Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry

What Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry does

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry is a privately held, single-location pediatric dental practice headquartered at 301 5th Street in Ames, Iowa. The practice is led by Dr. Matthew Pyfferoen, DDS (board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, adjunct assistant clinical professor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 10+ years in practice) and Dr. Denise Evans, DDS (20+ years of pediatric dentistry experience, certified at Temple University Hospital), supported by a non-disclosed team of clinical and administrative staff. The practice delivers comprehensive pediatric dental care for infants, toddlers, pre-teens, teens, and youth with special needs drawn from a regional catchment spanning Ames and surrounding central Iowa communities including Gilbert, Huxley, Nevada, Boone, Webster City, and Fort Dodge.

The service portfolio spans preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, digital X-rays, oral health education), restorative treatment (pulpotomy/pulpectomy, extractions, space maintenance), specialized procedures (laser frenotomy for tongue-tie, hospital dentistry under general anesthesia, special needs dentistry), emergency care, and sports mouthguards. A virtual consultation add-on allows parents to upload photos for a preliminary treatment plan without an in-person visit. Underlying technology is conventional modern dental practice equipment rather than proprietary AI or platform systems. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the practice's own website (ameskidsdentist.com), Google Business Profile, Facebook, Twitter, and a formalized patient referral program through the Edossea platform, with payment processed through Best Card Team and CareCredit financing offered to families.

The business model is fee-for-service professional dental care billed at the point of service, accepting most major dental insurance plans with in-network status for Delta Dental, Blue Dental, and Aetna Dental. Self-pay options include major credit cards, cash, personal checks, and CareCredit financing for higher-cost procedures. There are no funding rounds, M&A activity, parent company, or external investors indicated in the source data — the practice operates as an independent professional partnership.

Name

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry

Legal name

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry

Website

https://ameskidsdentist.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry is a privately held, single-location pediatric dental practice in Ames, Iowa, delivering preventive, restorative, emergency, and special-needs dental care to infants through adolescents across central Iowa communities, led by two credentialed pediatric dentists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAD

Pediatric Dentistry Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYHLABAGAA

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAGAD

Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAGAI

Pediatric Oral Surgery Services (Minor Surgical Procedures)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

SECONDARYHLABAGAH

Infant Oral Health & Early Childhood Caries Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Pediatric Dentistry

Keywords

• Pediatric dental care
• Children's dentistry
• Preventive dental services
• Special needs dentistry
• Pediatric dental exams

Headquarters

HQ city

Ames

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Dental Services: Fee-for-service dental care for pediatric patients including exams, cleanings, preventive treatments, restorative procedures, and emergency care. The practice accepts most dental insurance plans and offers payment through major credit cards, cash, personal checks, and CareCredit financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry is a single-location pediatric dental practice in Ames, Iowa providing comprehensive children's dental services including preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, digital X-rays), restorative treatments (pulpotomy/pulpectomy, extractions, space maintenance), specialized services (tongue-tie laser frenotomy, hospital dentistry, special needs dentistry), and emergency care for infants through adolescents from central Iowa communities.

Product overview

Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry is a single-location pediatric dental practice in Ames, Iowa, led by Dr. Matthew Pyfferoen and Dr. Denise Evans. The practice offers a comprehensive suite of children's dental services organized into preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, digital X-rays), restorative treatments (pulpotomy/pulpectomy, extractions, space maintenance), specialized services (tongue-tie frenotomy, hospital dentistry, special needs dentistry), emergency care, and a virtual consultation module. The practice primarily serves infants, toddlers, children, and teens from central Iowa communities including Gilbert, Huxley, Nevada, Boone, Webster City, and Fort Dodge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Exams and Cleanings Comprehensive dental examinations and professional cleanings for children, including X-rays when needed, to maintain oral health and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Intended for infants through adolescent patients of the practice.
• Fluoride Treatment Professional fluoride applications that strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent cavities and tooth decay in children. Intended for pediatric patients as part of preventive dental care.
• Dental Sealants Plastic resin applications bonded to tooth surfaces to seal deep grooves and protect against tooth decay in hard-to-reach areas. Intended for pediatric patients as a preventive measure.
• Pulpotomy/Pulpectomy Root canal procedures for primary teeth with extensive decay or trauma, including removal of infected pulp tissue and restoration with stainless steel crowns. Intended for pediatric patients requiring treatment of infected baby teeth.
• Tongue-Tie Treatment (Frenotomy) Laser or surgical release of the lingual frenulum to restore tongue mobility in infants and children with tongue-tie conditions. Intended for infants and pediatric patients with restricted tongue movement.
• Extractions Tooth removal procedures for baby teeth with misshapen roots, severe decay, or to make way for permanent tooth eruption. Intended for pediatric patients requiring tooth removal.
• Space Maintenance Custom-fitted dental appliances (fixed or removable) that maintain space in the jaw when baby teeth are lost prematurely, preventing future orthodontic problems. Intended for pediatric patients who lose primary teeth early.
• Special Needs Dentistry Specialized dental care for children with physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioral, or emotional impairments requiring medical management and adapted services. Intended for pediatric patients with special healthcare needs and their families.
• Hospital Dentistry Dental treatment under general anesthesia in a hospital setting for children who cannot cooperate for safe in-office treatment, including those with severe gag reflex or complex medical conditions. Intended for pediatric patients requiring sedation or hospital-based care.
• Pediatric Dental Emergency Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Children establish positive associations with dental visits, reducing lifelong dental anxiety
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered preferred network provider.

• Delta Dentalpreferred network providerOthersThe practice is a preferred/network provider for Delta Dental insurance plans, allowing insured patients to receive in-network dental services.
• Blue Dentalpreferred network providerOthersThe practice is a preferred/network provider for Blue Dental insurance plans, allowing insured patients to receive in-network dental services.
• Aetna Dentalpreferred network providerOthersThe practice is a preferred/network provider for Aetna Dental insurance plans, allowing insured patients to receive in-network dental services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Elite Dental Partners: Dental support organization supporting specialty and general dentistry practices across multiple states. Comparable as a broad incumbent DSO with similar practice management infrastructure, though not specifically pediatric-focused.
• Heartland Dental: Largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting over 2,800 dentists across general and specialty practices. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dental services space, though it primarily supports general dentistry rather than specializing in pediatric care.
• Aspen Dental: Large multi-location dental practice group with over 1,000 offices, primarily serving general dentistry needs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in dental practice operations and multi-site management, though its focus is general rather than pediatric dentistry.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large dental support organization supporting over 900 supported offices across general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as a broad incumbent DSO with overlapping dental practice infrastructure, though its focus is not exclusively pediatric.
• MB2 Dental: Dental partnership network supporting hundreds of affiliated practices across general and specialty dentistry. Comparable as a broad incumbent DSO with similar practice support infrastructure, though not pediatric-focused.
• DECA Dental Group: Multi-brand dental group operating Ideal Dental, Southern Dental, and other practices across multiple states. Comparable as a broad incumbent DSO with experience scaling dental practice groups, though its focus is not exclusively pediatric.

Direct peers

• Smile Doctors: Largest orthodontic-focused dental support organization in the U.S. with pediatric and adolescent treatment focus. Comparable as a specialty dental group practice serving children and adolescents with braces, aligners, and related services.
• Specialized Dental Partners: Dental partnership network focused on specialty practices including pediatric dentistry. Comparable as a specialty pediatric dental platform, though it operates at larger scale as a partnership network rather than a single independent group.
• Surfside Kids Dental: Pediatric dental group practice in California with a kid-friendly environment, preventive care focus, and special needs expertise. Comparable as a multi-location pediatric dental practice emphasizing positive patient experiences and family-centered care.
• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice serving children across Pennsylvania, with comprehensive preventive and restorative services. Directly comparable as a pediatric dental group practice with similar special needs capabilities and family-centered positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ameskidsdentist
• Facebookfacebook.com/PyfferoenPediatricDentistry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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