Pediatric Dental Associates

What Pediatric Dental Associates does

Pediatric Dental Associates (PDA) is a Philadelphia-based pediatric dental practice founded in 1975 by Dr. Philip Siegel and Dr. Mark Goldstein, operating five physical offices across Greater Philadelphia (Port Richmond, Northeast Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Ambler) and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The practice is a subsidiary of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, a Nashville-based dental support organization (DSO), and maintains clinical independence within that structure. Its core service is specialized pediatric dentistry for infants through adolescents, including preventive care (cleanings, sealants, fluoride, digital X-rays), restorative treatments, emergency dentistry, oral conscious sedation (nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, papoose blankets), and orthodontics (braces, clear/ceramic braces, Phase I/II treatment, palatal expanders, HERBST appliance, retainers) available at three locations. A dedicated special needs dentistry program serves children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory processing differences, and physical disabilities, with access to operating-room care for complex cases.

The practice also operates pediatric dental residency programs in partnership with Temple University Hospital (since 1995) and Cooper University Hospital, training future pediatric dentists and serving as a structural talent pipeline. Clinical technology is conventional for the sector: digital X-ray imaging, sedation options, and adaptive behavioral techniques such as the Tell-Show-Do method. The practice runs standard digital infrastructure including NexHealth for online appointment booking, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and Google Ad Manager.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service pediatric dental care paid by direct patient payments, dental insurance reimbursements, Medicaid, and CHIP, with CareCredit financing available for out-of-pocket procedures. The patient base consists of families across the Philadelphia-South Jersey metro area, accepting most major insurance plans plus Medicaid and sliding-fee-scale arrangements. Marketing is executed through the company website, blog content, Facebook and Instagram (@pdasmile), Google Business reviews (7,976 reviews at 4.5 stars), community outreach (school and daycare screenings, pediatrician office partnerships), and online appointment scheduling. The practice emphasizes its 50-year regional brand and board-certified pediatric dental specialists as its primary differentiators.

Name

Pediatric Dental Associates

Legal name

Pediatric Dental Associates

Website

https://pediatricdentalassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pediatric Dental Associates is a Philadelphia-based pediatric dental practice operating five offices across Greater Philadelphia and Cherry Hill, NJ. Founded in 1975 and affiliated with Chord Specialty Dental Partners, it provides preventive, restorative, orthodontic, sedation, and special needs dentistry to children from infancy through adolescence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

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 Orthodontics (HLABABAB), Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAD), Emergency Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABALAG), Pediatric Dentistry Academic/Teaching Clinics (HLABAGAL), Pediatric Restorative Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Pulp Therapy) (HLABAGAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric dentistry
• Orthodontics for children
• Special needs dentistry
• Children's dental care
• Emergency pediatric dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Care Services: Fee-for-service pediatric dental care including routine checkups, cleanings, preventive care, restorative treatments, and emergency dental services. Revenue generated through direct patient payments, insurance reimbursements from accepted plans, and Medicaid payments.
2. Orthodontic Services: Orthodontic treatments including traditional metal braces, clear/ceramic braces, early orthodontic treatment (Phase I & II), palatal expanders, HERBST appliance, and retainers. Available at three locations (Allegheny Ave, Northeast Philadelphia, Cherry Hill).
3. Special Financing: Special financing through CareCredit healthcare credit card enabling families to spread cost of procedures over time for treatments not fully covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pediatric Dental Associates provides specialized dental care for children from infancy through adolescence across five office locations in Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey. Core services include pediatric dentistry (cleanings, digital X-rays, sealants, fluoride treatments, restorations, tooth extractions), orthodontics (metal braces, clear/ceramic braces, Phase I & II treatment, expanders, retainers), emergency dentistry, oral conscious sedation, and special needs dentistry. The practice accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and most dental insurance plans, and partners with Temple University Hospital and Cooper University Hospital to run pediatric dental residency programs.

Product overview

Pediatric Dental Associates is a pediatric dental care practice offering a unified portfolio of services focused exclusively on children's oral health. The core offering centers on pediatric dentistry (preventive and restorative care), complemented by specialized services including orthodontics (braces and aligners), emergency dentistry, oral conscious sedation, and special needs dentistry. Supporting clinical services include digital X-rays and dental sealants. The practice operates five locations across Greater Philadelphia (PA) and Cherry Hill (NJ), serving infants through adolescents. The company also runs pediatric dental residency programs in partnership with Temple University and Cooper University Hospital to train future pediatric dentists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Dentistry

Quantifiable outcome

• Children typically seen every six months for routine check-ups and cleanings unless alternative treatment plan recommended
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Temple University Hospital / Episcopal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Partnership with Episcopal Hospital (now part of Temple University Health System) since 1995 to create the Advanced Education Residency in Pediatric Dentistry program. Residents receive clinical training in comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
• Cooper University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooper University Hospital Pediatric Dental Residency Program is a 24-month hospital-based certificate program fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Residents receive in-depth training in comprehensive care of infants, children and adolescents including those with special health care needs, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic behavior management techniques, pulp and periodontal therapy, treatment under conscious sedation, and operating room dentistry.
• CareCreditminorOthersSpecial financing partner providing healthcare credit card that enables families to make costly dental procedures and orthodontic treatment more affordable through flexible payment plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting 900+ practices with modern dental technology and specialty services. Comparable as a multi-site DSO with investments in operational technology that may outpace PDA's tech stack.
• Dental Care Alliance: Multi-specialty DSO operating more than 400 practices across 20+ states, including pediatric service lines. Comparable as a multi-site DSO with pediatric offerings and broad insurance/Medicaid participation.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large multi-specialty DSO with strong pediatric, orthodontic, and Medicaid service lines concentrated in the western U.S. Comparable as a DSO with similar pediatric + orthodontic co-location model and high public-payer exposure.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting general and specialty dental practices. Comparable as a scaled DSO with multi-state reach, though its pediatric concentration is lower than PDA's specialty focus.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO with 1,000+ locations, primarily general dentistry with growing specialty and pediatric exposure. Comparable as a scaled DSO competitor with strong consumer brand awareness in the same regional markets.
• InterDent Service Corporation: Dental support organization providing administrative services to affiliated dental practices across multiple states. Comparable as a DSO peer operating in the multi-site group practice space with overlapping specialty services.
• Smile Brands: Multi-brand DSO operating affiliated dental practices across the U.S., including pediatric offerings and Medicaid-accepting locations. Comparable as a regional-to-national DSO with similar payer-mix strategy.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-specialty DSO with hundreds of locations across the U.S., offering pediatric dentistry alongside general and specialty services. Comparable as a large DSO operator with overlapping pediatric service lines and insurance/Medicaid acceptance.

Direct peers

• Children's Dental Health: Pediatric dental group practice serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware — a sibling brand under the same Chord Specialty Dental Partners DSO. Operates a multi-office pediatric model with orthodontics and special-needs services directly comparable to PDA's positioning.
• Benevis: Large private-equity-backed DSO focused on pediatric dentistry (formerly Kool Smiles), serving Medicaid populations across 13+ states. Direct comparability in pediatric-only model, Medicaid-centric payer mix, and multi-site DSO operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PDAAmbler
• Instagraminstagram.com/pdasmile

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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