Dental Arts

What Dental Arts does

Dental Arts, legally operated as Opdahl & Bowen, D.D.S., P.C. and doing business as Dental Arts KC, is a privately-held dental professional corporation headquartered in Independence, Missouri, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. The practice was founded by Dr. James Elias circa 1978 and is now co-led by Dr. Kirk Opdahl and Dr. Jeremy Bowen, supported by approximately 15 additional staff members and a fourth practicing doctor. The practice runs out of a single location at 19201 E Valley View Parkway, operating 10 treatment rooms equipped with leather massage chairs, sedation delivery systems, and digital imaging hardware including digital radiography, panoramic imaging, and computed tomography (CT) scanners used for implant planning.

The practice delivers a comprehensive dental service portfolio spanning cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, Lumineers, laser gum contouring, teeth whitening, Six Months Smiles cosmetic braces, Botox and fillers), restorative dentistry (traditional, All-on-4, and mini dental implants; crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures; tooth-colored fillings; inlays/onlays; composite bonding), and general/preventative dentistry (cleanings, periodontal maintenance and scaling/root planing, pediatric dentistry, oral cancer screening, extractions, root canals, gum surgery). Specialty offerings include sedation dentistry (nitrous oxide and oral sedation), TMJ therapy with custom oral appliances, obstructive sleep apnea treatment using Respire oral appliances supplied by RTG Lab, laser frenectomy for tongue tie, and adjunct speech pathology services for infants and children.

Revenue is generated predominantly on a fee-for-service basis, with procedures billed at time of service and pricing that ranges from routine preventative care to high-ticket implant cases ($3,000 to $50,000 per implant procedure) and denture cases ($5,000 to $20,000). The practice accepts dental insurance, coordinates with third-party patient financing partners to mitigate out-of-pocket barriers, and holds treatment quotes valid for 90 days. Patient acquisition is sales-led and reputation-driven, relying on a 4.9-star Google rating across 650+ reviews, 5,000+ documented smile transformations, 47 years of local operating history, professional association credentials (including Dr. Opdahl's status as one of only ~250 AACD Accredited Cosmetic Dentists worldwide), and a stated "We Cater to Cowards" positioning that targets dental-anxiety patients through comfort amenities and sedation options. The practice also runs community outreach including long-running participation in Missouri Mission of Mercy and the Give Kids a Smile program.

Name

Dental Arts

Legal name

Opdahl & Bowen, D.D.S., P.C.

Website

https://dentalartskc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dental Arts KC is a privately-held dental professional corporation in Independence, Missouri offering cosmetic, restorative, implant, sedation, and general dentistry across 10 treatment rooms, serving Kansas City-area consumer and family patients through a fee-for-service, reputation-driven practice model led by four dentists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dentistry services
• Dental implant placement
• Restorative dental procedures
• Sedation dentistry services
• General preventive dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Dentistry Services: Revenue from aesthetic dental procedures including porcelain veneers, Lumineers, laser gum contouring, teeth whitening, smile makeovers, cosmetic braces (Six Months Smiles), and Botox and filler injections. These are primarily elective procedures paid out-of-pocket or through financing.
2. Dental Implants: Revenue from dental implant placement and restoration including traditional implants, All-on-4, and mini implants. Implant costs range from $3,000 to $50,000 depending on procedure complexity. Restorations include crowns, bridges, and implant-supported dentures.
3. Restorative Dentistry: Revenue from restorative procedures including tooth-colored fillings, composite dental bonding, inlays and onlays, dental crowns, dental bridges, and full and partial dentures. Dentures range from $5,000 to $20,000.
4. General and Preventative Dentistry: Revenue from routine cleanings, checkups, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, oral cancer screenings, tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and root canal treatments. Typically covered by dental insurance.
5. Specialty Dental Services: Revenue from specialty services including sedation dentistry, TMJ therapy with oral appliances, sleep apnea treatment with snore guards/oral appliances, pediatric dentistry, speech pathology for infants and children, and tongue tie surgery (frenectomy).
6. Dental Financing: The practice has arranged special financing with outside financing companies to reduce financial barriers for patients. This allows patients to pay for procedures over time rather than upfront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dental Arts is a private dental practice that provides cosmetic, restorative, and general/preventative dentistry to individual patients. Offerings include porcelain veneers, dental implants (traditional, All-on-4, and mini), sedation dentistry, sleep apnea oral appliances, TMJ therapy, and routine dental care, all delivered at its Independence, MO office.

Product overview

Dental Arts is a dental practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental services organized into three main categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, and General & Preventative Dentistry. The practice provides an integrated range of treatments including porcelain veneers and Lumineers for smile enhancement, dental implants (traditional, All-on-4, and mini implants) for tooth replacement, sedation dentistry options (nitrous oxide and oral sedation), sleep apnea treatment with Respire® oral appliances, TMJ therapy, oral cancer screenings, tongue tie surgery, and facial rejuvenation services including Botox and fillers. General services include routine cleanings, periodontal care, pediatric dentistry, extractions, root canals, and advanced imaging (digital radiography, panoramic imaging, CT scans). The practice is led by Dr. Kirk Opdahl (AACD Accredited Cosmetic & Implant Dentist) and Dr. Jeremy Bowen (Fellow of the International College of Dentists), serving patients in Kansas City and Independence, MO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Restorative Dentistry
• Sedation Dentistry
• Sleep Apnea Treatment with Respire Oral Appliances
• TMJ Therapy
• Tongue Tie Surgery (Frenectomy)
• General and Preventative Dentistry
• Botox and Filler Injections

Quantifiable outcome

• Dental implants can last 40 years or longer with proper care
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RTG Lab (Respire Sleep Appliances)coreTechnology or IntegrationDental Arts offers Respire oral sleep apnea appliances from RTG Lab as an alternative to CPAP therapy. The partnership provides multiple Respire device variants (Respire Blue+, Blue EF+, Pink, Pink EF, Pink EF Micro, Pink Micro) to accommodate different patient needs including bruxism cases. Respire appliances are designed for improved compliance, comfort, and portability compared to CPAP machines.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)minorOthersProfessional membership organization. The practice displays AGD membership as part of its professional credentials and affiliations.
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for oral implantology. The practice displays ICOI membership as part of its professional credentials and affiliations.
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for dental implantology. The practice displays AAID membership as part of its professional credentials and affiliations.
• Missouri Dental AssociationminorOthersState professional dental association. Dr. Bowen served as President of the Missouri Dental Association. The practice displays MDA membership.
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)coreOthersProfessional membership and accreditation organization for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Opdahl is one of only 250 AACD Accredited Cosmetic Dentists worldwide. Dr. Bowen is a member. The practice prominently features this affiliation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dental Care Alliance: Dental Care Alliance is a DSO supporting 400+ affiliated dental practices across general, cosmetic, restorative, and specialty care. It is a broad incumbent in the same multi-specialty dental services market, but operates through a partner-practice affiliation model rather than direct ownership.
• Smile Brands: Smile Brands is a DSO that supports affiliated dental offices providing general, cosmetic, and orthodontic care nationwide. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping services and target customers, though it operates at much greater scale and a more value-oriented positioning than Dental Arts.
• Aspen Dental: Aspen Dental is a nationwide DSO-branded group practice providing general dentistry, implants, dentures, and cosmetic services. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping implant and denture offerings, but targets affordability and accessibility rather than the premium cosmetic positioning of Dental Arts.
• Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the largest U.S. DSO, supporting thousands of dentists across general, cosmetic, and restorative care. It is a broad incumbent comparable because it competes for the same dental consumer base and offers similar multi-specialty services, but operates at vastly greater scale and with corporate backing that Dental Arts lacks.
• Pacific Dental Services: Pacific Dental Services is a major DSO supporting hundreds of offices with general and specialty dental services. It is a broad incumbent because it operates in the same multi-specialty dental services space, though it serves a much larger and more geographically diverse footprint than Dental Arts' single Independence, MO office.
• Western Dental: Western Dental is a large dental practice chain offering general, cosmetic, implant, and orthodontic services with a focus on accessibility. It is a broad incumbent comparable because it offers overlapping services, though it competes primarily on affordability rather than on premium cosmetic credentials.

Direct peers

• Comfort Dental: Comfort Dental is a franchise dental group offering general dentistry, implants, and orthodontic services across multiple U.S. states. It is a direct peer because it competes in the same general + specialty dental services category with a similar multi-doctor, locally-branded practice model.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: ClearChoice is a network of dental implant centers specializing in full-arch implant solutions including All-on-4, directly mirroring Dental Arts' flagship implant offering. It is a direct peer in the high-value implant category, though it operates as a national branded chain rather than a single independent practice.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Affordable Dentures & Implants is a dental practice chain focused on dentures and dental implants, with procedures priced similarly to Dental Arts' implant/denture offerings ($3K-$50K range). It is a direct peer given the highly overlapping product mix in tooth replacement services and similar fee-for-service revenue model.

Emerging players

• Imagen Dental Partners: Imagen Dental Partners is a DSO partnering with high-quality independent and specialty dental practices, including cosmetic and implant-focused offices. It is an emerging player that offers a potential partnership / roll-up path for Dental Arts to access capital and growth support while preserving clinical autonomy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DentalArtsDrs
• Facebookfacebook.com/dentalartskc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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