Dentistry for Children Maryland

Name

Dentistry for Children Maryland

Legal name

Dentistry for Children Maryland

Website

https://dentistry4childrenmd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

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

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), Pediatric Sedation & Anesthesia Dentistry (HLABAGAC), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pediatric Dental Services: Comprehensive pediatric dental services including exams, cleanings, preventive care, restorative treatments (fillings, crowns), emergency care, sedation dentistry, and frenectomies. Revenue generated through fee-for-service dental procedures billed to insurance or paid directly by patients.
2. Insurance Billing: Direct billing to commercial dental insurance including PPO plans, and acceptance of Medicaid state insurance plans. Revenue collected from insurance reimbursements and patient copays/coinsurance.
3. Financing and Self-Pay: Flexible payment plans and financing through CareCredit partnership. Cash, debit, and credit card payments accepted for uninsured patients or copays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dentistry for Children Maryland is a multi-location pediatric dental practice that delivers comprehensive dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs across six Maryland offices. Core services include routine exams and cleanings, preventive treatments (fluoride, sealants), restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, emergency dental care, and laser frenectomy procedures, all delivered in a child-friendly clinical environment by pediatric dental specialists.

Product overview

Dentistry for Children Maryland is a pediatric dental practice offering comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence across six locations in Maryland. The practice operates as a unified service portfolio centered on its core pediatric dental services: Exams & Cleanings, Preventive Care (sealants, fluoride treatments, custom mouthguards), Restorative Care (fillings, crowns, pulp therapy, extractions, space maintainers), Special Needs Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry including nitrous oxide, Emergency Dental Care, and Frenectomies for tongue/lip ties. The practice also provides orthodontic referrals through its partner Specialists In Orthodontics Maryland. All services are supported by online appointment scheduling via NexHealth and flexible payment options including CareCredit financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Dental Exams and Cleanings

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive dental experiences that shape children's attitudes toward oral health for life
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Specialists in Orthodontics MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthodontic referral partnership for coordinated patient care. Dentistry for Children refers patients needing orthodontic evaluation to Specialists in Orthodontics for free consultations. Practices coordinate care including sharing dental records and x-rays, with ongoing communication during treatment. Accepts patients of all ages for braces, clear braces, and Invisalign.
• D4C Cares FoundationcoreOthersCharitable foundation affiliated with Dentistry for Children Maryland. Dr. Charlie Coulter serves as board member. Focuses on providing care to underserved children in Baltimore.
• NexHealthsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment scheduling platform integration. NexHealth provides the digital booking infrastructure enabling patients to schedule appointments online for all practice locations.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)supportingOthersProfessional association membership. AAPD is the leading organization for pediatric dentists. The practice displays the AAPD logo indicating professional membership and adherence to pediatric dental standards.
• Mission of Mercy, The Hope Clinic, Love HealsminorOthersVolunteer partnerships where Dr. Yesenia Parraguirre provides free dental treatment to underserved communities in Maryland through these nonprofit organizations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pediatric Dental Associates: Regional pediatric dental group practice offering preventive, restorative, and sedation dentistry for children; competes for the same patient demographic and family decision-makers.
• Children's Dental Health: Multi-location pediatric dental group practice in the Mid-Atlantic with comparable services (exams, sedation, special needs) and similar target demographic of children and families.
• Simply Kids Dental: Specialized pediatric dental group practice focused exclusively on children; comparable target patient population, child-friendly office model, and Medicaid-inclusive payer mix.
• D4C Dental Brands: Parent DSO platform that owns and operates Dentistry for Children Maryland; runs other pediatric dental brands across multiple states, sharing centralized support services and growth playbook.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Major DSO supporting dental practices across the country with pediatric service lines; comparable in scale, payer breadth, and operational support structure.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US dental support organization; provides similar back-office, technology, and growth infrastructure to affiliated practices, including those serving pediatric populations.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Large multi-specialty DSO offering pediatric dentistry alongside general and orthodontic services across multiple states; overlaps in payer mix, Medicaid acceptance, and group-practice model.

Others

• Specialists in Orthodontics Maryland: Existing referral partner in Maryland; adjacent orthodontic specialty provider that shares patient families and coordinated care workflows with Dentistry for Children Maryland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DentistryForChildrenMaryland
• Instagraminstagram.com/dentistry4childrenmd
• Xx.com/DFC_kidsdds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dentistry-for-children

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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