specialized dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, including special-needs patients. The practice is staffed by three board-certified pediatric dentists — Dr. Claudia Cavallino (practicing since 2004, board certified 2012), Dr. Paige Gaudet (since 2005), and Dr. Nicole Boxberger (since 2010, board certified 2011) — representing more than 40 years of combined pediatric dental experience and supported by 11–50 total employees. Service offerings span preventive care (exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, age-1 visits, space maintainers, digital X-rays), restorative dentistry (white fillings, stainless steel and zirconia crowns, extractions), anxiety-management and anesthesia services (laughing gas, Soan Painless Anesthesia electronic injection system, hospital-based general anesthesia via Gulf Coast Surgery Center and Ochsner Health Center), and referral pathways for orthodontics and dental emergencies.

The underlying technology stack is conventional clinical equipment rather than a proprietary platform: digital X-ray imaging for reduced-radiation diagnostics, an electronic anesthetic delivery device, and standard practice management workflows. Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis billed at the point of service, with the practice accepting insurance assignment and submitting claims on behalf of patients; no subscription, membership, or recurring revenue model is in use, and no pricing is publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively through in-person visits to the single Houma office, with patient acquisition driven by referrals from general dentists, word-of-mouth, and an organic digital presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, blog content, and Google Business Profile) rather than paid marketing.

Name

Bayou Children's Dental Center

Legal name

Bayou Children's Dental Center

Website

https://bayouchildrensdental.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bayou Children's Dental Center is a private pediatric dental practice in Houma, Louisiana, operated by three board-certified pediatric dentists and serving children from infancy through adolescence, including special-needs patients, through preventive, restorative, and hospital-based anesthesia services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

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), Hospital-Based & Medically Complex Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAE), Pediatric Oral Surgery Services (Minor Surgical Procedures) (HLABAGAI), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental services
• Children's dentistry
• Preventive dental care
• Restorative pediatric dentistry
• Hospital dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Houma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 delivered in-office, billed directly to patients at time of service. The practice accepts insurance and bills insurance companies on behalf of patients, with patient portion due at time of service. No subscription, membership, or recurring revenue model is described.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bayou Children's Dental Center is a pediatric dental practice providing comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, including special needs patients. The practice delivers preventive services (cleanings, sealants, fluoride, exams), restorative dentistry (crowns, fillings, extractions), sedation services (laughing gas, painless anesthesia), emergency dental care, and hospital-based general anesthesia dentistry, all delivered in-person at its single Houma, Louisiana office.

Product overview

Bayou Children's Dental Center is a pediatric dental practice offering a comprehensive suite of dental services for children from infancy through adolescence. The practice operates as a unified service offering organized across preventive care (Children's Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Dental Sealants, Dental X-rays, Fluoride Treatment, Age 1 Visits, Space Maintainers), restorative dentistry (Dental Crowns, White Fillings, Tooth Extractions), anesthesia services (Laughing Gas Sedation, Soan Painless Anesthesia), and specialized care (Orthodontic Braces referrals, Dental Emergencies, Hospital Dentistry with General Anesthesia). The practice serves children, adolescents, and special needs patients in Houma, LA, with a child-friendly approach emphasizing preventive care and positive dental experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Dentistry Comprehensive dental care tailored specifically for children, including routine examinations, professional cleanings, preventive treatments, and educational resources on oral hygiene.
• Dental Cleanings Gentle and thorough professional dental cleanings for children of all ages, including plaque and tartar removal, polishing, flossing, and optional fluoride treatment.
• Dental Sealants Protective thin coatings applied to chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars) to provide a barrier against plaque and acids, reducing risk of tooth decay.
• Dental X-rays Advanced digital dental imaging using minimum exposure X-rays to evaluate teeth alignment, diagnose cavities, assess dental injuries, and plan orthodontic treatments.
• Fluoride Treatment Professional fluoride varnish or gel application to strengthen tooth enamel, rebuild weakened enamel, and prevent cavities in children.
• Age 1 Visits First dental visit recommended by age one, including dental and medical history recording, comprehensive examination, and oral health education for parents.
• Space Maintainers Custom-made dental devices crafted from stainless steel or plastic to preserve space left by prematurely lost baby teeth and prevent future orthodontic issues.
• Dental Crowns Custom-made dental crowns for children to restore damaged or decayed teeth, available in stainless steel (for back teeth) and zirconia (aesthetic option) varieties.
• White Fillings Composite resin tooth-colored fillings for treating cavities, bonding directly to tooth structure while preserving natural tooth appearance and strength.
• Tooth Extractions Gentle tooth extraction services for children when necessary due to severe decay, infection, overcrowding, or orthodontic treatment plans.
• Laughing Gas Sedation Nitrous oxide sedation for relaxed and calm dental appointments, safe and effective for patients of various ages with quick-acting effects that wear off rapidly.
• Soan Painless Anesthesia Revolutionary electronic injection system delivering local anesthetic with precision and comfort, eliminating needle anxiety and providing targeted numbness without affecting lips and tongue.
• Orthodontic Braces Referral Referral service connecting patients needing orthodontic care for misaligned teeth, overcrowding, or bite problems with trusted orthodontic specialists for braces and clear aligners.
• Dental Emergencies Immediate emergency dental care for toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, swelling, bleeding, and other urgent dental concerns.
• Hospital Dentistry Specialized dental care in hospital settings for children requiring general anesthesia, complex procedures, or those with special healthcare needs.
• General Anesthesia (Hospital) Complete sleep and pain-free sedation for extensive dental treatments, administered by professional MD anesthesiologists at Gulf Coast Surgical Center and Ochsner Health Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emphasis on total preventive care to achieve and maintain optimum oral health for children's dental development

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coastal Orthodontics (Dr. Brent Benoit)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Brent Benoit at Coastal Orthodontics provides orthodontic services (braces, clear aligners) to Bayou Children's Dental Center patients. Bayou Children's Dental Center refers patients requiring orthodontic treatment to this partner practice, which is described as experienced and neighboring. The referral relationship is exclusive per the website description.
• Ochsner HospitalcoreOthersDr. Claudia Cavallino serves as the pediatric dentist on the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial team at Ochsner Hospital. She is a member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Dr. Nicole Boxberger maintains active privileges at Ochsner Hospital for sedated treatment. This partnership enables complex case management and hospital-based care.
• Gulf Coast Surgery CentercoreOthersDr. Paige Gaudet maintains staff privileges at Gulf Coast Surgery Center in Houma for sedated dental procedures. Professional anesthesiologists with MD degrees collaborate with Bayou Children's Dental Center at this facility for general anesthesia administration.
• West Jefferson Medical CentercoreOthersDr. Nicole Boxberger maintains active privileges at West Jefferson Medical Center, allowing her to care for patients requiring sedation for dental treatment.
• Children's Hospital (New Orleans)coreOthersDr. Nicole Boxberger maintains active privileges at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, enabling her to provide care for patients requiring hospitalization or sedation for dental treatment.
• Louisiana State University (LSU) School of DentistryminorOthersDr. Claudia Cavallino lectures for LSU Dental students as part of a part-time faculty appointment. She completed her pediatric dental residency at LSU and Children's Hospital in New Orleans. This represents an academic/training partnership.
• Louisiana State Board of DentistryminorOthersDr. Claudia Cavallino was appointed by the governor to serve on the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, a regulatory/governance role.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MB2 Dental Solutions: Dental partnership organization that partners with dentist-owners of single and multi-location practices, including pediatric practices, providing back-office support. Relevant peer for any PE-style thesis on dental practice roll-ups and as a potential acquirer/partner for a group like Bayou.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large dental support organization supporting general and specialty practices, including pediatrics, across the U.S. Comparable in underlying clinical services and patient billing/insurance workflows but competes from a multi-specialty, multi-state footprint rather than a single-site pediatric model.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state dental practice network offering general, specialty, and pediatric dental services under an insurance-accepting, multi-location model. Comparable in clinical scope and payer engagement but with broader specialty and geographic footprint than Bayou's single-site Houma operation.
• Heartland Dental: Largest U.S. dental support organization providing non-clinical support to general and specialty dental offices nationwide. Overlaps with Bayou in dental service delivery and patient population but operates at vastly greater scale across general dentistry, with selective pediatric offerings rather than a dedicated pediatric focus.

Direct peers

• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice based in Pennsylvania that delivers the same comprehensive pediatric dental service line (preventive, restorative, hospital dentistry) to a similar child-through-adolescent patient base. Comparability is highest in scope of services and patient demographics; differs from Bayou in geographic footprint and corporate scale.
• Benevis: Dental support organization focused on pediatric dentistry (legacy of Kool Smiles), operating affiliated practices that provide preventive, restorative, and orthodontic care to children, often in underserved markets. Highly comparable in pediatric-only mission and Medicaid-heavy payer mix, though Benevis is a DSO platform rather than an independent practice.
• SmileWide Pediatric Dentistry: Independent pediatric dental group practice offering preventive, restorative, and behavior-management pediatric dentistry in a multi-location format. Operates the same pediatric-only specialty model with similar service mix; competes for the same parent demographic at the practice-model level.

Others

• Louisiana State University School of Dentistry - Pediatric Dentistry Residency: Academic training program from which all three Bayou dentists earned their pediatric specialty credentials and where Dr. Cavallino lectures part-time. Relevant as a feeder of associate/partner talent and as a research/teaching collaborator, not a commercial competitor.
• Coastal Orthodontics: Neighboring Houma orthodontic practice (Dr. Brent Benoit) to which Bayou refers all orthodontic cases. Most directly comparable as a co-located specialty partner; included because the referral relationship makes Coastal both a strategic ally and a potential consolidation candidate.

Emerging players

• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic-focused DSO in the U.S., working with orthodontists and pediatric dentists that provide ortho-adjacent care. Adjacent because orthodontic services are explicitly referred out of Bayou to Coastal Orthodontics, making Smile Doctors a strategic partner or competitor in the ortho segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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